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Re: Swagger Strong Game Special

Post by _diggy_ » Fri Jan 06, 2023 4:23 pm

dragon1 wrote:
Fri Jan 06, 2023 2:34 pm
_diggy_ wrote:
Thu Jan 05, 2023 3:26 pm
dragon1 wrote:
Fri Dec 23, 2022 2:50 pm
Daiwa could have done themselves so much more service, if they didn't have a couple of staffers high fiving over a couple sub 1-pound dinks.
https://youtu.be/c5Hxtt1ANrc?t=192

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I hope you're just funnin'...all I see are dinks this this vid as well. Did I miss something?
Funnin....This is the full length vid of the particular promo video they were running.

The celebratory high 5 is reminiscent of a mentos commercial or Perfect Strangers, with Balki and Cousin Larry

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Re: Swagger Strong Game Special

Post by dragon1 » Fri Jan 06, 2023 5:15 pm

_diggy_ wrote:
Fri Jan 06, 2023 4:23 pm
dragon1 wrote:
Fri Jan 06, 2023 2:34 pm
_diggy_ wrote:
Thu Jan 05, 2023 3:26 pm
dragon1 wrote:
Fri Dec 23, 2022 2:50 pm
Daiwa could have done themselves so much more service, if they didn't have a couple of staffers high fiving over a couple sub 1-pound dinks.
https://youtu.be/c5Hxtt1ANrc?t=192

:big grin:
I hope you're just funnin'...all I see are dinks this this vid as well. Did I miss something?
Funnin....This is the full length vid of the particular promo video they were running.

The celebratory high 5 is reminiscent of a mentos commercial or Perfect Strangers, with Balki and Cousin Larry
Haha, yeppers for sure.
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Re: Swagger Strong Game Special

Post by hoohoorjoo » Fri Jan 06, 2023 8:19 pm

If this is indeed the BLX series with different cosmetics, you will want to steer clear of it. The 72H is the most tip-heavy rod I've ever held.
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Re: Swagger Strong Game Special

Post by dragon1 » Sat Jan 07, 2023 8:00 am

hoohoorjoo wrote:
Fri Jan 06, 2023 8:19 pm
If this is indeed the BLX series with different cosmetics, you will want to steer clear of it. The 72H is the most tip-heavy rod I've ever held.
I have read a few very positive reviews on a few of the BLX series, but not necessarily the 72H...the 74MH limber and 70MF have positive reviews. I'm really considering the 73ML+ limber as well, I hope it's not too tip heavy.
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Re: Swagger Strong Game Special

Post by Cracker » Wed Jan 11, 2023 8:16 am

Swagger rods are available for purchase - ~260USD
May pick up Technical Flogging Special
Should be good for walking frogs.

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Re: Swagger Strong Game Special

Post by dragon1 » Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:10 pm

Cracker wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 8:16 am
Swagger rods are available for purchase - ~260USD
May pick up Technical Flogging Special
Should be good for walking frogs.
So are these the rebranded Black Label, or BLX lineup in USDM, or these more akin to nicer Tatulas?
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Re: Swagger Strong Game Special

Post by StymoDe » Wed Jan 11, 2023 2:07 pm

dragon1 wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:10 pm

So are these the rebranded Black Label, or BLX lineup in USDM, or these more akin to nicer Tatulas?
if MSRP is any indicator then these rods are positioned above Black Label, to me don't feel like BLX substitutes...
super weird color to me personally lol

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Re: Swagger Strong Game Special

Post by dragon1 » Wed Jan 11, 2023 3:47 pm

StymoDe wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 2:07 pm
dragon1 wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:10 pm

So are these the rebranded Black Label, or BLX lineup in USDM, or these more akin to nicer Tatulas?
if MSRP is any indicator then these rods are positioned above Black Label, to me don't feel like BLX substitutes...
super weird color to me personally lol
Hmmm, so the $260 USD pricing noted by Cracker is per JDM stores? Which stores carry these rods? And yes, the color is weird, but ya know "artists" always have to convince the market of the next fad, eh? Lol.
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Re: Swagger Strong Game Special

Post by Johnny A » Wed Jan 11, 2023 3:54 pm

Sorta looks like the current USDM Tatula Signature Elite

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Re: Swagger Strong Game Special

Post by StymoDe » Wed Jan 11, 2023 3:59 pm

dragon1 wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 3:47 pm
StymoDe wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 2:07 pm
dragon1 wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:10 pm

