Thread: JDM rods relating to Panfish

Originally Posted by slowhand

When you get time, could you post a link to the Triple Cross?

Thanks

Here you go. DIGITAKA! - Japan Fishing Tackle Store

Regards


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I do have the Majorcraft Triple Cross, 7.3ft solid tip Ajing rod, took it and the Majorcraft X-Ride 7.6ft Tubular tip Ajing rod for a quick bank fishing spin this morning. With falling and clearing waters I knew the bite would be a bit tougher. I have a 3lb JDM braid on the X-ride and am trying to get a handle on the Fluorocarbon shock leader with proper knot thing. First thump, decent Crappie that inhaled the jig. No problem for the X, a quick fight, a photograph and a release.
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Knot held. A couple small Crappie later and a hard charging Smallmouth tested the drag, rod, and knot. Two out of three passed, the knot failed as I was dragging him on to the bank.
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Here he is with the jig and shock leader, but my knot slipped, did not break. I tied the knot at home, carefully, wetting it and slowly tightening it. The X Ride is definitely a more rigid, stiff rod that can easily handle the super lines, but seems to be sensitive enough to detect Crappie and Bass bites. I have not caught any sized bluegill on the rod to speak of, but it should handle the big bulls and Crackers with ease. I would consider the X Ride the big brother to the Triple Cross. Both good rods, no...great rods, just having trouble with the line, knot, and shock leader thing. A slow learning curve for this old dog.



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Pretty fish! How did you fix your triple cross by the way? Ordered a new tip?

Originally Posted by VaCrappieMan

Pretty fish! How did you fix your triple cross by the way? Ordered a new tip?

Yes, I ordered a new tip from Digitaka, was painful for sure. I am having the broken tip repaired by a local rod company. He called me last week when he picked it up from the tackle store and does think he can get it fixed. Will report back on the old tip/new repair when it comes in. I seem to gravitate to the Triple Cross when I have other rods with me. It is my favorite so far, but I have not had all 3 rods out in the boat this year, just bank fishing now until the weather warms up. 1pc. 7ft St. Croix Panfish Series Light Action that I bought exactly 1 year ago is gathering dust!!


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I have a 6’9” St. Croix panfish that hasn’t seen any use lately lol... I might pick up a 5’8” triple cross for creek trout fishing... good looking rod!

I was told over 5 years ago.....and since I have started the YouTube channel I have passed the info on that was told to me.....don’t go down this road as there is no turning back....LOL. I never thought that so many would contact me on navigating the waters to purchase JDM rods. It seems that someone contacts me each week, and what is funny many are now on their 2nd....3rd...4th purchase. Even though I do not own a Triple Cross....I have read enough to know it is a truly an excellent value. Major Craft is known for that. If I’m not able to fish soon I’ll go broke as bad winter weather causes me to make purchases. I have my eye on so many rods.

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Keep er going guys ! Sound like treasures for sure ! thats awesome !!! and for those collecting dust pm me for my address I be glad to keep the dust off those St Croix rods for youngs !

I am kind of surprised they might be able to fix the tip... that’s good news for sure! I am thinking of a triple cross for stream trout fishing or going ahead and buying a corto...