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Lipripper · October 01, 2015, 07:05:46 PM

Looks great LMG and not bad only about an hour to do it.

LgMouthGambler · October 01, 2015, 07:12:47 PM

Yeah I was going pretty slow. Checking things out. To answer the aluminum gears question, it's not that its a bad thing, I just have a thing about them. In the past they proved to be a bit more "grindy" feeling. If I didn't know better I would have never known without actually seeing it. This thing is smooth, and now even smoother with the proper greasing I do. It's on par with my Zillions with 11 bearings. It's a killer reel for sure, and every component is light and quality.

Lipripper · October 01, 2015, 07:15:25 PM

Thanks for the answer and it looks great.

MCS · October 01, 2015, 07:29:49 PM

Looks sweet, went with the cork knobs. First for you? I recall you used to have a thing about cork so I am sure you get over your thing about aluminum gears

LgMouthGambler · October 01, 2015, 07:31:33 PM

Yeah. I sealed the knobs really good with U40. Much better.

rockchalk06 · October 01, 2015, 07:54:01 PM

Looks good brother!

hughesjasonk · October 01, 2015, 09:23:04 PM

Where do you order your aftermarket parts from?

Pferox · October 01, 2015, 09:33:32 PM

Looks great! Then again I like purple on reels.

Aluminum gears tend to be a little brittle in places too, almost like a plastic gear, but a bit more resilient. Like LMG stated that isn't always a bad thing, just something I have noticed. I prefer brass or stainless, not only for the corrosion resistance, but also for the robustness, if that is even a word.

Lipripper · October 01, 2015, 09:37:04 PM

Quote from: Pferox on October 01, 2015, 09:33:32 PM
Looks great! Then again I like purple on reels.

Aluminum gears tend to be a little brittle in places too, almost like a plastic gear, but a bit more resilient. Like LMG stated that isn't always a bad thing, just something I have noticed. I prefer brass or stainless, not only for the corrosion resistance, but also for the robustness, if that is even a word.

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LgMouthGambler · October 02, 2015, 03:33:43 AM

Quote from: hughesjasonk on October 01, 2015, 09:23:04 PM
Where do you order your aftermarket parts from?

The handle is HawgTech, the purple parts are Hedgehog Studios.

LgMouthGambler · October 05, 2015, 06:07:27 AM

Went out with my Wife's grandfather yesterday for a bit. Was trying to give that reel a good workout. I swam swimbaits with it for a while, then decided to pitch with it. Good Lord this thing is a killer pitching reel. It is effortless in slinging the bait, and that DC system keeps the line under control. Tied on a 1/2oz weight and a craw bait with a flipping hook. Didn't catch nothing, but sure had a good time.

Lipripper · October 05, 2015, 02:21:09 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 05, 2015, 06:07:27 AM
Went out with my Wife's grandfather yesterday for a bit. Was trying to give that reel a good workout. I swam swimbaits with it for a while, then decided to pitch with it. Good Lord this thing is a killer pitching reel. It is effortless in slinging the bait, and that DC system keeps the line under control. Tied on a 1/2oz weight and a craw bait with a flipping hook. Didn't catch nothing, but sure had a good time.

All right glad you got to test it out and that it was up to muster

LgMouthGambler · October 14, 2015, 09:55:42 AM

Added a new drag star.

rockchalk06 · October 14, 2015, 10:38:20 AM

One eyed one horned flying purple people eater

Down4ttown · October 14, 2015, 06:53:27 PM

That's pretty sweet.

Dam0007 · November 15, 2015, 10:32:57 PM

Nice!!!!