Finally have both the SC70 and the CU70 dialed in

[rockchalk06]

I don't consider myself an expert, but I can handle a baitcaster. Been doing this gig since I was like 10. I have had a considerable hellova time getting these little reels dialed in. Normally on the 50's, or any Shimano for that matter, I can run 2 tabs on and the external dial to 2-3 and be set with no thumb. The older Shimano's I run 3 on 3 off with the same results. Not with these two little buggers.

After some trial and error, I have whooped these reels. I had to use these reels an exact 190 from how I use my SC/CU 50 E Series, but I'm happy now.

I've always wanted a dedicated Rage Rig. I found this Shimano Crucial on sale for 99 shipped and basically stole this NIB CU70 XG for 150 shipped. I've added a Met 96mm handle, Met Shimano Knobs with 4 bearings, bearing on the worm shaft and tuned the spool. Rod is a 6'8" MHF but has (to me) what feels like an XF tip. Perfect for this technique. I spooled it with 10# Yo-Zuri Hybrid and it feels great. 3 Tabs on and 3 on the External Dial. Little to no thumb at all.




Next was the Scorpion 70 XG. Basically the same reel, but the SC has much better bearings. I paid retail of 175 on it and had it shipped from Japan. I added a 95mm Ray's Studio Carbon Fiber handle, 4 bearings in the knobs, bearing on the worm shaft and some dress parts. Spooled it up with OG Power Pro in 30# Red. Its on a 13 Omen 6'7 MF for now. This will be my Top Water and Jerkbait set up for now. I need to sell a gun first or save this summer for a LSCR. I was able to run this hot rod with 2 tabs on and 2.5 on the external dial with little to no thumb. I don't know if its because the line is stiff or the bearings are that much better, but I had to use less breaking force on this one over the CU70.

[FloridaFishinFool]

I have tried just about every braking system out there, and for my way of casting the new Shimano SVS braking system is a perfect fit for me. I love it.

Presently, even with ceramic hybrid bearing upgrades -which takes all of 5 minutes or less to do- I use only one brake shoe and the externally adjustable dial set at 4, which is very minimal and I can cast a country mile over and over without fear of backlashes- even in wind like yesterday was not a problem.

It has proven itself to me with every cast I make.

[LgMouthGambler]

They are finicky little reels. Oh well, I dont have to worry about that anymore. Back to my VBS 50s. 

[Smallie_Stalker]

Red braid on this one reel with red accents, blue braid on another reel with blue accents. If you ever do a reel in purple like LMG you're gonna be in trouble 'cause I don't think anyone makes a purple braid. 

[FloridaFishinFool]

If you ever do a reel in purple like LMG you're gonna be in trouble 'cause I don't think anyone makes a purple braid. 

[Smallie_Stalker]

Well, I stand corrected.     And pink too. 

[FloridaFishinFool]

Well, I stand corrected.     And pink too. 

Both of those braids are purple though one looks more like violet or pink. Here is their pink for ya:

[rockchalk06]

Red braid on this one reel with red accents, blue braid on another reel with blue accents. If you ever do a reel in purple like LMG you're gonna be in trouble 'cause I don't think anyone makes a purple braid. 

Purple is not allow in this house hold

[LgMouthGambler]

Purple is not allow in this house hold

Yeah, he cant that off like me. Lol

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[rockchalk06]

Yeah, he cant that off like me. Lol

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But I can spell

[LgMouthGambler]

But I can spell

Damn bourbon. Lol.

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