Fishing Rods

sdesign wrote:LOL Andy!! oh my goodness!!!!

Well.. you probably don't want to see this since you're not listening to me anymore (good thing all you have to do is read), but you might want to check this out:

Daiwa Alphas Review on Tackle Tour



Welcome to the dark side my friend

This "Cal" guy that wrote that review bears a striking resemblence to you sdesign.... 'cept he's uglier of course.

Seriously, what you planning on reviewing next? Some of the new kayak angler Kistler's?

sdesign wrote:lol Chavez...

don't have a Kayak - yet..

SD

"yet"?!? There's hope!

Hmmmm, if you are ever in Texas and want to hit the coast, I can lend you one. Maybe a big redfish will take you for a "Nantucket sleigh ride".

I'm sorry sdesign, but I'm not allowed to play with you anymore!!! My wife said I couldn't play with the computer any more!!!! Thanks for opening a whole new world of tackle for me, I just can't go there anymore. So long now!!!

She just left the room!!! She don't know what's alreadt on the way though!!! Uh Oh

Andy wrote:She just left the room!!! She don't know what's alreadt on the way though!!! Uh Oh

Andy,

I wonder if you do what I do, which is check the UPS tracking page in the morning to see when the "package" is to arrive and get home before the wife does so she doesn't see it (assuming UPS stops by the house before the wife gets out of work). It works most of the time.

Hey Chavez,
I got one better, my mother in-law lives next door and she intercepts and hides them for me until wife's not around!!! By the way sdesign, I can play again, bought my wife a new truck today for anniversary. That ought to be worth at least a new alpha and a couple of new helium rods!!!

Hello sdesign,

This is "wife"!!! A new boat-hummmmm--tried to get him a new boat 2 weeks ago!! But, he says he likes his boat he has now and I look better in the new truck. What a husband!!! And, the mother in law being in with him---that works for me because I don't have to go to the post office or pay for the stuff he gets!!!

Hey sdesign,
I read the review on the alphas @ tackletrader and I'm kind of confused!!! Did you like it or not??? Was it worth $285. Is there another that you liked better??? I still need 3 reels before Jan. tournament season, and you saw my list of reels. and what do you guys recommend as a utility/multi-purpose reel??? I appreciate all the info. that I've gotten from all of you. I didn't know this other side of reels (japan) even existed!!! I feel ike a kid in a candy store

I would look at the new Daiwa Fuego when it comes out next month. It is going to be an awesome reel and it is only going to be 229.95.

Hey,
lifeofcb told me about that reel about a month ago. Haven't heard too much about it. IDo you know where I can look it up???

It is supposed to be released at the end of this month or the beginning of next month. When it comes out you should be able to get it at any place that sells Daiwa reels like Bass Pro etc. I know I will pick up at least two of these reels when they first come out and maybe a few more later. They are a awesome reel and they are a perfect match for the Heliums.

Andy wrote:Hey sdesign,
I read the review on the alphas @ tackletrader and I'm kind of confused!!! Did you like it or not??? Was it worth $285. Is there another that you liked better??? I still need 3 reels before Jan. tournament season, and you saw my list of reels. and what do you guys recommend as a utility/multi-purpose reel??? I appreciate all the info. that I've gotten from all of you. I didn't know this other side of reels (japan) even existed!!! I feel ike a kid in a candy store

Andy: Have you considered the(scroll way down the pg.) http://www.specialtytackle.com/new2003/products/reels.html Shimano-Japan Antares AR reel? It is slightly heavier than the TDZ family but gives a more substantial(and jewel-like) feel. especially when setting the hook. I believe its drag system is superior to my TDZs which I love but the AR is a piece-of-work in its own right. Matched with a HE76XHC or HC, it makes a formidable weapon when pitchin'/flippin'!

Dan