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by BlackMarlin
Thu Jan 26, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: 23 Airity coming soon
Replies: 13
Views: 3884

Re: 23 Airity coming soon

Is this successor to 21 Luvias Airity or 20 Airity?
Are those 2 separate model lines or different generations of one product?
by BlackMarlin
Tue Jan 24, 2023 10:00 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: 2022 Exist
Replies: 12
Views: 2921

Re: 2022 Exist

Tbh, I never really cared about Shimano high end gear because I find them as a company, more greedy than Daiwa. For example, their Exence Infinity rods cost more than Daiwa Branzino EX AGS, yet Daiwa is made in Japan, has higher end technology put in their Branzino EX AGS, while Shimano is made in I...
by BlackMarlin
Tue Jan 24, 2023 1:18 am
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: 2022 Exist
Replies: 12
Views: 2921

Re: 2022 Exist

Exist 3000 spool size 48mm, 4000 spool size is 51mm Certates are the same size 48/51mm respectivly The Exist 4000 is 15 grams heavier than the 3000. The handles are the same size. I don't think that is all spool. Similar thing is with Certate LT 3000-4000 size. They differ in weight by 10g, have di...
by BlackMarlin
Mon Jan 23, 2023 10:42 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: 2022 Exist
Replies: 12
Views: 2921

Re: 2022 Exist

reason162 wrote:
Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:15 pm
BlackMarlin wrote:
Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:00 pm
Targeted seabass varies in size from 3lbs to 10lbs, even 15lbs but rare.
How has your Certate held up in the salt?
I have 2, 4000CXH and 2500S-XH. Both held up amazing, they look like new after 2 years of inshore use on Adriatic coast which has high salanity.
by BlackMarlin
Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:00 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: 2022 Exist
Replies: 12
Views: 2921

2022 Exist

While waiting for my new rod to arrive, I need to decide on a reel and would appreciate your input on it. The rod is G-Craft Midnight Jetty LIMITED MJSL-952-TR made in a limited run of 350 pieces. It will be used for seabass fishing with soft plastics and minnows from 9/32oz to 27/32oz on PE0.8 brai...
by BlackMarlin
Mon Jan 23, 2023 12:19 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Which is your favorite rod company?
Replies: 350
Views: 459716

Re: Which is your favorite rod company?

For shore jigging and bluefin tuna casting from shore i love Zenaq. I had some of their seabass focused Plaisir Answer series also. They are great rods, but there are better seabass rods ot there. But that PA99 is a joy to use for bluefish and leerfish. For light game I prefer Graphiteleader. For se...
by BlackMarlin
Mon Nov 30, 2020 1:39 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Finezza Proto vs Super Finezza
Replies: 3
Views: 1956

Re: Finezza Proto vs Super Finezza

Thank you for your reply. You may have saved me some money :mrgreen: Regarding Evergreen rods, do you have any experience with their Poseidon Superior line? I eas looking into them but it looks like they cost like GL Super series, but have less technology in them than even Prototype. Are their rods ...
by BlackMarlin
Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:31 am
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Finezza Proto vs Super Finezza
Replies: 3
Views: 1956

Finezza Proto vs Super Finezza

Hi guys, I have Graphiteleader Finezza Prototype 842ML that I use for mackerel and aji fishing. I use it for metal jigs 5-10g, minnows and silicones 2"-4" on jighead (up to 12g with body). It is a bit soft (slow) for some minnows. Would I be better to change it with 7112ML? if you compare Finezza Pr...
by BlackMarlin
Sun May 31, 2020 1:34 pm
Forum: Ultralight and BFS Fishing
Topic: Trout rod
Replies: 2
Views: 3202

Trout rod

Hi guys :) I need some help in choosing a rod for trout fishing. I LOVE JDM tackle and am considering only those options. As for my background, I am shore jigging guy with a big love for ZENAQ rods, and this year i ventured into light spinning on sea. I tried GL Corto but it was not my type of rod. ...