I've been looking more at investing in some JDM rods and models.  Are there any sites that are better to buy from or that are more trustworthy?  Any ones I should stay away from?  And has anyone bought any recently during this COVID problem, hows that effecting shipping?

I've bought from plat, digitaka, and hedgehog, during the crisis. Things are a little slower, but not unreasonable. I've only bought one rod a couple years ago and got hit with customs charges, so haven't done it again. Lots of people do with no issues though.

By them all.

What are you trying to get JDM that you can’t get elsewhere?

Have a Poison Glorious XC 170M-G on order that is supposed to be in by the end of the month. Hopefully it will take as long as the reel I ordered that took 4 days a couple of weeks ago....Would highly recommend Kazu at Japan Angler.

Remember JDM doesn’t mean made in Japan. ??

11 minutes ago, Beeno said:

Remember JDM doesn’t mean made in Japan. ??

USDM doesn't mean made in USA. Like Macho Man says, nothing means nothing.

1 minute ago, Cgrinder said:

USDM doesn't mean made in USA. Like Macho Man says, nothing means nothing.

Are you quoting Macho Man Randy savage?

1 hour ago, Beeno said:

Are you quoting Macho Man Randy savage?

Almost certainly.

 

On topic, which JDM rods are you looking at?

10 hours ago, Cgrinder said:

Almost certainly.

 

On topic, which JDM rods are you looking at?

 

15 hours ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

What are you trying to get JDM that you can’t get elsewhere?

To answer your questions, mostly Megabass Carbons Heads.  Specifically the Wild Bunch.  I also started looking at the Poison series.  I'm pretty much open to anything though so if you guys have any suggestions, feel free to let me know.  This is my first real dive and look into JDM rods

2 hours ago, Clay7757 said:

 

To answer your questions, mostly Megabass Carbons Heads.  Specifically the Wild Bunch.  I also started looking at the Poison series.  I'm pretty much open to anything though so if you guys have any suggestions, feel free to let me know.  This is my first real dive and look into JDM rods

If you are interested in the JDM Megabass Carbon heads, I strongly suggest checking out The Tackle Trap or The Hookup Tackle, I'll post links below.  You may pay a few more bucks than if you ordered from Japan, but the rod will be covered under warranty. If the one you want isn't in stock they'll get it for you.

 

https://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1066_2616

 

https://www.thehookuptackle.com/fishing-Rods/Megabass/Destroyer+Carbon+Head+Casting+Rods

Excellent reply evilcatfish.

14 hours ago, Cgrinder said:

Almost certainly.

That’s awesome ??