Cody28

My understanding is less leverage in the sense that a longer rod pulls the fish straight up out of the cover more than through it. Not so much the physics definition of leverage.

Any chance you have tried hollow belly frogs on the fast tip?

Does shimano have a good warranty?

Is there any reason not to buy the JDM Twin Power over the US? I’m looking at a deal right now for a U.S. Twin Power for 355, but the JDM is still cheaper at 290

Oddly enough they don’t have a lot of videos on this rod specifically. On the one video they mentioned it, they just suggested a 300 or even 400 size, which isn’t helpful because weights range so drastically between models. They all have a weight inserted at the very butt, but to me that’s actually why the rods balance so well. Maybe I should stick to 2500 like you said, but go with a model heavier than the Vanford? With the 2500 Vanford on it, the rod is just a little tip heavy. I am also trying to use a gift card I recently got, so JDM isn’t my first choice. Any thoughts on the Twin Power or Sustain? Something else entirely?

I know this is an old post, but I recently got a Flyssa and to me it is THE rod. Haven’t spent a ton of time with it yet, but it seems to be spanking every other rods I’ve tried for this type of fishing. My only issue I’m having right now is finding a reel to pair with it. I have a few Shimano Vanford 2500s, but they’re too light for such a long rod. Currently throwing an old Sedona on it (because it’s heavy) which balances nicely, but the reel just feels so clunky in comparison to the Vanfords I usually fish. Any reel suggestions for a 7’6” light+ hair jig rod?

Just bought a Megabass Destroyer P5 Flyssa and wondering what reel to pair with it. A have a Vanford’s on my P5 Addermine because they balance really well together, but wondering if something heavier would be better balanced since the rod is 7’6”. Thinking a Sustain FJ 3000? Maybe stick with Vanford and bump up a size? Any suggestions?

Sell me on it please lol. I’ve narrowed it down to a few. I’m looking at picking up one of the following. - OneTen Stick - Dark Sleeper - Madbull That being said I do really like my current jerkbait rod, just keep hearing awesome stuff on the 110 stick I’m getting fomo.

That’s crazy to me that the JDM rods would be made in China while the US rods are not. Weird that they wouldn’t be made in the same factory/country for consistency and convenience

I have no experience with it, but for nose hooked it should be great. If you already own it, just put it to the test for both applications. Personal use with a rod will always trump advice given here anyways since we all fish differently.

I believe the P5 rods are made in Vietnam which has become a great place for manufacturing quality. At least mine were. Not sure about JDM version. Would rather Japanese made, but this is much better in my eyes than made in China.

There is a used one currently available at American Legacy Fishing for $340 I believe I know this is basically a whole new topic but thought I’d try here first before creating a new thread. Are the power ratings on the JDM and USA rods a totally different system? I was browsing Megabass’ website and realized that the F6 FMJ (USA) is listed as medium heavy and the F5.5 X-Bites (JDM) is listed as a heavy. Confused I am.

It has a Shimano Vanford on it right now. I’ve never really bought spinning gear this expensive, so might upgrade eventually, but right now it feels really good in hand.

No problem!

St. Croix LBTC 68MXF “Jerkbaits” I’ve heard a lot of people say they go Steez or NRX+ for bottom contact specific then use P5 for moving. But online and from my local shop I’m hearing people state that the new FMJ has taken over that role for them. They no longer feel like they need to go outside of the line. Definitely was part of my reasoning for purchasing it, but I don’t have the others for personal comparison.