Glenn2015 13 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Hey guys, Just looking at a new bream rod. Thinking 1-3kg and preferably 2 piece to make travelling easier. Any suggestions? I've currently got a Shimano Sonic Pro II 2-4kg which has been ok.. Cheers Glenn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kuerschie 2,309 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Plenty of info in these previous threads on bream rods; http://www.strikehook.com/index.php/topic/23825-new-bream-rod/ http://www.strikehook.com/index.php/topic/23613-trout-redfin-rod/ http://www.strikehook.com/index.php/topic/19383-light-spin-rod/ There are heaps of light rods in that range that are affordable. Samaki do a couple of nice 1-3kg rods, as do Daiwa such as the Gen Blacks. Shimano have 1-3kg rods as well that are usually 6'6" and two piece. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fishingmad 306 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 I just got the new daiwa black label V2 rod and OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AMAZZING ROD!!! This was an upgrade from my previous daiwa generation black which served me well for a few years Brankim 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keenfisho 1,416 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Not two piece but do your self a favour and check out Azuza 1-3kg 6 foot one piece. Owner of the company was one of Daiwa's designers for years. It so light but very strong and casts a mile. I'm loving mine. Puts my old 2 piece T Curve to shame keenfisho 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Magoo 152 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 oops ... it's Azusa Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keenfisho 1,416 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 oops ... it's Azusa Lol, was busy when I wrote it and didn't go double check on the rod. Thanks for correcting me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Booma 1,360 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 I'll put in my recommendation for the NS One's rods. I use mine for Trout and Redfin mainly, but it has claimed its share of Bream, Salmon and some school mulloway aswell! The 702L model is 2-4kg, 7 foot, 2 piece, balances nicely with a 1000 size reel, and works both Plastics and Hardbodies well! (Looks stunning aswell, but I'm a sucker for cork) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Benwah 92 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I'll put in my recommendation for the NS One's rods. I use mine for Trout and Redfin mainly, but it has claimed its share of Bream, Salmon and some school mulloway aswell! The 702L model is 2-4kg, 7 foot, 2 piece, balances nicely with a 1000 size reel, and works both Plastics and Hardbodies well! (Looks stunning aswell, but I'm a sucker for cork) I just bought one of these. Feels great, haven't caught anything on it yet tho. Well priced too. Brankim and Booma 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ludaqryz 290 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I have two bream outfits 1. rod-G Loomis 1-4lb about 6.75ft 1pc reel-Daiwa Certate 1003 6lb braid 10lb leader. total value $800 aprox 2. rod-Shimano Catana 702 1-3kg reel-Shimano Seina 1000 6lv baid 10lb leader. total value $150 aprox I get equal results in successfully landing fish with both I have more luck and have caught more on the Shimano rig I get less wind knots casting with the Shimano rig fishing with braid. Over all the cheaper Shimano rig has a better history The Diawa rig feels better in performance at times and so it should given the price range. piratepom 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brankim 945 Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 There was a deal at rayanannes for an arid rod and reel combo for $99. Pretty hard to match that quality anywhere else! 9bb daiwa reels just don't come even 1/4 as cheep as that little beauty!! You can also still find some second hand daiwa air edge rods in great condition for between $60-$100 online. Don't have one personally, but the next cheapest daiwa rods with AGS (air guide system) is over $400. (Ment to be some drastically reduced friction tech allowing a lot further casting) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raider 19 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Where did you pick up the NS rod from? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Booma 1,360 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 I got my NS from Tackleworld on Port Road, not sure if any where else stocks them at the moment Raider 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raider 19 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Cheers Booma Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brankim 945 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 I'm still loving my major craft!! I couldn't possibly ask for any more from a rod to tell you the truth... Perhaps even more distance would never hurt... But that's about it... Outcasts all my other rods. Still can't get over its seemingly limitless flex curve! Just doesn't stop! And I'm not game to push it any further than I already have! I busted 5lb braid 8lb Leeder, loading it to the max a few weeks back. Only rated for 1-5lb and can cast 0.5g- 8g. I've coasted whole pilchards on it no worries! And my lightest jig heads with plastics... Nothing else I've ever tried/owned has even come close. Best $180 I've ever spent ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brankim 945 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Was really put off by the tiny guides too initially, but after using it for a while now, I'm a massive fan! You just don't realise how trouble free they are till you go back to using the old bigger ones! ESP at night!! No miss casts, no tangles, no feeling if the weight of you're plastic/bait/sinker... bouncing up and down is there before every cast to make sure it's not twisted around the end guide... Just hassle free 99% of the time! I get so frustrated using my old gear now! So much effort on just that little part is constantly needed when rebating! Not 1 positive in bigger guides to me! .... Unless you're half blind for threading you're line through maybe but then you'd be twice as bugged for the tangles anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ASD14 197 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Ive got the daiwa gen black (itchy twitchy 1.5-3kg) and its a great rod for flick lures. Sensitive tip, and enough grunt down low to stop any bream. Brankim 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brankim 945 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Honestly.... Can anybody tell me what's so special about these rods? And what could possibly justify the price tag? I just don't see what they could possibly do compared to other rods to make them worth this much?