Gnarwhal

If I bought from TW, I'd expect real Powerpro. If I bought from amazon, 50/50 it's counterfeit.

Which side of the shank the eyes are tied to will dictate how the fly rides. Both flies above will ride hook point up.

That might have been true at one time, but if you look at current sales, inflatables have the larger market share. I fish out of a Hobie Revo 16 kayak (no standing), a Hobie PA 14 (some standing) and off many SUPs. SUPs are lighter than kayaks (20-30lbs), easier to transport, launch, store and catch fish like crazy. Definitely worth considering.

I feel like I'm plenty accurate with a 9' drift fishing set up....and at longer range. Short sticks are easier to maneuver in close up or tight situations probably giving an accuracy advantage there.

The majority of bass rods are under 8' long. The majority of salmon, steelhead, inshore salt, etc. rods are over 8'. I find it interesting. What do we gain with a short rod?

I thought the Palomar and double Palomar were two of the best braid to lure/hook choices? To the OP, where was the braid purchased?

Yep. Ive been fishing the USDM Slx DC for a year and want to step up to IDC5. On the lookout for the Scorpion 151hg. Any sightings?

Thanks for the Amazon.co.jp suggestion. I'll add it to my JDM list. Does anyone know when the lefty 21 Scorpion DC reels are going to be released? It looks like sometime this month.

More so when it's upside down and your reeling backwards.

Another Shimano at Sierra deal. $120 Zodias Casting Moderate Crank Rod - 10-20 wt, 7’, 1-Piece

Hobie thinks of everything. They put a urinal in the center of the yak.

My wallet hates you. The thought of paying an astronomical duty fee was the last thing holding my back from ordering a 21 Scorpion DC when they become available. Thanks for the info.

Thinking about dipping my toe into JDM reels. When you order through Diditaka do you get hit with an import duty or tax? I'm wondering if the price I pay for the reel will be my all in cost.

Thanks to SmugOne for the alert. I bought my first Expride a month ago. Was impressed enough to jump on the Sierra deal. I think a lot of people did, they sold out in a couple of days. It was on closeout and definitely not a second. Rod arrived a couple days ago. Can't wait to use it. I think it's going to crush smallies using squarebills on the Columbia. Headed out when the wind calms down on Tuesday.