I used two over the summer and destroyed them. They just couldn't take my rigorous fishing.

Personally, Aldebaran's are like great disposable razors.

I have the USD AGS STZ711MHXB and I haven't had any issues. However, Ive heard the epoxy on the guides cracking from a couple anglers. I personally. think its operator error. If normal use entails accidentally stepping on the guides from time to time, then yes; those guides aren't so forgiving, esp...

Here in Arizona it can get up to 115-117 degrees in August (water is boiling) but that doesn't stop bass from biting in the evening throughout the night early morning (4p-8am) Im sure they bite midday in deeper cooler clear water, but its too damn hot, for me. If you havent felt 117 on your skin, yo...

Does anyone who owns the RD rods or any rods with the ags guides have any issues with durability of the guides with good "normal"use and care? I have the USD AGS STZ711MHXB and I haven't had any issues. However, Ive heard the epoxy on the guides cracking from a couple anglers. I personally. think i...

Can we bump this thread. Anyone else get one? Or further review after more use. I'm hoping for a MH this winter. X2 on that MH Anymore input on this lineup, especially on the 7011hrb. Bumping this back to life :big grin: I can only think of one other person on here other than me that got a couple, ...

MEGABASS: BAITCAST: ( QTY: 3 ) IS63 ILLUSION BLUE (YES 3 :-$ SHUUU) IS63 25TH ANNIVERSARY (GREEN) (2) IS63 LARIAT DRAGON IS63 CRACK PURPLE ILLUSION IS71 ILLUSION BLUE IS71 25TH ANNIVERSARY GREEN IS71 HYPER LARIAT DRAGON IS71 GALAXY RED ( QTY:3 ) IS63 LARIAT -MATT BLACK ( QTY:2 ) IS71 HYPER LARIAT -...

Happy Thanksgiving guys!

Get your GRUB on!

1nutinthewater wrote:Well the damn monkey took over and I have hit the pay button so the conquest will soon be making its way to my home...

Ive notice over the years whenever I wait for something (NIB) to get cheaper, it usually never does. And if it does, it isn't much of a savings; given youre buying it from a retail store. Typically, JDM stores give little discount on popular high priced items, unless you know the store owner and hav...

Id pull the trigger on a new mbr conquest rod

Only the best for my wife:

carrot stix/curado 50 and #10 trilene big game

Just a beautiful setup

I see Christmas came early

Very nice, Sir

I been fishing Shimano bait-casters for over 20 years, but if I had to choose today, Id pick a Daiwa JDM.

Thanks guys. i will be taking it out this weekend and will post my thoughts on it once Im done putting through its paces. Im going to try everything with it (punch, frog, crank, etc). im going to push the lure rating, and toss a few 5-6 ounce glide/swim baits - see how it handles.

Looks Great, and looks better than the original mfg paint; probably last longer, too.

May I ask? What it roughly cost you to paint your reel?