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Braillist Rod From Megabass

Post by goldrod » Sun Mar 18, 2018 5:16 pm

Anyone using this rod?
I am interested in it, very interested in it.
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Re: Braillist Rod From Megabass

Post by MediumHeavy » Sun Mar 18, 2018 5:40 pm

Don’t think they’re available to the public just yet? But I’m also interested :D

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Re: Braillist Rod From Megabass

Post by Tigerbass » Sun Mar 18, 2018 5:49 pm

I held one at the Classic yesterday. Felt nice....

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Re: Braillist Rod From Megabass

Post by goldrod » Sun Mar 18, 2018 6:16 pm

Tigerbass wrote:I held one at the Classic yesterday. Felt nice....

With a name like Brail, I am thinking that its focus was on sensitivity.
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Re: Braillist Rod From Megabass

Post by Hobie-Wan Kenobi » Sun Mar 18, 2018 6:35 pm

goldrod wrote:
Tigerbass wrote:I held one at the Classic yesterday. Felt nice....

With a name like Brail, I am thinking that its focus was on sensitivity.
That's what I talk about when using braid with a high end rod like and NRX.
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Re: Braillist Rod From Megabass

Post by domthewon » Sun Mar 18, 2018 6:41 pm

I am also very interested, but with this quote from it's description on TTT kinda made me scratch my head. "Tip: If you’re someone who wants even more feedback, be sure to try braid + fluorocarbon leader. The lack of stretch means every “tick” is sharper, while the fluorocarbon leader will protect braid from deadly abrasion as it comes through rock and structure." I hope the sensitivity is better than the XXX, but that quote kinda says don't get your hopes up to me. Even the tackle tour preview review doesn't really make it sound all that special. I'm not writing the rod off just yet because I haven't held one yet, but I'm gonna be waiting for some reviews, and hopefully fish one before I purchase any of the new XX rods personally.

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Re: Braillist Rod From Megabass

Post by bronzefly » Mon Mar 19, 2018 1:02 pm

goldrod wrote:Anyone using this rod?
I am interested in it, very interested in it.
JL - they haven't been released to the public yet. This model has generated a lot of interest indeed. I'm hoping to have the opportunity to fish one soon. All pre-ordered rods through the shop are scheduled to ship early May, so it won't be a long wait now...
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Re: Braillist Rod From Megabass

Post by M Perry » Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:49 pm

Here is a good video that talks more in depth about the new rods from the man who had a huge role in the redesign.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4uzMW7ssas

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Re: Braillist Rod From Megabass

Post by Tokugawa » Sat Nov 17, 2018 4:16 am

A bit of necromancy...anyone fish this stick?

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Re: Braillist Rod From Megabass

Post by M Perry » Tue Dec 04, 2018 7:23 pm

I posted this on the other Braillist thread.


I find myself using the Braillist with football jigs as well as super sized shakyheads with 8-10" worms. It also is a nice C-rig rod. I have pitched a bit with it and it is just fine but pertsonally I prefer a tad shorter overall length in my fishing. I have also thrown some weightless stickbaits etc on it and liked it for that as well. Normally if I am pitching with it I try to stay 3/8oz and under if cover allows for it.

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Re: Braillist Rod From Megabass

Post by TravisNY » Wed Dec 05, 2018 5:03 pm

M Perry wrote:Here is a good video that talks more in depth about the new rods from the man who had a huge role in the redesign.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4uzMW7ssas
Also a good job here sir. I enjoyed Oliver's take as well. I look forward to a visit to the new Pittsburgh address.

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Re: Braillist Rod From Megabass

Post by Houndfish » Thu Dec 06, 2018 8:12 am

TravisNY wrote:
M Perry wrote:Here is a good video that talks more in depth about the new rods from the man who had a huge role in the redesign.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4uzMW7ssas
Also a good job here sir. I enjoyed Oliver's take as well. I look forward to a visit to the new Pittsburgh address.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MPYfGMrLMNg
Wait, is MB opening an office in Pitt?

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Post by bronzefly » Thu Dec 06, 2018 8:25 am

Houndfish wrote:Wait, is MB opening an office in Pitt?
Yes! They are moving their primary warehouse operations from CA to Pittsburgh, PA. =D>
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Re: Braillist Rod From Megabass

Post by Houndfish » Thu Dec 06, 2018 8:30 am

bronzefly wrote:
Houndfish wrote:Wait, is MB opening an office in Pitt?
Yes! They are moving their primary warehouse operations from CA to Pittsburgh, PA. =D>
Wow, I bet that is going to be a lot cheaper for them.

Here is to hoping the locals rub off on them and we get a line of MB smallmouth rods.

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Re: Braillist Rod From Megabass

Post by M Perry » Thu Dec 06, 2018 1:30 pm

The move should be complete by the end of the week or early next week. Larger warehouse allowing for more inventory and will improve efficiency on many fronts. It's been in the works a while. Also other great news is the new Levantes are gonna drop soon.... :-s

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