MIKECATTS 1,488 Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 https://tackleworldadelaide.com.au/samaki-zing-xtreme-szx-702sxl-spinning-rod-clearance/ FOR $99 you cant go wrong... I use this and like it very much.. Its my favourite.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,204 Posted November 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 47 minutes ago, MIKECATTS said: https://tackleworldadelaide.com.au/samaki-zing-xtreme-szx-702sxl-spinning-rod-clearance/ FOR $99 you cant go wrong... I use this and like it very much.. Its my favourite.. Thanks I’m loving the diawa hyper had to get it from BCF family gave me a $50 gift card so it cost me $80 after the $50 card MIKECATTS 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Softy 2,991 Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 I actually saw the Zing this when their sale thing popped up on FB this morning. I considered it but not sure i want a 1-3kg i'm used to using 2-4kg Then ill have to buy a reel to suit...... then braid..... Mickyj 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Territory Lad 1,137 Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 @Softy dont think, just do! I have the 7'6 version of the same and its a belter. Agree with Mike - easily my fav wand in my arsenal for light stuff. Thinking of grabbing this 7' version myself. Softy, Des and Mickyj 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,204 Posted November 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Softy said: I actually saw the Zing this when their sale thing popped up on FB this morning. I considered it but not sure i want a 1-3kg i'm used to using 2-4kg Then ill have to buy a reel to suit...... then braid..... I’m loving it with my 1000 reels haven’t respooled the 750 yet but it’s good with the 2500 . Funny how you can feel the tiny tiny fish now for legal or bigger . braid I’m using 6 lb on the sienna 5 lb on the laguna and other diawa reel plus all three use 4 lb FC . Into the centre of the Pat today into the wind was like a 2-4 kilo rod Softy and MIKECATTS 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doobie 5,802 Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 Link shows Out of Stock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Softy 2,991 Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 Yeah After i posted that before i went back to researching and was just about to go out and buy one, then checked their site before leaving and saw sold out Territory Lad and Soobz 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MIKECATTS 1,488 Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Softy said: I actually saw the Zing this when their sale thing popped up on FB this morning. I considered it but not sure i want a 1-3kg i'm used to using 2-4kg Then ill have to buy a reel to suit...... then braid..... You know you want it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MIKECATTS 1,488 Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Territory Lad said: @Softy dont think, just do! I have the 7'6 version of the same and its a belter. Agree with Mike - easily my fav wand in my arsenal for light stuff. Thinking of grabbing this 7' version myself. I have the Samaki Archer 6112SL 4-8lb and a Samaki Archer 692SXL 2-6lb and I prefer the Zing 702 2-6lb... I bought another for a spare anyways.. Why dont they do reels at half price? Ide like a nice 1000 with a spare spool or 2. Territory Lad 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MIKECATTS 1,488 Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Softy said: Yeah After i posted that before i went back to researching and was just about to go out and buy one, then checked their site before leaving and saw sold out I got one at 3.30pm... Plus some other bits and pieces.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Softy 2,991 Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 Since i saw the AIRD-X combos almost 2 years ago i wanted one but to tight to pay the $250ish. BCF doing a clearance at the moment because the new AIRD 20's are out. So at 00:30 this morning before waiting to leave for the Coorong i bit the bullet. 2-4kg 2500. Club price $160 but i had a $20 voucher i won from the Gone Fishing Day so worked out to be $140. My kinda price. Now to figure out what braid weight to run... I've always run 8lb but might go down to 6lb. Do people think that the 2lb makes a lot of difference? I've already decided on 8x J-Braid. Mickyj 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,204 Posted November 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Softy said: Since i saw the AIRD-X combos almost 2 years ago i wanted one but to tight to pay the $250ish. BCF doing a clearance at the moment because the new AIRD 20's are out. So at 00:30 this morning before waiting to leave for the Coorong i bit the bullet. 2-4kg 2500. Club price $160 but i had a $20 voucher i won from the Gone Fishing Day so worked out to be $140. My kinda price. Now to figure out what braid weight to run... I've always run 8lb but might go down to 6lb. Do people think that the 2lb makes a lot of difference? I've already decided on 8x J-Braid. Are you flicking lures at bream then yes at least 6 lb braid and 4 lb leader Softy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Territory Lad 1,137 Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, Softy said: Now to figure out what braid weight to run... I've always run 8lb but might go down to 6lb. Do people think that the 2lb makes a lot of difference? I've already decided on 8x J-Braid. In the same brand and model or braid - no, not a significant / tangible difference. Between brands - can be extraordinary! As an example, I have 8lb power pro on an older spin reel and use 6lb siglon on my current - poles apart in every way imaginable. It's not even apples and oranges, it's more apples and rocks...