MB Orochi xx EMTF for jigs & t-rigs

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MB Orochi xx EMTF for jigs & t-rigs

Post by jiggerjake » Sun Jan 13, 2019 10:55 am

Anyone using the MB Orochi XXEMTF as a jig rod(1/2oz) and bulkier t-rig 1/4oz-5/16oz w/trailer ? I prefer a bit slower action and read a few reviews on its capabilities beyond moving baits.

I understand the newer version is a tad slower in action. Would I be better off looking for a gen1 or are the newer versions stilll a good bet.Or...should I be looking at something else all together FMJ,Daemos,Braillist ?

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Re: MB Orochi xx EMTF for jigs & t-rigs

Post by Cristo » Sun Jan 13, 2019 2:44 pm

I found the G1 XX and the X7 versions to be superb jig/t-rig rods, no experience with the newer offering =P~

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Re: MB Orochi xx EMTF for jigs & t-rigs

Post by jiggerjake » Sun Jan 13, 2019 3:22 pm

So enough hook setting power and good sensativity in your opinion ? Thanks

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Re: MB Orochi xx EMTF for jigs & t-rigs

Post by LowRange » Sun Jan 13, 2019 3:31 pm

Pass. The current one is a crankbait rod. The old one was great for bottom contact.

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Re: MB Orochi xx EMTF for jigs & t-rigs

Post by jiggerjake » Sun Jan 13, 2019 5:41 pm

Thanks LowRange,that's what I wasn't sure about.I'll see if I can't hunt down a Gen 1.

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Re: MB Orochi xx EMTF for jigs & t-rigs

Post by Obz » Mon Jan 14, 2019 2:29 am

Braillist is meant for bottom contact

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Re: MB Orochi xx EMTF for jigs & t-rigs

Post by Obz » Mon Jan 14, 2019 2:37 am

FMJ is probably more suitable. I used mine for 1/4oz+ bulky Trigs and it worked well. It was pretty much made for 1/2oz jigs

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Re: MB Orochi xx EMTF for jigs & t-rigs

Post by Cristo » Mon Jan 14, 2019 4:23 pm

Everyone fishes differently buy one and find out :lol: Personally they were excellent jig and t rig rods speaking on the the X7 and G1 XX iterations. Top notch IMHO

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Post by jiggerjake » Mon Jan 14, 2019 5:10 pm

Thanks Cristo. I'm going to keep an eye out for one and hopefully can score one before spring.

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Re: MB Orochi xx EMTF for jigs & t-rigs

Post by Cristo » Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:10 am

Keep in mind that the latest G2 Orochi rods, specifically the EMFT is going to be a medium fast action whereas the X7 in the G1 XX version are fast action. The G2 XX maybe more your taste. In either case I don't think you can go wrong ;)

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Re: MB Orochi xx EMTF for jigs & t-rigs

Post by smallies » Tue Jan 15, 2019 4:48 pm

To me it seems like the Gen1 EMTF is more comparable to the Gen2 Braillist than it is to the Gen2 EMTF

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Re: MB Orochi xx EMTF for jigs & t-rigs

Post by Cristo » Wed Jan 16, 2019 6:04 am

I would hold off on that assumption(Bigger taper I am sure, lure weight range is quite different) more like Brailist is the younger big brother 8-) . Again I have no experience with G2 Orochi line. Not my cup of tea personally. Good luck with your journey it should be fun as always 8-)

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