Thread: JDM rods relating to Panfish

Originally Posted by StantheMan2567

The White Bass did put a nice bend in that rod. For the price it does seem like a good deal. Did you try the 1/32oz head (1g) on the new rod? If it is stiffer than any of your other Ajing rods will it still cast the lighter stuff if fishing shallow? Keep the videos coming, I really enjoy them.

Thanks for the comment. Yeah it casts a 1/32 just fine. That’s the thing about those very rigid Ajing rods with a solid tip....they cast great.

Regards


Sent from my iPad using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app

Thanks for the review. The white bass were really thick on your graph.
The Aging rod action is not quite my cup of tea.
Do you have a recommendation for a Mebaru rod mid 6 foot & less cost than the Tict you bought? Possibly a MasterCraft?
Thanks

Originally Posted by slowhand

Thanks for the review. The white bass were really thick on your graph.
The Aging rod action is not quite my cup of tea.
Do you have a recommendation for a Mebaru rod mid 6 foot & less cost than the Tict you bought? Possibly a MasterCraft?
Thanks

A Mebaru rod under 7 foot is hard to find and the ones that are under 7 are usually the high end rods. I will continue to look for you though.

Regards


Sent from my iPad using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app

Originally Posted by Alphahawk

A Mebaru rod under 7 foot is hard to find and the ones that are under 7 are usually the high end rods. I will continue to look for you though.

Regards



Sent from my iPad using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app

Sounds like I'm looking for the holy grail of rods, or just uncovered an untapped market segment.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and adventures.

After some research and a PM to our resident JDM expert I decided to try an Ajing rod from Majorcraft. The Triple Cross line is within my budget and having the lightweight Sic guides and Fuji reel seat, the features of the 7.3ft model caught me, literally. About a week delivery time from Digitaka and I was in business, or so I thought. A stomach bug from the office pot luck kept me in the bathroom and doctors office for a week, so after a 7 day regiment of two nasty antibiotics I was ready to try out the new weapon. Just so happens the skies opened up and we received record rainfall with lakes coming up about 10ft over a few days time. The local creeks were running pure mud for days, finally starting to clear up on Monday. Now with Christmas Eve/ Christmas looming I knew better than even mention fishing to my wife as she was barking directives like a crp4570 Goose Photo from the Photography board.
?
Great picture by the way! Anyway, after a painful and long morning of After Christmas Sale shopping I managed to get out for about an hour this afternoon and give the new rod a whirl. I put the Plueger President XT with the 3lb Nanofil on the rod and tied on a Trout Magnet tipped with a Lunkerhunt Larvea. Bam- first fish was one of those line sided freight trains again.
?
This creek is known for them, but has also produced my PB TN Crappie years ago at 2.6lbs. A test of the drag and line, not the rod on this fish. He was released, and I forgot to check his tongue patch to see if he was a small Hybrid or large White Bass as his lateral lines and sides were not as clear as the one I caught here a couple weeks ago. Next up my intended targets, the small to midsize gills that hang out in this creek.
?
?
The two largest ones fell prey to a new bait I tied on, a Spade Grub from Lunkerhunt. The water had cleared tremendously from earlier in the week and this bait color almost disappeared in the creek but was the ticket as the sun was fading. Rat a tat bites were telegraphed instantly with the stiff solid tip Ajing rod and the fight from the feisty cold water Panfish was enjoyable. Right at dark I felt the characteristic thump of my favorite adversary and old Speckle Belly ripped a few yards of line from my loose drag then came in for a photo opportunity.
?
A thick Black Crappie finished my evening. I really like this new rod and look forward to getting some more seat time on it. I think one of the other members on here bought this same rod not long ago, from my first impressions I do not think it will disappoint.


Sent from my iPhone using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app

Originally Posted by StantheMan2567

After some research and a PM to our resident JDM expert I decided to try an Ajing rod from Majorcraft. The Triple Cross line is within my budget and having the lightweight Sic guides and Fuji reel seat, the features of the 7.3ft model caught me, literally. About a week delivery time from Digitaka and I was in business, or so I thought. A stomach bug from the office pot luck kept me in the bathroom and doctors office for a week, so after a 7 day regiment of two nasty antibiotics I was ready to try out the new weapon. Just so happens the skies opened up and we received record rainfall with lakes coming up about 10ft over a few days time. The local creeks were running pure mud for days, finally starting to clear up on Monday. Now with Christmas Eve/ Christmas looming I knew better than even mention fishing to my wife as she was barking directives like a crp4570 Goose Photo from the Photography board.
?
Great picture by the way! Anyway, after a painful and long morning of After Christmas Sale shopping I managed to get out for about an hour this afternoon and give the new rod a whirl. I put the Plueger President XT with the 3lb Nanofil on the rod and tied on a Trout Magnet tipped with a Lunkerhunt Larvea. Bam- first fish was one of those line sided freight trains again.
?
This creek is known for them, but has also produced my PB TN Crappie years ago at 2.6lbs. A test of the drag and line, not the rod on this fish. He was released, and I forgot to check his tongue patch to see if he was a small Hybrid or large White Bass as his lateral lines and sides were not as clear as the one I caught here a couple weeks ago. Next up my intended targets, the small to midsize gills that hang out in this creek.
?
?
The two largest ones fell prey to a new bait I tied on, a Spade Grub from Lunkerhunt. The water had cleared tremendously from earlier in the week and this bait color almost disappeared in the creek but was the ticket as the sun was fading. Rat a tat bites were telegraphed instantly with the stiff solid tip Ajing rod and the fight from the feisty cold water Panfish was enjoyable. Right at dark I felt the characteristic thump of my favorite adversary and old Speckle Belly ripped a few yards of line from my loose drag then came in for a photo opportunity.
?
A thick Black Crappie finished my evening. I really like this new rod and look forward to getting some more seat time on it. I think one of the other members on here bought this same rod not long ago, from my first impressions I do not think it will disappoint.


Sent from my iPhone using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app

Congrats on the rod and catch. The rod looks sweet. I may have to get one to have as a guest rod. Major Craft does give a lot of value.

Regards


Sent from my iPad using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app

Thanks for the review, seems like you had fun and enjoyed the rod. I am the member that bought one a few weeks ago but it will probably be March or so before I get mine out.

I do look forward to fishing with mine as well.

Originally Posted by vfourmax

Thanks for the review, seems like you had fun and enjoyed the rod. I am the member that bought one a few weeks ago but it will probably be March or so before I get mine out.

I do look forward to fishing with mine as well.

I think you will like the rod. I fished SML this summer for the first time and did not own a JDM UL rod. I caught Shellcracker, Bluegill and Green Sunfish all from the dock at the house in which we were staying. It is a beautiful lake and with the Majorcraft in hand you should have a blast on that lake. The tip is stiff but bends nicely when a fish is hooked. You will feel each head shake and tail run of the fish. I own the 7ft 1pc St Croix Panfish in the EX Fast action and the Triple Cross is much more sensitive and lighter than the Croix. Good luck.


Sent from my iPhone using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app