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Softy 2,991 Posted November 28, 2020 Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 I've got some 20lb Power pro on a 4000 set up. and it pains me every time i wind it in with some load on it. The noise of the "rope" going thru the guides would make baby jeebus cry. Mickyj and Territory Lad 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Softy 2,991 Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 Finally got my AIRD-X combo today after dealing with Couriers Please... God they are hopeless! Come with a 2000 reel i thought it had 2500 no biggy i guess.. More "finesses" First thoughts a LOT softer then i thought so will see how it goes. It should be alright i guess, everyone seems to love these rods. I will go around the corner tomorrow and get some braid for it, decided on 8X Grande J-Braid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snafu 29 Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 21 minutes ago, Softy said: decided on 8X Grande J-Braid. I've been using the J Braid Grande 10 & 20lb in Island blue for a while and I like it, good abrasion resistance and hold knots as good as any other I've used. No reason to believe that the lighter lines would not share the same qualities. The blue colour took a bit of getting used to after using mainly yellow for years, but it's become my preferred colour now due to it's low visibility below the surface. I've also switched over to using J Braid Thread FC, a good tough leader. Softy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Softy 2,991 Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 I've been using Finns for a while had no issues with it but time for a change. Been reading good things about the Grande x8. I've always used Berkley Vanish for leader on my lighter stuff once again no issues. Might look at the FC when i'm due for another spool, once again reading good things. snafu 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MIKECATTS 1,488 Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 Hi all.. I opened up my new Samaki yesterday, I was going to try out.. Its broken.. The top half is cracked/crushed.. Just above where the lower piece slots into it.... I rang them and they said to bring it in... I hope they replace it... Probably will blame me.. I didnt check at the shop.. Maybee I should of.. I will next time.. Lucky I bought it as a spare.. I used my old one yesterday.. I dont get rods posted as I think they will get broken so I went and collected it.. Has anyone dealt with returns from Tacklworld? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Territory Lad 1,137 Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 That's no good Mike. I have only had to return two or three small things in the past (faulty pliers, tackle trays etc) and they have always been good. Best of luck. MIKECATTS 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,204 Posted December 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 2 hours ago, MIKECATTS said: Hi all.. I opened up my new Samaki yesterday, I was going to try out.. Its broken.. The top half is cracked/crushed.. Just above where the lower piece slots into it.... I rang them and they said to bring it in... I hope they replace it... Probably will blame me.. I didnt check at the shop.. Maybee I should of.. I will next time.. Lucky I bought it as a spare.. I used my old one yesterday.. I dont get rods posted as I think they will get broken so I went and collected it.. Has anyone dealt with returns from Tacklworld? Haven’t had to return broken things . I was sold a rod that was wrong for lure fishing store took it back no issue . Good luck MIKECATTS 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Softy 2,991 Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 Bugger that suck mate. Never done any returns at Tackleworld but the guys are pretty good down there. I got some 6lb J-Braid x8 grand on my reel this morning, damn it's thin i wont be trying leaders on without my glasses. Mickyj and keenfisho 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,204 Posted December 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Softy said: Bugger that suck mate. Never done any returns at Tackleworld but the guys are pretty good down there. I got some 6lb J-Braid x8 grand on my reel this morning, damn it's thin i wont be trying leaders on without my glasses. Try 4 lb leader can be hard with glasses Softy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB tragic 743 Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 7 hours ago, MIKECATTS said: Hi all.. I opened up my new Samaki yesterday, I was going to try out.. Its broken.. The top half is cracked/crushed.. Just above where the lower piece slots into it.... I rang them and they said to bring it in... I hope they replace it... Probably will blame me.. I didnt check at the shop.. Maybee I should of.. I will next time.. Lucky I bought it as a spare.. I used my old one yesterday.. I dont get rods posted as I think they will get broken so I went and collected it.. Has anyone dealt with returns from Tacklworld? How did you get on with Tackleworld? Interestingly I thought they might have checked it over before you took it. Regards, HBt. As an aside have a new 2-4kg rod on its way. Will be a new challenge as it is 9'6" in length so looking forward to what it might do. The hope is that I will be able to reach certain areas at low water that have previously been out of reach. Time and my casting ability will tell. Mickyj and Softy 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Softy 2,991 Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 X8 grande ties real well. Nice small knot too. