this is trueI don't try to push JDM gear on anyone. I have many videos telling folks "Don't start down this road". I tell folks in the end all you need is a cane pole and some crickets. But here is the deal....dollar for dollar you will get a far better product out of Japan...hands down. You will need to adjust your thinking...JDM UL rods are much different than US market rods. The Japanese stay on the cutting edge of graphite rods. Have you seen any of my videos? Fishing with high end JDM rods really gives one an advantage. Right now I am eyeing some new rods that are at the $500 mark. Was on the fence about them until the virus hit. But life is short and I want to in the end experience all I can. I have helped a whole lot of folks navigate the waters of buying a JDM rod. I have never had a single person come back and tell me that it was not as good as they hoped it would be...as a matter of fact it starts folks down the road to buying several more JDM rods. Thats is why I warn folks.....as I was warned...when you buy one it won't be your last.
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