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Derek777 · Post by **Derek777** » Tue Sep 15, 2015 11:20 am

I've been looking for a few years for a jdm style topwater setup to throw all my crazy jdm topwater lures I've collected, and finally pulled the trigger on one. My first one is pretty understated, no crazy colored Toy Machine or Isuzu reel this time, but a pure classic Don Iovino tuned Abu Garcia 4600 paired with a Flyer's Surface Lady. It's a whole new experience fishing with this type of setup, old school and low tech but totally perfect for the technique, and it's added a whole other dimension of fun to fishing. Besides, who doesn't love topwater!

Teal101 · Post by **Teal101** » Tue Sep 15, 2015 11:24 am

That is spectacular! That is a must have setup. I've also been eyeing and toying with getting just the right combo to do the same with. That combo matches perfectly.

pharmboy2010 · Post by **pharmboy2010** » Tue Sep 15, 2015 11:26 am

Beautiful! Something along these lines is definitely on my list!

BigG · Post by **BigG** » Tue Sep 15, 2015 12:02 pm

Cool

mrpao · Post by **mrpao** » Tue Sep 15, 2015 4:47 pm

Love the old school styling

the hooligan · Post by **the hooligan** » Tue Sep 15, 2015 10:20 pm

Very cool

JerryC · Post by **JerryC** » Tue Sep 15, 2015 10:57 pm

very awesome setup!!!

goldrod · Post by **goldrod** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 6:56 am

Its a very nostalgic and clean set up.
might i ask what are the rod's specs?

Derek777 · Post by **Derek777** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 9:23 am

5ft graphite construction made by Robelson, medium power, medium slow taper, lure weight 1/2 to 1oz
I'm very impressed. It's not a whippy rod in the least. Casts a 1oz lure just about as far as some of my high dollar long rod/reel setups.

timsford · Post by **timsford** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 3:13 pm

Thats a sweet combo! I also like the shorter rods for topwater and im always curious why some people prefer long 7' plus rods for walking the dog. Where does one procure a don iovino tuned abu?

Derek777 · Post by **Derek777** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 9:05 pm

timsford wrote:Thats a sweet combo! I also like the shorter rods for topwater and im always curious why some people prefer long 7' plus rods for walking the dog. Where does one procure a don iovino tuned abu?

http://www.iovino.com/index.php/reels.html

IAY · Post by **IAY** » Wed Sep 16, 2015 10:34 pm

Beautiful! Gotta love the classic round reels on full cork pistol grip

pharmboy2010 · Post by **pharmboy2010** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 10:15 am

Thanks for the link to the Iovinos. How about some suggestions on where to get a rod like that? I don't even know where to begin. What are some names to search, specific websites, etc? Much appreciated!

arbogastjunkie · Post by **arbogastjunkie** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 10:37 am

Good stuff D!

IAY · Post by **IAY** » Thu Sep 17, 2015 12:00 pm

pharmboy2010 wrote:Thanks for the link to the Iovinos. How about some suggestions on where to get a rod like that? I don't even know where to begin. What are some names to search, specific websites, etc? Much appreciated!

A lot of the sights are strictly Japanese, but you can look at some of the rod/pistol grips price here. http://www.opa-fishon.com/
(I don't believe they supply outside of Japan)

http://www.surfacediary.net/

This is an English blog about pistol grips and round reels for top water, which you can use to learn about this style of fishing.

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