The Scorpion Has Landed 2024
*Hootie reply :
Less than 10 min. after I told Jeff that my reel would arrive tomorrow, the doorbell rang,
and there it was. Oh Happy Day.
Here she is.
Hootie
Alonerankin2 reply :
Sweet Reel ! Oh, sweet rod as well!
hzzhangc reply :
Wow the reel looks sharp, first time notice they have red knob cap. As the yen keep dropping it's definitely worth the extra over the curado. Glad you received it safe cause I don't know what's going on with the custom my recent two packages from Japan has sit in Chicago custom for more than a week.
Siebert Outdoors reply :
Nice!!
Goose52 reply :
Congrats Hootie - enjoy !
bootytrain reply :
Sick reel! You know they have matching scorpion rods right? Lol
Alonerankin2 reply :
Gl2 is the exact same color..
00 mod reply :
She is sweet! Congrats!
Jeff
bass1980 reply :
It's too bad the GL2 is a sub par rod otherwise a Scorpion and GL2 setup would look killer!
Dwight Hottle reply :
Even the box color matches, congrats.
roadwarrior reply :
WOO-HOO!
Raul reply :
What a charming couple they make. 
Raul reply :
On 11/19/2014 at 2:34 AM, bass1980 said:It's too bad the GL2 is a sub par rod otherwise a Scorpion and GL2 setup would look killer!
Got a Scorpion 1000/GL2 Merlot that look just beautiful paired together. 
Of course that was when the Scorpion 1000 was a few bucks above in price to the venerable Curado 100/200 B.
OK Bass Hunter reply :
Congrats.
I approve this message.
fishballer06 reply :
Wow, that was quick. Looks great!
I'm sure it will perform even better.
John G reply :
Sharp looking reel Hootie! Can't wait for a report on how it performs!
thehooligan reply :
Nice combo hootie 
BassmanDan reply :
BEEUTIFUL setup Hootie. Let us know how it performs.
Arv reply :
Nice looking reel. I'm curious to hear what you think. Especially compared to the Curado I
Raul reply :
On 11/19/2014 at 5:38 AM, Arv said:Nice looking reel. I'm curious to hear what you think. Especially compared to the Curado I
There used to be a time when the differences between both versions ( JDM & domestic ) were quite noticeable, nowdays the differences are insignificant, the looks may be different but perfoprmance is practically the same.
*Hootie reply :
On 11/19/2014 at 2:23 AM, bootytrain said:Sick reel! You know they have matching scorpion rods right? Lol
I have the loomis spinnerbait rod. It's burgundy colored.
Hootie
masterbass reply :
Nice
bass raider reply :
sweet reel! that's a killer looking setup! i bet it fishes as good if not better than It looks.
Jeff H reply :
Very nice Shimano Hootie! I like that billet handle!
So, I'm curious now.... what's next?
MarkH024 reply :
How do the neighbors cats like it?
Raul reply :
Excesence DC.On 11/19/2014 at 9:19 AM, Jeff H said:Very nice Shimano Hootie! I like that billet handle!
So, I'm curious now.... what's next?
DFrench97 reply :
That is one beautiful set up!
Master Bait'r reply :
Hootie's got a hottie!
The JDM bait monkey is even more deadly than the domestic one... Karate and ninja tactics!
That all burgundy combo is sick. Nice work! Love a matching combo!
Maico1 reply :
It looks to me like you just put a little extra Hoot in Hootie......Take a picture of it mounted on your SBR as it should look reel sweet and again congratulations.
*Hootie reply :
On 11/19/2014 at 7:55 PM, Maico1 said:It looks to me like you just put a little extra Hoot in Hootie......Take a picture of it mounted on your SBR as it should look reel sweet and again congratulations.
As you requested Maico.
Hootie
*Hootie reply :
On 11/19/2014 at 9:36 AM, Raul said:Excesence DC.
Actually, I would like to "MAYBE", {yes I know I said that about the Scorpion}, get another Core 100MG
before they disappear.
Hootie
*Hootie reply :
On 11/19/2014 at 9:30 AM, MarkH024 said:How do the neighbors cats like it?
Lol.... The neighbors cats have temporarily vanished. To cold, and to much snow in the backyard.
Hootie
Catch and Grease reply :
Sweet Rod & Reel!!
buzzed bait reply :
very nice reel! rod isn't too bad either!!!!
bass1980 reply :
On 11/19/2014 at 9:30 PM, *Hootie said:As you requested Maico.
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Hootie
Wow this is what I'm talking about! Sorry I always get excited when a reel and rod matches in the looks department.
5fishlimit reply :
Very nice!
roadwarrior reply :
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WOW!
ChrisWi reply :
Whats the difference between the Curado and Scorpion other than the color and where there made?
Jeff H reply :
On 11/23/2014 at 11:32 PM, ChrisWi said:Whats the difference between the Curado and Scorpion other than the color and where there made?
Status. You become part of another group (Enthusiast) when you buy/use JDM reels.
*Hootie reply :
Status, and two more bearings. That's about it as far as I can tell. Oh, and the manual is in Japanese. Can't read anything in it.
I have a question. This being not available for sale in the U.S., why are all the markings on the reel in English.
