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Another scorpion arrived today. $122cdn all in. Few battle scars but it’s as smooth as my brand new one in box.

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I’d say the advantage would be a farther cast from the longer rod. I used to use a 7’ rod for jackhammers, then went to 7’3 and now I use a 7’6 and it bombs them by a significantly good amount. For pinpointing them in tight spots I will use a 6’10.

After posting this thread, I went digging in my rods and found a 6’10 MH/RF poison adrena that I was thinking would do the trick this season. So looks like I might be on the right path. I’d like to use my kaera frogs but I haven’t found the right rod for them.

What is everyone’s go to frog rod for smaller frogs like jackal Kaera, Megabass gabarin jr and buzz toads?

I’ve often wondered about this scenario when buying used from Japan. I’ve seen some really beat up reels in my searches and the descriptions do seem to be honest with appearance. And I’ve also bought used ones with descriptions making them seem worse than they actually are and when I get them, there is no issue or a simple clean will do it. I’m sure I’ll eventually get a mint reel on the outside and a bomb went off on the inside. Hopefully not though

I use them for everything., Bantam is my main heavy cover frog reel. Took the reins back from my ‘22 zillion hd. The other bantams are cranking, chatterbaits and t-rigs in all types of cover and no cover. yeah true. His Komodo must be at least 12 years if I recall if not older. He got it when it first came out. So I’m sure he’d enjoy another tank of a reel to last a lifetime.

I don’t find the weight an issue on the bantam. Maybe I’ve just used it in the right rods to balance right. I have 4 and they’re all as smooth as my zillions and steez reels. So maybe I got lucky with the micromodules for the time being?

Yeah. I was leaning to the Zillion. I have all reels and I prefer the bantam over them all with the zillion close second. I have a zillion HD as well. But I was curious what the general public would think is a better gift and it seems the zillion is on point. Silly question of me to ask

Good day! As I’ve mentioned in other threads, I’ve been buying used off the auction for excellent deals. Decided to surprise the brother in law with a reel to replace his old Okuma Komodo that has seen some days and lots of use. It’s still going good but thought maybe he could use a refresh. I had a few reels in mind to replace it with and was wondering what would be a good reel to receive as a gift. He uses his Komodo on a MH I believe and has it spooled with 30lbs braid so he can do some frogging and t-rigs in some cover and anything else he wouldn’t use his spinning reel for. these are the reels I had in mind: 1. Shimano MGL/DC 2. Shimano 2018 Bantam MGL 3. Daiwa 2021 Zillion SV 4. Shimano 2020 Metanium MGL out of those 4. What would you want to receive as a gift and why? edit: He mostly fishes from shore and we do float tube fish at times so casting distance can be important.

Those 2012 Exsence DCs are awesome reels!

100%… figured that out a year and a bit ago. Take them apart and give a good clean and out together and they’re as good as new. Plus it’s easier to fish the heck out of a reel once someone gets the first scratches on them for you when I’m getting 2016 Steez SVs and 2017 Steez As in near mint condition for $140-150 used in Japan (still going for $879 new Canada local to me)… it’s a no brainer for sure!

i wasn’t searching for a 2020 met either. But accidentally came across it and figured for $122 I’d get it. Cost $13 shipping and $25 customs. So I’m in it for $160 over the $700 plus tax price tag locally. Even new from JLS they’re about $400 all said and done with shipping and customs

Postal lady just dropped this off. $122cdn from the Japan auctions and this reel is mint. Description said “smell of cigarettes”… I disagree. It smells like “success” LoL

Just showed up today. Just in time for Christmas lol. Rod is mint. The handle was sticky (the description mentioned that). Nothing a little goo gone couldn’t fix. For $40cdn, I’m happy with my purchase. Plan to use a PX-R with the finesse special spool.

Finally got one….

I used to fish in Windsor for musky and smallies. Now I’m about 7-8hrs away but if I go back there I’ll let you know.

Just came across this before I bought the rod. Would have preferred the 68L as recommended but I’m hoping the 69ML do what I need. Or close too is fine with me. I just plan to use it for river fishing here when I go wading. here’s hoping I made an OK choice. Tough one because there isn’t much out there on either rods.

Just picked up a Major Craft Volkey 69ML BFS rod. With coupons on the auction site, ended up costing me $38 and it looks to be in great condition. I’ll give that a go with the PX-R and finesse spool. rated 1/16-1/14oz so come springtime I’ll see how it does. Hopefully it’ll do at least a few of the lures I plan to use!

No budget in mind. I figure I’d have to spend a bit to have a good quality rod to sling lighter baits. Problem is there are no Phenix sellers in Canada that I can find so they’re pretty hard to come across and shipping over the border is insane. Also looked at the kistler hunt and same thing.

I’ve been looking at the Major Craft Benkei rods actually. They’re worth it? Found some decent priced ones on the auction. Also had the poison adrena and expride on my radar. As a step lower, how are the Zodias? Amazing! That’s what I like to hear. I have never found a Phenix rod up here in Canada. I’ll have to keep looking.