First look at Megabass Destroyer USA rods

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Re: First look at Megabass Destroyer USA rods

Post by Dustys60 » Fri Feb 10, 2017 6:48 am

shimanogloomis man wrote:So what's the difference between these and the xxx's ? Different label same blank
I may be wrong but pretty sure they are completely different blanks. The xxx Matt bucker looks like a fun frogging rod in close quarters. I would like to see a similar rod in the new destroyer line.

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Re: First look at Megabass Destroyer USA rods

Post by Dustys60 » Fri Feb 10, 2017 6:51 am

I like the reel seats they have been using on there new rods. they look cool. Are the comfortable to fish?

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Re: First look at Megabass Destroyer USA rods

Post by papabassin » Fri Feb 10, 2017 7:01 am

shimanogloomis man wrote:So what's the difference between these and the xxx's ? Different label same blank
I get the impression that these are going to be in an entire different league than the XXX's.

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Re: First look at Megabass Destroyer USA rods

Post by bronzefly » Fri Feb 10, 2017 7:17 am

Here are a couple of quick photos guys... They look and feel great! $399 US pricing :big grin: As far as a comparison to XXX, I haven't fished them, but I have the 2017 US Destroyers, and my Megabass experience tells me that the US rods will be FAR superior across the board.
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Re: First look at Megabass Destroyer USA rods

Post by zodiak311 » Fri Feb 10, 2017 7:37 am

bronzefly wrote:Here are a couple of quick photos guys... They look and feel great! $399 US pricing :big grin: As far as a comparison to XXX, I haven't fished them, but I have the 2017 US Destroyers, and my Megabass experience tells me that the US rods will be FAR superior across the board.
I am loving that matte black. Are you able to say what types of guides those are?
I am now sitting here wondering which reels would look good on them... :lol:
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Re: First look at Megabass Destroyer USA rods

Post by shimanogloomis man » Fri Feb 10, 2017 7:38 am

Nice !!What's the price point Gary !!???
Don't hold out on us lol
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Re: First look at Megabass Destroyer USA rods

Post by BassFisher83 » Fri Feb 10, 2017 7:44 am

shimanogloomis man wrote:Nice !!What's the price point Gary !!???
Don't hold out on us lol
He literally said $399 in the above post :D .

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Re: First look at Megabass Destroyer USA rods

Post by shimanogloomis man » Fri Feb 10, 2017 7:47 am

BassFisher83 wrote:
shimanogloomis man wrote:Nice !!What's the price point Gary !!???
Don't hold out on us lol
He literally said $399 in the above post :D .
Thx I didn't notice that I was to excited \:D/
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Re: First look at Megabass Destroyer USA rods

Post by bronzefly » Fri Feb 10, 2017 7:50 am

zodiak311 wrote:
bronzefly wrote:Here are a couple of quick photos guys... They look and feel great! $399 US pricing :big grin: As far as a comparison to XXX, I haven't fished them, but I have the 2017 US Destroyers, and my Megabass experience tells me that the US rods will be FAR superior across the board.
I am loving that matte black. Are you able to say what types of guides those are?
I am now sitting here wondering which reels would look good on them... :lol:
A couple of the bigger, heavier powered models will be a little over the $399 price point, but that's where the majority will be priced. The guides are Fuji Titanium framed SiC and feature Fuji's newest tip that was just introduced a month or two back... these are the real deal guys... I thought the Ito, SV103, and even the Z200H I had on one of them all looked nice. There are highlights of several different colors, carbon fiber wraps around the first guides, they make a lot of reels a good option. I'll post a few more photos when I have time and I'm sure Mark will have some to post soon too!
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Re: First look at Megabass Destroyer USA rods

Post by njbasscat » Fri Feb 10, 2017 8:23 am

They look sweet!

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Re: First look at Megabass Destroyer USA rods

Post by i_am_R2 » Fri Feb 10, 2017 8:37 am

The spinning rod is calling my name. Looking forward to seeing the specs!

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Re: First look at Megabass Destroyer USA rods

Post by papabassin » Fri Feb 10, 2017 8:46 am

*cough* *cough* Hey Gary, how about posting some pics of the under side of those rods ;) :lol:

In all seriousness, thanks for the info...I can't wait to get my hands on them...I mean one :whistle:

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Re: First look at Megabass Destroyer USA rods

Post by Kschultz76 » Fri Feb 10, 2017 11:06 am

Thanks for the info Gary they look great. I've got a new reel on the way from you that should look good on one. :D Now take my money please!

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Re: First look at Megabass Destroyer USA rods

Post by spookybaits » Sat Feb 11, 2017 1:10 am

Man those look sharp! I'm liking everything about em.
Happy to see there's at least 2 full grip models, hopefully a couple more than that \:D/

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Re: First look at Megabass Destroyer USA rods

Post by dirtygeary » Sun Feb 12, 2017 12:08 pm

shimanogloomis man wrote:And the priceeee issss???????
My thoughts exactly

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