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    I received my third in the series of Daiwa Procyon ultralight spinning rods today .
    It’s a 5’6” one piece rod . 1-4# line 1/32-1/8 . It’s the only UL offered in this Procyon series .
    The last Procyon series , a two piece 6’ UL was all that was offered .
    Before that , there were what I believe to be the original Procyon series , I think were offer in three or four lengths of UL’s .
    I was fortunate to acquire a couple of two piece 7 foot UL’s .
    The seven footers are awesome fast action , full cork handle , rods .
    The 6’ two piece UL is a little more moderate/fast
    The new 5’6” one piece seems to be a fast , maybe xtra fast action UL .
    It may have a solid tip because it’s very small in diameter. The last four micro guides are wrapped in red .
    Can’t wait to try it out with some Trout Magnets .
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    Just found out the new model Procyon UL’s are available in three models . The 5’6” , a 6”1”, and a 7’1” . All one piece rods .
    I’m going to see if I can locate the others for sale anywhere.
    Edit : found a couple 6’1” and one 7’1” for sale, but were offered from places I’ve never dealt with . When dealing with one piece rods , a lot of sellers don’t pack the rods well and going through the process of return isn’t worth it for me .
    I’ll stick with my 5’6” er .

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    Sounds like, a smart move. I like the 6’6” ones that I have but where I fish is too tight to use just them so the shorter rods get more use. Never heard of anyone that didn’t like their Procyon.
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    Hopefully the long range forecast around here is going to be close on some of the days . Mid 60’s for a couple of days middle next week .
    Maybe I can get the new rod slimmed properly.

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    Love to read the reviews from actual users. It helps a lot when considering new rods.
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    I haven’t even gotten to try out my Procyon yet and the USPS delivered two more rods today .
    A 4 piece 6’ travel Daiwa Presso UL and a 6’6” two piece TCB B&M Trout Magnet rod .
    Every time I plan a trip , something always gets in the way .
    Got a trip planned for this Thursday if the weather cooperates and everybody will leave me be . .

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    What a collection, Gill. You will have some great adventures with them.
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    Haven’t been to the water to try out the new rods , but I got put in the driveway today with a trout magnet and tried them out for casting distance .
    I swapped a Shimano Nasci 500 reel spooled with 2# P-line on each rod to give an equal comparison.
    The 5’6” Procyon came in last , casting the TM around 36-38’ .
    The 6’6” TCB rod consistently cast right at 45’ .
    The surprise winner was the 4 piece 6’ Daiwa Presso that was throwing the TM just under 50’ .
    Can’t wait to get them on the water .
    Hopefully tomorrow.

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    Messed around with the 5'-6" model at a local shop. Very nice. Wish they had a 6 or 7 foot version, I might have walked out with one.
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    Although the 5’6” Procyon didn’t cast the trout magnet as far as the other two rods , it’s a nice rod , especially for the money , and it’ll be used but with heavier lures , 1/32 and up .
    Probably make a great beetle spin or rooster tail rod . Small crankbaits too .

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