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brankim 945 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 ...like, does it tell you where to cast? or what fish you have on? Or when to strike....? Or maybe have solid gold, diamond encrusted fittings?! Has anybody actually been game enough to try using one of these things? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ASD14 197 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 its got the AGS (air guide system), a lot of money, development goes into those graphite guides.. the frames and everything are carbon/graphite so you feel every little bump, twitch through the rod. Plus it also saves more weight again of titanium frames.Its not for everyone, but does have its place for people who want / can afford cutting edge lure rods... I certainly wouldn't buy one, seems to delicate for me! but I do appreciate it for what it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fishingmad 306 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 yup, AGS and all the other rod technologies put into the blank. Ill be getting a team daiwa commander in the near future Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brankim 945 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 But you can get an air edge for $100 with the same guides? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brankim 945 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Hmmm.... Might have miss read that 1 when they came out... 😄 Looking online now, doesn't look like the air edge did have AGS.... 😌 probably cod it says cutting edge ...? I dunno... Lol. Could have sworn I read that somewhere last year.... Well, I guess that makes alittle bit more sense now😌 still can't see a handful of guides made lighter making that much weight difference. The reduced friction, would be a pluss. But I'm sure a drop of oil would have 90% similar result.. I know it did win I cast awards... Pitty they don't sell the guides on there own.. (I haven't been able to find any anyway...) and believe me, I've looked 😄 When I've looked at the weight of those rods, they aren't any lighter to mine... Do I still don't think I could justify that kind of price... But you can't really judge something until you use it I guess... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShoreJigger 171 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Beware of eBay sellers Brankin. The prices on those rods have been inflated massively. Can be found for much less elsewhere. I've noticed a heap of eBay sellers with ridiculous prices, biomasters at $600 plus as an example. I really hope people do their research before they hand over money to these crooks. Brankim 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AquaticResearch1 1,046 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Think I saw cranka crabs for $400 when nobody could get them in stock. If you like a online product, get a price of Ray and Anne's or Motackle online first then compare. Will put you in the ball park of what is or isn't a good deal. ASD14 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fishingmad 306 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 AGS at the moment is only available on the high end daiwas, but as all daiwa products go the high end componentry will eventually trickle down to cheaper gear. At the moment i think the chapest rod with AGS is the commander? Looking at around $50 for that one, $500 for a battler and not sure about the silver creek or gekkabijin. One to keep an eye out for when it is released will be the new silver wolf rods and reels. Bream specific actions and the said AGS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ASD14 197 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Yes, the Daiwa TD Commander comes with AGS system, but they retail for $450, not $50?? unless that way a typo mate... it will take a few years before the AGS gets trickled down to the cheaper stuff.. its cutting edge technology and not cheap to produce, so I think it will be exclusive for while.. could be wrong but..The new caldia B reel look good too! And they are also releasing a new 2015 Luvias soon too interesting times.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fishingmad 306 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Whoops yup that was meant to be $450 not $50 ahahah i wish! ASD14 and langas 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weaver 271 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Whats a bream specific action in a rod? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fishingmad 306 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Whats a bream specific action in a rod? Just another marketing ploy really but one rod is made for plastics, one for cranks, one for surface etc etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brankim 945 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Thanks for the warning jigger. But I've done my research very well! Can't beat this... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brankim 945 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Best reel I've ever owned, and cheapest😠but took slot of searching time to find that bargain...seen afew good deals lately too... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brankim 945 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 But you have to know where to look! And know when to bid or buy! I'm addicted to looking now... Wish I wasn't broke atm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brankim 945 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Couple more Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brankim 945 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 But what I want I cat find for that cheap... Inlove with this... Actually prefer it to newer models. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brankim 945 Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 Good price, but still out of my price range ATM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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