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by dragon1
Sat Dec 30, 2023 6:00 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Small paddle tail rod… 76 preferred
Replies: 22
Views: 13652

Re: Small paddle tail rod… 76 preferred

I'm assuming those are spinning rods? If so that's a pretty strong list. If you want a softer action and if you'll be using braid + leader, I would say the Fitzgerald All Purpose 7'6" medium should be on your radar as well. The ALX McSmalls is also one I have considered for these same techs Wasn’t ...
by dragon1
Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:53 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Small paddle tail rod… 76 preferred
Replies: 22
Views: 13652

Re: Small paddle tail rod… 76 preferred

I'm assuming those are spinning rods? If so that's a pretty strong list.

If you want a softer action and if you'll be using braid + leader, I would say the Fitzgerald All Purpose 7'6" medium should be on your radar as well.

The ALX McSmalls is also one I have considered for these same techs
by dragon1
Thu Dec 28, 2023 9:52 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Need Help Deciding- Daiwa Tatula SV 70 OR Daiwa Tatula 80
Replies: 15
Views: 9225

Re: Need Help Deciding- Daiwa Tatula SV 70 OR Daiwa Tatula 80

The tat 80 is pretty loud. Will switching out the bearings help? Try oiling the spool bearings first. Bantam oil will work. Should quiet it down. nah that didn't work. made it slightly quieter but nothing like the '24 tw 100 which is an amazing reel New update: After adding a tiny drop of oil on bo...
by dragon1
Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:43 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Arkansas Capybara
Replies: 5
Views: 5340

Re: Arkansas Capybara

Dat be a dang beeg rodent... world's largest. 8-) The family literally asked that I don't post the location of where the Capybara was spotted for fear that a Gert-beat redneck might shoot it. There are some amazing people in the deep South but there are also some bad ones. That's a truth all around...
by dragon1
Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:05 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: PE Spools
Replies: 5
Views: 1059

Re: PE Spools

Yep you are correct and I should know better since I own two of them...lol. It is a Mag Z spool specifically designed to handle braid.

https://japantackle.com/reg0000284.html
by dragon1
Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:00 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Arkansas Capybara
Replies: 5
Views: 5340

Re: Arkansas Capybara

Dat be a dang beeg rodent... world's largest. 8-)
by dragon1
Wed Dec 27, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Need Help Deciding- Daiwa Tatula SV 70 OR Daiwa Tatula 80
Replies: 15
Views: 9225

Re: Need Help Deciding- Daiwa Tatula SV 70 OR Daiwa Tatula 80

The tat 80 is pretty loud. Will switching out the bearings help? Try oiling the spool bearings first. Bantam oil will work. Should quiet it down. nah that didn't work. made it slightly quieter but nothing like the '24 tw 100 which is an amazing reel New update: After adding a tiny drop of oil on bo...
by dragon1
Wed Dec 27, 2023 11:01 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: PE Spools
Replies: 5
Views: 1059

Re: PE Spools

Some spools like the 2019 Morethan PE SV, are "regular" capacity flat bottom and incredible for braid...and not only in the factory reel. It rocks in an OG Zillion and TDZ as well.

Inductor thickness/length, spring stiffness rates, also affect the casting.
by dragon1
Tue Dec 26, 2023 6:11 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Who is the MOST over rated ?
Replies: 233
Views: 492322

Re: Who is the MOST over rated ?

Dirty Secrets of PE firms and what they have done to destroy the fishing industry: https://youtu.be/7cX7MzrK-_s?si=Gk7LCD7iky65P_wS I'm not a big YT person since Jenna Marbles left the scene but I watched before and it's right on! I'm not a big fan of Mom and Pops either though. They take care of t...
by dragon1
Mon Dec 25, 2023 10:10 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Who is the MOST over rated ?
Replies: 233
Views: 492322

Re: Who is the MOST over rated ?

Dirty Secrets of PE firms and what they have done to destroy the fishing industry:

https://youtu.be/7cX7MzrK-_s?si=Gk7LCD7iky65P_wS
by dragon1
Sun Dec 24, 2023 9:36 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Who is the MOST over rated ?
Replies: 233
Views: 492322

Re: Who is the MOST over rated ?

Well, if you guys want made in Japan rods with great value, you got to take a look at Olympic and Yamaga Blank. It is too bad both of these companies don't really give a damn about Bass fishing. :-({|= Dobyns for me as well... And yes, so sad that Yamaga Blanks doesn't give a crap about bass fishin...
by dragon1
Sat Dec 23, 2023 10:36 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: To Spiral Or Not to Spiral... what is your preference?
Replies: 52
Views: 71080

Re: To Spiral Or Not to Spiral... what is your preference?

Slazmo wrote:
Thu Jun 22, 2023 4:30 am
I'm rebuilding a 1990's fibreglass baitcast rod - just spaced out the guides, might Zig zag them...
We would love to see a video of the casting performance afterwards. Should be entertaining. ;-)
by dragon1
Sat Dec 23, 2023 10:35 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: To Spiral Or Not to Spiral... what is your preference?
Replies: 52
Views: 71080

Re: To Spiral Or Not to Spiral... what is your preference?

jvelth74 wrote:
Thu Jun 22, 2023 3:14 am
Yeh, seems like they have taken too much acid before wrapping :D
Lol...damn, well overdue, but yeppers that's funny!
by dragon1
Fri Dec 22, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: All new steez sv tw
Replies: 67
Views: 19355

Re: All new steez sv tw

Looks like a super comfy reel to palm, but the 32mm spools are a deal breaker. I have no interest of ever using a steez reel, and not being able to use my slp1010, rcs1060, zpi spools and so on. Having to use a wrench to adjust the cast control cap is beyond stupidity. And yes, i know, you don't ne...
by dragon1
Fri Dec 22, 2023 7:04 pm
Forum: Plastics
Topic: Salt free trailers
Replies: 6
Views: 5718

Re: Salt free trailers

Hello TT, I have some custom swimjigs built with Owner deep throat style high carbon content hooks...these things are ridiculously sharp and hook and hold better than just about anything else I have ever used. This said, every season I strip off the plastics and have to clean off the rust on the ho...