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by StymoDe
Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:00 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Shimano Excite Top Rods
Replies: 4
Views: 863

Re: Shimano Excite Top Rods

Shimano excite top is NO solid tip, actually may be said to be the opposite. these excite top has a hardened tip section and a softer blank between mid section and the first 4 guides, and the intention is to make it easier to shake the rod tip with minimal force. I own the Poison Glorious 264SUL+ mo...
by StymoDe
Fri Feb 09, 2024 5:44 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: 24 Daiwa Airtiy SF Lightest reel From Daiwa ever
Replies: 10
Views: 1528

Re: 24 Daiwa Airtiy SF Lightest reel From Daiwa ever

Do we really need to go under 5oz? I don't exactly want to use something that feels like a plastic toy, and some weight is needed to balance most rods. think these light reels are designed with super finesse applications in mind. in Japan it is common to use 4lb and under floro line even for bass f...
by StymoDe
Fri Feb 09, 2024 5:30 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: 24 Daiwa Airtiy SF Lightest reel From Daiwa ever
Replies: 10
Views: 1528

Re: 24 Daiwa Airtiy SF Lightest reel From Daiwa ever

Does anyone know what the differences are between the SF and the ST SF? Unfortunately all the promo and Japanese tackle show videos are in Japanese and have no subtitles. I mean, why would they bother making just a SF without the ST? Either way I’m going to order the 1000SS STSF for trout. ST uses ...
by StymoDe
Sat Nov 25, 2023 8:39 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Evergreen Spider Spin
Replies: 12
Views: 5689

Re: Evergreen Spider Spin

with the weight of spider spin being 105 gram vs. RC S68MH 84 gram, curious if you feel some noticeable difference between the 2 caused by weight on the water? after playing with a number of higher end gears I have come to conclusion that the weight of a rod doesn't dictate how it fishes, and from w...
by StymoDe
Fri Nov 24, 2023 10:09 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Evergreen Spider Spin
Replies: 12
Views: 5689

Re: Evergreen Spider Spin

Received the new 611MH Spider Spin and it’s gorgeous and perfect finish as expected from EG. Balances best with a reel in the 175+ gram range. For anyone interested in the rod, it’s a bit lighter power than I had originally pictured since it’s marketed as a heavy cover rod (shore and “hanging” both...
by StymoDe
Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:00 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Shimano 22 Expride 1610M-S
Replies: 9
Views: 4052

Re: Shimano 22 Expride 1610M-S

I could be wrong but I think the lower lure rating on 1610M-S is because it's a solid tip model. and if Expride B 1610M is stiffer/ faster than A, my question is how this 1610M-S is a better jerk bait rod than 1610M B? solid tip is even faster... I don't own this model, I have the spinning model 26...
by StymoDe
Thu Sep 21, 2023 6:16 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Shimano 22 Expride 1610M-S
Replies: 9
Views: 4052

Re: Shimano 22 Expride 1610M-S

I could be wrong but I think the lower lure rating on 1610M-S is because it's a solid tip model. and if Expride B 1610M is stiffer/ faster than A, my question is how this 1610M-S is a better jerk bait rod than 1610M B? solid tip is even faster... I don't own this model, I have the spinning model 261...
by StymoDe
Thu Aug 17, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Plat.co.jp down?
Replies: 4
Views: 1937

Re: Plat.co.jp down?

I'm having issue as well...just can't land on the page
by StymoDe
Sat Jun 03, 2023 9:13 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Evergreen Orion
Replies: 15
Views: 7894

Re: Evergreen Orion

Old thread - I've acquired the Lightning Strike and the Moongazer. Crazy light sticks with awesome tapers. Anyone else snag any of the other models? How do you like Moongazer for single hook moving baits? like 3/8 to 1/2oz spinner bait, swimming jig and jack hammer? also did you try it for skipping...
by StymoDe
Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:00 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: Evergreen Orion
Replies: 15
Views: 7894

Re: Evergreen Orion

Old thread - I've acquired the Lightning Strike and the Moongazer. Crazy light sticks with awesome tapers. Anyone else snag any of the other models? How do you like Moongazer for single hook moving baits? like 3/8 to 1/2oz spinner bait, swimming jig and jack hammer? also did you try it for skipping...
by StymoDe
Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Tatula Signature Series
Replies: 152
Views: 68931

Re: Tatula Signature Series

I managed to catch a couple with it this weekend. Good rod for the money. I can see myself picking up another one soon. https://i.postimg.cc/RZx49Cz7/20230317-145352.jpg Nice catch! what's the actual lure weight range within its comfort zone? Spec says it's only up to 5/8oz, even for the H model on...
by StymoDe
Thu Mar 16, 2023 5:02 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods
Replies: 122
Views: 316720

Re: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods

Aquaftm45 wrote:
Thu Mar 16, 2023 3:32 pm
Made in Japan?
yes Shimano PG are made in Japan
Steez RC must be made in Japan I guess...
by StymoDe
Thu Mar 16, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods
Replies: 122
Views: 316720

Re: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods

ran down to basement and took a picture, and couldn't figure out how to post a picture here :big grin: ..my PG comes with T1100G badge, no M40X... I'd never noticed a badge on old or new models, so grabbed my new 7'H and older 7'H+, and I'm not seeing a badge....unless you can decipher that gold st...
by StymoDe
Thu Mar 16, 2023 11:08 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods
Replies: 122
Views: 316720

Re: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods

The RC S61L weighs 57 grams. 57! That’s astoundingly light and currently using all of Daiwa’s flagship tech. I appreciate there are PG fans out there, I fish an Ultima 266L-5 that does use *some* undisclosed amount of M40X in the spiral X, but I’m not going to compare apples to oranges with the PG ...
by StymoDe
Wed Mar 15, 2023 3:14 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods
Replies: 122
Views: 316720

Re: 2023 Steez “Real Control” Rods

ran down to basement and took a picture, and couldn't figure out how to post a picture here :big grin: ..my PG comes with T1100G badge, no M40X...