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by froteur
Sun Jul 28, 2013 10:07 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: FS LEFT HANDED Alphas R-Edition (No longer for sale)
Replies: 2
Views: 791

Re: FS LEFT HANDED Alphas R-Edition

no longer for sale. :D
by froteur
Sun Jul 28, 2013 9:38 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: FS classic chronarchs
Replies: 2
Views: 871

Re: FS classic chronarchs

clum553946 wrote:Would you take $400 for all four of the 101b's plus shipping & waive the 4% paypal?
no. thanks, though.
by froteur
Thu Jul 25, 2013 9:52 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: FS LEFT HANDED Alphas R-Edition (No longer for sale)
Replies: 2
Views: 791

Re: FS LEFT HANDED Alphas R-Edition

one and only price drop. $275 tyd (continental usa) via paypal gift or add 4% for the fee.

thanks.
by froteur
Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:45 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: FS More Shimanos and a Lew's
Replies: 3
Views: 884

Re: FS More Shimanos and a Lew's

calais sold pending payment.
by froteur
Wed Jul 24, 2013 4:24 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: FS More Shimanos and a Lew's
Replies: 3
Views: 884

Re: FS More Shimanos and a Lew's

lew's is sold! :D
by froteur
Wed Jul 24, 2013 4:23 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: FS More Shimanos and a Lew's
Replies: 3
Views: 884

Re: FS More Shimanos and a Lew's

sorry for the "eztra large" pictures. right click on the photo and "open in separate tab (or window)"
by froteur
Wed Jul 24, 2013 3:35 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: FS More Shimanos and a Lew's
Replies: 3
Views: 884

FS More Shimanos and a Lew's

my buddy also has the following reels for sale: Calais (not sure what year), Stradic FJ and a Lew's Tournament Pro TP1HL (BNIB) 6.4:1 gear ratio. asking: $225 for the Calais, $100 for the Stradic and $150 for the Lew's. once again, shipping is NOT included. buyer will be charged for actual shipping ...
by froteur
Wed Jul 24, 2013 3:16 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: FS LEFT HANDED Alphas R-Edition (No longer for sale)
Replies: 2
Views: 791

FS LEFT HANDED Alphas R-Edition (No longer for sale)

a RARE left handed alphas r-edition: $290 TYD with Paypal Gift or add 4% for fee. i tried to capture the reel the best i could in the photos. i think the blemishes look worse in the photos than they do in person. anyway, it's a sweet reel but i'm moving away from the alphas format. please email me a...
by froteur
Wed Jul 24, 2013 3:09 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: FS classic chronarchs
Replies: 2
Views: 871

FS classic chronarchs

helping out a buddy who is looking to clean up his reel collection. below are: 5 chronarch 101 sf's, 1 chronarch 101, and 4 chronarch 101b's. he is asking: $200 each for the chronarch 101sf's, $150 each for chronarch 101 and 101b's. shipping is NOT included. buyer will be charged actual shipping cos...
by froteur
Wed Jul 24, 2013 3:07 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: FS Curado 51E and Chronarch 101 BPV
Replies: 2
Views: 934

Re: FS Curado 51E and Chronarch 101 BPV

both reels sold!
by froteur
Tue Jul 23, 2013 12:14 am
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: FS Curado 51E and Chronarch 101 BPV
Replies: 2
Views: 934

Re: FS Curado 51E and Chronarch 101 BPV

realized i had a typo here. meant to say $175 .... blah, blah, blah (not $195).

that being said, the chronarch is sold, pending payment. :D
by froteur
Mon Jul 22, 2013 1:40 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: FS Curado 51E and Chronarch 101 BPV
Replies: 2
Views: 934

FS Curado 51E and Chronarch 101 BPV

I have up for sale, a Curado 51E and a Chronarch 101 BPV. Both have been worked on by Dan Isaac, of Reel-Ex fame, who calls them both a 10 (thanks, Dan). I, however, would say the Chronarch is a 9ish on the cosmetic scale. I can't find a mark on the 51E but didn't break out the magnifying glass. Oh ...
by froteur
Mon May 27, 2013 8:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta FLW EverStart Final Day
Replies: 11
Views: 3396

Re: Delta FLW EverStart Final Day

congratulations, jim.

I'll let my kid know about the win.

-perry seto-
by froteur
Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: lightest A-rig set up?
Replies: 8
Views: 3648

Re: lightest A-rig set up?

