I got all excited for a new Z, but this is definitely not what I expected. The idea of an app to go with a reel is just a little too much for me

Sounds like a high end version of the Megabass Hyuga 72H. I LOVE that stick. Sad I never picked one of those up, always heard nothing but positive things. I do have a 64l Hyuga which performs well beyond its price point in my opinion. I've got the wheels turning on the Black Rose, fingers crossed

Evergreen International Defines "IT" Again : The Orion OCSC-71H+ Black Rose http://tackletour.com/images20/featureban_egocsc71hblackrose.jpg Introduction: After Megabass, and to some extent Evergreen International began producing fishing rods for the US market, I paused my almost exclusiv...

Hmm sounds like I might need to give it a go!

Cal, thanks for another great review! I myself have done rather well on the spit shad. I'm curious about your rod choice in using the Diablo Spec R. Did you feel it worked well with the spit shad? I have the same rod, and while I do feel it's quite versatile, I never would've thought to use it for e...