Thread: JDM rods relating to Panfish

I have a 7ft light action trout series rod and it’s really the only US rod I want to keep... still haven’t been using it... but it has tamed many a nice trout... have a 6’9” st croix panfish series rod that is just collecting dust (it is a one piece and a little harder for me to transport) but still prefer the JDM rods

Originally Posted by slowhand

I have 2 Majorcraft rods that fit your description. They are both Trapara models. All specs listed are off of the rod blank.
One is TPS 662 SUL, rated for lures 0.8 - 3 grams, and Line 1 - 3 lbs. 6'6" 2 piece rod.
The other model is the TPS 632 XUL, rated for lures 0.5 - 2 grams, Line 1 - 3 lbs. 6'3" 2 piece rod.
Both are super light weight rods, and much more sensitive than anything made for the US market, but they are entry level rods in the JDM world.
I use them for fishing for panfish in shallow to mid teen depths. If I fished as deep as Randy does, I would switch to a different, higher end rod for greater sensitivity.
I have the SUL spooled with 2 lb Yozuri Hybrid florocarbon.
The XUL is spooled with 2 lb Nano, with a 2 lb floro leader.
I use 1/64 and 1/32 jig heads with plastics on both, as well as a 1/50 beetle spin type grub.
If you're carrying either in your truck, use a hard case to transport, as the tips and guides are tiny.
Use as light a reel as you can afford to get the maximum balance from your setup.

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Thanks, this is the kind of review I needed. I have the 4x4 pickup that will get to those remote stretches of river now, but I DO NOT like my rods riding in the bed of the truck. So I plan to do something like this, only with a DIY PVC tube for now, maybe something nicer once I see how I like it.

VA ... Thanks for the offer, I have a couple of questions but will probably take you up on it.

Jim

I have the MC Benkei 672L which is a nice rod. Digitaka has it for $108.00

Hi everyone, I haven’t posted in a while but I am still reading your messages on this forum. I’m dropping a few line to let you know that I ordered the shimano soare CI4+ Ajing S408UL-S 4’8” rod for small creek fishing. I am going to pair it with my soare CI14+ 500S reel spooled with 2.3 lb ester with a 2 lb fluoro leader. My JDM jigs and spoons for this rod are in the 0.2-1.5g ... anyway I purchased it from the eBay seller Japonicano (matthew0408) last Sunday and it was already at my door today when I got home from work. It was unbelievably fast from Japan considering the global situation etc. I will post more pictures once everything is setup.

Take care!


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Warhawk, that is one sweet setup in the photo of the truck. It looks like it has it all.
Bob

Originally Posted by BobC

Warhawk, that is one sweet setup in the photo of the truck. It looks like it has it all.
Bob

It is sweet, but it seems to scream, “Please break in and steal me!”

Originally Posted by BobC

Warhawk, that is one sweet setup in the photo of the truck. It looks like it has it all.
Bob

I already have it setup with everything but a rod tube. I plan on organizing a tackle bag, then keeping it and the rod tube behind the seat in the Tacoma. Mine is an access cab so it doesn't have a rear bench seat, just two tiny fold down seats. Folded up they are out of the way and gives me lots of cargo room. And the windows in the rear doors, and the back glass are drank tint making it almost impossible to see anything behind the seat.

Originally Posted by VaCrappieMan

Got out today to play around with my 6.10 Corto. I have it mated with a 2004 Daiwa Exist. This is a great combo that I reach for a lot when targeting trout. The Corto is a great rod for jigging the trout magnet and you can easily tell when you get a bite. I have 3 Cortos (6.1, 6.10, and 7.4). I enjoy them all but I would give the nod to the 6.10 as my favorite among the Cortos. I have attached a pic of the combo and also a nice brown I caught today.
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Good looking Trout...better looking combination. I really like the 6.10 Corto.