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Then again, I have a Super Red Demon that I really like, so I probably "don't need" either rod. The 7' or 7'-1" whichever it is Dead Sword is going to be pretty on par with the Tequila Baccarac... Either is actually better suited than the Super Red Demon only because I find the handle on the Super ...

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Only differences I could discern upon initial investigation when the rod was announced was the color scheme/cosmetics... I'd hope there are other differences that I missed, but when I saw the $800 price tag, I stopped investigating - and I like the Dead Sword series.

MK49 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:09 pm

Is it normal to use lighter main line (braids) with heavier leaders? It makes sense, and I feel I was stupid that I never thought that way.

Not unusual at all.

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OSP Blitz Appreciate it Cal. I hated to ask such a simple question, but could NOT find out what brand it was. nyone had experienced with the US SPRO version or the JDM. They are quite the pricey crankbait... Ask away.. that's what the forum is for.. I didn't even remember the OSP Blitz when John Cr...

That finish knot on the FG is why I abandoned the FG knot personally.

There's a finish knot I try to explain on page 2 of my writeup on PowerPro's Hollow Ace you might try.

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewpowerpr ... cepg2.html

dragon1 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 16, 2023 9:00 pm

Excellent read and write up...this rod will be en route to serve as a multi purpose light swimbait rod for 1-3 oz baits.

Thanks Cal!

Two years later? I'm surprised it's still available

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