Bluewater Fishing Expedition

Makaira · 07-04-2006, 04:58 PM

What do you guys think? Sure looks like a made in PRC reel to me in this colour scheme

One man's meat is another's poison I guess

Fish_Fingers · 07-04-2006, 05:39 PM

YUCKS!!

neub · 07-04-2006, 06:30 PM

doesnt look robust.

mark · 08-04-2006, 01:20 AM

for this case its poison for me, its looks like the so called field tester copy the colour combi from SS9500 even the handle looks like a CCM or some brand custom handle made for Penn SS now that its with black and gold combi, and IMO, in doing so (colour combi)he had just managed to decease the worth by at least $300

stickbom! · 08-04-2006, 01:21 AM

A bit like the Dogfight leh (NO THIS IS NOT a cheap shot at DF owners.). If they used a little less gold on it the reel will look much better. I find the limited edition ALL-BLACKS Boss reels really cool

I think the reel needs to be a little more curvy/sleek that's all. Neub the damn thing is built like a tank... trust me.

neub · 08-04-2006, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stickbom!

A bit like the Dogfight leh (NO THIS IS NOT a cheap shot at DF owners.). If they used a little less gold on it the reel will look much better. I find the limited edition ALL-BLACKS Boss reels really cool

I think the reel needs to be a little more curvy/sleek that's all. Neub the damn thing is built like a tank... trust me.

as "tanky" as the van staals? how much does one cost btw?

Makaira · 08-04-2006, 08:32 AM

Hi Neub,

Looks can be deceiving

This reel ain't for the faint of heart. To begin with, you'll need really strong arms to handle this reel simply because it is heavy -- slightly heavier than a Stella 20000 if I am not mistaken. The first shipment was gone pretty quickly. Heard that there are some "black" beauties heading to Singapore in the not too distant future.

As for whether it is "as tanky as van staals", it can be very subjective & up to individual views. Give AO a call for a quote (Tel: 62947567). If you have the time, pop down & take a look at the limited edition piece they have in the showcase.

IMHO, the design of the Twinspin falls into the category of "you either love it or you hate it." However, given some time, the retro look can grow on you ..... which is a very dangerous thing!!!

Best regards.
Makaira

DaFrogman · 08-04-2006, 10:14 AM

Mak is right, if you haven't yet seen it for real, go down and drool over this reel at AO....

Saimee.

P.S. It ain't for sale.....

neub · 08-04-2006, 01:02 PM

Will do! the red absolutely looks like its made of rose wood.

DaFrogman · 10-04-2006, 09:12 AM

Mak,

After having a second look at the Gold and Black Twinspin, I reckon that the colour scheme would look great, IF, IF you wrapped a custom rod in corresponding colours with Titanium Gold Cermet Guides....

But it doesn't come even close to the sexy underwear colour

of that custom Twinspin in AO (Neub dude.... "Rosewood"???? arghhhhh!!! No... not nearly kinky enough

).

Saimee

mark · 10-04-2006, 10:08 AM

looks like a before and after thingy..

neub · 10-04-2006, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFrogman

Mak,

After having a second look at the Gold and Black Twinspin, I reckon that the colour scheme would look great, IF, IF you wrapped a custom rod in corresponding colours with Titanium Gold Cermet Guides....

But it doesn't come even close to the sexy underwear colour

of that custom Twinspin in AO (Neub dude.... "Rosewood"???? arghhhhh!!! No... not nearly kinky enough

).

Saimee

It really looks like a heavily modded s750 penn. and one of my friends actually as the one that is posted by Mark, and he has holes drilled into the spool to make it lighter... Its crazy...

Makaira · 10-04-2006, 10:49 AM

Yo Saimee ....... did you notice the two 665's anodised in the same colour? They are lurking n the showcase somewhere

Such a pity they are NFS either .....

As far as the black gold colour scheme is concerned, it isn't THAT bad ..... I figure I can live with it if I was "forced" to

Mark -- great comparison!!!

stickbom! · 10-04-2006, 09:37 PM

eh Black/Gold has always been a cool combo. By the way anyone seen any SS9500 in town lately

Been trying to get hold of one but no luck

physlo · 11-04-2006, 12:39 PM

Mikey,

I saw a SS9500 at Siow Chiang Beach Rd. Around 200 plus

stickbom! · 11-04-2006, 09:58 PM

When you see

I was there this afternoon... but forgot to go S.C

Must make a trip there again soon. Thanks for the tip off bro

DaFrogman · 12-04-2006, 12:35 PM

Sorry Mak, I guess my eyesight is failing me, I missed the 2 "fishnet stockings" 665s....

