Evergreen International Dire Wolf Wild 7

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Re: Evergreen International Dire Wolf Wild 7

Post by Hogsticker2 » Tue Oct 12, 2021 10:17 pm

Fran87 wrote:
Tue Oct 12, 2021 3:19 pm
Hogsticker2 wrote:
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What are the differences between the RS and GT models? I'm looking at the Cougar Elite GT (Full length grip). Is one essentially for moving baits, the other for bottom contact?
GT-R model if I'm not wrong according to de website transalation is more flexible rod which is better with treble hooks and accuracy.

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Re: Evergreen International Dire Wolf Wild 7

Post by i_am_R2 » Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:42 am

Yeah they do. From my understanding between the models there is a change in guide placement as well so even though they use the same blank this also supposedly contributes to the different characteristics in how the rod handles and behaves.

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Re: Evergreen International Dire Wolf Wild 7

Post by Hogsticker2 » Wed Oct 13, 2021 8:00 pm

i_am_R2 wrote:
Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:42 am
Yeah they do. From my understanding between the models there is a change in guide placement as well so even though they use the same blank this also supposedly contributes to the different characteristics in how the rod handles and behaves.
Yep. Placement and guide style. I can't imagine needing more than two double foot guides for any bass rod, but I know some of the EG stuff has all double foots, or half double foots.

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Re: Evergreen International Dire Wolf Wild 7

Post by Fran87 » Sun Oct 17, 2021 3:00 am

I don't like how Evergreen is nowdays making more and more heavy rods...

Yes it can be phenomenal well balanced but at the end of the day the weight its there.

I see how for instance hybrid rods as xtreme cranking rods from shimano&jackall are ultralight rods being also powerful and lengthy.

Obviously the magic of M40X must be there in the whole performance but it would have been great that final rod would have been lighter.

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Re: Evergreen International Dire Wolf Wild 7

Post by Fran87 » Sun Oct 17, 2021 9:39 am

Hogsticker2 wrote:
Tue Oct 12, 2021 10:17 pm
Fran87 wrote:
Tue Oct 12, 2021 3:19 pm
Hogsticker2 wrote:
Tue Oct 12, 2021 3:15 pm
What are the differences between the RS and GT models? I'm looking at the Cougar Elite GT (Full length grip). Is one essentially for moving baits, the other for bottom contact?
GT-R model if I'm not wrong according to de website transalation is more flexible rod which is better with treble hooks and accuracy.

Regards
Thanks. Evergreen does a wonderful job at making things confusing.
+1000 :lol:

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Re: Evergreen International Dire Wolf Wild 7

Post by evilcatfish » Sat Oct 30, 2021 10:19 am

For anyone interested, JDM Tackle Heaven now has both versions up for preorder. I haven’t pulled the trigger yet, don’t know why postponing the inevitable :lol:

Oh and I gotta say, with the name Dire Wolf Wild 7, this rod better be absolutely bad ass

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Re: Evergreen International Dire Wolf Wild 7

Post by i_am_R2 » Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:54 am

evilcatfish wrote:
Sat Oct 30, 2021 10:19 am
For anyone interested, JDM Tackle Heaven now has both versions up for preorder. I haven’t pulled the trigger yet, don’t know why postponing the inevitable :lol:

Oh and I gotta say, with the name Dire Wolf Wild 7, this rod better be absolutely bad ass
Thanks for the heads up! I am in the same position as you. 100% agree on the name too, this may sound crazy but although I have a gap in my lineup for this type of rod that's the main reason I want it so I hope it lives up to it haha

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Re: Evergreen International Dire Wolf Wild 7

Post by evilcatfish » Mon Nov 15, 2021 8:31 am

Little more info up, link below, and it has me having second thoughts on this rod. Looks like they are using the Fuji TCS reel seat, which I’m not a big fan of. I understand that there is a reason for this, but I would’ve really preferred an ECS like on the super stallion. Not saying this is a deal breaker, but I’m hesitant to spend that kind of money to be bothered by the reel seat :|



https://www.evergreen-fishing.com/news_ ... _story.php

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Re: Evergreen International Dire Wolf Wild 7

Post by evilcatfish » Sat Dec 04, 2021 1:44 pm

Based on the Instagram story, it looks like the TT guys picked one of these up! :D

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Re: Evergreen International Dire Wolf Wild 7

Post by Cal » Sat Dec 04, 2021 1:51 pm

evilcatfish wrote:
Sat Dec 04, 2021 1:44 pm
Based on the Instagram story, it looks like the TT guys picked one of these up! :D
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Re: Evergreen International Dire Wolf Wild 7

Post by Tigerbass » Sun Jan 02, 2022 5:56 pm

Cal wrote:
Sat Dec 04, 2021 1:51 pm
evilcatfish wrote:
Sat Dec 04, 2021 1:44 pm
Based on the Instagram story, it looks like the TT guys picked one of these up! :D
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Nice!!! Looking forward to the review!!

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Re: Evergreen International Dire Wolf Wild 7

Post by HobeyBaker » Mon Jan 10, 2022 6:19 am

What would you guys pick between this and the Heracles Leopard for chatterbaits?

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Re: Evergreen International Dire Wolf Wild 7

Post by poot04 » Wed Jan 12, 2022 6:39 pm

HobeyBaker wrote:
Mon Jan 10, 2022 6:19 am
What would you guys pick between this and the Heracles Leopard for chatterbaits?
Direwolf hands down, and I’ve never seen it. The technology is far superior to the leopard which is a tank of a rod. Brett Hite had his hands in the development of the leopard for chatterbaits and he made it a big deal because he excels at the technique. I’m sure he could do it with an ugly stick. Get a rod you have options with.

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Re: Evergreen International Dire Wolf Wild 7

Post by evilcatfish » Thu Jan 13, 2022 9:04 am

HobeyBaker wrote:
Mon Jan 10, 2022 6:19 am
What would you guys pick between this and the Heracles Leopard for chatterbaits?
I think it would probably come down to personal preference as to whether or not you like glass rods for the technique. If you are in the "chatterbaits have to be thrown on a glass rod" camp, then the Leopard is probably the better choice. Personally, I'd choose the Dire Wolf as it seems to fit my preferences a little better and is perhaps a bit more versatile. Nice rods, whichever one you pick!

*full disclosure, I haven't fished either rod but am considering the Dire Wolf

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Re: Evergreen International Dire Wolf Wild 7

Post by HobeyBaker » Thu Jan 13, 2022 6:44 pm

I ordered a RS version. I plan on using it for chatterbaits, but it sounds like it will do a lot of things well. I might have opened Pandora’s box. Lol

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