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by godshippy
Thu Jan 18, 2024 11:00 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Looking for a slightly more powerful and versatile rod than the NRX+893c
Replies: 19
Views: 1596

Re: Looking for a slightly more powerful and versatile rod than the NRX+893c

I don't have the DRX754, but I have the DRX755 and it's feels slightly more powerful than the NRX+ 873crr... I'll check when I get back home and update. Much appreciated! Sorry this is kinda late—forgot until I went to put away some new hooks I got. The 873crr feels more powerful than the DRX755 be...
by godshippy
Thu Jan 18, 2024 2:40 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: 2024 SLX with MGL 3 spool.
Replies: 31
Views: 20675

Re: 2024 SLX with MGL 3 spool.

I'm interested to see what the durability is like--everyone always comments that after a year of use the SLX are not nearly as smooth as the Curado counterpart. If the longevity and durability is there...this might be a low key killer. At one time, I owned a regular STX, a STX XT, a STX MGL, and a ...
by godshippy
Thu Jan 18, 2024 11:22 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Looking for a slightly more powerful and versatile rod than the NRX+893c
Replies: 19
Views: 1596

Re: Looking for a slightly more powerful and versatile rod than the NRX+893c

I don't have the DRX754, but I have the DRX755 and it's feels slightly more powerful than the NRX+ 873crr...

I'll check when I get back home and update.
by godshippy
Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:38 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: 2024 Metanium DC
Replies: 45
Views: 22663

Re: 2024 Metanium DC

Is the palming side plate still made out of magnesium, or is it plastic? If its plastic, i kinda get why its so light for a DC reel. The New Metanium DC does not contain brass gear anymore. It is aluminum now :doh: That's really unfortunate that they go from brass to aluminum. I get that a lot of r...
by godshippy
Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:04 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: 2024 SLX with MGL 3 spool.
Replies: 31
Views: 20675

Re: 2024 SLX with MGL 3 spool.

I'm interested to see what the durability is like--everyone always comments that after a year of use the SLX are not nearly as smooth as the Curado counterpart. If the longevity and durability is there...this might be a low key killer.
by godshippy
Wed Jan 17, 2024 9:08 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Do you still use Boca Bearings inside your reels?
Replies: 25
Views: 5125

Re: Do you still use Boca Bearings inside your reels?

I tried them in a few reels 5 or 10 years ago, they were nice, but these days the stock bearings on almost any Daiwa or Shimano reels are going to be just as good as any aftermarket bearings, so it’s not worth it to me This is pretty much me these days. I did just recently receive 10 sets of hybrid...
by godshippy
Wed Jan 17, 2024 8:58 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Bearing oil
Replies: 3
Views: 522

Re: Bearing oil

I've been using Quantum Hot Sauce Reel Oil for years now with very good success. I know there is a love/hate relationship with Quantum Hot Sauce products, but the oil has been a very good performer for me. I still use the grease in a lot of my older Shimano reels, but I'm switching to the Daiwa Spac...
by godshippy
Tue Jan 16, 2024 11:01 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Looking for a slightly more powerful and versatile rod than the NRX+893c
Replies: 19
Views: 1596

Re: Looking for a slightly more powerful and versatile rod than the NRX+893c

I have both the NRX+ 893c and 873crr--the 873 has a softer tip for sure and would be close to what you're looking for except it still has recoils. Might want to consider the Steez 7'2" Heavy--I have the 7'3" MH (Utility Player) and it's closer to the 893. I've read a lot of good things on the Power ...
by godshippy
Tue Jan 16, 2024 9:29 am
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Servicing LT MQ MagSeal spinners
Replies: 11
Views: 46890

Re: Servicing LT MQ MagSeal spinners

HellaBread wrote:
Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:03 pm
“Magseal Delete Kit” aka a normal 5x9x3 bearing and a 1mm thick washer because the magseal bearing is a non standard size at 5x9x4
This is awesome! Great find!
by godshippy
Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:12 pm
Forum: Hardbaits
Topic: If You Could Have ONLY One Lure for the Rest of Your Life
Replies: 16
Views: 30365

Re: If You Could Have ONLY One Lure for the Rest of Your Life

Oh boy...a Lucky Craft LV500 in Chartreuse Shad is what I'd probably pick.
by godshippy
Thu Jan 11, 2024 3:13 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: 2024 Releases/Rumors
Replies: 42
Views: 151584

Re: 2024 Releases/Rumors

70 yards of 14# mono for the new Met DC--doesn't look like this is going to be my new jig reel with 20# fluorocarbon.

This will probably make a sick squarebill reel though!
by godshippy
Tue Jan 09, 2024 3:23 pm
Forum: Freshwater
Topic: What color Senko should I use?
Replies: 103
Views: 343976

Re: What color Senko should I use?

I only throw black and blue now.

I experimented one day where I brought 1 of every color that I own and would just switch colors after every fish. I went through several colors and they all caught a fish.
by godshippy
Mon Jan 08, 2024 3:13 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Servicing LT MQ MagSeal spinners
Replies: 11
Views: 46890

Re: Servicing LT MQ MagSeal spinners

Did you ever find someone or somewhere that you could send your reel too?

This is my fear with the Magseal Steez A2--I don't know where you're supposed to pick up this oil or how to clean it out properly!?
by godshippy
Sun Jan 07, 2024 8:08 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: 2024 Releases/Rumors
Replies: 42
Views: 151584

Re: 2024 Releases/Rumors

dennis_rf wrote:
Sun Jan 07, 2024 4:55 am
Finally a new Metanium DC


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This is dope! A friend of mine brought me back a 23 Met 100XG from his trip to Japan and it's a thing of beauty.
by godshippy
Sun Jan 07, 2024 7:40 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Who is the MOST over rated ?
Replies: 233
Views: 490838

Re: Who is the MOST over rated ?

St. Croix - never held one that felt good in hand. Tip heavy as all hell. The actions were too powerful/weak, and the looks are God awful. The new victory looked good on paper, drove to the shop, picked them up and was so unimpressed. Balance is so bad. I don't get the Dobyn hate. Especially when t...