I must agree with you that if either colour was ahem "Forced" upon me I guess I would find some way to live with it.... :P :P :P

Mikey,

A 9500SS?..... you getting bored?.... Somebody stole mine years ago.... sighhhh I did like that reel though.

Y'all take care now.

Saimee

Makaira · 12-04-2006, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFrogman

Sorry Mak, I guess my eyesight is failing me, I missed the 2 "fishnet stockings" 665s....

Yo Saimee,

I've got news for you ....... the two 665's ARE FOR SALE!!!

Best regards,
Makaira

stickbom! · 12-04-2006, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFrogman

Sorry Mak, I guess my eyesight is failing me, I missed the 2 "fishnet stockings" 665s....

I must agree with you that if either colour was ahem "Forced" upon me I guess I would find some way to live with it.... :P :P :P

Mikey,

A 9500SS?..... you getting bored?.... Somebody stole mine years ago.... sighhhh I did like that reel though.

Y'all take care now.

Saimee

eh dun play play... SS9500 can land big YellowFin Tuna one okay :P Famous Ah-Pek in Jepun also use SS9500

If you want that pair of funky red 665's let me know. I'll carry them over for you in May

physlo · 12-04-2006, 03:27 PM

Mikey,

I think you kenna whacked in the head by those inmates huh? Dumping your Stellas for Penn

Makaira · 12-04-2006, 07:25 PM

Mikey has gone totally retro .......... in line with his current passion for Abu baitcasters.

stickbom! · 12-04-2006, 10:17 PM

Japan got Char-Mas Singapore got yours truly, Char-Siew

From my experience big fish have phobia of me so no need so high tech reel... SS9500 can land everything I hook liao

jason · 13-04-2006, 12:47 AM

Mike always put life into retro stuffs......
So when u buying TSS4 for popping???hahahahaha!!!

Cheers
Jason

DaFrogman · 13-04-2006, 11:03 AM

Ahhhh, Mak, you are a really bad dude..... All I ask is that you name in your will and bequeath me your H, XH and XXH rods and one ATD12 thats all...

But I shall abstain, somehow....

Actually, it is that time of the year to scratch my tackle itch.... I got Ben to build me another GF755H, but running Sics only this time.

I was wondering if anybody used Pro Gear here. I thought my evil twin mentioned to me that he had one, but I could have been mistaken (failing hearing to go along with my failing eyesight.

I was looking at a link ( http://www.senortuna.com/main/showthread.php?t=14573 ) that showed the reel being broken down and it struck me that the reel (an Albacore Special) was basically a Kaikon with

1. a better bridge plate,
2. less plastic,
3. an AR bearing and a spring loaded dog,
4. nicely wide(thick) heilical main gear and matching pinion,
5. Solid machined parts,
6. Greased Carbon Fibre Drag Stack that could have wider washers.

Basically most everything I would ask for in a stardrag High Ratio reel, but probably cheaper than the Jigger series. Maybe kind of a retro (Yes Mikey..Retro) YTS Special... All I would add would be an offset handle and it looks like a Kaikon handle would fit perfectly with a single thick shim between the handle and the belville above the star.

Looking at their website, I see a bunch of reels that look good on paper, but I would welcome any actual usage reports.

Comments?.

Saimee

13-04-2006, 12:47 AM	#23
jason Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 718 My Mood: Rep Power: 5	Mike always put life into retro stuffs...... So when u buying TSS4 for popping???hahahahaha!!! Cheers Jason __________________

Bluewater Fishing Expedition

Accurate Twinspin Custom Colour

Accurate Twinspin Custom Colour

07-04-2006, 05:39 PM	#2
Fish_Fingers Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sillypore Posts: 60 Rep Power: 4	YUCKS!!

07-04-2006, 06:30 PM	#3
neub Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East Posts: 53 Rep Power: 3	doesnt look robust.

08-04-2006, 01:20 AM	#4
mark Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 244 My Mood: Rep Power: 4	for this case its poison for me, its looks like the so called field tester copy the colour combi from SS9500 even the handle looks like a CCM or some brand custom handle made for Penn SS now that its with black and gold combi, and IMO, in doing so (colour combi)he had just managed to decease the worth by at least $300

08-04-2006, 08:32 AM	#7
Makaira Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 705 Rep Power: 5	Hi Neub, Looks can be deceiving This reel ain't for the faint of heart. To begin with, you'll need really strong arms to handle this reel simply because it is heavy -- slightly heavier than a Stella 20000 if I am not mistaken. The first shipment was gone pretty quickly. Heard that there are some "black" beauties heading to Singapore in the not too distant future. As for whether it is "as tanky as van staals", it can be very subjective & up to individual views. Give AO a call for a quote (Tel: 62947567). If you have the time, pop down & take a look at the limited edition piece they have in the showcase. IMHO, the design of the Twinspin falls into the category of "you either love it or you hate it." However, given some time, the retro look can grow on you ..... which is a very dangerous thing!!! Best regards. Makaira

08-04-2006, 01:02 PM	#9
neub Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East Posts: 53 Rep Power: 3	Will do! the red absolutely looks like its made of rose wood.

