Thread: JDM rods relating to Panfish

Originally Posted by PickwickDam

Recently received my second JDM rod, a new Evergreen SPRS-70L-T Scout Master, and wanted to share some info about it and my JDM rod plans. I had read all the posts in this JDM Rod thread and got hit by the curse that many of you had spoken about!
Many people on here fish a particular body of water at different depths in differing seasons for a particular specie(s) of fish with their favorite rod, reel, line and lure. By sharing specific knowledge of our varied experiences, we can help each other enjoy our great hobby more. Thanks to all who have posted in this thread for your contributions, especially Randy.
I decided to put together a 4-rod rotation of JDM rods from three companies, Yamaga Blanks, Evergreen and Olympic with differing line tests of 2,3,4 and 6 lb. on each respective rod. The lake I fish is primarily a spotted bass lake, and they will be the most frequent target, but I will also be fishing for bluegill and crappie at certain times. Since most spots you catch in this lake are well under 3 lbs., L and UL makes them seem a lot bigger! While using light and ML spinning tackle for over 50 years, I have already picked up several JDM reels. The first rod I received was the YAMAGA Blanks BC III 69, which I have posted about.
Specs for Evergreen’s new rod, the SPRS-70L-T Scout Master: Length-7 ft, Weight-1.9 oz., Line Range- PE 0.2 ~ 0.5 (MF1 ~ 3lb), Lure Range- 0.4-10 grams, Power-Light. Mounted on the rod now is a 2015 JDM model Exist 1025 with 3 lb. test Varivas Super Trout Advance Sight Edition, which is an IGFA class line from Chris Stewart. I am a mono man and plan to try various mono brands. After a couple of trips, it has become my current favorite rod. Only my second JDM rod, but it appears to have an impeccable build and finish.
Will share a performance evaluation when I can collect some more data. Some pics are posted below.
Steve

Great buy! You ain't half stepping there....LOL.

Regards

Gosh that is a nice looking rod, those specs are awesome. Less than 2oz and 7ft in length, bet it is sensitive with a .4g low weight recommendation. The build looks like the Corto, maybe the same blank, do you know? Randy or Chris might know also. Tubular tip....might shoot a dock with it? Anyway, congratulations on the new weapon, lets see some victims it brings to the boat.

Originally Posted by StantheMan2567

Gosh that is a nice looking rod, those specs are awesome. Less than 2oz and 7ft in length, bet it is sensitive with a .4g low weight recommendation. The build looks like the Corto, maybe the same blank, do you know? Randy or Chris might know also. Tubular tip....might shoot a dock with it? Anyway, congratulations on the new weapon, lets see some victims it brings to the boat.

No that’s not same blank. Been studying the new Superior rods for a while now. I’m about ready to pull trigger on one myself....not this model though. I’ve read many times that Graphiteleader makes the blanks for Ever Green. I have not been able to verify that though. I do know that Ever Green rods are really top end.


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I need to stop coming to this place! Nice looking �� rod.

Your right they're really low on rods... I've been waiting for the Fine Sensor 60xul-s for a year I'm not paying what they want on eBay...

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Originally Posted by Gillfishn

Your right they're really low on rods... I've been waiting for the Fine Sensor 60xul-s for a year I'm not paying what they want on eBay...

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I don’t like buying rods off eBay either....because of the premium one usually has to pay. But depending on the rod the difference may not be that much. I too have been looking at the Sensor. MSRP is 53,000 yen. I’ll bet money that is the price Plat would sell it for. Digitaka maybe about 3,000 yen less....and maybe tackleJapan in the high 40’s. But if I decide I really want it I’ll get it off eBay. I tried to get Digitaka to get me a Limber Tip several years back...they wouldn’t even entertain the idea. I have had better luck with Plat getting me something they don’t normally carry. Have you talked with tackleJapan about getting you the Sensor? I haven’t made up my mind yet but when I do I will hit buy somewhere. The older I get the more I realize how true the old saying is “Life is short”. Was ready to get the Super Bellezza from Rakuten but it is $503 plus shipping by EMS....which means it ain’t coming this year.....LOL.

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Anyone have the Tict SRAM UTR-68-TOR The Answer? Seen it advertised on digitakas Facebook today. Looks interesting

Originally Posted by Veedo

Anyone have the Tict SRAM UTR-68-TOR The Answer? Seen it advertised on digitakas Facebook today. Looks interesting

While I do not have one, I wanted to order it during the Digitaka sale, but they were out of stock. I guess they have it now. I will have to struggle with the mental barrier of paying the full price though. It appears to be one of the two most popular Tict rods among Russian anglers, according to a famous Russian angling forum. The other one is Ice Cube 69F. All of this after reading a few hundred pages of comments on Tict and spinning rods in general...

Originally Posted by s_v

While I do not have one, I wanted to order it during the Digitaka sale, but they were out of stock. I guess they have it now. I will have to struggle with the mental barrier of paying the full price though. It appears to be one of the two most popular Tict rods among Russian anglers, according to a famous Russian angling forum. The other one is Ice Cube 69F. All of this after reading a few hundred pages of comments on Tict and spinning rods in general...

That ain’t full price. That rod usually sells for over 400 dollars. Tict is a big deal in Russia....they make a line of rods just for the Russian market.

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I'm guessing prices won't change until May 10...