megabass destroyer Daemos

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Re: megabass destroyer Daemos

Post by Tigerbass » Sat Dec 23, 2017 1:41 pm

From what I gather the Daemos is a little faster than the Javelin???

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Re: megabass destroyer Daemos

Post by bigfruits » Thu Dec 28, 2017 7:08 pm

never fished the Javelin but im almost certain that the Daemos is faster. Its faster than the XX Diablo Spec R. More suited for single hook moving baits than trebles. i enjoy using the Daemos for t-rig, med jigs and larger weightless plastics.

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Re: megabass destroyer Daemos

Post by jmd_143 » Fri Dec 29, 2017 7:14 am

My only complaint with the daemos (could be the same for all the new destroyers) is that I find the handle to be small/thin diameter. Now this is comparing to my orochi xx rods, which I find to be very comfortable in hand. I can not compare to other destroyers but given the few reels I have put on it and the way I hold the rod, it is slightly unfortable with my bigger hands.

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Re: megabass destroyer Daemos

Post by Bass1980 » Fri Jan 05, 2018 4:26 pm

Tigerbass wrote:From what I gather the Daemos is a little faster than the Javelin???
Daemos is definitely faster than Javeline. I use my Daemos for 3/16 - 3/8 texas rig around moderate to no cover.

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Re: megabass destroyer Daemos

Post by Cristo » Sat Jan 06, 2018 6:57 am

Hmmmmmm, damn monkey is pawing and pawing........

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Re: megabass destroyer Daemos

Post by Tigerbass » Sat Jan 06, 2018 2:12 pm

Cristo wrote:Hmmmmmm, damn monkey is pawing and pawing........

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You should always listen to that Monkey!!!! 8-)

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Re: megabass destroyer Daemos

Post by Cressy » Thu Feb 08, 2018 6:49 pm

I am really interested in this rod, but I'm really trying to see a picture of the balance point of this rod with a sub 6 ounce reel mounted on it? I'm very particular about the balance point and the FMJ that I have with a steez mounted on it is slightly tip heavy, mind you it is an INCREDIBLE rod and I love fishing it. I want to use the Daemos for texas rigging worms and some light dock skipping baits.

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Re: megabass destroyer Daemos

Post by Bass1980 » Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:21 pm

Cressy wrote:I am really interested in this rod, but I'm really trying to see a picture of the balance point of this rod with a sub 6 ounce reel mounted on it? I'm very particular about the balance point and the FMJ that I have with a steez mounted on it is slightly tip heavy, mind you it is an INCREDIBLE rod and I love fishing it. I want to use the Daemos for texas rigging worms and some light dock skipping baits.
Here you go. Pixy weighs exactly 5.77 oz.

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Re: megabass destroyer Daemos

Post by Cressy » Thu Mar 01, 2018 7:33 am

Thanks a lot man that’s EXACTLY what I hoping for! How are you liking it, and what kind of techniques are you using it for?

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Re: megabass destroyer Daemos

Post by Bass1980 » Thu Mar 01, 2018 2:43 pm

Probably one of my most used rods last year. I use it for 3/16 - 3/8 + worm Texas rig in no cover to moderate cover. It's light at 4.3oz, crisp, and nice ergonomics. It's the rod missing from the JDM line I've been after in terms of length, power, and taper.

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Re: megabass destroyer Daemos

Post by bigfruits » Fri Mar 02, 2018 4:59 am

^^^ x 2

great t-rig and small jig rod when your not tossing into the mess.

a totally different rod from the XX DSR. doesnt load as well but better suited for bottom contact IMO. feels like a medium power rod in hand (light, well balanced and crisp). if it were a loomis id call it a 3.5 power.

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Re: megabass destroyer Daemos

Post by Bass1980 » Fri Mar 02, 2018 8:08 am

Yeah I was saying it reminds me a bit of the 853c, just a bit blank wise.

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Re: megabass destroyer Daemos

Post by Datbasstho » Fri Dec 28, 2018 12:23 pm

Sorry to bring up an old thread but I own a 2018 xx diablo spec-r already but want to get the same versatile rod in the destroyer series so would the daemos be worth the upgrade or should I just stick with the diablo?

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