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zodiak311
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by zodiak311 » Sat Nov 05, 2016 12:27 pm
zodiak311 wrote:Dx 702, Nrx 842, and 852
I also have a custom Lami LC862
Need to update this.
I am now looking for either a Megabass Super Eiger, or possibly a Poison Glorious 166L Bfs. Any ideas into which one is more sensitive? Will probably be pairing it with a Aldebaran BFS XG. Thanks!
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ayo8
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by ayo8 » Sun Nov 06, 2016 1:52 am
2016 Poison Ultima 162L-S/ Aldebaran HG
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LowRange
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by LowRange » Sun Nov 06, 2016 3:22 am
The only BFS rod I have with the 'IT' factor is the Jackson Super Trickster STC-63UL. The solid carbon tip is very light, like what you would expect to see on an UL spinning rod, yet the blank is beefy down deep in the lifting section of the rod endowing the rod with some surprising power. The mid section of the rod ties in the two extremes of the blank very well and is the portion of the blank I rely on for distance casting. I really, really like the rod.
Honorable mentions:
Tatula Meagatop: the rod has a nice blend of solid carbon tip softness to target cast BFS baits with medium powered blank oomh to drag fish out from under things. I almost exclusively use the rod to fish docks with flick shakes.
Teton 662 L: I laughed at this noodlely buggy whip when I first drug it out the shipping tube but it has become my go to finesse stick for 2-5 gram hardbaits. It casts little hardbaits far, allows for good action in the bait and soft enough to not rip little trebles out of fishes mouths.
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jpmoney
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by jpmoney » Tue Nov 08, 2016 1:14 am
zodiak311 wrote:zodiak311 wrote:Dx 702, Nrx 842, and 852
I also have a custom Lami LC862
Need to update this.
I am now looking for either a Megabass Super Eiger, or possibly a Poison Glorious 166L Bfs. Any ideas into which one is more sensitive? Will probably be pairing it with a Aldebaran BFS XG. Thanks!
I would seriously look for the MB super eiger. I have used it extensively this season and i can conclude its among the top of my collection in terms of sensitivity - right up there on par with the best of the NRX. Everything about this rod is super impressive and definitely one of the best Out there. I have the 2015 model and have a 15 aldebaran HG on it - perfect match IMO.
Not sure about the new PG rods as there seems to be very little feedback on them as of this point. Could be risky to take the plunge on the PG, but you could always buy both and see which one you like better and sell as needed.
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bassasaurus
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by bassasaurus » Tue Nov 08, 2016 11:10 am
zodiak311 wrote:zodiak311 wrote:Dx 702, Nrx 842, and 852
I also have a custom Lami LC862
Need to update this.
I am now looking for either a Megabass Super Eiger, or possibly a Poison Glorious 166L Bfs. Any ideas into which one is more sensitive? Will probably be pairing it with a Aldebaran BFS XG. Thanks!
Dont know about the PG 66BFS but I own the 610ML BFS. I have also used my friend's MB SE quite a bit and I dare say that the poison glorious has better sensitivity in my hands. I expect that the 66 stick would feel even more sensitive given the extra fast taper.
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zodiak311
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by zodiak311 » Tue Nov 08, 2016 1:00 pm
I have a 6'6" PG coming my way. Will update when I receive it.
Still hunting for a super eiger.
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lzeil
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by lzeil » Tue Nov 08, 2016 2:59 pm
eg stingray ss 63
mb super eiger 69
cumulus 610
jackall glorious qr 62
jackall ulitma 62
steez harrier f-spec 71
steez skyray 63
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Dalleinf
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by Dalleinf » Tue Nov 08, 2016 10:14 pm
They may not all be classified as finesse casting rods by the manufacturer - but I use them as such:
G. Loomis CR721 IMX
St. Croix Legend Inshore Gulf Coast LGCC66XLM
St. Croix Legend Inshore Gulf Coast LGCC70MLM
Major Craft Volkey VKC682L/BFS
Major Craft Volkey VKX692ML/BFS
Major Craft N-One NSL-T782ML/BF
Major Craft Fine Tail FTS-B542UL
Dragon CXT Casting Microspecial MS-X 2.28m (27-33-229)
One their way in the mail:
Kuying Top Caster TCC-702ML
Kuying Leadership LSC-762ML
Longer rods for larger trout:
St. Croix Wild River WRKC-80LM2
TFO Gary Loomis' signature series TFG STC 962-2
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Tony9
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by Tony9 » Wed Nov 09, 2016 7:22 am
Rod: Phenix Recon2 683 ML rated 1/8 - 1/2
Reel: Alphas SV
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LowRange
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by LowRange » Thu Nov 10, 2016 8:29 am
Dalleinf wrote:They may not all be classified as finesse casting rods by the manufacturer - but I use them as such:
G. Loomis CR721 IMX
St. Croix Legend Inshore Gulf Coast LGCC66XLM
St. Croix Legend Inshore Gulf Coast LGCC70MLM
Major Craft Volkey VKC682L/BFS
Major Craft Volkey VKX692ML/BFS
Major Craft N-One NSL-T782ML/BF
Major Craft Fine Tail FTS-B542UL
Dragon CXT Casting Microspecial MS-X 2.28m (27-33-229)
One their way in the mail:
Kuying Top Caster TCC-702ML
Kuying Leadership LSC-762ML
Longer rods for larger trout:
St. Croix Wild River WRKC-80LM2
TFO Gary Loomis' signature series TFG STC 962-2
Would you mind giving us a review on the two Kuying sticks when you have the time? I went with the LSC-762L but am curious about the ML.
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Dalleinf
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by Dalleinf » Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:05 pm
I was a little disappointed by the Kuying Top Caster. Mostly because I mistakenly believed it to have Fuji components, which it does not have. The seller/manufacturer calls the guides "K-series" and the reel seat "ACS" but does specifically write that the rod has Fuji components. I should have purchased the Teton instead of the Top Caster...
The Leadership rod should have Fuji components.
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Mike and Pike
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by Mike and Pike » Fri Nov 11, 2016 1:44 am
Smith Be Sticky 5'5".
Sooo much more than a trout rod.
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alkaiser
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by alkaiser » Fri Nov 11, 2016 3:44 am
My only dedicated finesse casting rod is my Major Craft Volkey 6'5 UL 2 piece. However, my Crucial 6'8 MF can cast lures down to 1/8oz no problem.
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Dalleinf
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by Dalleinf » Thu Nov 24, 2016 12:29 am
Initial impression of the Kuying Leadership ML is not so good.
The rod has Fuji components, which seem nice enough, and the action is nice for my application (moderate to mod-fast).
The blank is relatively thick for a BFS rod (casting weight 1/8-3/8 oz), and certainly thicker and heavier than my MC N-One BFS 782ML.
Moreover, the rod is tip heavy. With a 2nd gen. Revo STX the point of balance is on the blank just in front of the upper part of the handle (approx. 2" from the reel seat).
Is it value for money? The rod costs 100$, shipping is 20$ or so (and tax/customs were 50$). IMO the rod should be priced around 50-75$.
I will not buy a Kuying rod again.
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LowRange
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by LowRange » Thu Nov 24, 2016 3:14 am
Thanks for the feedback on the ML Leadership. I like the L model I have but wish it had more backbone and larger diameter blank near the reel seat. It balances out with a Pixy right in front of the foregrip or roughly 2 1/2 inches from the centerline of the reel seat, which is actually pretty good for 7'6'' rod.