"dry" That is the word I have been looking for when discussing spinning reels- They have that feeling during fast retrieval. Never have opened them up for maintenance as they all are fairly new. Time to give it a try.

How does it feel? Smooth as silk? geary?

Any feedback on the comparison between the chronarch mgl and the new bantam?

I recently picked up the Kuying Teton UL baitcaster and really like it- Quality build and fishes great as a light action trout rod. Very surprised at the quality for such a low price. I use it over numerous other rods I have costing much more. Will be ordering the spinning version next.

Thanks for the input- Maybe i should just get another conquest! Absolutely love the smooth, liquid feel of it just looking for the same in a low profile. Even the chronarch mgl feels like a pencil sharpener in comparison.

Oleg is the man! Super nice guy selling a great product. I have installed them in 8 reels now. Nothing like the sound of a screaming drag while the fish is doing cartwheels.

Installed the clicker sent from Russia - Works fantastic! Cannot wait for fall salmon and the sound of the screaming drag.

Soooo if i am seeking a low profile reel with the smoothness of the conquest does anyone that has owned numerous bfs reels have any recommendations?

After several trips using this reel I would now say it is comparable to both the stradic and ballistic. I no longer notice any difference between the 3. All are fairly smooth on the retrieve but have a noticeable rubbing feeling during fast retrieval. I realize that I am super finicky and the calcut...

The Kuying Teton 662 is an incredible buy at $65. I purchased one just to have a cheapo beater and am very impressed and use it more than a few of the Major Craft Corzza's that I purchased at the same time. The rod load up and flings 7 grams beautifully and for a 2 power rod is quite light. I would ...

Great line! I use 6# for trout and 20# for steel head. Zero problems- does not fray- palomar holds fantastic. After flipping between mono and braid for years I am finally happy with just one line!

Cal wrote:Fishing the Aldebaran MGL now... it's a nice reel but it is not a low profile version of the Conquest.

That distinction goes to Antares.

Perhaps I should take a look at the Antares. After using the Calcuttla Conquest BFS Hg all my other reels feel geary.........

New JDM bfs reel.
Aboslutely love my calcutta conquest and thinking about trying this next but cannot imagine it can compare?
Looking for a reel as smooth as the calcutta but with lower profile.

Yes, it would be a search for a used one but it's hands down the best light BC rod I ever had the pleasure to fish with. I have searched to jupiter and back with no luck finding one of these. Please let me know if you have any avenue of obtaining a used model as it does sound like a great rod. I'm ...

Kuying Teton 662 came in today. After looking it over very carefully I am impressed! Eyes are perfect and overall quality appears very good for a $60 rod. Tried on a few tatulas and finally settled on a chronarch mgl for the first trip. casted very well spooled with 8# sufix throwing a 1/4 oz spoon....