JohnFromLisbon Posted September 3, 2020 Posted September 3, 2020 Started off the week by ordering a Curado K online since all the shops around here are sold out. Yesterday when talking to a friend he told me there's a place about 20 minutes from where I live that has a few bass rods, even though it's a surf and inshore fishing shop. Drove down there this morning, got a great deal on an NRX 802S and a Curado 7'2 H, one of those "I can't pass this up" deals. Strangely they had an E6X 893C for 100 EUR (~120 USD) over the regular price, so not sure what's going on there. 3 Quote
Derek1 Posted September 3, 2020 Posted September 3, 2020 3 hours ago, JohnFromLisbon said: Started off the week by ordering a Curado K online since all the shops around here are sold out. Yesterday when talking to a friend he told me there's a place about 20 minutes from where I live that has a few bass rods, even though it's a surf and inshore fishing shop. Drove down there this morning, got a great deal on an NRX 802S and a Curado 7'2 H, one of those "I can't pass this up" deals. Strangely they had an E6X 893C for 100 EUR (~120 USD) over the regular price, so not sure what's going on there. Sweet 1 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted September 8, 2020 Super User Posted September 8, 2020 The handle is on the wrong side. Maybe you can fish it upside down? 1 1 1 Quote
shimando Posted September 9, 2020 Posted September 9, 2020 My new finesse setup. Daiwa Legalis LT 2500 Reel Daiwa Procyon ML Rod 6 Quote
Jason.Domingo Posted September 9, 2020 Posted September 9, 2020 My finesse setups: Daiwa Rebellion - Daiwa Kage LT 2500 Megabass Orochi XX Whipsnake - Daiwa Luvias LT 2500 Megabass Destroyer Addermine - Daiwa Certate LT 2500S 7 Quote
Big-Bass Posted September 11, 2020 Posted September 11, 2020 On 9/9/2020 at 7:50 PM, Jason.Domingo said: My finesse setups: Daiwa Rebellion - Daiwa Kage LT 2500 Megabass Orochi XX Whipsnake - Daiwa Luvias LT 2500 Megabass Destroyer Addermine - Daiwa Certate LT 2500S So what's your favorite ? Quote
Jason.Domingo Posted September 11, 2020 Posted September 11, 2020 3 hours ago, Big-Bass said: So what's your favorite ? My Destroyer/Certate but my Orochi/Luvias gets more use. The Whipsnakes such an underrated rod IMO. Plenty sensitive, perfect tip and action for finesse applications. The Luvias is light as well, lighter than my Certate, smooth, start up inertia isn’t that bad either. Quote
Big-Bass Posted September 26, 2020 Posted September 26, 2020 Going old school on this one. Abu Ambassadeur 5000 with a Garcia Conolon 5’ Three Star. Great little setup. Looks almost new! And this SUPER RARE gem! Abu Ambassadeur 5500 Champagne Gold. Reel foot 770200. 7 Quote
KP Duty Posted September 28, 2020 Posted September 28, 2020 2 of my tat sv tw's. Zpi PG spools and tension knobs. Have OG corks on one, and some limited blue Slp's on the other. Edit-Im having a hard time with my new photo hosting site. 4 Quote
finatic Posted September 30, 2020 Posted September 30, 2020 They're not in my hands yet, but my new rig is the Daiwa Tatula SV TW (7:3) paired with a Johnny Morris platinum signature casting rod (the red one shown below, 7' 1" MHF). I thought this would make an awesome combo, plus they look great together. 4 Quote
Derek1 Posted October 1, 2020 Posted October 1, 2020 20 hours ago, finatic said: They're not in my hands yet, but my new rig is the Daiwa Tatula SV TW (7:3) paired with a Johnny Morris platinum signature casting rod (the red one shown below, 7' 1" MHF). I thought this would make an awesome combo, plus they look great together. That’s pretty cool. Quote
DomQ Posted October 5, 2020 Posted October 5, 2020 Just picked up 2 more mint condition curado 50e reels with boxes, manuals, extra brake pins and the tool included for a steal!!! 3 50E's and 2 200E's, just need a 300E now then my collection will be completed!!! 4 Quote
waymont Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 On 10/5/2020 at 2:01 PM, DomQ said: Just picked up 2 more mint condition curado 50e reels with boxes, manuals, extra brake pins and the tool included for a steal!!! 3 50E's and 2 200E's, just need a 300E now then my collection will be completed!!! Do you fish them, or collect them, or both? I was away from fishing during this time period, so I never experienced them. Do you also use more modern/current reels too? Quote
DomQ Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 9 hours ago, waymont said: Do you fish them, or collect them, or both? I was away from fishing during this time period, so I never experienced them. Do you also use more modern/current reels too? I use 1of the curado200e and 1 of the 50e reels currently. The ones I'm not fishing with have been tuned up and put in reel cases for the mean time. I'll probably use them, im very good with my gear and haven't marked up a reel yet so. The reels case so well man and they feel so solid in the hands. 1 Quote
Big-Bass Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 Loving this lately: Megabass Levante Gen2 Perfect Pitch Daiwa Tatula Elite 100HS Daiwa J-Braid Grand 40lb Grey Might try the reel on my Daiwa Steez AGS Bottom Contact rod and see how that feels! Anyone use one on that rod? And I really like the Grand line...very soft and casts terrific! 4 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted October 12, 2020 Super User Posted October 12, 2020 Great looking rig! Quote
redmeansdistortion Posted October 15, 2020 Posted October 15, 2020 On 8/27/2020 at 1:19 PM, Big-Bass said: Here are just some of the classics that are in my lineup among others. The fully mint or nib versions of each haven’t left their boxes. ? Added some recent blue to this Ito/105h hybrid. KTF spool? Beautiful! Quote
Tank1018 Posted October 15, 2020 Posted October 15, 2020 7’6 H/F Castaway Skelton Nano 8:2:1 Shimano SLX XT 4 Quote
Big-Bass Posted October 16, 2020 Posted October 16, 2020 5 hours ago, redmeansdistortion said: KTF spool? Beautiful! Nope! ? And thank you! Quote
mrpao Posted October 16, 2020 Posted October 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, redmeansdistortion said: That's sweet looking Quote
Big-Bass Posted October 16, 2020 Posted October 16, 2020 12 hours ago, redmeansdistortion said: Holy wow! Details on this build please...:) Quote
redmeansdistortion Posted October 16, 2020 Posted October 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Big-Bass said: Holy wow! Details on this build please...:) This was a build done for a friend of mine's 40th birthday, paid for by his wife. I just completed it last night. All parts are brand new, no donor reels involved. He bought a new float rod for steelhead a month back and asked his wife to get him a reel to go with it for his birthday. New production 5500 C3 spool and line guide New old stock Royal 4500 side plates 5500CS Rocket chrome frame 80mm handle and 50mm star wheel from Simon Shimomura Double bearing level wind Avail ported double bearing idler gear Backup anti-reverse ratchet to accommodate the IAR bearing Stainless steel 5.3:1 gears and bearing supported drive shaft from Rocket Reel Company Abu CS Pro Rocket clutch washer and Bakelite brake blocks Boca Lightning spool bearings Carbontex and stainless steel drag washers from Smooth Drag Ceramic line guide pawl Polished brake drum, clutch release, spool shaft end, drag discs, driveshaft stud Lubed with Yamaha marine grease, TSI301 in the level wind assembly and spool shaft end, TSI321 in the bearings, Cal's on the drag His birthday party is tomorrow and me and his wife will hand it on over. He's going to be pretty dang happy! 3 Quote
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