The Search for One : Megabass of America's F5.5-75XX Braillist

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The Search for One : Megabass of America's F5.5-75XX Braillist

Post by Cal » Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:36 am

The Search for One : Megabass of America's F5.5-75XX Braillist

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Introduction: If you read my review of the F5-75XX EMTF published in April of 2019, you'll know my expectation of that stick was more of a multipurpose, "medium heavy" powered rod along the lines of the company's traditional "Diablo." What I came to realize was Megabass of America designed the EMTF to be a stick for moving baits hence the softer taper and more flexible tip. Rewind a few years ago when the company was in the process of refreshing their Orochi XX lineup, and a funny thing happened. Somewhere during the prototyping stage, someone accidentally built the F5-75XX EMTF with a faster taper. This resulted in a stick with just a little more power but increased sensitivity.

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Re: The Search for One : Megabass of America's F5.5-75XX Braillist

Post by Tokugawa » Tue Sep 22, 2020 3:51 am

Definitely one of favorite sticks Cal! Given the position of the XX in MBs product line, I think it outperforms expectations in sensitivity.

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