First look at new Megabass Orochi XX rods
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Re: First look at new Megabass Orochi XX rods
I'm sure Gary will be along shortly to answer your questions.
Try not to let your mind wander. It is much too small to be outside unsupervised.
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Re: First look at new Megabass Orochi XX rods
In my brief experience with the 2018 Perfect Pitch, it struck me as feeling pretty similar. We have the 1st generation XX Perfect Pitch at the shop and will do some side by side comparisons once the new 2018 models arrive in a few weeks. The Destroyer Warhammer does have a more moderate fast action like the first generation XX Flipping Special, but feels more powerful overall.Technical wrote:A couple questions about the new pp and the warhammer. Does the new pp have the same taper as the 1st gen XX 7'9" flipping rod? My other question does the destroyer warhammer have the same taper as the original taper as the 1st gen xx 7'9". Placing another order to the TT this week.
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Re: First look at new Megabass Orochi XX rods
Gary,bronzefly wrote:In my brief experience with the 2018 Perfect Pitch, it struck me as feeling pretty similar. We have the 1st generation XX Perfect Pitch at the shop and will do some side by side comparisons once the new 2018 models arrive in a few weeks. The Destroyer Warhammer does have a more moderate fast action like the first generation XX Flipping Special, but feels more powerful overall.Technical wrote:A couple questions about the new pp and the warhammer. Does the new pp have the same taper as the 1st gen XX 7'9" flipping rod? My other question does the destroyer warhammer have the same taper as the original taper as the 1st gen xx 7'9". Placing another order to the TT this week.
How would you compare the gen1 Tour Versatile to the new ones? Power, taper, balance...all that good stuff.
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Re: First look at new Megabass Orochi XX rods
I have a question about the old vs. the new jerk bait rod...what was the rear handle length on the previous generation versus the 2018 model? Also, on the previous generation, what was the rear handle length of the jerk bait vs. flat side vs. spinnerbait special? Thanks!
Re: First look at new Megabass Orochi XX rods
I can't help with the "old" Jerkbait Special but the length of the cork behind the reel seat on the "old" FSS and SBS (and TV and PP) is 9 3/4".Big-Bass wrote:I have a question about the old vs. the new jerk bait rod...what was the rear handle length on the previous generation versus the 2018 model? Also, on the previous generation, what was the rear handle length of the jerk bait vs. flat side vs. spinnerbait special? Thanks!
Re: First look at new Megabass Orochi XX rods
Just got the Brailist and put it to work with a 1/2 oz Texas rig. Wow. Great rod. Not as stiff as I’m used to but stuck a 5lber and a bunch of 3 s. Teamed it with a Chronarch mgl
Re: First look at new Megabass Orochi XX rods
Anyone have experience with the new Leviathan? I want to dedicate this winter to throwing a 68 Special and I want a rod a more powerful than the Hyuga 72H that I throw them on now. I am also looking at the various Dobyn's rods and while there is a ton of info on them there is almost nothing I can find about the new Leviathan.
Re: First look at new Megabass Orochi XX rods
I don't know what I just watched, but I think the "Published on Sep 27, 2017" would mean it's the old model rod, right?Aquaftm45 wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F0KT8jBInM
Worth a watch if your insterested in the Lev..
Re: First look at new Megabass Orochi XX rods
I think you might be right...Houndfish wrote:I don't know what I just watched, but I think the "Published on Sep 27, 2017" would mean it's the old model rod, right?Aquaftm45 wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F0KT8jBInM
Worth a watch if your insterested in the Lev..
Re: First look at new Megabass Orochi XX rods
Yeah; that’s the old model. It’s not the rod that’s jacking those fish and roping them apart. That dude is fishing angry...
Re: First look at new Megabass Orochi XX rods
Much harder and he'll have prepared filets on the end of the hook.
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Yea, that guy is a tool of the highest order.
In any case, I am finding basicly no info online about the new Leviathan. I feel like it must be decently more powerful then my Huyga, but all I have to compare that rod to is a pair of MB 6-powers.
In any case, I am finding basicly no info online about the new Leviathan. I feel like it must be decently more powerful then my Huyga, but all I have to compare that rod to is a pair of MB 6-powers.
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Re: First look at new Megabass Orochi XX rods
Got a gen 2 Perfect Pitch yesterday and though I haven’t had it on the water yet, it’s a different stick. I’m a bit surprised by how less powerful it feels, and how deeper the tip flexes compared to the original. I definitely understand the difference in lure ratings now. The usual quality and craftsmanship are there, so it’s not a bad rod. It’s just different than what I was expecting. I can’t wait to fish it and put it to the test, that’s for sure!
Anyone else notice differences between the new ones and originals? I’d love to hear comparisons, pros and cons.
Anyone else notice differences between the new ones and originals? I’d love to hear comparisons, pros and cons.
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Thanks for being an early adopter and giving us your initial impressions. If you could follow up with some thoughts on the differences between the old and new after spending some time on the water then that would be great.MediumHeavy wrote:Got a gen 2 Perfect Pitch yesterday and though I haven’t had it on the water yet, it’s a different stick. I’m a bit surprised by how less powerful it feels, and how deeper the tip flexes compared to the original. I definitely understand the difference in lure ratings now. The usual quality and craftsmanship are there, so it’s not a bad rod. It’s just different than what I was expecting. I can’t wait to fish it and put it to the test, that’s for sure!
Anyone else notice differences between the new ones and originals? I’d love to hear comparisons, pros and cons.