John G

Just out of curiosity, what Shimano baitcasters have you had bad luck with and what kind of bad luck did you have?

I am still thinking about it. I just bought a third Conquest 50 from Japan Tackle. I just checked EMS and it has already left Tokyo. Either the top water rig or a 50DC will be next.

There is nothing not to like about the Conquest 50 IMHO!

Thanks for posting! It looks great to me. I love watching these Shimano Japan videos with this guy and the guy that did the distance casting with the new Antares. I can't understand a word they are saying but they are very entertaining.

I like the look of it in the TT pics but I will wait on the 50.

A G-Loomis MBR844 is an 84", 4 power rod in the MAG BASS line-up.

Drag'em slowly or hop them a bit.

I was talking about Dottie with a Game Warden with FWC this weekend at The Florida State Fair and we both agreed that 'no trout fed, sight fished LMB from California' should ever be recognized as a World Record'!

Kayo Sonada with Japan Tackle just sent me an email saying the new Scorpion is Made in Japan! Looks like I will be getting one!!!

I have an Antares HG with the SVS Infinity braking system. I do agree that it's incredible and I do love the aspect of fine tuning that it offers.

I have bought multiple reels from them but they are not the cheapest. They are having a special pre order sale on the new Scorpion. Do a Google search on the best place to buy JDM reels. I have also bought from BassJP. There is Japan Angler, Plat, Marunouchishop and others. http://www.japantackle.com/

I actually put a deposit down on one of these with Japan Tackle but they were not sure where it is made so I bought another Conquest 50.

i thought about this and I do love the SVS Infinity braking system on the Metanium.

I am wanting a Aldebaran MG7 paired up with a Loomis CR722 for walk the dog. That should be a real nice combo.

Is it made in Japan or Malaysia?

That's what I needed to know. Thanks!

I haven't seen the new Metanium in person. Just curious which one palms better?

That does change things a bit! You initially said that he was in jail. Jail could be 31 days. If the guy committed vehicular homicide then screw him! Enjoy your new combo! Is that IMX or GLX?

What you have done is pretty crappy IMHO! You need to pray that you don't meet up with the real owner of that super nice Shimano/Loomis combo while you are fishing! It's a small world that we live in and I can guarantee you that if that was one of my Shimano/ Loomis combo's that you and your boss stole out of my car, I would get it back!

You do make some good points but I try my best to avoid talking to anyone if I can help it. That's with most companies, not just Shimano.

Why? So far their online parts ordering section has been great for me. Knobs, bearings, drag star and related parts......the orders have been perfect every time. Another great thing about their parts section is if they don't have a part in stock, just give them your email and you get notified when the part becomes available.

I just place an order just to check the shipping charges and in the type of shipping area it said Warehouse Decides $6.00 The only part that I placed an order for was a click pin for the op's Citica.

My last order was $6.00 and it surprised cause it was a very small order.