I got the Leben Torque Tune DLT-C71H + R2 and the DL-C71MH + RST2S rods. Will have to post pictures later. Yes by far the most comfortable gripping rods ive ever held. And with a TDZ it feels like it was all perfectly fitted to my hands! They are understated as you said but the attention to detail i...

Phase III Nautilus with Megabass IS 71 with purple PG spool is a combo ive always got on me and catch a ton of bass on. Also my 7' Medium Steez Flexlite with a TDZ Personal Order has been my primary cranking setup for about 7 years and have no plans to look for anything different.

I ordered a mint Qonquest 51 from Buyee Japan Auction and it was shipped DHL and tracking shows it was delivered but I never received the package. Is there any course of action I can take or am I just totally out of luck since its marked delivered even though I absolutely never received it?

Yes we do need an "Evergreen guide for dumies" thread! Especially since its harder to just find online like Megabass stuff. So Designo is produced certain lines of blanks for Evergreen kind of like Olympic does now? My Stingray says Designo so I guess that means Designo produced that particular blank.

I need some help with Evergreen designations. I know the Heracles rods are the serious considered 2nd in quality behind the Kaleido Inspirare Series. But some Kaleido rods also say Designo, and I just god a Designo Leben that doesn't say Kaleido. So if possible please help me in clarifying the Everg...

Have a question about the DLT-C71H+R2S, how does this rod compare to the TKLC super stallion with similar specs? And would this make a good rod for 2 to 3 oz swimbaits as well? Not sure if its better with the lower end for jigs and worms or fishes better in the high end as it has a crazy wide rating...

Are these much different than the previous series of Vigore? Those also had T1100g blankds and in my option nicer styling.

http://www.olympic-co-ltd.jp/fishing/products/vigore/

What Evergreen rod would you recommend for smaller swimbaits, mostly stuff in the 1.75 - 3 oz range? I was thinking the Super Stallion or maybe the Grand Stallion GTX since its longer. It doesn't have to be Evergreen but that would be my top choice.

Well the advice on this thread is what made me pull the trigger and it was exactly as I was expecting and hoping! It is what I was hoping my PIII Bearing Down would be but that rod was a little too stiff and didn't cast like I hoped. But this is perfect! It's like you guys said, similar to the Javel...

Breaking in the Designo Leben

The closest rod that I have to compare is a Designo Leben C71MH+RST2S TT Kamiya tuned except it's one piece. The tips are similar on these models but the dual taper on the Designo is ever so slightly more moderate. The Designo Lebens are flat out some of the most sensitive rods I own or have ever f...

I catch big channel cats every so often, every year snag a couple giant carp. Last year I had two 15 lb carp eat my lures, one ate a pink squarebill, the other ate a chatterbait. One time got a goose. Caught a pair of handcuffs. The oddest thing that happened to me twice just fishing with worms is I...

[/quote] Its pretty unique in that regard. The longevity alone is impressive let alone the modifications. Is there any other reel with that type of record? [/quote] There are old reels still in use like the old green Curados for example. The closest one could be the original Alphas as they still get...

Plat wants $73 for a spool! Sunline websight is out of stock and FinesseFishing doesn't have it either. Perhaps it is discontinued. Is there another PE braid you could recommend of similar quality?

So last spring I made an order of Diawa Gekkabijin jigs along with some other JDM finesee jigs and lures but I can't remember where I bought them from that was a decent price. Please let me know again where to buy these, thanks! Also looking for a place to buy a spool of Sunline Small Game PE-HG in ...