Nuno Sousa wrote:would you preffer j braid or tufline xp?

tufline xp is a 4 -6 strand line (depending on lb. test) and flatter.

i use 30# J-braid multi-color. No bleeding whatsoever. Also the color transitions, along with 1 m and 5 m black stripe marks,
makes it easy to tell how deep you are.

Thanks, not bringing any tackle with me. n.s. black hole looks very impressive online - looking forward to checking
them out in person.

Thanks, will check out Lunker. Any Korean brand casting reels worth looking at? Doyo?

Pen3 wrote:There isn't much because they hate Japan. You'll find more US, Chinese, and Russian makes over there.

I notice US gear at tackleberry korea website. They have some Japanese stuff, more expensive than if purchased in US.
Looking for domestic korean brands.

Going there next month. Looking for mostly light saltwater gear. Any shops in or nearby Seoul? online or brick & mortar.
Since they make high quality fishing rods for many U.S. companies, looking to see what domestic korean fishing rods
look like.

Yeah, I had a rod shipped to me once in similar fashion. I did not have the same results however. The fears are well founded. was that also thru amazon? did you have to ship the rod back? Many of those companies selling Major Craft also sell everything under the sun ... one wonders whether they kno...

who was the shipping company? does label show where it was shipped from>? The Amazon seller was Mountain Ridge Factory Japan - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aag/main?ie=UTF8&asin=&isAmazonFulfilled=0&isCBA=&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&orderID=110-6912183-0290613&protocol=current&seller=A35VS88M399GW6&ss...

who was the shipping company? does label show where it was shipped from>?

I'm needing to buy three neoprene reel covers for lefty low-profile reels (2-51 size, 1- 201 size). I thought I would buy BPS covers, but they get mixed reviews... seems there isn't a convenient slit for line that remains attached to lures. For those who use these covers, is this a valid complaint ...

I think they went back into hibernation ... for 2 years now

thanks, axia sports has good selection, still trying to navigate the rakuten website.
Is rakuten associated with the u.s. rakuten (buy.com) website?

Looking for jdm abu garcia internet dealer who ships to U.S. Interested in the Salty Stage Jigging rods. Thank for any help.

What are the differences between new Exceler 100HLA and last years Exceler. I notice last years is a little heavier, but
has more bearings. What are other changes? Thanks.

I am curious about why paddle handle is only offered in the highest speed of lexa 100, 300 and 400. Is there a reason???
Seems like paddle handle on the lowest gear reel would give the most cranking power.