I'm also considering the killer code for large topwater and magnum squarebill duties. Don't need a p5 caliber rod for these techniques, but the exchange rate has the p5's going for under $300 on several models. I'm looking to pick up a couple/few of what I consider niche models.

Someone on here owns the badger. I remember it being talked about a year or 2 ago. Hang in there...or just buy

A YT'er out in East Tennessee made a video review of a ML spinning X-Series, although he never mentioned the model of the rod, and IMO, didn't provide any true insight and compelling thoughts on this rod. FWIW: https://youtu.be/cKf3LIiqcdY?si=NaLqX8f6Zp-GLAQ1 This guy is sponsored by Okuma?! This g...

Fishing4Fun wrote: ↑

Tue Dec 05, 2023 12:51 pm

The joys of buying second hand...

Right on. Some guys just simply don't care, and want to feel that cork. I kinda understand

If you can find a used one the Sedition Cristobal is a top notch mag Ml rod with incredible feel, balance, cosmetics and length. It casts incredibly well baits in that 1/4 to 3/8 oz range such as 1/4 jig with a trailer. https://i.postimg.cc/ZqDHjJHx/0-C81-D793-43-E2-4150-933-E-AA04533-DF375.jpg htt...

a1712 wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 29, 2023 5:29 pm

Grande Bass Rattlesnake 4.75" in Vicks #20 or Trophy Hunter. Brian.

Rattlesnakes FTW. I've run into a couple of folks fishing the geecrack bellows stick that hadn't heard of the rattlesnake. I'm like "They are the OG ribbed stickbait and half the price of the geecrack."

How about the new Jackall Revoltage 7'8" ML+

https://jdmtackleheaven.com/products/pr ... 931c&_ss=r

Anybody try these? The T1100g incorporated into the blank,at that price point, has me intrigued. TW is claiming Toray 46T. It sounds good, but I know it's all about the resin recipe. 13 fishing's envy 3 is claiming the same thing. Yes...another rod I'd like to try. I'm a rod-aholic no doubt 8-)

Chode wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 05, 2023 5:35 pm

Anybody try these? The T1100g incorporated into the blank,at that price point, has me intrigued.

TW is claiming Toray 46T. It sounds good, but I know it's all about the resin recipe.

Daiwa TD-Z Small Bait Special. IMG_8749.jpeg That's a rare spool. I have that exact spool in an IP68 for pitching and skipping weightless plastics on a gen 1 PP. Does an excellent job. He believes it to be Rays which I would agree. You are probably thinking of the MB honeycomb 36 mm spool. Which in...

Quantum was my jam before I knew what a good reel was. Zebco/qu
antum was local here in Tulsa, OK and I became a 'pro staff' at 15 before I could legally enter a tournament. Quantum seems to have some die hard fans and the s3 has a long list of praise on the TW reviews.

After reading about this line, I'm wanting to try it. Anyone happen to use it?

https://www.sanyo-nylon.co.jp/products/ ... r_nanodax/

I'd shop the Rays long cast spools on aliexpress. I have a couple in my tat 100's and they are nice.

Love my 16 Zillions. I prefer their narrower frame versus the new lower and wider frames Daiwa has gone to.

dragon1 wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 15, 2023 10:03 am

Is JDM Tackle Heaven the only vendor that would carry the current Revoltage?

Tackle Haven seems to be the only place to get many of the JDM rods. With $100 shipping, I just wait until I can buy a minimum of two models. I've thought about emailing JLS to see if he is getting them in.