Do you mean Ichiban Tackle?

I figured that it was omly a matter of time before Megabass would join the party with their own AGS rods, given their relationship with Daiwa - but Evergreen? That's pretty intriguing. Can't wait to see what both companies come up with.

IMO, these are some very elegant-looking seabass rods, though I'm not sure how much of a collaboration it is. I haven't seen Daiwa mentioned anywhere in the marketing materials. AGS guides have popped on at least one other maker's seabass rods (Apia), so Daiwa may actually be licensing the guides fo...

Presso 1003? They no longer make that if that is what you mean. Luvias 1003 is still in production. I'm pretty sure he is talking about the JDM Presso that goes for around 200.00. The American released reel is no longer in production but it is also nothing like the Japanese version. Nope. He means ...

Pretty! I guess with such a limited run, it was to be expected that they'd sell out so quickly.

What the heck is MSX graphite?

Presso 1003? They no longer make that if that is what you mean. Luvias 1003 is still in production. I'm pretty sure he is talking about the JDM Presso that goes for around 200.00. The American released reel is no longer in production but it is also nothing like the Japanese version. Bang for your b...

Ask and ye shall receive... http://all.daiwa21.com/fishing/item/reel/spin_rl/presso_2014/index.html Two sizes, both optimized for 2.5-3lb test. 2025H http://all.daiwa21.com/fishing/item/reel/spin_rl/presso_2014/image/14Presso_2025H.jpg 1025 http://all.daiwa21.com/fishing/item/reel/spin_rl/presso_201...

Sorry for your loss.

On the upside, you now have room for one more rod in your arsenal...

It doesn't have to be that rod. I put that as a reference point. I am wanting a shorter rod for canoe fishing and floating tandem, as we often do, six footers are really too long. To me, this sounds a lot like the Megabass Orochi X4 F2-54x4 Barchetta. It's a 5'4" fast action casting rod. My underst...

Bummer, just noticed the deep crank & swimbait rod are 2 piece.. Guess that's nice for rod lockers & travel though. Offset handle. I know there continues to be skepticism about how well rods of this type perform -- but there are more than a few legendary JDM rods that have this feature, including t...

Megabass Orochi X4 F2-54x4 Barchetta.

I'd say different fish. It may be a trick of the light but the 2014 edition looks fatter than the 2010, yet your measurements say it weighs 3/4lb. less?

Whether it's the same or different fish, it's definitely a beauty!

I regularly spool one of mine with 75m (~82 yards) of 4.5lb machinegun cast, and haven't noticed any problems.

BARRAMANIAC wrote:There is now another version called a Spartan 150 priced between the HD custom and the regular Tatula Hd

http://all.daiwa21.com/fishing/item/ree ... l/spartan/

Doesn't seem like this variant is designed for casting. Jigging reel, perhaps?

E73Bass wrote:Have we actually determined that both the morethan (JDM) and the Zillion (USDM) are both made in Thailand?

The morethan pe sv sample that was featured in Plat's video has Made in Thailand printed on the foot.