Aquaftm45 Posted June 8, 2018 Posted June 8, 2018 15 hours ago, PatrickKnight said: Wow just wow. That is stunning but curious how the handle knobs feel in hand. Knobs feel good... in the back yard (as far as I have gotten it). Grip feels secure with the non uniform knob shape and space, dry that is, without a load. Looking forward to seeing what they feel like out on the water under load. The TS Poker is quite a stout rod, and I think that Battler is a match made in heaven for it. Both in looks and functionality. Will eventually upgrade the drag, and put a 100mm handle on it. The Battler has been an impressive caster, even on that stiff Poker. Can't express how impressed I am with the casting and braking system on the reel. It goes toe to toe against my Daiwa Morethan PE SV with 3/8th ounce plugs, casting both on my Destroyer Javelin. It goes toe to toe against my Daiwa HLC throwing a 3/4 ounce plug casting both from my XX 7-11. Both the Battler and the HLC have a 36mm spool, Morethan a 34MM spool. I can interchange the HLC and Battler spool if I want. As far as I know they don't make a 36 mm SV spool, would love to have that as an extra spool. Very insteresting looking at the innards of each spool. Batttler has a light spring, HLC has a heavy spring (but is a ported very light spool), and the Morethan has a plastic inductor. My theory after a bit of playing around with each one, is that I can get similar casting performance with each one within different tweaks to the mag and spool tension. 1 Quote
Trox Posted June 8, 2018 Posted June 8, 2018 Kind of a tackle junkie, and I do have a few combos in the $700+ range. Unfortunately, more often than not, I end up regretting a purchase like that after a few hours of fishing the new gear because I fail to see the value in the combo and end up getting more use out of a $200-300 combo because at times, they just out perform some higher end products... But this... Shimano Aldebaran 50 HG + G. Loomis NRX 7'1" Medium - Ex fast I have literally found myself on a bite using a different technique, but still switching off to use this combo just because the reel feels so dang sexy during the cast, the rod will have you setting hooks into minnows its so sensitive, and I can cast most finesse style baits (even weightless Senkos) 30+ yards with ease... It's the only high end combo that I have EVER truly thought was worth every single penny spent and is just a joy to fish with. 3 Quote
Aquaftm45 Posted June 8, 2018 Posted June 8, 2018 1 hour ago, TroxBox said: Kind of a tackle junkie, and I do have a few combos in the $700+ range. Unfortunately, more often than not, I end up regretting a purchase like that after a few hours of fishing the new gear because I fail to see the value in the combo and end up getting more use out of a $200-300 combo because at times, they just out perform some higher end products... But this... Shimano Aldebaran 50 HG + G. Loomis NRX 7'1" Medium - Ex fast I have literally found myself on a bite using a different technique, but still switching off to use this combo just because the reel feels so dang sexy during the cast, the rod will have you setting hooks into minnows its so sensitive, and I can cast most finesse style baits (even weightless Senkos) 30+ yards with ease... It's the only high end combo that I have EVER truly thought was worth every single penny spent and is just a joy to fish with. That truly is a sweet combo. Waiting for them to come out with a 50 mgl similar to the new JDM 30 mgl with the outside adjustable centrifugal brake, I will make that my 1st shimano in years. Hopefully by them they will have a poison variant rod that is 7'2 plus and in the m/l range. Quote
Jelvas Posted June 8, 2018 Posted June 8, 2018 6 hours ago, Aquaftm45 said: That truly is a sweet combo. Waiting for them to come out with a 50 mgl similar to the new JDM 30 mgl with the outside adjustable centrifugal brake, I will make that my 1st shimano in years. Hopefully by them they will have a poison variant rod that is 7'2 plus and in the m/l range. Wait no more... (Picture from the net, not mine) 2 Quote
Trox Posted June 8, 2018 Posted June 8, 2018 8 hours ago, Aquaftm45 said: That truly is a sweet combo. Waiting for them to come out with a 50 mgl similar to the new JDM 30 mgl with the outside adjustable centrifugal brake, I will make that my 1st shimano in years. Hopefully by them they will have a poison variant rod that is 7'2 plus and in the m/l range. Dangit... I knew joining BassResource.com was going to be the death of me. You see, I'm recently married so my financial situation has changed quite a bit and I haven't been following the new gear releases as closely as I used to because of it. Then I hear that they are (or have, according to Jelvas), coming out with a new Aldebaran 50 MGL... With that being said, if you need me, I'll be in the doghouse... with my new Aldebaran. 2 Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted June 9, 2018 Super User Posted June 9, 2018 23 hours ago, TroxBox said: Kind of a tackle junkie, and I do have a few combos in the $700+ range. Unfortunately, more often than not, I end up regretting a purchase like that after a few hours of fishing the new gear because I fail to see the value in the combo and end up getting more use out of a $200-300 combo because at times, they just out perform some higher end products... But this... Shimano Aldebaran 50 HG + G. Loomis NRX 7'1" Medium - Ex fast I have literally found myself on a bite using a different technique, but still switching off to use this combo just because the reel feels so dang sexy during the cast, the rod will have you setting hooks into minnows its so sensitive, and I can cast most finesse style baits (even weightless Senkos) 30+ yards with ease... It's the only high end combo that I have EVER truly thought was worth every single penny spent and is just a joy to fish with. What high end outfit did you have or currently have, that you felt was not worth the price of admission? Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted June 9, 2018 Super User Posted June 9, 2018 On 6/7/2018 at 11:14 PM, TroxBox said: and I can cast most finesse style baits (even weightless Senkos) 30+ yards with ease... You might be surprised to know that a weightless senko by itself weighs 10.5 grams which is 3/8oz. Add in a 3/0 ewg hook for a tx rig and your pushing about 12 grams. Not trying to rain on your parade by any means but it’s a heavy bait so it’s no surprise that it casts well. Especially tx rigged because it then becomes a bullet. Quote
CroakHunter Posted June 9, 2018 Posted June 9, 2018 My aresal. From left to right: 6'9 ml custom bushido, cheapo reel 6'9 m lews mach 1 combo 6'10 m zodias, cabelas prodigy 7'0 m forbidden rod, cabelas prodigy 7'0 MH lews tp1, lews ssg1 7'0 MH lews tp1, curado 200I 7'0 H daiwa fuego, tatula ct type r 7'3 H lews tp1, daiwa fuego 7'3 mag H fury, tatula sv x2 7'4 H falcon bucoo, tatula ct 7'5 MH cabelas crankshaft, fuego 7'6 MH denali rosewood, lews mcs 7'11 H daiwa fuego, tatula ct 5 Quote
Vu Tran Posted June 11, 2018 Posted June 11, 2018 Long time lurker. What I’ve been using last few weeks. Left to right: Legend Elite ‘16 Antares DC Legend Xtreme Metanium MGL NRX ‘18 Antares DC BassX Sustain 3000 9 2 Quote
Aquaftm45 Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 Nice looking arsenal Vu. Mine is similar, but the other end of the spectrum. L-R Daiwa Battler/Megabass TS Poker Daiwa HLC/ Megabass Orochi XX 7-11 Daiwa Morethan PE SV/ Megabass Destroyer Javelin Daiwa Tatula 3k Limited/Megabass Levante Shakeyhead 5 3 Quote
KP Duty Posted June 13, 2018 Posted June 13, 2018 I like the added touch of the Japanese newspapers ? 1 Quote
Aquaftm45 Posted June 13, 2018 Posted June 13, 2018 Right on! Wrapping paper from my latest Samuri Tackle purchase in prep for my upcoming trip to SW Florida to tackle some Snook/Tarpon and Reds. A nice touch 2 2 Quote
Vu Tran Posted June 13, 2018 Posted June 13, 2018 13 hours ago, Aquaftm45 said: Nice looking arsenal Vu. Mine is similar, but the other end of the spectrum. L-R Daiwa Battler/Megabass TS Poker Daiwa HLC/ Megabass Orochi XX 7-11 Daiwa Morethan PE SV/ Megabass Destroyer Javelin Daiwa Tatula 3k Limited/Megabass Levante Shakeyhead Thx A! Like your setup as well and the jdm magazines in the background too haha. Quote
HeyCoach Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 7’1” MHF St. Croix Mojo Bass rod with a Lew’s 7.5:1 LFS speed spool. 4 2 Quote
SMITTY0045 Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 11 hours ago, HeyCoach said: 7’1” MHF St. Croix Mojo Bass rod with a Lew’s 7.5:1 LFS speed spool. Solid combo. I bet this is a work horse for you? 1 Quote
HeyCoach Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 20 minutes ago, SMITTY0045 said: Solid combo. I bet this is a work horse for you? It would be if I was any good at fishing. I’ve not caught anything on it yet, I have a black and blue jig with a Yamamoto trailer tied on it right now for tomorrow. Quote
SMITTY0045 Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 7 minutes ago, HeyCoach said: It would be if I was any good at fishing. I’ve not caught anything on it yet, I have a black and blue jig with a Yamamoto trailer tied on it right now for tomorrow. Give it time, you’ve got the right stuff, just takes some practice lol Quote
ratherbfishin1 Posted June 15, 2018 Posted June 15, 2018 17 hours ago, HeyCoach said: It would be if I was any good at fishing. I’ve not caught anything on it yet, I have a black and blue jig with a Yamamoto trailer tied on it right now for tomorrow. That is a great rod and reel and stick with the jig it will be annoying at first but once you get the first fish on it you won’t be able to put the jig rod down... trust me i was the exact same way and now I always have jigs close. Good luck! Quote
SMITTY0045 Posted June 17, 2018 Posted June 17, 2018 I’m dying for my new reel to get in. I ordered a REVO ALX on Friday, these clearance prices are too hard to pass up on. I’ll make a post once it gets in Quote
Smelter96 Posted June 18, 2018 Posted June 18, 2018 Sorry about the rod box picture, taken right before a massive storm lol. Bought a new toy Saturday and had to try it out. A new favorite! 7'm Legend Elite 3 1 Quote
SMITTY0045 Posted June 21, 2018 Posted June 21, 2018 New reel came in today, REVO ALX. Found it for $100 off and couldn’t pass it up. I didn’t realize how small of a reel it is either, it’s roughly the size of a curator 70, it’s going to make a great finesse reel. I got it in the 8.0:1 gr 3 Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted June 21, 2018 Super User Posted June 21, 2018 Topped her off with a much needed itö engineering carbon handle. Didn’t feel right without it. Project money pit. 6 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted June 21, 2018 Super User Posted June 21, 2018 Plano V-Crate came in last night. Pretty cool. 2 Quote
Hulkster Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 ^ awesome. however, they really should have continued the 5.5 gear ratio model from the I series over. I don't understand shimano? 2 Quote
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