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by crankmaniac
Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:28 pm
Forum: Plastics
Topic: The colour PINK
Replies: 27
Views: 11143

Re: The colour PINK

One of my favorite color in stick bait type lure in early season and on top of the weedbed in stain water. :-$
by crankmaniac
Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:19 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: What's your froggin' reel?
Replies: 35
Views: 10533

Re: What's your froggin' reel?

7:1.1 zillion for me with 50lb fx2. :strface:
by crankmaniac
Thu Jan 31, 2013 5:50 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: Best shallow diving suspending jerkbait?
Replies: 15
Views: 8216

Re: Best shallow diving suspending jerkbait?

Lucky craft slender pointer 97 for me. ;) :-$ Just a pleasure to fish in shallow water. :-#
by crankmaniac
Thu Jan 31, 2013 5:44 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: TD-Z vs Zillion
Replies: 16
Views: 5363

Re: TD-Z vs Zillion

I never try the td-z but i own many zillion and it is simply my favorite all-around reel, i fish my spinnerbait and buzzbait on the 6:3.1 gear ratio. 8-)
by crankmaniac
Thu Jan 31, 2013 5:38 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Core or ZillionR for fishing jigs?
Replies: 32
Views: 9031

Re: Core or ZillionR for fishing jigs?

I learn a couple years ago that making a jig or pitching set up with a lite magnesium reel and a 7 foot plus rod doesn't make a good balance set up :( .I try a chronarch 51mg with a st-croix 7 foot medium action and it fell like i was fishing a 1 oz jig when i only have a 3/8 oz on the line ](*,) .A...
by crankmaniac
Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:41 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: Skinny On Co-Poly's, Best Options
Replies: 38
Views: 14423

Re: Skinny On Co-Poly's, Best Options

P-line cxx for me but chose it by the diameter. 8-)
by crankmaniac
Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:09 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: looking for recommendations on reel grease and oil
Replies: 8
Views: 5645

Re: looking for recommendations on reel grease and oil

I love penn reel grease, blue like the daiwa grease and very similar in texture.As far as oil i like shimano and daiwa oil.
by crankmaniac
Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:04 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Daiwa td-z 103h spool fit the luna103???
Replies: 1
Views: 1317

Daiwa td-z 103h spool fit the luna103???

Hi, i want to known if thwe daiwa td-z spool fit in the daiwa luna 103.Does anyone try it?
by crankmaniac
Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:45 pm
Forum: Fishing Line
Topic: FX2 & SX1
Replies: 21
Views: 9321

Re: FX2 & SX1

I fish the fx2 since it came out and it is simply the strongest most durable braid i ever fish but i use this braid only for picthing and frog fishing.I use 50lb fx2 and it is pretty much the same diameter as 50lb spider wire .I dont think it is the best braid for fishing moving bait because it is p...
by crankmaniac
Mon Jan 28, 2013 12:14 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Shimano Chronarch 101B
Replies: 16
Views: 9362

Re: Shimano Chronarch 101B

jiggerjake wrote:Crank,you really get your money's-worth on them icons :)
OH, yes! :lol: :lol: :lol:
by crankmaniac
Mon Jan 28, 2013 10:16 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Shimano Chronarch 101B
Replies: 16
Views: 9362

Re: Shimano Chronarch 101B

I had one in the past , i fish it 1 years and sell it.I was a big fan of the chronarch A and SF =D> but i just dont like the long profile of the chronarch B :sick: and the sticky thumbar (like a lot of shimano reel) of this reel when it is raining ](*,) .Mix feeling for the casting perfomance 8-[ , ...
by crankmaniac
Sun Jan 27, 2013 7:42 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Saltwater energy spool interchangeable w/ freshwater spool?
Replies: 3
Views: 2828

Re: Saltwater energy spool interchangeable w/ freshwater spo

I have 2 energy pt from the same years as your saltwater model and i am pretty sure it will fit perfectly but i never try it.If you want to be sure at 100% just send a email at Quantum, there respond are fast and good, i ask many question in the past week at Quantum and they send me good information...
by crankmaniac
Fri Jan 25, 2013 1:31 pm
Forum: Plastics
Topic: Tubes
Replies: 11
Views: 6182

Re: Tubes

I like the original zoom original 3"1/2 small tube for dragging on the bottom for smallmouth when they want a smaller profile tube. For jerking weightless just above the surface during the summer i prefer the strike king 3"1/2 kvd tube.
by crankmaniac
Fri Jan 25, 2013 1:12 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: OK, so now it's not Shimano or Daiwa
Replies: 11
Views: 4581

Re: OK, so now it's not Shimano or Daiwa

Im not hating on quantum products but durability seems to be a serious issue with there reels they don't hold up well at all with alot of use to them. I had the old blue pt tours and gasoline color energy they needed parts a month into the season the kick levers kept going on them I think I went th...
by crankmaniac
Wed Jan 23, 2013 5:04 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Whats your favourite Baitcaster (within last 4 years)
Replies: 86
Views: 32355

Re: Whats your favourite Baitcaster (within last 4 years)

Overall i like my zillion reel! :big grin: :big grin: :big grin: