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[Deplorable Fisherman]

My latest acquisition. 

Daiwa HRF Sonic Speed

St Croix Avid X 7'10" Heavy

 

[fishwizzard]

@MountainMan83

 

Here are the best pics I could get.  They look almost identical to my eyes.

 

https://imgur.com/29oqWpw

https://imgur.com/jLKPekm

https://imgur.com/gSKnTib

https://imgur.com/NVraosX

[MountainMan83]

2 hours ago, fishwizzard said:

@MountainMan83

 

Here are the best pics I could get.  They look almost identical to my eyes.

 

https://imgur.com/29oqWpw

https://imgur.com/jLKPekm

https://imgur.com/gSKnTib

https://imgur.com/NVraosX

Awesome man. Appreciate it! Got some parts on order, spool will be coming next.

[redmeansdistortion]

I slapped this guy together out of components from my parts bin.  Nothing special, 2 spool bearings, bushing level wind, Carbontex drag, 6.3:1 gears, lightweight brake blocks, and a frame from a late 70s Abu 5500C.

 

 

 

[Derek1]

9 hours ago, redmeansdistortion said:

I slapped this guy together out of components from my parts bin.  Nothing special, 2 spool bearings, bushing level wind, Carbontex drag, 6.3:1 gears, lightweight brake blocks, and a frame from a late 70s Abu 5500C.

 

 

 

Nice job, great skill to have along with a parts bin. 

[CrankFate]

On 7/2/2019 at 9:29 PM, EllisJuan said:

If I bought a Porsche I would put track miles on it, it would get scratches, and I would not cry about it.  Like these reels, they are purpose built tools designed to be used.  I definitely would not be one of those guys at the track with the front end covered in blue painters tape...

 

 

 

BTW, the reels all still look mint except for a few scratches on the Conquest 101.  That reel will never be sold.

 

Just spent the $750 and have a decent clear mask put on.

[fishwizzard]

On 10/1/2019 at 5:50 PM, Sword Lord said:

My latest acquisition. 

Daiwa HRF Sonic Speed

St Croix Avid X 7'10" Heavy

 

What are you using that combo for? That is some serious tackle.

[MN Fisher]

5 minutes ago, fishwizzard said:

What are you using that combo for? That is some serious tackle.

Given the rating on the Avid-X - sounds like a swimbait rig.

[Yumeya]

 

 

[The Bassman]

8 hours ago, Yumeya said:

 

 

Close your eyes and it's a Scorp 1001XT only way smoother.

[punch]

My new flipping combo! Lew's Hypermag and a Destroyer Bunker Buster. 

 

It's obscenely light for a 7'7" heavy 

[Derek1]

Nice, careful you don’t flip the lake over when you set the hook. 

4 hours ago, punch said:

My new flipping combo! Lew's Hypermag and a Destroyer Bunker Buster. 

 

It's obscenely light for a 7'7" heavy 

 

[waymont]

On 10/2/2019 at 1:03 PM, redmeansdistortion said:

I slapped this guy together out of components from my parts bin.  Nothing special, 2 spool bearings, bushing level wind, Carbontex drag, 6.3:1 gears, lightweight brake blocks, and a frame from a late 70s Abu 5500C.

 

 

 

Nice job! What is that handle? My old Abu handles are not long enough. How long is that ripper you have on there?

[Scrapiron]

Getting ready for a fishing trip. Newly spooled Sunline SaltiMate Castaway PE in 25#. About the same diameter of Sufix 832 10#.

[redmeansdistortion]

7 hours ago, waymont said:

Nice job! What is that handle? My old Abu handles are not long enough. How long is that ripper you have on there?

I believe the handle was used in the 2nd gen Silver Max before they switched to the curved handle and star wheel.  You can get it on Jerry Foran's website for ~$10.  I think it's only 3.5" long, might be the angle of the photo making it look bigger.

[Yumeya]

[Derek1]

6 hours ago, Yumeya said:

Nice stuff

[Yumeya]

Some home made Tokyo rigs

 

[punch]

12 hours ago, Yumeya said:

Some home made Tokyo rigs

 

I like the Crooked River more! Custom one? 

[Yumeya]

1 hour ago, punch said:

I like the Crooked River more! Custom one? 

Yes

Black G10 with black  g10 backspacer, 20cv steel and brass pivot collar.

[punch]

2 hours ago, Yumeya said:

Yes

Black G10 with black  g10 backspacer, 20cv steel and brass pivot collar.

You have excellent taste. I'll probably pickup a mini crooked river someday. I'm currently rocking a bugout. 

[KP Duty]

On 10/10/2019 at 2:29 PM, Yumeya said:

On 10/10/2019 at 2:29 PM, Yumeya said:

Is that a met dc?  How do you like it?

[Yumeya]

1 hour ago, KP Duty said:

Is that a met dc?  How do you like it?

Nope.

From left to right, Calcutta conquest 101, Metanium MGL and Bantam MGL.

[bh91]

Nice knife just got this today too since it’s the season of hunting before ice fishing starts

 

 

https://imgur.com/gallery/3622jhy

 

https://i.imgur.com/gqHSpEZ_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium

 

[fishwizzard]

 

I resisted for a while, but the lure of that silly handle became too much for me.  Also the Steez needed a rod so I picked up a Poison Andrea 611M+ for it to be friends with.  The rod is more of a "MH-" and favors the upper end of it's somewhat optimistic weight range.  It loads up just OK with a weightless Trickworm (1/4oz w/ hook) but really shines with a 1/4oz swimjig w/ 3.8" FI (~7/16oz).  I tried using a ~1oz glidebait on it and while it seemed to load and work it just fine I was too chicken to do more then easy sidearm lob casts. The taper/power is close to a 783c GLX, but with a bit less backbone and a bit stiffer of a tip.  That is my one beef with the rod, I wish the tip was a bit softer.  I think it's going to be a great all-around rod for most 3/8-3/4 lures so long as they don't have fine trebles.  

 

Ergonomically, it might be the best rod I have ever used.  I threw a few different reels on it and they all felt great.  The combo just disappears in my hand, it's just amazingly comfortable to both cast and work a lure with.  I dunked my hands and the grip somehow does not feel slick at all, but at the same time there isn't that "sticky" feeling cork gives you. I heard rumors of new models being offered in the spring and if Shimano offers a PA version of the 73ML Expride it will be a day one buy for me.