Hogsticker Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 DelcoSol - I really dig my 2 Scorpion XT 1001s with super ship. I also have the Core and agree with TTs assessment that something about the aluminum version, pretty much being this reel casts a little better and feels super nice. I don't think you would be taking a step back at all, with enough money left over to tune and dress it to the nuts. 2 Quote
DelcoSol Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Thanks for the replies guys. I want to go and get my hands on a Core maybe tomorrow and make a decision after this weekend. Matt, it's funny you mention having large hands and not liking the Ci4. I also have large hands and you would think that the larger reel would't be a problem but it seems to be. I love how small the Aldebaran BFS is. My hand engulfs it and it is so light. Do you guys know anything about the Shimano Exsence? What size is it? I am curious as to how the DC cast control is. Quote
bootytrain Posted May 24, 2014 Posted May 24, 2014 Thanks for the replies guys. I want to go and get my hands on a Core maybe tomorrow and make a decision after this weekend. Matt, it's funny you mention having large hands and not liking the Ci4. I also have large hands and you would think that the larger reel would't be a problem but it seems to be. I love how small the Aldebaran BFS is. My hand engulfs it and it is so light. Do you guys know anything about the Shimano Exsence? What size is it? I am curious as to how the DC cast control is. I have one, its awesome. Super smooth. On the heavy side but it doesn't bother me. The DC system is fookin awesome.. I has a special night mode where you don't even have to thumb it at all, even when the lure hits the water. Theres a extensive reader review on it on TT which is spot on. For $300 its tough to beat. Its got the body of the Core100/Chronarch D but with X Ship, so its basically the same size as the new Metanium but higher. Heres some pics. 2 Quote
Hogsticker Posted May 24, 2014 Posted May 24, 2014 The Excense DC is the same size as a Chronarch D series. Its a little big and heavy, but well.....I mean well worth it Quote
DelcoSol Posted May 24, 2014 Posted May 24, 2014 Thanks Booty. While it is interesting, I think it may be a little heavy and big for me. Quote
fisherrw Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 Just picked up a castaway go2 6'6 at Walmart for 30 bucks yesterday usually 100. Quote
OK Bass Hunter Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 The newest member to the family should be here by Friday. Pictures are to follow. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted May 28, 2014 Super User Posted May 28, 2014 Congratulations in advance! Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted May 28, 2014 Super User Posted May 28, 2014 Thanks for the replies guys. I want to go and get my hands on a Core maybe tomorrow and make a decision after this weekend. Matt, it's funny you mention having large hands and not liking the Ci4. I also have large hands and you would think that the larger reel would't be a problem but it seems to be. I love how small the Aldebaran BFS is. My hand engulfs it and it is so light. Do you guys know anything about the Shimano Exsence? What size is it? I am curious as to how the DC cast control is. Exsence uses the same body as a Core 100. Quote
ChicagoEd Posted May 31, 2014 Posted May 31, 2014 A shot of a few of my rigs.. nice setups and rig! Quote
OK Bass Hunter Posted May 31, 2014 Posted May 31, 2014 The newest member of the family has arrived and she's a beaut. Too bad she only speaks Japanese. https://www.flickr.com/photos/10418967@N05/14313247992/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/10418967@N05/14311764901/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/10418967@N05/14128455220/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/10418967@N05/14128458070/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/10418967@N05/14311764901/in/photostream/ 4 Quote
IAY Posted May 31, 2014 Posted May 31, 2014 The newest member of the family has arrived and she's a beaut. Too bad she only speaks Japanese. https://www.flickr.com/photos/10418967@N05/14313247992/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/10418967@N05/14311764901/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/10418967@N05/14128455220/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/10418967@N05/14128458070/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/10418967@N05/14311764901/in/photostream/ Sweet reel ^^ what rod are you putting that baby on? Quote
thehooligan Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 Think im gonna get her out for a bit today... 3 Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted June 2, 2014 Super User Posted June 2, 2014 Sweet! Hooligan.. Sweet! 1 Quote
kawiguy08 Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 Just Picked her up yesterday. Med-Heavy carbonlite, BPS Pro Qualifier 7.1.1, with 40lbs braid. It is going to be for frogs mostly but I other things also as I learn. I can't wait to get on the water with it. 1 Quote
OK Bass Hunter Posted June 4, 2014 Posted June 4, 2014 Just Picked her up yesterday. Med-Heavy carbonlite, BPS Pro Qualifier 7.1.1, with 40lbs braid. It is going to be for frogs mostly but I other things also as I learn. I can't wait to get on the water with it. ROD.jpg Very nice. Half the fun is getting the combo and the other half is fishing it. Quote
kawiguy08 Posted June 4, 2014 Posted June 4, 2014 I know i felt like a little kid when i was in bass pro. Just got done fishing with it and man is it nice. It is my first baitcaster. They are alot simpler to use then i thought. Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted June 5, 2014 Super User Posted June 5, 2014 Great looking Alphas, like the dragstar. Quote
Tim S. Posted June 5, 2014 Posted June 5, 2014 I'm a sucker for an Alphas of any variant! Nice reel! Quote
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