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk Squid Inc., keenfisho, HB tragic and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Softy 2,991 Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 Just got back from a LB sesh (to windy for the yak).. Combo and Braid is HB tragic 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,204 Posted December 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 Sorry to take over the topic I started I am absolutely loving the diawa Hyper 1-3 kilo rod haven’t landed a legal bream yet but it will happen again love the rod Soobz, HB tragic and Territory Lad 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MIKECATTS 1,488 Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 On 05/12/2020 at 7:38 AM, MIKECATTS said: Hi all.. I opened up my new Samaki yesterday, I was going to try out.. Its broken.. The top half is cracked/crushed.. Just above where the lower piece slots into it.... I rang them and they said to bring it in... I hope they replace it... Probably will blame me.. I didnt check at the shop.. Maybee I should of.. I will next time.. Lucky I bought it as a spare.. I used my old one yesterday.. I dont get rods posted as I think they will get broken so I went and collected it.. Has anyone dealt with returns from Tacklworld? Hi all.. Tackle world Adelaide swapped the broken rod no probs.. He said it happens.. Im impressed and will support them a bit more.. Territory Lad, keenfisho and HB tragic 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Territory Lad 1,137 Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 The TW lads are good people. Glad to hear you got it sorted out. Did they happen to have the same model in stock? Or did you pick something else up? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MIKECATTS 1,488 Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 52 minutes ago, Territory Lad said: The TW lads are good people. Glad to hear you got it sorted out. Did they happen to have the same model in stock? Or did you pick something else up? Hi Mate.. I got the same... Looks like they didnt sell out after all..... No questions asked.. he had a look and said sorry about that.. Territory Lad 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,204 Posted December 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2020 Ok guys I’ve been using the team Diawa hyper rod 1-3 kilos love it . Have yet to catch a legal bream been having fun with tiny STs yesterday 36 today 25 . I’ve been swapping with three reels besides the 2500 reel as I’ve mentioned using laguna 1000 and sienna 1000 . Same rod smaller lures . Laguna reel when I got over the line issues casts the smaller lures further than the Sienna. Rod I’m happy with MIKECATTS 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Soobz 557 Posted December 17, 2020 Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 I broke the tip off my Savage rod, idiocy on my part, I dont want to talk about it So shopping for a 1-3 or there abouts. Very tempted by the Samaki zing extreme 7'6 v2 but is new and a lot of coin. The Arrowz are on special again but no SUL model local, and I'm really keen to try a longer rod...which I might regret on the yak.Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk Softy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Territory Lad 1,137 Posted December 17, 2020 Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 If you can hold off until boxing day you may get a good price during one of the sales. Maybe the new Daiwa Infeet, they have a few 7'3-7'6 options, but the "entry level" one would still be $180-$190, so similar cost to the samaki. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mickyj 3,204 Posted December 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 Since using a 1-3 kilo rod I love the difference from a 2-4 kilo rod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SurfcaztR 707 Posted December 17, 2020 Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 4 hours ago, Soobz said: I broke the tip off my Savage rod, idiocy on my part, I dont want to talk about it So shopping for a 1-3 or there abouts. Very tempted by the Samaki zing extreme 7'6 v2 but is new and a lot of coin. The Arrowz are on special again but no SUL model local, and I'm really keen to try a longer rod...which I might regret on the yak. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk When on a kayak the rod needs to be long enough so that if the fish takes a run around the yak the line at the rod tip can pass around the yak and not get caught up.Usually 7' for most 7'6" is only a bit longer so it won't matter.A 1-3 or 2-4kg rod either will work as your not casting from shore trying to reach something far away as with a yak you just drift over.Sometimes a 1-3 or 2-4kg rod can feel the same depending on who makes it,always best to get hands on before buying. Softy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Soobz 557 Posted December 17, 2020 Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 The main thing that concerns me is being able to reach the tip on a 7'6 as I seem to have a knack for looping the braid around the last eye in any kind of wind. I'm kinda going on the idea that the longer rod will allow for more lure action. Boxing day specials might happen but that's usually on older models I think. I can almost buy 2 Arrowz (on special) for 1 Zing extreme, but is the Zing twice as nice to use? So hard to tell because until you get on the water you can't really compare them, and comparing even roughly in the shop is really hard as no shop carries both lines. The Infeet 7'6 looked interesting but no local stock that I can find. Squid Inc. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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