Shimano Poison Ultima Baitcasting 1610L-BFS

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Shimano Poison Ultima Baitcasting 1610L-BFS

Post by goldrod » Sun Mar 28, 2021 7:49 pm

Anyone have this rod? I saw it popped up in my "notifications",
but anyways wanted to know more about it before I commit.. Thanks
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Re: Shimano Poison Ultima Baitcasting 1610L-BFS

Post by Winstondry » Mon Mar 29, 2021 10:27 am

Sent you a text, Jorrick.

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Re: Shimano Poison Ultima Baitcasting 1610L-BFS

Post by Schlag » Mon Mar 29, 2021 8:13 pm

What would you like to know?

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Re: Shimano Poison Ultima Baitcasting 1610L-BFS

Post by goldrod » Mon Mar 29, 2021 9:10 pm

Schlag wrote:
Mon Mar 29, 2021 8:13 pm
What would you like to know?

It would be great if you could tell me what techniques excels at and what your thoughts are on the backbone ?
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Re: Shimano Poison Ultima Baitcasting 1610L-BFS

Post by Schlag » Tue Mar 30, 2021 1:17 pm

It's a very nice finesse bottom contact rod. I haven't fished lately, but it has a crisp tip with good backbone. I mainly use it with 2.75" tubes on a 1/8 oz hook or a heavier 1/16 - 3/32 oz ned rigs. It was also a blast fishing with 1/4 oz Deraspin and Derabuzz. I've tried it with smaller jerkbaits (Duo 85 minnow and pointer 65sp), but I prefer those on my old pixy rod. The Pixy rod has a fast action, with a softer tip and it's a little more versatile. I really enjoy fishing with the Poison Ultima BFS, and it was a blast bring in a 20" smallie in strong current (pic below). Hope this helps.

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Re: Shimano Poison Ultima Baitcasting 1610L-BFS

Post by goldrod » Tue Mar 30, 2021 6:53 pm

Thank You very much.
I got some of the same information earlier. I’ll try and source the rod in the next couple months. Seems like something I need to give a try
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Re: Shimano Poison Ultima Baitcasting 1610L-BFS

Post by sydaar » Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:45 am

I've been looking at this rod as well. Does anyone know how this compares to Steez RD 631ML FB or the NRX 802C that I'm currently using for 1/8 - 3/16 jigs/tubes

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Re: Shimano Poison Ultima Baitcasting 1610L-BFS

Post by Schlag » Wed Mar 31, 2021 11:56 am

sydaar wrote:
Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:45 am
I've been looking at this rod as well. Does anyone know how this compares to Steez RD 631ML FB or the NRX 802C that I'm currently using for 1/8 - 3/16 jigs/tubes
It's going to be lower in power than the NRX 802C, and I believe the 1610L would be too weak to handle a 3/16 jig or a normal 3.5"sized tube. The rod can handle a Molix Nano jig or a keitech guard spin jig.

Last year, I lost my dedicated tube rod to the river. It was a Dobyns Champion Extreme 702c, and I just replaced it today with a slightly used Steez Harrier F-Spec. I'm hoping it acts similar to an NRX 852c.

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Re: Shimano Poison Ultima Baitcasting 1610L-BFS

Post by Jrob » Thu Apr 01, 2021 2:00 pm

Looks amazing. Thank you for sharing.

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Re: Shimano Poison Ultima Baitcasting 1610L-BFS

Post by paulito » Sun Apr 11, 2021 11:50 pm

Schlag wrote:
Wed Mar 31, 2021 11:56 am
sydaar wrote:
Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:45 am
I've been looking at this rod as well. Does anyone know how this compares to Steez RD 631ML FB or the NRX 802C that I'm currently using for 1/8 - 3/16 jigs/tubes
It's going to be lower in power than the NRX 802C, and I believe the 1610L would be too weak to handle a 3/16 jig or a normal 3.5"sized tube. The rod can handle a Molix Nano jig or a keitech guard spin jig.

Last year, I lost my dedicated tube rod to the river. It was a Dobyns Champion Extreme 702c, and I just replaced it today with a slightly used Steez Harrier F-Spec. I'm hoping it acts similar to an NRX 852c.
The nrx 852c is my fav bfs rod. That thing can throw down to 1/16oz and the backbone softens up and bends down the bank when you hook a fish!

