Megabass Orochi Aklys OR Destroyer Warhammer

[chadwickz71]

Need a little help from you Megabass fans. I run loomis NRX exclusively and my brother has really come to like the Orochi series.

He has a Spec-R, Perfect Pitch, and Leviathan.

I was going to get him a new Megabass rod for Christmas as he has been talking about get the Aklys to fill a little space between the perfect pitch and leviathan. He loves the leviathan but as you guys know who have one its a pretty stout, large diameter no BS blank. Overkill most of the time if not throwing some heavy weight with it.

Before i go that rod the Destroyer series has the Warhammer in a 8.5 power same length and is marketed as a similar punching rod.

Aklys or Warhammer?

I hate to change lineups if the Destroyer series fishes or holds a bunch different than the Orochi, but heck it shouldn't.....

[Hobie-Wan Kenobi]

I was in this predicament myself. I hope some people have had some time with both rods and can weigh in. I went the custom route after NFC had 65% off their blanks.

If it doesnt work out...may be back to square one.

[M Perry]

The Aklys is a true meat stick. As nice a rod as it is the Warhammer is just simply one of those models that I love. I use both of mine a ton. The balance and feel is amazing for the overall length. It is very comfortablke in hand and you have all the power you will ever need in wrenching fish out of the thick stuff. I even use mine a bit on some swimbait work also. The Warhammer will be more versatile in my opinion.

[GaterB]

Saw this topic and had a question similar so I thought I’d ask it here—Between the Aklys and Leviathan, which one would offer the most versatility? Primary use would be flip/punch heavy cover, but would one be better suited to small glide bait/swim bait duties?

[russ57]

Have you read the Warhammer review?

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewmb17des ... ammer.html

[GaterB]

i did. Was looking to stay in the Orochi lineup, but that one does look like a sweet stick!