Giqqo wrote:Anyone know where you can still get these?

Good luck! It'd be second-hand at this point..and probably a long shot. Only 99 of each model and they were sold out everywhere within the first day or so.

Agreed. This thread changed my life

They're moving in herds... They do move in herds.

The reel @ 1:32 looks like fun

Wow.

I throw 1-1.5oz swimbaits on a Megabass Evoluzion LWL Mephisto. It’s incredible.

I do love my JDM Shimanos, but I'm a Daiwa guy when it's all said and done.

Alright so if I'm going to go with the Orochi XX its at the $300 price range. Am I missing better option at this price point or is this pretty close to the best $300 rod. Usually spend $200-$250 on a rod so this would be a step up and you guys have more knowledge combined than anywhere else so just...

goldrod wrote:So i have to ask how much better is the carbon head version or at least what is the significance of the carbon head version?

SiC guides on the Carbon Head versions vs Alconite on the ‘16 Destroyers...and The hood on the Carbon Head models are similar to the ‘17 US Destroyers.

Alright so if i were to consider the Orochi XX, still curious what the diablo type R is like? whats its strengths and such? The DSR is a helluva single hook moving bait rod...spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, swim jigs, etc. But it is extremely versatile. I mostly use my DSR, albeit in the Levante series...

Big-Bass wrote:If you were going to step up to Megabass, I would start with the Orochi XX.

This is always good advice.

bronzefly wrote:2016 Destroyer F3-610X Hein - it's 1" short of your target, but you won't miss it. It's a phenomenal rod in general, I wouldn't want to toss really light drop shots with it, but it is as close as you'll get to your specs.

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Fantastic as always!

Well done, sir! Congrats on the boat and the sick gear.

rockchalk06 wrote:Well this is a game changer.........

Uh oh.