Interesting they are using cobalt alloy for some of the guide inserts and siliconeite (which I assume is either a type of SIC or another silicon ceramic of the same quality) vs Torzite inserts.

I always looked at the Alphas 150 as the JDM version of the Advantage based reels. While a little wider than other reels it's low profile still made it a decent handling reel. Anything you would use a Zillion for the Alphas 150 can handle. The Advantage based reels scored well on TT from a 8.41 (Bla...

I've been looking at one of these 2 for my new jerkbait rod.

http://www.megabass.co.jp/site/products/f4half-68kg/

http://www.megabass.co.jp/site/products/f5-68k/

Looks like the Steez rods are getting a makeover.

http://tzlure.com/2017-daiwa-steez-rod.html

Think I might have to get one of these.

http://www.megabass.co.jp/site/products/ghbf48-4ul/

Stumbled upon a listing on Amazon for the 13 Fishing Omen 6' 10" ML casting rod # OB2CA610ML that many here have been raving about for a few years now ... it was the one originally only available in Australia, but has been available here. What got my attention was the price - $58.59 :shock: so of c...

BigG wrote:How many of you like the 2 tone grips, I would have preferred full cork. I guess that would have looked too much like the XX.

I think it is ok. Reminds me of the 13 Archangel.

Big-Bass wrote:Anyone know the reel he is using?

IP79 (Megabass OG Zillion) would be my guess based on shape and color.

spookybaits wrote:Is that big ass baitcast rod all the way to the right the 'Venom'? That thing is stout! I got my eye on that one

I would guess the Venom is a rod in the middle due to it being rated as a F4 1/2 (3/4 max lure weight). I would guess the stout one on the road but is the new Destruction.

Hello Destruction. Seems they price out close to the XX series (JDM model based on JPAngler.com).

http://www.megabass.co.jp/site/freshwater/orochi_xxx/