10-04-2006, 09:12 AM	#10
DaFrogman Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brunei Posts: 739 My Mood: Rep Power: 4	Mak, After having a second look at the Gold and Black Twinspin, I reckon that the colour scheme would look great, IF, IF you wrapped a custom rod in corresponding colours with Titanium Gold Cermet Guides.... But it doesn't come even close to the sexy underwear colour of that custom Twinspin in AO (Neub dude.... "Rosewood"???? arghhhhh!!! No... not nearly kinky enough ). Saimee

10-04-2006, 10:08 AM	#11
mark Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 244 My Mood: Rep Power: 4	looks like a before and after thingy..

10-04-2006, 10:49 AM	#13
Makaira Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 705 Rep Power: 5	Yo Saimee ....... did you notice the two 665's anodised in the same colour? They are lurking n the showcase somewhere Such a pity they are NFS either ..... As far as the black gold colour scheme is concerned, it isn't THAT bad ..... I figure I can live with it if I was "forced" to Mark -- great comparison!!!

10-04-2006, 09:37 PM	#14
stickbom! Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Eastern Sider Posts: 1,996 My Mood: Rep Power: 6	eh Black/Gold has always been a cool combo. By the way anyone seen any SS9500 in town lately Been trying to get hold of one but no luck

11-04-2006, 12:39 PM	#15
physlo Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 712 Rep Power: 4	Mikey, I saw a SS9500 at Siow Chiang Beach Rd. Around 200 plus

11-04-2006, 09:58 PM	#16
stickbom! Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Eastern Sider Posts: 1,996 My Mood: Rep Power: 6	When you see I was there this afternoon... but forgot to go S.C Must make a trip there again soon. Thanks for the tip off bro

12-04-2006, 12:35 PM	#17
DaFrogman Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brunei Posts: 739 My Mood: Rep Power: 4	Sorry Mak, I guess my eyesight is failing me, I missed the 2 "fishnet stockings" 665s.... I must agree with you that if either colour was ahem "Forced" upon me I guess I would find some way to live with it.... :P :P :P Mikey, A 9500SS?..... you getting bored?.... Somebody stole mine years ago.... sighhhh I did like that reel though. Y'all take care now. Saimee

12-04-2006, 03:27 PM	#20
physlo Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 712 Rep Power: 4	Mikey, I think you kenna whacked in the head by those inmates huh? Dumping your Stellas for Penn

12-04-2006, 07:25 PM	#21
Makaira Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 705 Rep Power: 5	Mikey has gone totally retro .......... in line with his current passion for Abu baitcasters.

12-04-2006, 10:17 PM	#22
stickbom! Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Eastern Sider Posts: 1,996 My Mood: Rep Power: 6	Japan got Char-Mas Singapore got yours truly, Char-Siew From my experience big fish have phobia of me so no need so high tech reel... SS9500 can land everything I hook liao

13-04-2006, 11:03 AM	#24
DaFrogman Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brunei Posts: 739 My Mood: Rep Power: 4	Ahhhh, Mak, you are a really bad dude..... All I ask is that you name in your will and bequeath me your H, XH and XXH rods and one ATD12 thats all... But I shall abstain, somehow.... Actually, it is that time of the year to scratch my tackle itch.... I got Ben to build me another GF755H, but running Sics only this time. I was wondering if anybody used Pro Gear here. I thought my evil twin mentioned to me that he had one, but I could have been mistaken (failing hearing to go along with my failing eyesight. I was looking at a link ( http://www.senortuna.com/main/showthread.php?t=14573 ) that showed the reel being broken down and it struck me that the reel (an Albacore Special) was basically a Kaikon with 1. a better bridge plate, 2. less plastic, 3. an AR bearing and a spring loaded dog, 4. nicely wide(thick) heilical main gear and matching pinion, 5. Solid machined parts, 6. Greased Carbon Fibre Drag Stack that could have wider washers. Basically most everything I would ask for in a stardrag High Ratio reel, but probably cheaper than the Jigger series. Maybe kind of a retro (Yes Mikey..Retro) YTS Special... All I would add would be an offset handle and it looks like a Kaikon handle would fit perfectly with a single thick shim between the handle and the belville above the star. Looking at their website, I see a bunch of reels that look good on paper, but I would welcome any actual usage reports. Comments?. Saimee

13-04-2006, 12:31 PM	#25
physlo Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 712 Rep Power: 4