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by Jeffbro999
Tue Aug 08, 2023 10:30 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Inshore reel for 7M Expire glass
Replies: 12
Views: 3514

Re: Inshore reel for 7M Expire glass

Scorpion will be fine, the spool is not magnesium. MGL stands for MagnumLight not magnesium. A friend uses one, fishes a lot and has no problems with it. Also have several friends using the 70MGL with zero issues.
by Jeffbro999
Thu Aug 03, 2023 11:47 am
Forum: Kayak Fishing
Topic: Yak help... Questions
Replies: 14
Views: 8309

Re: Yak help... Questions

Hogsticker2 wrote:
Tue Aug 01, 2023 3:18 pm
Think I'm going to splurge and go with the new Titan Propel X 12.5 when it releases.
Can’t go wrong there, looks like a well thought out kayak with some good upgrades from the original.
by Jeffbro999
Sun Jul 30, 2023 5:43 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Shimano Aldebaran BFS XG
Replies: 15
Views: 4589

Re: Shimano Aldebaran BFS XG

Pretty sure its aluminum at 5.2oz. That’s lighter than the Aldebaran Mg. They have the wrong gear material listed for the Stile SS as well. Japan Tackle has done that several times since '07, when I joined TT. Yep, and won’t change it if you tell them it’s wrong. I just had experience with the Stil...
by Jeffbro999
Sat Jul 29, 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Shimano Aldebaran BFS XG
Replies: 15
Views: 4589

Re: Shimano Aldebaran BFS XG

Pretty sure its aluminum at 5.2oz. That’s lighter than the Aldebaran Mg. They have the wrong gear material listed for the Stile SS as well.
by Jeffbro999
Mon Jul 17, 2023 11:10 am
Forum: General
Topic: 6 Travel Scrapbook Ideas to Cherish Every Moment
Replies: 8
Views: 3738

Re: Any opinion?

I own the 15lb, and it’s very accurate. When we weigh 5 bass for tourneys our total is always within 1oz. Very easy to judge what the weight is, even when it’s between the lines. Not sure how IGFA does it for records though. They have been doing it for years and don’t seem to have any issues certify...
by Jeffbro999
Mon Jul 17, 2023 8:39 am
Forum: Kayak Fishing
Topic: Yak help... Questions
Replies: 14
Views: 8309

Re: Yak help... Questions

The top of the line kayaks from each company will be very stable. Native Titan and Slayer, Hobie Pro Angler, Old Town Predator/Bigwater PDL are the big 3 that are quality kayaks. I went with the Old Town because of the warranty, lifetime on the hull and 5 years on the drive is leading the industry. ...
by Jeffbro999
Mon Jun 05, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Ceramic Bearings from AliExpress?
Replies: 18
Views: 3549

Re: Ceramic Bearings from AliExpress?

If you are fishing the salt, you really need to grease those frame bearings as they won’t last long running them dry. Freshwater is completely different. TSI 321 and factory Shimano/Daiwa stainless spool bearings are all I use in the salt and haven’t had a corrosion issue since using TSI. I had trie...
by Jeffbro999
Sun Apr 30, 2023 8:15 am
Forum: General
Topic: Bad tackle thread (what to avoid)
Replies: 50
Views: 19792

Re: Bad tackle thread (what to avoid)

A dab of superglue and a little bit of baking soda will close up that gap, assuming you mean that the eye opens and allows the knot to slip off the bait. Yep they are junk, please don’t buy them ;) Super glue and baking soda will not hold up long. There’s to much flex, and the blade acts like a lev...
by Jeffbro999
Thu Apr 27, 2023 6:57 am
Forum: General
Topic: Best Lure Eyes
Replies: 2
Views: 2076

Re: Best Lure Eyes

Check out Jettsonlures.com
All the custom lure eyes you could ever need. Glass are always the most detailed, but they do break. All the others you mentioned are available to purchase if you want to swap eyes. Pointers with down looking eyes look pretty good for example.
by Jeffbro999
Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:19 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Enough with the tackle. LETS SEE SOME FISH!
Replies: 1967
Views: 1013039

Re: Enough with the tackle. LETS SEE SOME FISH!

Few pics from the last 2 days. Definitely gets interesting with light tackle. Can’t chase them, and with 85yds of line you can’t just let them run. Gotta put some pressure on them and it’s quite the battle. Caught on one of my GCCL shallow 110’s in Ayu on a custom Conquest 842c/Stile SS 151hg. https...
by Jeffbro999
Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:47 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Looking for help on NRX + 873
Replies: 18
Views: 5323

Re: Looking for help on NRX + 873

I wonder, would adding this balance kit void the warranty? I would always recommend calling and asking for your own peace of mind, but I’ve completely rebuilt NRX rods and had to use Xpeditor for a replacement with zero issues. If you slam your rod in a car door, Xpeditor covers it, so no doubt reb...
by Jeffbro999
Mon Feb 13, 2023 10:49 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Shimano Stile SS
Replies: 7
Views: 1701

Re: Shimano Stile SS

Last I checked I couldn't locate any of the 17 model...are the current ones still the same? Also, Japan Tackle states it already has high tensile brass gears? https://japantackle.com/reg0000216.html That’s the reel in the link. Not sure about availability, looks like they discontinued it. JapanTack...
by Jeffbro999
Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:28 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Shimano Stile SS
Replies: 7
Views: 1701

Re: Shimano Stile SS

Jeff, what year Stile SS do you have and is it still available? I looked on several JDM sites and couldn't figure out which model you have. I have the ‘17 Stile SS 151, a few HG and a couple PG. I see they call it SVS braking but it’s the same as VBS. The Aldebaran version is really nice too, but I...
by Jeffbro999
Mon Feb 13, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Shimano Stile SS
Replies: 7
Views: 1701

Re: Shimano Stile SS

I use the Stile SS for my saltwater reels, and love the performance and durability. Finesse style VBS brakes are very controlled and the reel casts extremely free and far. The Curado E/Aldebaran MG always felt choked off to me with the normal VBS brakes, but these newer finesse brakes are what I was...
by Jeffbro999
Tue Jan 24, 2023 11:57 am
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: Enough with the tackle. LETS SEE SOME FISH!
Replies: 1967
Views: 1013039

Re: Enough with the tackle. LETS SEE SOME FISH!

What type/size of line do you use? You had better be careful because one of those things might tow you out to sea. I have caught yellowtail from a float tube here in CA and I was scared as heck of this happening! :shock: Some of the guys in float tubes are dumb enough to keep fish on stringer. One ...