DanIsaac wrote:http://www.histackleboxshop.com/Krazy-E ... krazy8.htm


This thing flat catches em' BIG TIME!
awwwww, man?! why'd you have to go and tell everybody? :evil: :lol:
by froteur
Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:25 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What reel for punching?
Replies: 14
Views: 5761

Re: What reel for punching?

i have a curado 201e7 and a curado 51e set up for punching.
by froteur
Fri Feb 22, 2013 9:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bay area reel cleaning service
Replies: 13
Views: 3945

Re: Bay area reel cleaning service

Fast Eddie wrote:Jon,
Ship the Shimanos to Dan, he did a chronarch for me and WOW. Far as the ABU's go, check Fishermans Warehouse, or call Jon Walton and see who he recommends
TL
FE

PS Congats on the win :D
jon recommends larry in vallejo.

but dan gets ALL of my shimanos.
by froteur
Sat Feb 09, 2013 12:27 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Shimano Day 2013 @ Hi's Tackle Box
Replies: 2
Views: 1049

Re: Shimano Day 2013 @ Hi's Tackle Box

darn! gonna miss you guys. that's the day of our club tournament.

i missed the last shindig they had in january too. our january club tournament.
by froteur
Fri Feb 01, 2013 2:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My ReelEx Experience
Replies: 10
Views: 2067

Re: My ReelEx Experience

DanIsaac wrote:pretty cool when you run away for the day...all the way to Bullard's, only to run into two customers on the ramp. One in the AM and one in the PM. Nice meeting both of ya!

Good luck this weekend.

Dan
how was the fishing?
by froteur
Sun Jan 27, 2013 7:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: POWELL MAX PUNCH ROD
Replies: 6
Views: 1849

Re: POWELL MAX PUNCH ROD

sounds like it should be ok. i use a phenix punch rod to throw my a-rig.
by froteur
Sun Jan 27, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New Punch Rod Suggestions
Replies: 10
Views: 3060

Re: New Punch Rod Suggestions

take a look at the phenix m1 mx-ur80mh swimbait rod. i have not tried this rod yet but vince borges, the local phenix rep, suggested this one to me. i believe the hook keeper is the type that you are looking for. also, these rods have nano resins and are very, very, very difficult to break. price is...
by froteur
Sun Jan 27, 2013 6:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Drop shot line twist
Replies: 18
Views: 8782

Re: Drop shot line twist

i've been using the braid/fluoro combo for several years on MOST of my spinning combos. most people don't realize but braid DOES twist. it's just that it is so limp, you don't get the line twist issues that you do with mono and fluoro. edit: oh yeah. i've been using the modified albright, or alberto...
by froteur
Sun Jan 27, 2013 6:36 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: new jig rod ideas
Replies: 10
Views: 2003

Re: new jig rod ideas

i have a phenix ks 715 that i use for dragging jigs but those aren't readily available. i would recommend the recon 715 in its place.

i use my daiwa 8' steez for flipping jigs.
by froteur
Sun Jan 27, 2013 6:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: My ReelEx Experience
Replies: 10
Views: 2067

Re: My ReelEx Experience

i would use dan for ALL of my reels but he doesn't service daiwas. :evil:
by froteur
Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What would you use this for if you had one ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1724

Re: What would you use this for if you had one ?

i use mine for "heavier" dropshotting and for "light" carolina rigging.
by froteur
Fri Aug 24, 2012 11:52 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bassfest Launched 237 Boats Today!!
Replies: 22
Views: 4172

Re: Bassfest Launched 237 Boats Today!!

Most launch facilities, with the exception of Ladds & Brannon Island, our launch sites here are two lane ramps. and I know everyone want's to support Gene and Russo's but I have to ask: Why not have a large tournament like this run out of Brannon? 8 lane launch ramp and 5 acres of parking on as...
by froteur
Tue Aug 21, 2012 8:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thanks to everyone who supported BassFest
Replies: 15
Views: 2193

Re: Thanks to everyone who supported BassFest

it was a FANTASTIC event!!!

-perry-
by froteur
Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bassfest Launched 237 Boats Today!!
Replies: 22
Views: 4172

Re: Bassfest Launched 237 Boats Today!!

this was only the second tournament (outside of club events) that i have ever fished. that being said, i would do the bassfest again, in a HEARTBEAT! as it is with any event (i've run a ton of golf tournaments), there are things that went well, there are things that went ok, and there are things tha...
by froteur
Thu Jul 26, 2012 12:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Pardee Lodging help??
Replies: 2
Views: 544

Re: Pardee Lodging help??

why bother with the prefishing, stogie? it's more fun to just flounder around. :lol:
by froteur
Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:44 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: FS: Used Steez STZ 711HFBA local only
Replies: 1
Views: 662

Re: FS: Used Steez STZ 711HFBA local only

bump
by froteur
Sat Jul 14, 2012 10:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: caught my first pike yesterday!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 2274

Re: caught my first pike yesterday!!!

yjjustforme wrote:I got it as a gift from the wife it's a carbon light rod
cool. thanks.
by froteur
Sat Jul 14, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: caught my first pike yesterday!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 2274

Re: caught my first pike yesterday!!!

what kind of rod is that?
by froteur
Wed May 30, 2012 8:56 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bad news for us all Darlene Iovino/Larry Howard
Replies: 10
Views: 2790

