37 talking about this. I fished the rod with two floating lines which included the WF7F Scientific Anglers Amplitude Smooth Infinity and WF7F Cortland Liquid Crystal Guide, both of which run slightly heavy (200 grains @ 30 feet). The rod balances right at the locking nut with a reel on it. Compared to the expride you can tell that it’s a little more “stout” but it’s so … Total Score: 8.42 - ULTIMATE ENTHUSIAST AWARD Introduction: As I sit down to write this review, I looked back on the last time I explored a Shimano Calcutta/Conquest DC (digital cast control) reel. smallies wrote:The Rebound is the only rod I will ever use for treble hook baits. The rods foundation is still built upon Falcon’s FXB blank which is still made here in the USA. I have tried this rod with a Daiwa Zillion SV TW and currently have a Lews Team Lite on it. As pointed out in the review, the Top Caster does indeed use the "house brand" K guides but keep in mind it is a 50.00 rod, it isn't a 125.00+ rod. This rod 12lb test 1/8oz weight seems like the ticket but the jury is still out. 14K likes. I have spoken with the owner of Powell and he assures me if I purchased a Max 3D version I would not see any difference between the Max and the Max 3 D in performance. ... Mauser Osmosis 5 Weight Fly Rod Review. From diminutive trout rods to big water two-handers, it seems like every year there's new rods being introduced to quench the thirst of you fiberglass aficionados out the. Among all of my 12 baitcasters that rod is my most versatile rod. The blank in of itself is a legend for sensitivity, and lightweight construction. ), weighs 9.6 oz. Phenix adds the new M1 rods to their arsenal and offers them at a surprisingly aggressive price point. The Angler's Source for News and Reviews about the HOTTEST Tackle! The Angler's Source for News and Reviews about the HOTTEST Tackle! I did not weigh the blank, but the completed rod weighs 3.4 oz. I switched over from the Megabass Orochi XX Flatside, and … Anyways, i am thinking it will be a good rod for senkos because it has backbone that certainly turns on but it’s tricky turn on. While the 4,5 and 6-weight freshwater rods are built with a medium-fast action, the 6–11 weight saltwater rods boast a fast action. They upgraded the blank material a little and the components some. Last visit was: Fri Feb 12, 2021 12:20 am. I switched over from the Megabass Orochi XX Flatside, and the Dobyns 705CB, 705CB glass, and 705CBMF glass. The Angler's Source for News and Reviews about the HOTTEST Tackle! A quick look through TackleTour's archives reveals a review published in August of 2011 for the Conquest 50/51DC.Has it really been almost 10 years since I fished this platform? 38 talking about this. Upon ordering the rods, I read the description of what the rod offered and was clear on what I was getting. Take a look at the Tackletour review of this rod. It is currently Fri Feb 12, 2021 12:20 am For either $100-$110 (depending on rod length and action) you can own one of the best value rods on the market today without compromising performance. ... DEMYSTIFLY is part of the TackleTour Group. With the Lews Team Lite, the whole combo, including spooled line (Seaguar Abrazx, 12 lb. TackleTour, SF Bay Area.