Got the new gears in and its SUPER SMOOTH.....

How many brakes are you running on your Conquest?
I know that has nothing to do with the problem, I'm just curious...

I'm running one brake on, and its amazing the distance I'm getting.

Bantam1 wrote:There are many ways to make the reel have a very light rotation while having good durability. I was just trying to help you out with a warranty repair.

I know and I appreciate it, I was just messing with you above.

This forum wouldn't be the same without you.

Thanks Bantam.

I turn them around in 48 hours or less. Plus it will get a full cleaning and service. I think I might be a little better at making the Conquest perform than you ;) No worries, I will just order some new gears, I got a lot of HH parts on this reel. 5 days to get to you, 2 days for turn around then 4...

Bantam1 wrote:If the reel is only 6 months old, send it in with a copy of your receipt for warranty repair.

I can't go that long without my reel.

I will have to order some new gears...

I checked all the bearings and everything, I even swapped gears from my 101hg to my 101 and it was good to go.

Its defiantly the gears, I also take really good care of my reels and don't use them hard...

Bantam1 wrote:It probably needs gears.

I've only had it for about 6 months..

Can they go bad that fast or maybe I just got a bad gear set?

Hello, been using my 101 for a bit and its was the smoothest reel ever, now it grinds and it feels like the gears are shot, I took it apart and cleaned the reel and it was super smooth again but only for about two outings and now its buzzing again while reeling... :-s I also have a 101hg I got from ...

Cal wrote:

BigG wrote:I have older models of both, bought on closeout sales. They're both amazing.

Oh but BigG .. these new models

Not cool Cal, not cool...

cndbasshunter wrote:comes down to reel bag ... id be happy with either

X2

Thanks bantam1

Has the thumb bar been fixed yet?

Cal you should send me both reels to try out

Awesome review/s
At this point in time I'm leaning towards the Daiwa Exist over the Shimano Stella.

But can't wait for the shootout.

18 bearings, quick change gear ratios, ambidextrous reeling, 2 gram spool that can hold either 40 yards of 5# or 200 yards of 20 with the push of a button, weighs less than 4 ounces with 40# of max drag and fits into a small or extra large hand. Aside of all joking, have you seen those cheap-o inte...