I wonder...

Started by swill88, April 11, 2017, 05:43:54 AM

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Gfish

I recently pulled the trigger on a surfcasting reel that's mostly "plastic"(Shimano Ultegra 14000 XTD). Took along time to consider it, as I hate non-metal components. Didn't want to spend $500-1000, and settled on shimano 'cause they seem to do comparatively well with "plastics". Thought seriously 'bout rehabin' an older reel, but then there's the casting/drag design advancements To consider. Also, there's the corrosion factor. Probably 'cause of it's "line-lay" system and spool design, I'm very pleased with the casting distance. Wasn't to pleased with some of the construction aspects when I pre-serviced it, though. Time, and hopefully a torqued down drag on big fish, will tell if it was a wise choice.
Gfish
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mikeysm

Here is my surf casting reel I use.

Mike

swill88

Quote from: mikeysm on April 12, 2017, 02:01:07 PM
The reels I sold you are Aluminum there is a magnesium model but the ones I sold are not. Here is the link to the specs

http://japantackle.com/shimano-antaresdc.html

Mike

Thanks so much Mike...

I was about to fire up the mapp gas ???


oc1

#18
My mistake Mike... about the magnesium I mean.  Forgot it was JDM.  

Do you use the tournament mag on that thing?
-steve

Tightlines667

This thread makes me wonder why saltwater reels composed of all different types of metals (i.e. prone to galvanic corrosion) don't use sacrificial zincs?

Just a thought.

John
Hope springs eternal
for the consumate fishermen.

mikeysm

Yes the mag it came with keep getting stuck and no two casts were alike. So I changed the frame and left side plate. Added stainless main gear the pinion is stainless from the factory. Carbon drags and added a larger handle and support bushing for the gear sleeve. With ceramic bearings to top it off.

mo65

Quote from: mikeysm on April 12, 2017, 02:56:26 PM
Here is my surf casting reel I use.

Mike

   Mike...your surf caster looks sweet...is that a Daiwa Millionaire?
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theswimmer

#22
Quote from: swill88 on April 12, 2017, 03:33:31 PM
Quote from: mikeysm on April 12, 2017, 02:01:07 PM
The reels I sold you are Aluminum there is a magnesium model but the ones I sold are not. Here is the link to the specs

http://japantackle.com/shimano-antaresdc.html

Mike

Thanks so much Mike...

I was about to fire up the mapp gas ???















No need for the Mapp Steve.
You can light magnesium with a strong spark.
I will show you at Edison how to start a fire in the pouring rain ,
kind of a neat trick when you are 4 miles from the car at 9000 feet elevation chasing wild trout😎
Best,
JT


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mikeysm

Yes a millionaire 7ht mag supertuned.

Mike

oc1

John, one day they will be using that galvanic action to power the on-board display screen .... just sayin' because the Antares already has the digital controller. 
-steve

mikeysm

The Antares is a small electrical generator. It creates a magnetic field around the spool shaft. The chip controls the magnetic fields strength on a curve ploted out by Shimano. That way they can modify it to improve how it performs in newer models.


Mike

Keta

Quote from: Tightlines666 on April 12, 2017, 09:08:58 PM
This thread makes me wonder why saltwater reels composed of all different types of metals (i.e. prone to galvanic corrosion) don't use sacrificial zincs?

Just a thought.

John

It might help some but zincs work best when submerged.
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swill88

#27
All great info here.

All I know is at the end of this month in Baja I'll have fresh grease and corrosion X inside and out of the Antares. Mike loaded it with 12# tournament green Ande and it's on a Cousins casting rod and I'm going to use it.




steelhead_killer

Mike I have a QTC frame for my 6500 size ABU.  Did you know they are retiring and no longer going to make them?  He made some great products!

Andy
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