bootytrain Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Ah, OK. Thanks guys. I was hoping this would fit in my fenwicks odd sized real seat but my 201 and 51e curados had enough room in there to wiggle around. if you are talking about the elite tech smallmouth rods the rear portion of the reel seat is very wide so the reel can move around. I use tape on the rear portion of the reel foot to solve this. Quote
I.rar Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 That's the one. I've used small pieces of shrink wrap and prefer it over tape. Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted July 11, 2015 Super User Posted July 11, 2015 Wow, even the matching braid! Not an Abu fan but that is a looker! Quote
bootytrain Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 Added a Jackson Trickster to coordinate. Looks so beautiful in person. I'll take better pics soon. Super sick! Quote
jkoz88 Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 Added a Jackson Trickster to coordinate. Looks so beautiful in person. I'll take better pics soon. Sick! Looks good Quote
ABW Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 Small fish, big fish - they all have slime... Congrats on getting the new rod on the water and catching fish... Speaking of big fish.... this thing put up one heckuva fight. I have never caught a fish this big before. Didn't even know a cat like this existed in the small lake I fished. The NRX handled it very nicely. Hooked in the lip with one treble, on 14 lb line. Didn't even bend the hooks out! 10 Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted July 15, 2015 Super User Posted July 15, 2015 Guessing that is a big flathead? Nice surprise catch! Any idea on weight or length? Quote
ABW Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 Guessing that is a big flathead? Nice surprise catch! Any idea on weight or length? I assume so too. I am far from an expert on catfish... only have caught one of them other than that one. I did not get any measurements on it, unfortunately. Some of the people there said it was probably 30+ lbs. Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted July 15, 2015 Super User Posted July 15, 2015 Now THAT'S the way to break in new tackle ! CONGRATS !! 1 Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted July 15, 2015 Super User Posted July 15, 2015 You sure don't waste any time. Good looking reels. 1 Quote
bootytrain Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 I'm tempted to pull the trigger on a hedgehog, what's your initial thoughts? 1 Quote
thehooligan Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 I think it's daiwa/mb's best finesse reel. Looks awesome, love the 6:8 gear ratio, and plenty of spool options. Will most likely be adding purple sv spools to this and the IS Quote
Trey Harpel Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 DId a Video instead of posting Pics... I might be doing a complete Reel Arsenal video as well... 2 Quote
Diggy Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 Zonda on endurance. It'll probably stay on here because the balance feels exceptional and it matches. 3 Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted July 17, 2015 Super User Posted July 17, 2015 Zonda on endurance. It'll probably stay on here because the balance feels exceptional and it matches. That's the reason I love the Endurance series so much. Not only is it a great rod for the money, but it doesn't matter if a reel is 5.5oz or 7.9. It still balances so good. 1 Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted July 17, 2015 Super User Posted July 17, 2015 Nice additions Matt! What are your early impressions of Megabass reels over the numerous JDM Shimano and Daiwa reels you have tried. Do you think when it is over you will settle on your favorite, Shimano, Daiwa, and Megabass reels to form an impressive three headed monster? 1 Quote
Joe H. Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 Finally got the met out with its new partner. No big fish but the dinks were chewing the jig: Decided to put it on a megabass orochi xx emtf. Perfect 3/8 ounce jig combo. It's like they were made for each other: 13 Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted July 17, 2015 Super User Posted July 17, 2015 Very nice Joe H. That is one my favorite jig rods up to a 1/2 oz jig plus trailer. With that Met it is a perfect visual and performance compliment to the EMTF! Great photos! 2 Quote
Joe H. Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 Very nice Joe H. That is one my favorite jig rods up to a 1/2 oz jig plus trailer. With that Met it is a perfect visual and performance compliment to the EMTF! Great photos! Thanks! I agree they match perfectly. 1 Quote
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