Monoblock Appreciation Society.

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Re: Monoblock Appreciation Society.

Post by bassasaurus » Wed Jan 18, 2017 7:56 am

Anyone know if this is a prototype or something that will be released?

https://www.google.com/search?q=megabas ... EVy7GBM%3A

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Re: Monoblock Appreciation Society.

Post by aussiebasser » Wed Jan 18, 2017 10:05 am

Looks like the Gambler model. Due for release March this year. Should almost be ready for pre-order.

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Re: Monoblock Appreciation Society.

Post by bassasaurus » Tue Jan 24, 2017 11:01 am

thanks for the info!

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Post by spookybaits » Tue Jan 24, 2017 11:24 pm

That gambler edition is gorgeous.

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Re: Monoblock Appreciation Society.

Post by RISE » Thu Jan 26, 2017 7:15 am

Can't wait for the Gambler. Just waiting for the green light on pre-order.
Grigio stone was added about a month ago. I know Lon and I are very happy campers. It's gorgeous in person.

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Re: Monoblock Appreciation Society.

Post by RISE » Thu Jan 26, 2017 7:18 am

spookybaits wrote:RISE that's awesome!
I'm guessing your gonna fish them given the handle swaps?
I would, damn a shelf queen- I'd fish the hell out of that viola monoblock!
For me, the only thing that would look better than a Viola sitting in a display case would be one in my hand, covered in battle scars that tell stores of the fish I've caught & time on the water.

And yes....I will fish them all at some point.

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Re: Monoblock Appreciation Society.

Post by bassasaurus » Fri Jan 27, 2017 8:04 am

Agreed. Understand that they're beautiful to look at but I absolutely get more pleasure out of fishing them. Something truly special about fishing monoblocks... 8-)

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Re: Monoblock Appreciation Society.

Post by Redlinerobert » Fri Jan 27, 2017 9:15 am

x3. My Viola will have it's cherry popped in Brazil on a peacock bass. Or 50.
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Re: Monoblock Appreciation Society.

Post by bassasaurus » Sat Jan 28, 2017 8:08 am

Redlinerobert wrote:x3. My Viola will have it's cherry popped in Brazil on a peacock bass. Or 50.
That would definitely be the way to do it. So jealous... Enjoy :D

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Post by RISE » Sat Jan 28, 2017 3:31 pm

Redlinerobert wrote:x3. My Viola will have it's cherry popped in Brazil on a peacock bass. Or 50.
I have a couple that are not shelved, and do get fished. The heavily modded 100xr SV 6.8 with 90mm Ito handle and German bearings is amazing, and pairs so damn well with my X7 destruction.
Robert,
That sounds perfect man. Please...Let me know who you go with for your trip. I've been looking at going to the Amazon for the last couple of years and am planning on booking this year. There seem to be some good trip/guide services out there that specialize in getting you to less heavily pressured waters. With smaller groups and great looking accommodations. Would love to talk with you about it at some point if/when you figure out who you are booking with, if you haven't already.
Thanks

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Re: Monoblock Appreciation Society.

Post by Ifish585 » Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:12 pm

Bentley of reels everyone of these reels is amazing.

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Post by Redlinerobert » Wed Feb 01, 2017 2:26 am

RISE wrote:
Redlinerobert wrote:x3. My Viola will have it's cherry popped in Brazil on a peacock bass. Or 50.
I have a couple that are not shelved, and do get fished. The heavily modded 100xr SV 6.8 with 90mm Ito handle and German bearings is amazing, and pairs so damn well with my X7 destruction.
Robert,
That sounds perfect man. Please...Let me know who you go with for your trip. I've been looking at going to the Amazon for the last couple of years and am planning on booking this year. There seem to be some good trip/guide services out there that specialize in getting you to less heavily pressured waters. With smaller groups and great looking accommodations. Would love to talk with you about it at some point if/when you figure out who you are booking with, if you haven't already.
Thanks
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Re: Monoblock Appreciation Society.

Post by aussiebasser » Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:08 am

The full compliment.
As they sit;
3 x I'ze Nambu Shikki
HG68 Nambu Shikki
Topaz 100XR
Grigio Titanio Speciale
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Grigio Stone Racing Viola


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Re: Monoblock Appreciation Society.

Post by mark poulson » Wed Feb 01, 2017 9:42 am

aussiebasser wrote:The full compliment.
As they sit;
3 x I'ze Nambu Shikki
HG68 Nambu Shikki
Topaz 100XR
Grigio Titanio Speciale
Racing Milano Racing Condition
Grigio Stone Racing Viola


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Man, I hope you get to use those a lot.

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Re: Monoblock Appreciation Society.

Post by mada1594 » Wed Feb 01, 2017 10:01 am

aussiebasser wrote:The full compliment.
As they sit;
3 x I'ze Nambu Shikki
HG68 Nambu Shikki
Topaz 100XR
Grigio Titanio Speciale
Racing Milano Racing Condition
Grigio Stone Racing Viola


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wow that is insane! I am so jealous! aussiebasser you sir are my idol lol =D> =D>
gone fishin! borderline 11!

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