Hootie
John G reply :
Hootie, I have thought about this myself many times and I can't come up with a good reason!On 11/24/2014 at 5:13 PM, *Hootie said:I have a question. This being not available for sale in the U.S., why are all the markings on the reel in English.
Hootie
Maico1 reply :
On 11/19/2014 at 9:30 PM, *Hootie said:As you requested Maico.
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Hootie
DSC_0001.JPGd**n that looks sweeeeet.....
John G reply :
Hootie,
My Christmas presents to myself arrived today right on schedule from Japan Tackle. The Platinum ZPI Handle is going to look sweet on my Antares AR!
*Hootie reply :
On 12/3/2014 at 5:09 AM, John G said:Hootie,
My Christmas presents to myself arrived today right on schedule from Japan Tackle. The Platinum ZPI Handle is going to look sweet on my Antares AR!
Beautiful John, Congrats. no need for me to say Merry Christmas. Looks like that's a done deal.
I really like their speedy delivery.
Hootie
John G reply :
On 12/3/2014 at 5:23 AM, *Hootie said:Beautiful John, Congrats. no need for me to say Merry Christmas. Looks like that's a done deal.
I really like their speedy delivery.
Hootie
They are great people to buy from but it's shame that we have to wait till the holidays to get competitive prices.
*Hootie reply :
On 12/3/2014 at 5:27 AM, John G said:They are great people to buy from but it's shame that we have to wait till the holidays to get competitive prices.
The scorpion was my first purchase from them. I didn't realize these were holiday prices. I just assumed their prices were always like this.
Hootie
John G reply :
On 12/3/2014 at 5:34 AM, *Hootie said:The scorpion was my first purchase from them. I didn't realize these were holiday prices. I just assumed their prices were always like this.
Hootie
They are usually one of the more expensive JDM vendors. My Scorpion and the handle were on sale so I saved a little bit and for that, I am happy.
OkobojiEagle reply :
Hootie... please don't waste this reel on a spinnerbait rod! Find a perfect light jerkbait rod...
oe
*Hootie reply :
On 12/3/2014 at 6:50 AM, OkobojiEagle said:Hootie... please don't waste this reel on a spinnerbait rod! Find a perfect light jerkbait rod...
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No, Maico just wanted to see a picture of it on that rod. Right now it's on a GLX 803c. I'll probably have it on a half dozen different rods before fishing season rolls around and I decide how I really want to use it.
Hootie
Senko lover reply :
Dude....that's a sick combo. If it's too awesome for you, feel free to PM me..........I'll cover shipping.
dam0007 reply :
Welcome to the family!
masterbass reply :
On 11/24/2014 at 5:13 PM, *Hootie said:Status, and two more bearings. That's about it as far as I can tell. Oh, and the manual is in Japanese. Can't read anything in it.
I have a question. This being not available for sale in the U.S., why are all the markings on the reel in English.
Hootie
Where are the 2 extra bearings? Knobs?
*Hootie reply :
On 12/3/2014 at 12:05 PM, masterbass said:Where are the 2 extra bearings? Knobs?
Yes, the extra bearings are in the knobs.
Hootie
Goose52 reply :
Hey Hootie - I know you probably have hard water up there so you haven't been able to "field test" your new Scorpion. I just thought I'd report that these Scorpions work, catch fish... 
Good luck with yours in the spring!
*Hootie reply :
On 12/18/2014 at 2:57 AM, Goose52 said:Hey Hootie - I know you probably have hard water up there so you haven't been able to "field test" your new Scorpion. I just thought I'd report that these Scorpions work, catch fish...
Really nice bass. Yeah Goose, I can't wait to use it. It'll be mid March before I get the opportunity.I *** you guys that get to fish year round.
Hootie
Goose52 reply :
On 12/18/2014 at 3:19 AM, *Hootie said:Really nice bass. Yeah Goose, I can't wait to use it. It'll be mid March before I get the opportunity.I *** you guys that get to fish year round.
Hootie
Year round? Well, here up on the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee, sometimes it's year-round...............sometimes it's not.................. 
bootytrain reply :
You are in TN? Nice to see a fellow Tennessee angler who appreciates nice tackleOn 12/18/2014 at 3:25 AM, Goose52 said:Year round? Well, here up on the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee, sometimes it's year-round...............sometimes it's not..................
Goose52 reply :
On 12/18/2014 at 3:45 AM, bootytrain said:You are in TN? Nice to see a fellow Tennessee angler who appreciates nice tackle
I think some folks might typecast Tennessee anglers as only fishing with an Ugly Stick, a big spinning reel, and chicken livers......................
*Hootie reply :
On 12/18/2014 at 3:25 AM, Goose52 said:Year round? Well, here up on the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee, sometimes it's year-round...............sometimes it's not..................
For some reason Goose, I just assumed you were in Florida. Oh well, fish as often as you can.
Hootie
Goose52 reply :
On 12/18/2014 at 4:12 AM, *Hootie said:For some reason Goose, I just assumed you were in Florida. Oh well, fish as often as you can.
Hootie
Surface water temp was 42 degrees when I caught that bass this morning so I have a few more degrees of potential catching temps left...
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