Recent updates to the collection!

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Recent updates to the collection!

Post by Dragboatdriver » Fri Jul 05, 2013 11:30 pm

There are several different pieces and will each be in a different post due to my limit of number of pictures per post.

This is my mint Conquest 50 with an Avail Microcast Finesse spool. This is an absolute tank of a reel! I'm not a Shimano person, but this reel may very well change that!
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Re: Recent updates to the collection!

Post by Dragboatdriver » Fri Jul 05, 2013 11:34 pm

Next is a mint very rare Daiwa "Club M" CV-Z 103. The spool in this reel is a TD-Z 105 spool with an R+ Inductor on it. One of the most interesting spools I've ever fished due to that R+ inductor.
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Re: Recent updates to the collection!

Post by Dragboatdriver » Fri Jul 05, 2013 11:38 pm

Next, is a reel I thought I was going to hate, but it turns out I love it. It is a mint Megabass Orochi 10chl, with a R+ spool in it a ZLN R handle and a set of Megabass Hypercorks (I have the compressed Megabass corks that originally came on it on a TD-Z ITO). Paired with my Phase III Super Destroyer this makes for an amazing pitching setup!
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Re: Recent updates to the collection!

Post by Dragboatdriver » Fri Jul 05, 2013 11:40 pm

This is the new Megabass IS Honeycomb finesse spool. I have yet to fish it, but I can't wait to compare it to my other Megabass IS finesse spool. I have a feeling this is going to be an amazing spool!
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Re: Recent updates to the collection!

Post by Dragboatdriver » Fri Jul 05, 2013 11:43 pm

Finally, last but definitely not least, my several month long search for a Presso has finally ended and here it is! A mint "Presszilla" with a ZPI Cf handle and the hard to find Presso Air Light knobs. This reel has been tuned by Ian as well as being "glassed up" which I was skeptical of at first, but I absolutely love the "glassed up" feel!
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Re: Recent updates to the collection!

Post by xdss » Sat Jul 06, 2013 12:01 am

wow! those are some nice reels!! Have you yet to fish the honeycomb spool? Im gonna get one soon!

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Post by Dragboatdriver » Sat Jul 06, 2013 12:27 am

I have not fished with it yet, as I just received it yesterday. However, I plan to fish it tomorrow and will let you know!

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Post by BRbasser » Sat Jul 06, 2013 12:48 am

Very nice! I like the custom touches you did.

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Re: Recent updates to the collection!

Post by africanbass » Sat Jul 06, 2013 12:58 am

Where do I start =D>
Amazing additions to your collection.Some honey comb news would be great when you have it 8-)

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Post by USA-RET » Sat Jul 06, 2013 1:02 am

Great collection and some very stunning reels. The CQ 50 is a real honey. CV 103 is gorgeous. Presso - finesse doesn't get any better than that. =D>

That Megabass IS Honeycomb finesse spool is crazy transparent - like "lace" :shock:

Very very nice.

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Re: Recent updates to the collection!

Post by Dragboatdriver » Sat Jul 06, 2013 1:12 am

Thanks guys! I really wanted to fish that Honeycomb spool today, but working on the drag boats (hence the name dragboatdriver) got in the way :(

I am definitely going to fish it tomorrow, however!

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Re: Recent updates to the collection!

Post by supersano » Sat Jul 06, 2013 10:17 am

Awesome collection of reels. Looking at the conquest makes me want to keep mine.

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Re: Recent updates to the collection!

Post by polar » Sat Jul 06, 2013 10:26 am

africanbass wrote:Where do I start =D>
Amazing additions to your collection.Some honey comb news would be great when you have it 8-)
X2

Patiently looking for honeycomb review :)

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Re: Recent updates to the collection!

Post by Jighead61 » Sat Jul 06, 2013 10:31 am

Great collection! =D>

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Re: Recent updates to the collection!

Post by JTinKC » Sat Jul 06, 2013 12:09 pm

nice additions.

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