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Re: Shimano Poison Ultima Baitcasting 1610L-BFS

Post by goldrod » Tue Apr 13, 2021 2:57 am

paulito wrote:
Sun Apr 11, 2021 11:50 pm
Schlag wrote:
Wed Mar 31, 2021 11:56 am
sydaar wrote:
Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:45 am
I've been looking at this rod as well. Does anyone know how this compares to Steez RD 631ML FB or the NRX 802C that I'm currently using for 1/8 - 3/16 jigs/tubes
It's going to be lower in power than the NRX 802C, and I believe the 1610L would be too weak to handle a 3/16 jig or a normal 3.5"sized tube. The rod can handle a Molix Nano jig or a keitech guard spin jig.

Last year, I lost my dedicated tube rod to the river. It was a Dobyns Champion Extreme 702c, and I just replaced it today with a slightly used Steez Harrier F-Spec. I'm hoping it acts similar to an NRX 852c.
The nrx 852c is my fav bfs rod. That thing can throw down to 1/16oz and the backbone softens up and bends down the bank when you hook a fish!
The PU is just a sexy , exquisitely looking rod that not easy to acquire and harder to stomach the price. It’s on my list for sure
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Re: Shimano Poison Ultima Baitcasting 1610L-BFS

Post by Cracker » Tue Apr 13, 2021 10:27 am

I own the rod, however I would rate it 5-16g and ML, using mostly for skipping 5" Senkos and other plastics with 0.26mm fluorocarbon line.

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Re: Shimano Poison Ultima Baitcasting 1610L-BFS

Post by jmb27 » Tue May 18, 2021 6:49 am

goldrod wrote:
Tue Apr 13, 2021 2:57 am


The PU is just a sexy , exquisitely looking rod that not easy to acquire and harder to stomach the price. It’s on my list for sure
Once I got over the price, I'm glad that I did.

I love throwing buzzbaits like the 1/8 Picasso buzzsaw jr and the pop-x with it.

Also, works great w/small keitech's on a scrounger head/keitech round head jig.

Rod is super sensitive for vertical techniques--I drop shot with it as well as small jigs/worms/ned rigs/wacky rigs.

For my tastes, I think that 5" senkos are a little much on the rod, prefer the 4" versions.

Best BFS rod that I've used.

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Re: Shimano Poison Ultima Baitcasting 1610L-BFS

Post by goldrod » Wed Jun 02, 2021 11:12 pm

jmb27 wrote:
Tue May 18, 2021 6:49 am
goldrod wrote:
Tue Apr 13, 2021 2:57 am


The PU is just a sexy , exquisitely looking rod that not easy to acquire and harder to stomach the price. It’s on my list for sure
Once I got over the price, I'm glad that I did.

I love throwing buzzbaits like the 1/8 Picasso buzzsaw jr and the pop-x with it.

Also, works great w/small keitech's on a scrounger head/keitech round head jig.

Rod is super sensitive for vertical techniques--I drop shot with it as well as small jigs/worms/ned rigs/wacky rigs.

For my tastes, I think that 5" senkos are a little much on the rod, prefer the 4" versions.

Best BFS rod that I've used.
Thanks
Some how this rod sorta taunts me
The information gathered here is very helpful
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Re: Shimano Poison Ultima Baitcasting 1610L-BFS

Post by goldrod » Wed Jun 02, 2021 11:40 pm

Schlag wrote:
Wed Mar 31, 2021 11:56 am
sydaar wrote:
Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:45 am
I've been looking at this rod as well. Does anyone know how this compares to Steez RD 631ML FB or the NRX 802C that I'm currently using for 1/8 - 3/16 jigs/tubes
It's going to be lower in power than the NRX 802C, and I believe the 1610L would be too weak to handle a 3/16 jig or a normal 3.5"sized tube. The rod can handle a Molix Nano jig or a keitech guard spin jig.

Last year, I lost my dedicated tube rod to the river. It was a Dobyns Champion Extreme 702c, and I just replaced it today with a slightly used Steez Harrier F-Spec. I'm hoping it acts similar to an NRX 852c.
How are you liking the Spec-F?
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