Show off your Stuff

[Big-Bass]

On 2/28/2019 at 7:34 PM, redmeansdistortion said:

Grabbed this guy for $5 at an estate sale.  It's still relatively smooth, but the handle bearings are smoked and it could use a cleaning, relube, and some updating.  I got on the horn with Jerry Foran and ordered some Carbontex drag washers, Boca Lightning spool bearings, and some light weight brake blocks.  I had a chrome Abu handle with gray grips sitting in the parts bin, so that will find a new home on my Pro Max 3600.  Too bad Abu no longer makes the Pro Max, Silver Max, and Black Max like they did in the early/mid 90s.  The reels that now bear those names are way inferior.

 

 

Agreed!  I had an SM3600C that was on an old made in the USA All Star rod that was dynamite back in the 90s!

[Jonny15678]

First to last

Fenwick Hooksetter Graphite + Shimano Bantam Mangumlite Baitcaster

St. Croix 6 Power + Okuma Stratus XLS 20

Lews Mach ll Spinning combo

Dobyns Fury Series 734c + Lews Speed Spool LFS Baitcaster

Lews Laser Series SG1 + Lews GT Baitcaster

[Junger]

 

I've started down the dark path of playing reel dress up...knobs only for now.

Left: GLX MBR 844C & SV103XS with a Steez SV G1 1016 spool

Right: Megabass Orochi EMTF G1 & Zillion SV TW XXH

 

[Derek1]

11 hours ago, Junger said:

 

I've started down the dark path of playing reel dress up...knobs only for now.

Left: GLX MBR 844C & SV103XS with a Steez SV G1 1016 spool

Right: Megabass Orochi EMTF G1 & Zillion SV TW XXH

 

Nice stuff. This thread makes me think bad things

[fishwizzard]

7 hours ago, BaitFinesse said:

Welcome to the dark side.

You become a full Tackle-Sith Lord once you have a reel where the aftermarket parts cost more then the reel it's self.

 

In a sequence of events I cannot really explain I ended up trading into a 884c *and* having a TD-Z without a rod so I did the needful.  I am really happy with the combo and cannot wait to spend some more time with it.  I got a great deal on the reel so the ZPI PG spool cost like $10-20 more then than it and that is before the grips and color parts.  

[The Maestro]

I've been on the hunt for a first gen Cumara for some time now. I've had a 7'7" Heavy which I paid $100 for brand new when they were clearing them out before the red ones were released.  It's by far my favorite rod. I've tried a bunch of rods and none really matches the feel and power of that rod when you set hook on a big one buried down in the weeds.  

 

I know rods are such a personal thing but for me the first gen Cumaras simply have not been topped at least not by any of the rods I've ever used.  I was hoping to land a lightly used one at best.  Still a bit in disbelief that I was able to snag 2 brand new 7'4 Heavy flipping sticks which is the rod I was really after most.

 

I also grabbed a Bantam MGL earlier this year and it pairs absolutely beautifully with the Cumara.  Only problem is I might need to get another one now.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[lmbfisherman]

13 hours ago, The Maestro said:

I've been on the hunt for a first gen Cumara for some time now. I've had a 7'7" Heavy which I paid $100 for brand new when they were clearing them out before the red ones were released.  It's by far my favorite rod. I've tried a bunch of rods and none really matches the feel and power of that rod when you set hook on a big one buried down in the weeds.  

 

I know rods are such a personal thing but for me the first gen Cumaras simply have not been topped at least not by any of the rods I've ever used.  I was hoping to land a lightly used one at best.  Still a bit in disbelief that I was able to snag 2 brand new 7'4 Heavy flipping sticks which is the rod I was really after most.

 

I also grabbed a Bantam MGL earlier this year and it pairs absolutely beautifully with the Cumara.  Only problem is I might need to get another one now.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nice!  I have two Gen 1 Cumara's and I will never let them go.  Ever.  

[The Maestro]

1 hour ago, lmbfisherman said:

Nice!  I have two Gen 1 Cumara's and I will never let them go.  Ever.  

I don't blame you. I'm only going to use one of those 7'4's. The other will be getting wrapped up and stored just in case I break the other one.  I might actually cry if I ever break my 7'7".

[redmeansdistortion]

[rayrock99]

On 4/27/2018 at 12:22 PM, Big-Bass said:

Very nice!  Where did you get the red star drag and cast control cap for the Tat SV?

Got it from hedgehog.

