Super User clayton86 Posted July 12, 2012 Super User Posted July 12, 2012 Now im an Abu guy but this this is one sexy reel by shimano http://www.ebay.com/itm/Avail-BAIT-FINESSE-Tuning-Shimano-Scorpion-XT-1001-Left-Handle-FROM-JAPAN-/300740012991?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4605806bbf&_uhb=1#ht_6840wt_1270 once again why do JDM reels gotta be so much cooler then ours even the names are better Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted July 12, 2012 Super User Posted July 12, 2012 Dead sexy, but that 400 dollar price tag makes me cringe Quote
Super User clayton86 Posted July 12, 2012 Author Super User Posted July 12, 2012 I wish there were just parts to make our reels look like that the handle and star are sick. I wonder actually I used to have a guy who made me custom paintball parts out of aluminum, delrin, and carbon fiber all I had to do is draw sketch and he could make it I wonder hmmmmmmmm the mouse wheel in my head is turning I got some ideas lol. Quote
jj'sbassinforfun Posted July 12, 2012 Posted July 12, 2012 I want one! But at that price just can't do it!! Now why can't Shimano release a US version? It just aint fair! Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted July 13, 2012 Super User Posted July 13, 2012 I wish there were just parts to make our reels look like that the handle and star There is.. http://www.japantackle.com/Tuning_parts/Tuning_handles_Shimano.htm Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted July 13, 2012 Super User Posted July 13, 2012 I want one! But at that price just can't do it!! Now why can't Shimano release a US version? It just aint fair! They did. It was the curadoE. Just not as refined. Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted July 13, 2012 Super User Posted July 13, 2012 The price of that ebay auction is ridiculously high. Xts can be found new for 250.00. Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted July 13, 2012 Super User Posted July 13, 2012 I wish there were just parts to make our reels look like that the handle and star are sick. I wonder actually I used to have a guy who made me custom paintball parts out of aluminum, delrin, and carbon fiber all I had to do is draw sketch and he could make it I wonder hmmmmmmmm the mouse wheel in my head is turning I got some ideas lol. Hummm Quote
flipin4bass Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 I think I need a cigarette after viewing that....but, I don't smoke. Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted July 13, 2012 Super User Posted July 13, 2012 I think I need a cigarette after viewing that....but, I don't smoke. I was thinking a smoke and nap! Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted July 13, 2012 Super User Posted July 13, 2012 Thanks, you just cost me 350 for a righty! Jeff Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted July 13, 2012 Super User Posted July 13, 2012 I just picked up a 1500 for $86 and a 1000 for $190. Awesome reels, so light and they cast a mile. Check Ebay for deals if you want a cheaper one. I looked for about a month before I hooked up with the 2 I snagged. Quote
Super User clayton86 Posted July 13, 2012 Author Super User Posted July 13, 2012 There is.. http://www.japantack...les_Shimano.htm holy crap them handles are more then some reels Quote
unionman Posted July 14, 2012 Posted July 14, 2012 I want one! But at that price just can't do it!! Now why can't Shimano release a US version? It just aint fair! Boooo Shimano. Anti-American. lol. jk. Why would they not be for sale in U.S.? You can only Japanese models on ebay??? Quote
Super User MCS Posted July 14, 2012 Super User Posted July 14, 2012 I wish there were just parts to make our reels look like that the handle and star are sick. I wonder actually I used to have a guy who made me custom paintball parts out of aluminum, delrin, and carbon fiber all I had to do is draw sketch and he could make it I wonder hmmmmmmmm the mouse wheel in my head is turning I got some ideas lol. Did you see Abu is coming out with a revo shop? It was in the news letter email I got yesterday. Look on YouTube vid is called revo shop. You can buy carbon fiber parts for them. I think they're ad your mind. Lol Quote
Super User clayton86 Posted July 14, 2012 Author Super User Posted July 14, 2012 yeah I got that newsletter also I made a thread about it last night lol I swear every time I think of some thing some one else releases it I think to slow lol Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted July 15, 2012 Super User Posted July 15, 2012 This is the one that turns my crank. http://japantackle.com/Shimano/Shimano_12Antares.htm I have all Daiwa baitcasters, but I'd join the Shimano Posse for one of these. Quote
Super User clayton86 Posted July 15, 2012 Author Super User Posted July 15, 2012 This is the one that turns my crank. http://japantackle.c...o_12Antares.htm I have all Daiwa baitcasters, but I'd join the Shimano Posse for one of these. This is the one that turns my crank. http://japantackle.c...o_12Antares.htm I have all Daiwa baitcasters, but I'd join the Shimano Posse for one of these. polish that thing up with some mothers chrome polish lol Quote
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