Now, why don't you bring that beautiful combo on down to the Southern
Classic in April?

"Netguider" wrote in message
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Hi,

I wasn't going to post until I had a chance to try out my new combo, but
when I saw the reference to "BrooklynBill" I thought I'd go ahead and say
something.

I ordered the new Shimano Calcutta Conquest DC (the Japanese version of
the
TE computerized reel sold in the states) from him last week and had it in
three days! Plus, his price including shipping was less than I'd have paid
at Bass Pro Shops and I'd still have had shipping. Needless to say, I was
very happy with the transaction.

This is Shimano's $500 baitcasting reel. I've been waiting on a new
Kistler
Helium 7' rod and it got here today. Now if the weather will just warm up
a
little, I'll get to try this outfit out.

I'm going to post my results of "long" casts and how I feel about the
rod/reel combo later, but I'll say this right now. The reel is certainly
of
the highest quality. I think the Conquest has a lot of extra's that the
American version doesn't have. Larger main gear, special bearings, special
spool, etc. It is truly a thing of beauty.

The Kistler rod has a great feel to it as well. It has the unique reel
mount, 10 eyelets, and is lighter than my 7' G-Loomis spinning rod. It's
getting some pretty good reviews
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewkistlerlta.shtm. I think this will make a
great combination. Maybe this weekend I'll get to try it out, weather
permitting.

By the way, Shimano is sponsoring a long distance casting contest to
promote
this new reel at several tackle shows across the country this year. The
first one is in Houston, TX on March 20th and the second in Birmingham, AL
on April 17th. They provide the reel (the DC of course) and rods. The
participant with the longest cast at each event wins a $5,000 store credit
at a major tackle shop. I guess the average guy is casting a 1/2 oz weight
about 85 yards with some people hitting 100 yards. That's pretty amazing.
300 foot casts. I hope to find out this weekend when I get my outfit
rigged
up.

Just wanted to say thanks to BrooklynBill for getting me this reel at a
great price and quickly.

Randy