[Columbia Craw]

Cleaned and lubed everything a sealed the cork.  A little line changing and it's time to go. Photos for the insurance agent so I figured, I would post them. What the heck.

My wife just walked up and looked at the screen and asked, " are you selling all those?"  She's so sweet.

[redmeansdistortion]

9 hours ago, Columbia Craw said:

 

My wife just walked up and looked at the screen and asked, " are you selling all those?"  She's so sweet.

Our wives must be related.  Any time I get a new setup going, "Why do you need so many fishing poles?  You only need one."

[Derek1]

2 hours ago, redmeansdistortion said:

Our wives must be related.  Any time I get a new setup going, "Why do you need so many fishing poles?  You only need one."

I usually follow that up with I need one for every outfit. I can’t use the white ones after Labor Day. How many shoes do you have. Do you wear sandals in a snow storm or snow boots to the beach it’s like the same thing. They all have a job, and mind your own business. Lol. 

Or jeez I didn’t give you a hard time when you bought a new vacuum. That one never goes over good. 

[Joshua van Wyk]

16 minutes ago, Derek1 said:

I usually follow that up with I need one for every outfit. I can’t use the white ones after Labor Day. How many shoes do you have. Do you wear sandals in a snow storm or snow boots to the beach it’s like the same thing. They all have a job, and mind your own business. Lol. 

Or jeez I didn’t give you a hard time when you bought a new vacuum. That one never goes over good. 

You must really enjoy sleeping on the couch! ??

[J Francho]

46 minutes ago, Derek1 said:

Or jeez I didn’t give you a hard time when you bought a new vacuum. That one never goes over good.

You should have bought her a vacuum for Valentine's Day. 

[MN Fisher]

I've completely upgraded my arsenal over the past two winters.

Original lineup:
Abu Garcia Ambassaduer 500R (5.3:1) on a 5'6" Medium/Medium Ambassaduer
Abu Garcia Cardinal 562 on a 6' Medium-Light/Medium Berkley Enforcer
Plueger 640 on a 5' Ultra-Light/Fast Ugly Stick

 

The new lineup is pictured below
Diawa Fuego CT-XS (8.1:1) on a 7' Heavy/Fast Daiwa Aird-X - New purchase this winter
Plueger President (7.3:1) on a 6'6" Medium/Fast Diawa Aird-X - New purchase this winter
Plueger Trion-30 on a 6'6" Medium/Fast Ugly Stick - New purchase last spring
Mitchell Avocet RZ-2000 on a 6'6" Medium-Light/Fast Avocet - New purchase last spring
Pflueger President 25 on a 6'6" Ultra-Light/Fast Diawa Spinmatic - reel was a gift, rod purchased this winter

 

The President BC replaced the Ambassaduer

The President-25 replaced the 640

The Cardinal was merely retired

Yes, the spinning reels are all set for right-hand retrieve.

[Columbia Craw]

6 hours ago, J Francho said:

You should have bought her a vacuum for Valentine's Day. 

She asked for a new upright !  No bull John.

[Falkus]

Completed the annual maintenance, decided to post for REEL PORN. 

Lets see how many likes I get

 

 

 

 

 

[J Francho]

15 hours ago, Columbia Craw said:

She asked for a new upright !  No bull John.

Sounds like a set up.

[928JLH]

Here's a few of mine. SS SV103, Zillion SV TWS, and JDM 1516 Zillion. Next reel will be a Steez A TW or the EX

 

http://imgur.com/QVuUJtf

http://imgur.com/K9oDHxv

http://imgur.com/R1b8a30

 

[iabass8]

Added a 90mm handle and drag star from steez sv tw. 

[Junger]

Maybe you can write up a mini review once you've had time with it on the water. 

[KP Duty]

I bet the slp works color star drag that fits the alphas sv would work for the new model. 

 

https://www.digitaka.com/list.php?category=12&series=DRESS+UP+PARTS&item=SLPW+COLOR+STAR+DRAG

[bh91]

For stripers , catfish and buffalo stradic fk 4000 or 5000? 

[The Maestro]

I've read nothing but good things about the Shimano Cumulus rods so when I saw one come available I jumped on it. It's a 6'10" MH Fast in brand new condition minus the tags.  This will be my new dedicated senko rod. I will say the thing is just stupidly light. I'd like to evenyually make it a super light weight setup (thinking a Shimano Aldebaran) but for this year I'll have to run one of my Curado E7's on it.