Got a couple of bags in last week and it's about time to give them a try. Put a nail in the sack to make a Punch Shot rig. The balls certainly hang low and they wobble to and fro, but I doubt you could tie them in a knot or a bow. Watched a video and they have a distinct vibration and reverse fall w...

Thanks to all for posting and keep 'em coming please. I received my Isuzu, and it's a beauty. Any idea when the Try-Angle line guides for the 400 size are going to become available again? Was there only one production run in the past or multiple? I DM'd Try-Angle on Insta and they responded that th...

Inaugural post for me - only disappointed that I can't upload my normal avatar, which is the lacquer foil on my Pflueger Golden West (c. 1915 Leonard Fairy Catskill and Rio Chama brown) https://i.imgur.com/FEiob5q.jpg to our OP - ooh, Ooh, OOH - congratulations on scoring BC441SSS. Kudos. Regarding...

Awesome pickup. There are considerable upgrades to the 441 in comparison to the 421, I'm sure you have read about them. I've got the 421 and have upgraded everything except the line guide. They sold out quickly and Try-Angle says they are not sure when they will make more. Best to set an email noti...

Good to know. I guess it was the "Assembly in China" that always caught my attention. Ito is a great designer and innovator.

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Sun Mar 31, 2024 4:13 am

at least megabass finishes the assembly of the rods in japan so there’s tighter qc on that end

Is this actually true? My understanding was that the rods were designed in Japan, and made in China. I might be completly wrong. But, wondering where you got that information?

That is very dissapointing to hear. Interesting to hear if others have had the same QC issues with that lineup. I migrated away from a couple of the JDM brands that do not actually make thier rods in Japan because of the same issue. If your spending that kind of money, buy rods actually made in Japa...

Awesome pickup. There are considerable upgrades to the 441 in comparison to the 421, I'm sure you have read about them. I've got the 421 and have upgraded everything except the line guide. They sold out quickly and Try-Angle says they are not sure when they will make more. Best to set an email notif...

Isn’t there some sort of saying about there is always two sides to every story, or something like that? The shut it comment was too strong, everyone can have an opinion, and it wasn't anything personal against anyone. I'm glad that you have had such a good experience with NFC, but, this is not a on...

looks great!

Long story short: I bought their top Black Widow blank for 350USD. With shipping and customs duties the total cost was 530 USD. Ripped off Daiwas for their AGS guides for this project. The blank arrived broken, with cracks in the tip section. They accepted my warranty claim, but I should send back ...

Traded my 50 after 2 weeks of frustration. Never had a problem with any other reel and I have had a lot of different ones.

Find a Fenwick Techna GP 7'4L or ML. It's a JDM variation from a few years ago. I've got the L and it's perfect for lures up to 10 grams. Excellent build quality and visually appealing despite being made in China. (as most of thier rods are) They were slotted right below the Super Techna at around 6...

The Olympic Vigore 7'6 MH might be a good option. Top components and MIJ. I love mine, buy rarely am in an environment to use it..

Looks like EG is revising the twist in the Kaleido series with the Quad Stingray 66ML https://www.lurenewsr.com/298802/2/ I've been looking forward to the Kaleido BFS rod, as I love my phase BFS rod and wanted to try their high end offering. Am I misinterpeting the article or does it say that it is...