The F5-66X is slightly lighter and better balance overall than the BCR803 GLX. This is mostly just due to being 2" shorter than the 803. The F5-66X lacks nothing in sensitivity. Overall its weight is in between a MBR783 GLX and a BCR803 GLX.
Casting- it is a deadly accurate caster. With its extra fast taper, it has the same low casting trajectory as the BCR803 GLX which makes for some very precise casts.
If I had to pick one word to describe this rod, it would be "intricate."
The detailing is just stunning to see in person. The pictures do the Megabass rods no justice. The thread wraps and epoxy are just perfect. Not one hair is out of place on the rod. The thread wraps have four, yes 4, different colors! The 2 main colors are green and red. However, the devil is in the details, both colors do not look green nor red until they are under the sun light. In the shade or in a normal lit room, both primary thread wrap colors appear to be a dark blue and black. But once in the sunlight they come alive and the deep red hue and emerald green hues become apparent. It is just stunning to see! The wraps are then highlighted with purple and gold threads. Also, it has a carbon weave that goes about a third of the way up the blank. It's just another detail that adds so much to the overall look of the rod.
Here are some of the pics:
The delicate shroud in which it is stored:
The reel seat:
Side view, Ito engraved:
Hardcore build original Destroyer:
The rear grip:
Titanium Armed Guide:
Thread Wrap:
Looking down the gun barrel, notice the carbon weave:
Side View:
Bottom View:
Detailing of the rear grip.. It didn't show up in the photo, but it has "Megabass Destroyer" written in a 3D logo underneath the silver paint:
View of the rear cap:
That's a beautiful rod! Awesome setup B-Pro!! I'm envious...
