I am looking for a top end, tubular tip, lightweight JDM rod rated for 2-6 lb test line, and about 2-10 g lures for casting from a boat to spotted bass and crappie with mono/nylon line. It will probably be an Aji/Mebaru/Light Game type rod, or possibly a light weight, two piece JDM Light power bass ...

I am also considering the 742 and would like to know the size of the butt guide. Does anyone know? Thanks.

I have been blessed to accumulate several great JDM spinning reels, and some great domestically available rods of various companies and would like to try a very good JDM rod, 6'6" to 7' long that is well matched for 4 lb. test copoly line . Planned use would be on either a Luvias 2000, Exist 2003 or...

Bumping this old thread. Doing some reading here and elsewhere regarding this line and seems a majority of folks are tying this line to leader. Anyone fish direct to lure, and if so, what are the recommended knots? I have tied directly to the lure using a Palomar knot. No issues with the knot. Este...