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That is interesting. Do you think Lews will run with KVD like Quantum did?

Have you tried any other Arks?

It is. Highly recommend DVT

The exd is awesome

Shows can get great discounts but its mostly on product being discounted. For example, the old E6X, Veritas rods, etc.

Excellent rod. Really like the taper for your purpose. Definitely a good rod for a frog/flip/light punch rod.

Correct. I find the product to be the same. But yes they do have some different offerings but much of the same

I really like the rod, I find it to be fast enough to be an all purpose/versatile rod. It's very versatile (jigs, texas rigs, swim jigs, as well as chatterbaits). I tend to prefer more power on chatterbaits anyways so really like it

Sometimes different rod and reel models and sometimes cheaper. I personally wouldn't buy JDM rods as I had 2 break in shipment. I wish Evergreen would bring there high end rods here. I want some bad lol

Hopefully everything will start heading back to normal soon

Mine got stuck in customs for a while. Upset..

What application are you using it for? That makes the bigggest differences

Another vote for the Flatside Special

Show us that 16-6! That's a big un

Hahaha. DSG near me never had anything anyways.

The Ballistic and Kage are great options too from Daiwa. All are great options

Oh I didn't know that..

I use 6th sense. Which I find protect better for me. Never seen the rod protectors Megastink uses but sounds sweet. Just saw them and these and the 6th sense are sweet. I find these to be much better. As you can see some like the mesh, some don't. lol

Oh ok. I understand what you are doing. Absolutely you are correct. I do not put multiple rods in 1 tube. I keep my rods on the deck and only have a handful under in storage. We store them differently. My rod storage looks like this

Agreed but I'm talking about putting them in the rod box. The guides are still up to potential damage. It only protects from cosmetic damage IMO. Basically, what I am saying is they work but there is no full proof system for rod protection. Best thing to do is to use every system possible to ensure they are protected as well as good judgement and being careful. However, I HIGHLY recommend the 6th Sense rod sleeves. Very impressed. I use them as I think its a better sleeve. But to each his own.

The protect from scratching but they don't protect from structural damaging. My co-angler broke his guide putting them in the rod box because the guides still sit up and he had it angled to high. They often poke through the mesh on the cheaper rod protectors thus not protecting them. It's a good practice to use though

I don't think the style of rod protector shown above by A Jay doesn't protect the rods as the guides are still open to damage however, it could prevent scratches. Some people like them a lot. I think the 6th Sense rod protectors are the best though. They are sweet!

Not a custom guys personally. I owe both the Dobyns and IMX and lets say, my Dobyns is for sale. I really like Phenix and G Loomis for swimbaits. Recon Elite for a sub-200 and IMX for a higher end rod. You'll be very happy. The Recon Elite 766 or 796 are awesome. Plus your selection of the 904 SWBR is right on point. Great options.

I like Ark better

Great post. Pollution is another thing that can harm the fish.