I have not had the pleasure of handling a Conquest but my Addermine is quite the rod. Comparing my NRX 902s their comparably close in terms of sensitivity both rods with same diameter and brand braid. I have a friend who purchased a Conquest 902s to compare to his NRX 902s ended up selling the Conqu...

So I handled the new Brailist this morning along with other XX models. Compared to my US Destroyers every casting model felt rather heavy to hold right at the reel seat, employees noticed this as well. To be honest did not handle with reel attached I was just so turned off by the feeling in hand I d...

With braid my Whipsnake has good sensitivity not great. I have a feeling I would be disappointed with any new Orochi XX model with straight fluorocarbon. I might take a ride to check out the Braillist first hand tomorrow. Other hand I'm liking my Daemos and FMJ in terms of sensitivity with fluoro.

After few more outings mine seems to be soften up some becoming manageable not that is was all that bad before. Looks like Sunline as a winner on its hands.

I've had very good success hopping a 3/8oz tube on my Daemos, no problem downsizing to 1/4.

I have the 16lb on my MB Whipsnake for drop shotting. Very thin but wiry IMO but actually surprised by the way it handles on my Daiwa Luvias 2505H. Only few trips out and only used once the jig bite as slowed and so far so good. Tying a fluoro leader can be challenging but the knot comes out clean a...

I have two one for vertical and horizontal. NRX 902s/Exsence 3000MHG and Orochi XX Whipsnake/Exsence 3000MHG as well. Both spooled with 20lb Samuri and Tatsu 6lb leaders. 902s used more for dragging a swimbait like MB Hazedong 3"or Keitech Easy Shiner 3" whereas for video gaming I like Shad Shape wo...

Just received my Batnam PG from Japan as I desperately needed a dedicated cranking reel. Few pics mounted on Alpha Angler Rebound. Very solid reel.

Received my Regista 7'6" med. spin today. Once again impressed right out of the tube the build quality/finish is exceptional. A little more power than what I was expecting but no doubt will make a awesome tube/jig rod especially in deeper water. Weight came in at 4.4oz balance doesn't seem as good a...

Sorry haven't replied sooner. So I've had 3 full days on the water with my new Regista and can honestly say I love this rod. The power is very similar to my newer style GLX 844mbr with a slightly slower taper IMO, I mean the rod really loads pretty far down the blank but with some power. Sweet spot ...

No help here but wondering just the same. Pulled the trigger on the last 7'6"MH. Just go for it. have you received/ fished the rod yet? What are your thoughts? Just arrived today. Out of the tube it feels/looks incredible. Balance is very good with Met.MGL. Won't fish it till Sunday but my expectat...

No help here but wondering just the same. Pulled the trigger on the last 7'6"MH. Just go for it.

Cal, thanks for the awesome review. Handled the Premier at my local tackle junkie store it was love at first site. Do you have any experience with the older Fantasista Register line of rods? I ask because Abu has them for half price on their site looking hard at the 7'6" medium spinning. Thanks

Mike

Regista or the new Premier. Just curious if anyone has been rocking these at all as I was finally able to handle a Premier walked away pretty impressed with lightness and balance. The blank at least in hand had a real good feeling about it. Build quality was also very nice. Thanks.

I became a huge fan of Duo Realis jerkbaits this year even to the point I barely threw my MB 110's. Can't wait for these new signature colors.