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Amazon Japan sure has some great prices! I had picked up a Palms Native Egeria for $110 or $115 a couple of months back. Typically it goes for $150ish. The Majorcraft Finetail Glass (stream version,...

The Lunakia I have is 610 with tubular tip and it is not as soft as Phenix Mirage. If I recall correctly, that is the blank you built on. Not sure how the shorter solid tip models would compare, but...

Would love to hear of your experience with the 63 Lunakia. They usually ship through DHL… which is quick. Hopefully they will do the same in this case.


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Still not received tracking info? I’ve never had this issues with JDM Tackle Heaven. But tbh I don’t order a whole lot with them. Typically it’s Digitaka. However, JDM Tackle Heaven usually have a...

I’ve used Varivas PE lines (Infinity x8 0.3#, Area Master Limited Super Premium 0.175#, and their BFS PE line 0.6#) and Daiwa Gekkabijin PE 0.2# (I think rated to 3.8 lbs). All of them, other than...

Looks nice with the Zenon. This is the 610. 485072


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The last rod I ordered from them was shipped late. I received an email from them saying that it was out of stock and that they are receiving a new shipment from the manufacturer. Took 3-4 days for...

You could give denatured alcohol a try. Isopropyl alcohol 90% could work too but I haven’t used the latter so not sure if it would work well.


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Congrats Randy! I have just one Forest Abalone spoon and it always produces for trout. Hopefully I can get my hands on more of them.


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Do we look forward to some YouTube videos soon?


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I haven’t used that particular blank but I like NFC HM 7’4” (I think or could be 7’3”). Have a spinning rod built using that blank. One of my my favorite domestic blanks. Giving the p700 is of NFC’s...

The new banshee models are in stock at Digitaka as of last night.


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You are a 100% right about the “feel.” We all differ in some ways when it comes to that. I have a moderate action UL blank (I think Gen 1 St Croix but I could be wrong) that is sold under clearance...

Nice to see you got to get out on the water.


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I’m curious to learn why you like stiffer rods. My rods include Area Trout, Hybrid Light Game, Ajing, and Mebaru. Couple of BFS trout steam rods, but like Randy said these are a whole different...

I’ll get to fish with the reel this weekend. Very odd… Gekkabijin is supposed to be a long casting reel, but I’m quite impressed with the Silver Creek’s distance casting abilities… also it handled...

Arrived today. Took a total of 14 days.


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Thanks Skeet! Nice to hear from you.
Package has cleared customs in NY. Should arrive next week (fingers crossed).


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Couple of weeks! Oh my! Plat allows the customer to choose the shipper. I should’ve gone with FedEx but wanted to take advantage of the free shipping :-(


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Thanks both! Yes, sure feels like eternity while waiting. I think it’s coming through Japan Post. 478020

On a side note the Plat Xmas sales had a significant markdown. I ordered a Daiwa Silver...

Had ordered a reel from Plat but don’t see any movement since it departed from Osaka late last week. Was hoping to fish with it this week since I’m on vacation. Guess I’ll keep my fingers crossed and...

Hi Folks! How has your experience been with Japan Post? I’ve never had a package sent through them before - only FedEx, and once DHL. Is their tracking system accurate? How long does it take to...

An update:

Yesterday I had the Ryugi hook get deformed which unhooking a fish. Tried to bend it back (being lazy… didn’t want to swap out the hook on the Cheb rig) and it snapped! Haven’t had that...

Never used it with a leader for gills and crappie. Only exception being trout stream fishing. I add a 2 - 3 feet of fluoro leader. Does it affect the catch rate? Dunno! One of the BFS guys up in...

Makes sense to have a spare. I have the 6’3” ST special in Satly Stage Prototype. It’s an Ajing rod, not hybrid. The thump on it is like an electric jolt. Can only imagine how much better the SUL...

Nope, not seen anything online. They are listed on Digitaka just like they were but 0 in inventory.

What’s the inside news on Eradicator Slow Taper Special the 6’7” SUL? I thought I read a...

Happy to see you out on the water again.


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The Daiwa Presso Air AGS 510 XUL is a great rod to twitch a trout magnet. Also the Matagi Trout Area XUL blanks, but the Presso Air AGS is ever so slightly better for twitching. Disadvantage for...

Thanks Gill! I will give that a try.


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The wraps behind the bead helps it last longer. I have had the bead come loose on some that just had UV resign.


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