So are these the rebranded Black Label, or BLX lineup in USDM, or these more akin to nicer Tatulas?
if MSRP is any indicator then these rods are positioned above Black Label, to me don't feel like BLX substitutes...
super weird color to me personally lol
Hmmm, so the $260 USD pricing noted by Cracker is per JDM stores? Which stores carry these rods? And yes, the color is weird, but ya know "artists" always have to convince the market of the next fad, eh? Lol.
I saw a couple of models pop up earlier in one of the JDM store going for ~35K JPY. don't think they are available USDM, at least not yet. on a related note one of my local stores are clearing out Tatula Elite rods...perhaps new ones are coming

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Re: Swagger Strong Game Special

Post by dragon1 » Wed Jan 11, 2023 4:06 pm

StymoDe wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 3:59 pm
dragon1 wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 3:47 pm
StymoDe wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 2:07 pm
dragon1 wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:10 pm

So are these the rebranded Black Label, or BLX lineup in USDM, or these more akin to nicer Tatulas?
if MSRP is any indicator then these rods are positioned above Black Label, to me don't feel like BLX substitutes...
super weird color to me personally lol
Hmmm, so the $260 USD pricing noted by Cracker is per JDM stores? Which stores carry these rods? And yes, the color is weird, but ya know "artists" always have to convince the market of the next fad, eh? Lol.
I saw a couple of models pop up earlier in one of the JDM store going for ~35K JPY. don't think they are available USDM, at least not yet. on a related note one of my local stores are clearing out Tatula Elite rods...perhaps new ones are coming
Yeppers, a retail store's actions speaks louder than words not spoken...would make sense on a newer Tat Elite coming, or a replacement.
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Re: Swagger Strong Game Special

Post by Johnny A » Wed Jan 11, 2023 4:34 pm

StymoDe wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 3:59 pm
dragon1 wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 3:47 pm
StymoDe wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 2:07 pm
dragon1 wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:10 pm

So are these the rebranded Black Label, or BLX lineup in USDM, or these more akin to nicer Tatulas?
if MSRP is any indicator then these rods are positioned above Black Label, to me don't feel like BLX substitutes...
super weird color to me personally lol
Hmmm, so the $260 USD pricing noted by Cracker is per JDM stores? Which stores carry these rods? And yes, the color is weird, but ya know "artists" always have to convince the market of the next fad, eh? Lol.
I saw a couple of models pop up earlier in one of the JDM store going for ~35K JPY. don't think they are available USDM, at least not yet. on a related note one of my local stores are clearing out Tatula Elite rods...perhaps new ones are coming
New Tatulas are on the way.

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Re: Swagger Strong Game Special

Post by dragon1 » Wed Jan 11, 2023 5:35 pm

Johnny A wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 4:34 pm
StymoDe wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 3:59 pm
dragon1 wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 3:47 pm
StymoDe wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 2:07 pm
dragon1 wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:10 pm

So are these the rebranded Black Label, or BLX lineup in USDM, or these more akin to nicer Tatulas?
if MSRP is any indicator then these rods are positioned above Black Label, to me don't feel like BLX substitutes...
super weird color to me personally lol
Hmmm, so the $260 USD pricing noted by Cracker is per JDM stores? Which stores carry these rods? And yes, the color is weird, but ya know "artists" always have to convince the market of the next fad, eh? Lol.
I saw a couple of models pop up earlier in one of the JDM store going for ~35K JPY. don't think they are available USDM, at least not yet. on a related note one of my local stores are clearing out Tatula Elite rods...perhaps new ones are coming
New Tatulas are on the way.
Nice!
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Re: Swagger Strong Game Special

Post by Cracker » Thu Jan 12, 2023 5:09 am

dragon1 wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:10 pm
Cracker wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 8:16 am
Swagger rods are available for purchase - ~260USD
May pick up Technical Flogging Special
Should be good for walking frogs.
So are these the rebranded Black Label, or BLX lineup in USDM, or these more akin to nicer Tatulas?
I think this series is on par with Black Label series.
So far only two models released - C65MH-FR and C610M

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Re: Swagger Strong Game Special

Post by dragon1 » Thu Jan 12, 2023 5:28 am

Cracker wrote:
Thu Jan 12, 2023 5:09 am
dragon1 wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 1:10 pm
Cracker wrote:
Wed Jan 11, 2023 8:16 am
Swagger rods are available for purchase - ~260USD
May pick up Technical Flogging Special
Should be good for walking frogs.
So are these the rebranded Black Label, or BLX lineup in USDM, or these more akin to nicer Tatulas?
I think this series is on par with Black Label series.
So far only two models released - C65MH-FR and C610M
Kool, good to know. I was really interested in a model in the 6'10"-7'2" range for smaller shallow to mid cranks in 1/4-3/8 tops. More of a true ML mod.-fast.
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