Re: Bad news for us all Darlene Iovino/Larry Howard

condolences to both families.
by froteur
Wed May 30, 2012 8:20 pm
Forum: Rods & Reels
Topic: FS: Used Steez STZ 711HFBA local only
Replies: 1
Views: 662

FS: Used Steez STZ 711HFBA local only

I have for sale, a used Steez 711HFBA. actually, i have two and am looking to sell one of them. they are both in very good shape. i am looking to do this locally so that i can bring both rods and you can pick the one that you want. i am in the san francisco bay area and am looking for $300. thanks. ...
by froteur
Mon May 28, 2012 4:28 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Braid questions
Replies: 7
Views: 1636

Re: Braid questions

i don't fish much. probably 15 - 20 times a year. i have power pro, samurai and 832 on my reels. i have as yet to change out any of it. the one that has been on the longest has probably been on there five years.
by froteur
Mon May 28, 2012 4:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New crank rod
Replies: 11
Views: 2403

Re: New crank rod

i really, really like my two phenix cranking rods. i have an x10 for the lighter baits and an x13 for the heavier ones.
by froteur
Fri May 11, 2012 6:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New senko rod--suggestions?
Replies: 37
Views: 12547

Re: New senko rod--suggestions?

I would go with a 4 power rod at least. Those 6" senkos weight about an ounce. My 703 Powell will throw the 5" but I step up to a 704 when I toss the 6". Tubes I use a 702 since I use 1/16 ounce to 1/4 mostly. And a spinning rod on a falling bait is a secret, don't tell nobody. One r...
by froteur
Fri May 11, 2012 1:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: New senko rod--suggestions?
Replies: 37
Views: 12547

Re: New senko rod--suggestions?

I would go with a 4 power rod at least. Those 6" senkos weight about an ounce. My 703 Powell will throw the 5" but I step up to a 704 when I toss the 6". Tubes I use a 702 since I use 1/16 ounce to 1/4 mostly. And a spinning rod on a falling bait is a secret, don't tell nobody. One r...
by froteur
Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Yamamoto Big Bass Challenge Strategy???
Replies: 4
Views: 1120

Re: Yamamoto Big Bass Challenge Strategy???

hell. i would just pray to catch a big fish .... period.
by froteur
Tue Apr 24, 2012 10:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Showin off my new big girl
Replies: 33
Views: 6048

Re: Showin off my new big girl

wow. nice fish!!!!
by froteur
Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Curado conversion: Thanks, Dan Isaac!
Replies: 4
Views: 977

Re: Curado conversion: Thanks, Dan Isaac!

ok :D
by froteur
Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Curado conversion: Thanks, Dan Isaac!
Replies: 4
Views: 977

Re: Curado conversion: Thanks, Dan Isaac!

not looking for a trade but would sell them. $25 ..... which is what i paid for the 5:1 set.

-perry-
pgseto@gmail.com
by froteur
Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Found rod and reel in Delta
Replies: 9
Views: 2137

Re: Found rod and reel in Delta

Jleiser wrote:Look like I found the owner of this Lamiglass 705 and Shimano Core
you did a great thing! may you catch a 50+ pound sack of bass the next time you are out. :D :D
by froteur
Mon Apr 23, 2012 3:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Curado conversion: Thanks, Dan Isaac!
Replies: 4
Views: 977

Curado conversion: Thanks, Dan Isaac!

Recently, I picked up a set of 5:1 gears thinking I might convert one of my existing 201E7's to a 201E5. I got lucky and I was able to pick up a used 201E7 instead. I sent the gears and the reel off to Dan Isaac. He changed out the gears, tuned the reel and dropped in a set of ABEC 9's. Paired with ...
by froteur
Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:05 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 8.5 lbs at McClure
Replies: 1
Views: 788

Re: 8.5 lbs at McClure

VERY nice!!!
by froteur
Wed Mar 21, 2012 7:43 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Water Temps for Pedro, Melones, McClure?
Replies: 7
Views: 1297

Re: Water Temps for Pedro, Melones, McClure?

at pedro last friday and saturday. got temps up to 55.5 on friday then a cold rain blew through. nothing higher than 53.5 on saturday.

on the other hand. the fish were biting. :D mostly a jig bite. also carolina rigs and drop shot.
by froteur
Fri Feb 24, 2012 7:57 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: ABEC 9 Ceramic Hybrid bearings for your Shimano Reels
Replies: 9
Views: 3068

Re: ABEC 9 Ceramic Hybrid bearings for your Shimano Reels

GREAT value!!! i have more than a couple of sets of these. :D :D

-perry-
by froteur
Fri Feb 24, 2012 7:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BLACK DOG BAITS"WOW"
Replies: 3
Views: 1709

Re: BLACK DOG BAITS"WOW"

hear, hear!!!!! (clapping)
by froteur
Thu Feb 16, 2012 10:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dan Isaac
Replies: 2
Views: 846

Re: Dan Isaac

DanIsaac wrote:Right on Perry! Thanks again for the support!

Dan


Hey, ABEC9's are back in-stock!
you're welcome.