John G

I did this and I got the same results. With 3 cans in the bag, I mean I literally have to tighten the drag to the point that it won't tighten anymore. When I send in another reel, you should try this and then do a Carbontex upgrade and see if it makes a difference. But still, a Conquest 50 isn't known for having a strong drag and at the 3# setting, it is much tighter than I fish with.

I just measured my drag for the very first time. My results were IMHO, very surprising. Usually I set it by feel. I pull on the line and set it to where I think it's tight enough. The rod was a Loomis MBR782, the reel a Conquest 50 and the line was 10# Sniper FC. For the weight, I grabbed three 16oz cans of diced tomatoes out of the pantry and I weighed them on a scale. Total weight for the three cans was around 3# 3oz. I put the cans in a plastic bag and I attached the hook to the plastic bag and I began to lift. I found out that I needed to crank the drag all the way down to the point that it is locked down in order to lift the bag off the ground. My 2 power Loomis was bent over in a way that I was uncomfortable with. I then repeated the process with 2 cans and then 1 can. The results were extremely surprising. I don't even come close to setting my drag that tight when I fish. I probably have it set at around 1#. Even with just 1 can of tomatoes elevated off the ground, the line still kept creeping out until I tightened the drag until it stopped creeping. When I pulled on the line at that drag setting, it was harder to pull out than it is when I am fishing. These results make me wonder why in the heck people place such a big emphasis on a strong drag for a reel that is used for bass fishing.

Still have the rod, a Loomis MBR844IMX. I regretfully sold the reel, Curado 50E. The worm was a Bass Assasin worm in Red Shad.

They are small but not too small. They are light, have great performance and they look great. I can see the line capacity issues for heavier lines but I have never had that problem. It's not like they have super shallow spools and are a very limited use reel because of it. Bantam 1 says the line capacity issue is the reason that we don't see a new Curado 50. He also said that Shimano's thinking with the 50 was that guys would start using braid with a leader so there would be no line capacity issues but guys have been slow to do that.

Everyone should own at least one 50 size Shimano!

Oba Chandler gave boat rides!

10# Yo Zuri Hybrid or Power Pro

Uni

Looks like they only have the 201 in stock and you need to add $15.55 to the total. Japan Lure Shop is where you want to buy from IMHO!

You have a great WalMart! The highest end reel at a WalMart around here is a Shimano Caenan.

Yeah just about everything with guns is expensive! Years ago, gotta be over 8 years ago, I paid $1200.00 for a Bushmaster Gas Piston Upper for my AR. I'll bet that I haven't shot 50 rounds through it since I bought it. Speaking of Springfield Armory, I do regret selling my M1A Scout Squad years ago. I sold all of my AK's except one and my Scout Squad because IIRC, mil surplus ammo was drying up and ammo in general was getting very expensive. I did keep a Bulgarian 5.45 parts kit build because I do have a sizable stash of 5.45.

Ive noticed! My momma always said.....son, if you don't have anything nice to say, keep your d**n mouth shut!

I may start this process tomorrow and I am guarenteed to post pics of it if I get it. LOL

The combo that I want right now is the Megabass F2.1/2-64X4 Hedgehog and I want to pair it up with the Megabass Hedgehog Customs Alphas that Japan Tackle has right now. I am just having hard time justifying a $1100.00 finesse bank fishing rig.

In my limited experience with oiling bearings, TSI 321 and Bantam Oil, I thought that TSI 321 was super thin.......at least compared to Bantam Oil. I think on my next order with Hedgehog, I will get some Alchemy Oil to try out.

One drop is good to hear because I have been using only one drop from a needle drop oiler and the stuff is just very thin. Thanks

Are you guys that are using TSI321 for your bearings using only one tiny drop or are you dipping your bearings and then letting them dry?

Out of the reels that you mentioned, I have had a Scorpion XT1500-7 on mine at one point and the Scorpion should basically be the same reel as the CH200E7. It was a nice fit IMHO!

I thought that SCOTUS slapped down Illinois concerning concealed carry?

If I am willing to spend $300.00, then I will save $50.00 or $60.00 more and buy a gently used Antares HG.

Thank you!

I went with the Shimano Rareneium CI4+ 1000S. I feel like a kid on Christmas Day. This is by far the nicest spinning reel that I have ever bought. I have a couple of questions though. 1. What are the washers for? 2. I assume that Shimano is telling me not to put line on the reel while the spool of line is laying flat on a table? I just watched bassresource's video on Youtube the other day on putting line on a spinning reel and he had the spool laying flat on the table.

I am hoping the NRX803C that I just ordered will do everything that you mentioned.

I don't know about other reels but if you have a Shimano, it might have bearings that don't have removable shields. A guy like me with bad eyes might spend an hour or more trying trying to find a clip that isn't there if you don't know that. LOL