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Re: Olympic Vigore
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:43 pm
by Aquaftm45
BassKat wrote: ↑Tue Jul 07, 2020 6:03 pm
I'm considering the 2020 7'1" Heavy Fast and would appreciate some input if someone has this stick or has input on my (incorrect?) reasoning. I'm looking for a rod that's "just" powerful enough for flipping the edges of heavy cover. I want to be able to turn big fish but I'm not looking for a lot of lifting power (I have a heavy flipping set up). Basically, I need more than a medium-heavy but want the rod more to the lighter side of the heavy spectrum. When I saw that this rod was rated for up to 1oz lures (which will cover 3/4oz jigs with many trailers), I thought that boded well for the rod not being too heavy. Then, I saw where the rods minimum line weight is 14lbs. That heavy of a bottom-end line rating would seem to indicate that this stick is more of a true heavy. In my mind, it being rated for just 1oz lures indicates that it's fairly thin-tipped and will give under load enough to provide shock absorption for lighter lines (at least 12 if not 10lbs). Am I thinking about that correlation correctly or am I off somewhere?
That might be a typo on the website. The 7'5 Medium is rated for 1/4-1oz too. I have the MH and it's rated to 2oz.
Re: Olympic Vigore
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:49 pm
by BassKat
Thanks a lot. Yep, it's unlikely it would have the same lure rating as the medium. If anyone has pulled the trigger on the heavy, please post the proper specs and your thoughts. Thanks!
Re: Olympic Vigore
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:32 am
by kyty
I've got the 7'1 heavy fast on the way. Will let you know more after I use it.
Re: Olympic Vigore
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:37 am
by BassKat
Thanks a lot! I'll be interested to know the specs on the actual rod and especially your thoughts!
Re: Olympic Vigore
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:20 am
by CReel83
Hi guys,
I just bought the Vigore 20 GVIGS742 and waouh what an amazing rod!
Compared to the 792M which also has an RF action on paper, I would say that the 742 looks more like a F action than a RF.
I was pleasantly surprised to see Handmade in Japan written on the blank. The rod is thinner, more sensitive and more powerful than the previous series. A great job on the blank has been done and thanks to Tz guides.
I am also interested in the 71H model and I hesitate with the 72H from the previous series. I wonder if it could cover the same casting range for heavy bottom contact. This would correspond to the TRig of 3 / 4oz + 4 or 5 inch trailer in the US.
Thanks for your feedback
Greetings from France.
Re: Olympic Vigore
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 9:46 pm
by Chode
CReel83 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:20 am
Hi guys,
I just bought the Vigore 20 GVIGS742 and waouh what an amazing rod!
Compared to the 792M which also has an RF action on paper, I would say that the 742 looks more like a F action than a RF.
I was pleasantly surprised to see Handmade in Japan written on the blank. The rod is thinner, more sensitive and more powerful than the previous series. A great job on the blank has been done and thanks to Tz guides.
I am also interested in the 71H model and I hesitate with the 72H from the previous series. I wonder if it could cover the same casting range for heavy bottom contact. This would correspond to the TRig of 3 / 4oz + 4 or 5 inch trailer in the US.
Thanks for your feedback
Greetings from France.
any way u can post a pic of the rod's balance? thx
Re: Olympic Vigore
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 3:34 am
by CReel83
Rod's balance with the 195g of Ignis Type-R 2505
Re: Olympic Vigore
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 3:36 am
by CReel83
With a 240g Certate 2510PE
Re: Olympic Vigore
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 3:42 am
by CReel83
Handle length (little perspective but really begin on the butt cap)
Re: Olympic Vigore
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 3:44 am
by CReel83
The icing on the cake!!!
Re: Olympic Vigore
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 8:27 am
by Aquaftm45
CReel83 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 18, 2020 3:44 am
The icing on the cake!!!
Very nice!
Two questions...
Any idea what the guide sizes are at the top? I need a light inshore rod, but I generally run 20-30# leader
It's listed as a Medium Power/Regular Fast action Rod. How medium and how regular fast?
Re: Olympic Vigore
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:46 am
by Chode
That is beautiful
Re: Olympic Vigore
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 2:46 pm
by reason162
CReel83 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 18, 2020 3:34 am
Rod's balance with the 195g of Ignis Type-R 2505
So that's the 7'4 2pc center cut spinning rod? On the website they state a lure rating of 3/16 - 3/4oz...how would you compare your experience with it?
Re: Olympic Vigore
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 2:47 pm
by Chode
looks like they have a 6'10 ML rod in the making. sounds like a perfect drop shot rig
Re: Olympic Vigore
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 3:51 pm
by reason162
CReel83 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 18, 2020 3:42 am
Handle length (little perspective but really begin on the butt cap)
Photos of all the guides + the ferrule joint would be great too
