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Re: Where are the shimanos?

Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 6:16 pm
by rockchalk06
Found a killer deal on an Avail 3.9mm spool for the 100D series. Made my new in box Metanium MGL into a light bait rig.

96mm Met 13 handle w/ 4 bearings shimmed
13 Met nut cover
Black line plate cover
Gunmetal 4 pin Centrifugal 3.9mm Avail spool

Will probably add some ZPI bearings later. Spooled with 10# FC Sniper and put on my 7' MF Avid. Getting excellent distance with a weightless 7' Culprit worm.

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Re: Where are the shimanos?

Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 6:20 pm
by LgMouthGambler
Love it. =D>

Re: Where are the shimanos?

Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 6:59 pm
by jpd0144
Ya already know my thoughts ... that thing is rocking ! Enjoy !

Re: Where are the shimanos?

Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:40 pm
by rockchalk06
jpd0144 wrote:Ya already know my thoughts ... that thing is rocking ! Enjoy !

Thank you. Wait till the two recently acquired reels turn out lol

Re: Where are the shimanos?

Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:24 am
by Drunkentigerrr
Hi TT,

Nothing customized all stock. But a huge loomis and Shimano fan.

Re: Where are the shimanos?

Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 3:32 pm
by Cristo
The 09' Aldebaran with Honeycomb spool by avail, air bearings, 10lb P-Line Floroclear, 3/0 ewg, and swingfat along with the 16' Destroyer Hien. About the biggest they got today but they were hitting through the weeds which was a fun challenge at Canyon :big grin: Hien proved its worth and then some as a weightless set up..... without ghilly and with ghilly :laugh1:

Re: Where are the shimanos?

Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 7:38 pm
by cndbasshunter
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Re: Where are the shimanos?

Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:37 pm
by Zimbass
You Sir are a connoisseur of the finest =D> =D>

Re: Where are the shimanos?

Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2017 7:30 am
by cortman
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Oh COME ON!!!

Re: Where are the shimanos?

Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2017 10:46 am
by Cristo
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Re: Where are the shimanos?

Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2017 1:08 pm
by cndbasshunter
ZPI NRC716M, HH/Avail bling and yumeya cork.

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Re: Where are the shimanos?

Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2017 8:33 pm
by Fishing4Fun
cndbasshunter wrote:ZPI NRC716M, HH/Avail bling and yumeya cork.

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That is a whole lot of shiny goodness! =D>

Re: Where are the shimanos?

Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2017 7:09 am
by MTBF
My latest addition a first for me, the Shimano Antares 100. Have been sleeping the last season gear wise focusing on fishing not the gear haha. Selling off a few items this fall. Metaniums MGL's, Curado K's & Conquest Rods well be buying can't wait for winter/spring shopping sprees :D
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From what I hear Antares is a amazing reel for long distance casting can't wait to spool up some 12-14lb fluoro and start chucking those 12-20' diving cranks!

MTBF

Re: Where are the shimanos?

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 12:19 pm
by MTBF
Added a third Shimano Poison Adrena to the arsenal this morning, thanks again to a good friend of mine. I absolutely love the accuracy and light weight the pair of 6'10" Mediums have gave me the last 2 seasons now. The third addition is the 7'4" Ex-Heavy. The action isn't labelled on the rod but feels like a Med-Fast taper. Stiff tip bends lot's in the middle of the blank. Should be nice for fishing my 1/2oz Swim Jig's with a 4" Swinging Hammer. I fish them in pretty heavy cover and have done fine with the 7'1H & 7'3XH Expride rods. This setup just feels more sensitive and lighter with a tad more backbone & added length. Can't wait to fish it.

The Exsence DC looks awesome on this rod. Think I'll leave it on for the next season.
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Tightlines guys!

MTBF

Re: Where are the shimanos?

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 8:15 pm
by majayyer
I really like the 6'10 medium adrena too. The tip is perfect and its so light for one hand slinging.