Yeah I keep seeing stuff from that account but don't know what the deal is. Sounds like a store would be pretty cool, is it actually happening? The guy is a total fkn moron, should be banned from IG and any other form of social media for that matter. Yup. Love that he steals pics from here too :evi...

Cool then! I'm sure the DX is a fantastic rod as well. Wouldn't mind handling one of them.

dang, no love for the hp? i wonder if the people that voted EMTF have even fished the HP before declaring victory :-k common man, you know the answer to that. i know right. what was i thinking Not sure what you're implying. I specifically said in my post that I have no experience with the HP but I ...

Yeah I keep seeing stuff from that account but don't know what the deal is. Sounds like a store would be pretty cool, is it actually happening?

Ha, kong vang. I follow you too. Nice gear man!

I've got a custom painted reel on the way that will please this same contingent.

$500 for a landing net?? Apparently I CAN get sticker shock about fishing equipment.

That piece is just pressed into the side plate, isn't it? Maybe a dab of superglue on the inside of the sideplate at each tab and hold it tight together until it sets?

I only have experience with the EMTF but let me tell you it is one special rod. Terrific sensitivity and balance. I would definitely go for that one.

Cristo wrote:oh here is the picture of sadness......

Ooh man I actually broke into a sweat when I saw that picture. Fish gods, please spare my gambler!

Either the Aldebaran or the Metanium MGL. I have the Met; it's an incredible reel.

Looks like a great combo!

I made a discovery. It is indeed the little red plastic tabs making the noise. They slide freely back and forth, probably a good 1/16" or so. On my other TD-Ito spool they are firm against the sides and it doesn't look like they could slide at all. I'm completely baffled. Why would this be? Which s...

I just put a 100 mm swept Tatula handle on my TD-Ito. I needed to add one washer between the handle and the drag star. It's not terribly noticeable. Just be careful cranking down the handle nut and don't get it too tight or you'll bend that washer.

I made a discovery. It is indeed the little red plastic tabs making the noise. They slide freely back and forth, probably a good 1/16" or so. On my other TD-Ito spool they are firm against the sides and it doesn't look like they could slide at all. I'm completely baffled. Why would this be? Which s...