John G Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 thanks, i typically use 4-6lb hybrid, 4-8lb floroclear for all finesse fishing. I havent used the brenious but whats not to like, 7:7 brass gears, shallow spool, and 50 frame, I prefer the bfs xg cause its a slightly lighter spool and lighter reel in general. Or just drop a shallow spool in your scorpion xt. Im selling an avail & zpi spool for the shimano 50 size platform if interested...Matt, What kind of distance are you getting with those eighth of an ounce jerk baits? I was throwing a quarter ounce Husky Jerk with my XT1000 and Yumeya spool/ 20# Suffix 832 and a Loomis CR721 and just guessing, maybe 50 feet. Quote
Super User MCS Posted May 13, 2015 Super User Posted May 13, 2015 This thread is the only reason I come to this site LOL Quote
Super User MCS Posted May 13, 2015 Super User Posted May 13, 2015 Decided to do some work while at work, and tear it down for cleaning. It's ready for Saturday. 90mm CF handle with SLP Works zion knobs. It's a Daiwa SS SV for anyone wondering. Sweet reel, I am sure you seen the SLP works kit for it, that drag star is awesome. Quote
hzzhangc Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 My TD Z family. One of them will be leaving for new home soon. 4 Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted May 13, 2015 Super User Posted May 13, 2015 Sweet reel, I am sure you seen the SLP works kit for it, that drag star is awesome. Yeah I've peeked at their stuff before. I'm actually not a fan of the drag star. I like the steez star the best. Wish I could put it on every Daiwa I have. Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted May 13, 2015 Super User Posted May 13, 2015 If it looks that pretty I can't afford it. Super nice though! Quote
bootytrain Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 If it looks that pretty I can't afford it. Super nice though! Its only $300. Not much more than your SS Quote
thehooligan Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 Matt, What kind of distance are you getting with those eighth of an ounce jerk baits? I was throwing a quarter ounce Husky Jerk with my XT1000 and Yumeya spool/ 20# Suffix 832 and a Loomis CR721 and just guessing, maybe 50 feet. I was slinging 1/8oz jerks about 75-100ft with 6lb copoly on that poison glorious bfs rod i had. 1 Quote
Hogsticker Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 My TD Z family. One of them will be leaving for new home soon. And I'm so happy to be taking one of them off your hands!! 2 Quote
John G Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 I was slinging 1/8oz jerks about 75-100ft with 6lb copoly on that poison glorious bfs rod i had. I forgot to add that I also used a Conquest 50 with an Avail Spool and the results were about the same. The lower end lure rating for the CR721 is 3/16oz and the rod is not what i would consider whippy at all. Are the BFS rods made for throwing finesse hard baits kinda whippy? Quote
IAY Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 I forgot to add that I also used a Conquest 50 with an Avail Spool and the results were about the same. The lower end lure rating for the CR721 is 3/16oz and the rod is not what i would consider whippy at all. Are the BFS rods made for throwing finesse hard baits kinda whippy? Some of them are really whippy but not necessarily. I have thrown 1/16 oz around 20 meters with a CR722 IMX, so CR721 would probably be fine. Quote
John G Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Some of them are really whippy but not necessarily. I have thrown 1/16 oz around 20 meters with a CR722 IMX, so CR721 would probably be fine.Looks like I will be trying again and work on my casting. Quote
thehooligan Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 A lot of the bfs rods meant for hardbaits are regular fast/moderate action. Definitely helps to fling those super light baits out there. Quote
IAY Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Looks like I will be trying again and work on my casting. I had tremendous amount of success having tension knob completely loose, relying purely on the breaking system and thumbing, after seeing Sawamura from KTF do it. You feel so connected to the set up, and it is quite nice. I usually set 3 breaks on my Metanium when I am around 1/8 oz, and 4 breaks when I'm going to 1/16 oz. I can easily adjust the dial on the fly if I need to make a long cast, or skip under some structure. Quote
Jd_Phillips_Fishin Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 What do yall think of throwin a 3/4-1oz. C-rig on a 7-3 xtra fast Shimano Crucial? Quote
thehooligan Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 I had tremendous amount of success having tension knob completely loose, relying purely on the breaking system and thumbing, after seeing Sawamura from KTF do it. You feel so connected to the set up, and it is quite nice. I usually set 3 breaks on my Metanium when I am around 1/8 oz, and 4 breaks when I'm going to 1/16 oz. I can easily adjust the dial on the fly if I need to make a long cast, or skip under some structure. After trying tons of braking options on the ktf spool, i found this setup works best for me. Just pull off all the brakes, put on 2 reds, 2 clears and your good to go... 1 Quote
John G Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Any idea if it's the yellow or blue brakes that come with the Conquest 50 that provide the most braking? Quote
BASSPATROL247 Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 I would post some pics, but I have a Citica 200e and a Sahara 2500, both mounted on Lightning Rods. Funny thing, I still catch fish! why is that funny?? my stuffs cheap too and I have no problem holding my own when I fish with my buddy who have 2-3 hundred dollar rods and reels... just because they are expensive does NOT mean they catch more fish. the best combo you have is the one between your ears... 2 Quote
BASSPATROL247 Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 I would post some pics, but I have a Citica 200e and a Sahara 2500, both mounted on Lightning Rods. Funny thing, I still catch fish! funny? why? I have what would be considered cheap combos to most and when I fish with my buddys who have 300+ dollar rods and reels I have no problem holding my own with them and catch more than them sometimes. expensive combos don't catch more fish because they cost more, remember the best combo you have is the one between your ears and that's the one that determines what or how many you will catch.. I would show my combos but cannot figure out how to post them from my album..... Quote
IAY Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Any idea if it's the yellow or blue brakes that come with the Conquest 50 that provide the most braking? I would just weigh them. The only difference I believe is the weight with heavier obviously providing more breaking. My money is on the yellows. Quote
John G Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 I weighed 6 yellow and 6 blue and they didn't register on my scale. I know how it casts with the blue so I installed the yellow and I will do some more casting tomorrow. I also think the yellow will be heavier. Quote
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