BillM Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) The first time I fished with Sil, Dave and Berge they told me I'd be getting a new rod in no time. I kinda just shrugged it off thinking, that my Raven would just do me fine. Well, they were right I got a line on a custom Loomis IM6 3 piece. An old school rod from what I've been told, with a set back reel seat (I really had no idea what I was buying, lol). I got the approval from Mike and his buddy Fergie, so I guess I lucked out! First thing Mike did when we went down to fish some Lake E tribs, was grab it and start furiously cleaning the cork! He said nothing like clean cork to make a rod feel new again.. Today, I picked up another piece to the arsenal, a AngSpec 4.5 offset... I blame Okuma-Sheffield for this and his thread on centerpins!!!! Picked it up tonight, couldn't be happier. Just spent the last 2 hrs taking it apart, greasing and giving it the once over. This thing spins forever, there is just no other way to say it. I cannot wait to get out on the water for the maiden voyage.. So who wants to go fishing!?!?! Edited January 13, 2009 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Another one hooked !! lol and He said nothing like clean cork to make a rod feel new again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Wayne, you just made me spit coke all over my keyboard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm gonna leave that just the way it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibbs Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Wow, That is one beautiful reel! :worthy: Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwxr Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 congrats on the reel, it really is beautiful and a fine piece of art... looks like steelheading is becoming a runway show... p.s dont forget to get insurance on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 That's not what I said, but I will admit that the 10 plus years of ground in filth and roe goo had to go! I was surprised you didn't buy the reel right away when you picked up the rod. Even more amazed that it was still available (Bill stole it from the guy ). Good on ya brother, I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Congrats on the purchase. Definitely a fine piece that should last you a lifetime worth of memories + more congrats on the reel, it really is beautiful and a fine piece of art...looks like steelheading is becoming a runway show... Not always the case...I got my reel in stealth fighter black to remain invisible in the woods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Forgot to mention, but that reel will really balance that rod out nicely. With the reel seat set so far back the offset reel will balance better than your standard reel as it sits further forward... It's no wonder the guy had that rod/reel mated together... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvio Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Nice I am gonna start my custom rod soon and then get my ang specs. Nice choice bill well test it out soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelfuN Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 oh man..you dont know how jealous i am right now!!! don't let me see u on the river bud..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemper Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Looks like a beauty to me! I have one of these new set up posts to do myself, as I aquired some new bling over the christmas season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 With such a tool at your disposal our expectations are higher! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okumasheffield Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Come on, BillM STOP blaming it on me so that your wife/kids would think it was not your fault to buy such a beauty! I guess Kemper and I are the only ones who cry when seeing AS reels .. coz' BillM just buy it without any tears! AS reels are cheap comparing to so-called 'Engagement Rings' or 'Wedding Bends', haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Come on, BillM STOP blaming it on me so that your wife/kids would think it was not your fault to buy such a beauty! Billy doesn't have that problem (yet). But for those that do, remember it's always easier to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadian_copper Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 ENJOY BRO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbo Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I guess a Clough is next? Sweet reel ya got! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 With such a tool at your disposal our expectations are higher! You're killing me man, Mike makes me look like I know what I'm doing. If it wasn't for him, I'd still be out on the Notty cursing and swearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel28 Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Enjoy your Angspec Bill, I have one myself (4" offset antireverse) and love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdmls Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Told ya u would breakdown before spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggyj Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Sweet looking outfit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okumasheffield Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 went to Tom's place to take another look at that beauty .. 4" offset anti-reverse .... it spins forever ... cried again .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironstone74 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Atta boy Bill, Sick set-up. New fishing gear is always a good investment... just don't let her find out how much you spent Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Thanks Paul! I gotta get out and give this thing a shot. Hopefully it performs as good as it looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salmon Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) Atta boy Bill, Sick set-up. New fishing gear is always a good investment... just don't let her find out how much you spent Paul Bill I advise you not to let you dad use that one or you will be looking for another one LOL!! I had a 4 1/2 offset and sold it it was too heavy for me. I am on the lookout for their 20th anniversary reel. Jose Edited January 14, 2009 by jchau53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted January 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Jose, luckily for me the oldman isn't to fond of standing in the middle of a frozen river I hope the weight isn't a big issue, I did put it on the rod and it seems extremely well balanced. Most likely because of the reel seat being further back then normal. I let my oldman use the Calais, bad...bad idea!!! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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