Thread: Diplomat/ Carabus CEX 622ULS and Presso Air AGS 510XUL

I spent about an hour fishing in my pond today, switching back and forth between the two rods, was catching mostly sunfish between 5 to 7.5 inches a couple 8 to 9 inch perch, one 9 inch crappie and a 12.5 inch largemouth on the Carabus. I'm going to be ordering a spare of one the rods, while they are still available. Haven't made the decision yet but I'm leaning towards the Carabus at the moment.

Switching between them the Carabus handle felt more comfortable in my hand. The Presso isn't uncomfortable the Carabus just feels fuller and more substantial. I do want to fish the Carabus with the 21 Presso reel, so far I've only fished it with the Theta MGX. The Presso rod I've only used the 21 Presso reel on it. Tomorrow I plan to swap reels between the two rods and try them again.

Sensitivity wise I don't know that I can tell a difference, I don't think I was missing feeling any bites with either rod.

I meant to post this in the All things ultralight subforum, Posted the pics from my phone and didn't realize which forum I was in.

If a Moderator can please move to that forum.

Moved to requested forum. Nice setups.

Awesome combo

Very nice gear. I like the grip on the Carabus as well. What are the rods rated cuz the Presso looks to be a lighter action.

Nice !
I like the action of the Carabus best out of the two .
I’ve found I’m not a fan of XUL’s and XXUL’s .
Don’t hate them , just find an UL to be more useful in the way I fish .

Thanks for your review…