Cal wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:05 am

I've not tried any of their nylon lines in thinner diameters, but the product from Varivas, overall, is very solid. Might want to look into their stuff.

Will do. Any one particular?

I've been using Defier for so long now, I haven't as much as looked at other mono lines. I need something with a little thinner diameter than 11lb Defier for a few shallower spools. Just want to avoid all the kinks, twisting, etc. I'm not even sure there's another mono that handles as well as Defier...

Anyone using this spool? Which reel, and how do you like it. I've only used the 1012SV version, not the Mag Z. I'm wondering how they compare. Is the Mag Z version less restricted and more consistent? I'm assuming it performs like the 1016 Mag Z spool, just less line capacity and can probably handle...

Thank you. I run the Zpi Nrc001-m spool in my Steez SV TW reels. Have you tried it by any chance?

Has anyone tried one of the boost spools in one of the original Steez SV reels, or a TDZ platform? I'm thinking about buying the shallow version to try in these, but I'm not sure if it's going to be overly wild or not.

Here is a video on YouTube of a Japanese guy using. No subs but you get a small glimpes of the action. Hopefully it helps ya! https://youtu.be/tR0F5pjckLs Thanks for the vid! Didn't get to see it under load much, but it certainly appears versatile. Just holding and bending it, I wouldn't have thoug...

I don’t have this rod. I would get this rod if the opportunity presented itself. It sounds like an ultimate treble bait rod-squarebills, jerkbaits and such. Not really designed for trebles, even though it has a deeper bend. The 4s represents the speed of the tip section. 2s is better served for mov...

i use to watch a japan you tube channel where the hosts would showcase japan rod makers they was showing a designo rod it could have been a leben anyway one of the host held the rod at the handle the other person pull the tip down the blank was bent all the way to the handle i thought that was fasc...

Wow, that's a mouth full. Does anyone own or previously owned this particular rod? I just took possession of one, but haven't had the opportunity to fish it yet. Very interesting taper. Solid tip stick. Tip section feels nimble, and it loads up for quite some length before it shuts off completely. I...

I told myself 4 years ago these prices were getting out of control, assuming they wouldn't continue to jack the prices up anymore with every new release. This is seriously getting dumb. No wonder so many people are using Tats. And yeah, give us a flippin carbon handle already. And while you're at it...

tdm wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 19, 2024 5:58 am

A Shimano Pro staff mentioned Ci4+ side plates on US version, both side plates or just palming side plate?

Screws going into a handle side Ci4+ side plate is a big NO NO for me.

Both according to the video I watched, therefore the weight deduction.

I'd take... Plastic worms. If I had to narrow, I'd probably go with the OSP HD wacky or Raid Whip Crawler. I'd need terminal tackle for various rigging techniques. I feel confident that I can catch most anything in fresh water with a good ole wormy.

That's a bit of a bummer. I was really hoping it would be a little smaller than the 15.

I wish my Black Raven Extreme had a full length cork grip

My pants just got a little tighter. Love JDM Shimano blanks. The open ended butt end is a little strange. Perfect for spiders and other little bugs I suppose. Radical taper . Is their new name for solid tip? Multi taper / power rods have peaked my interest.