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AGX PELAREEF
Monday, April 12, 2021
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Carpenter Bluefish
Carpenter Bluefish (BF) was born during 2004/05 testing season, and i think just right after the GT-y development and testing. It was seen during Mr Kenji Konishi's trip to Komodo Is, Indonesia in late 2004. As you may aware, Komodo Island is know for fast and strong tide areas. And due to it's rocky/hilly bottom, waves are generated due to the strong tidal action. From my understanding, BF was to cater "triangular" tidal wave action due to "undersea" structure and obstacles such as boulders, outcrop and hills which GT-y does not gives the best action. So "biggerhead" Bluefish (BF) model was born. From my observation, BF gives more rolling action compares with GT-y that rolls and dives action. So in my understanding, use GT-y during calmer sea condition and BF during "choppy" and rough sea condition. (Please correct me if I am wrong).
Prototype testing of BF lures especially BF90, BF105, BF120 and BF140 were mainly done in 2010 and 2011 for both GT (New Caledonia) and Amberjack/Kingfish/Hiramasa/Buri (Genkai Sea, New Zealand).
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prototype BF100 100g and 130g...nice color!! |
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BF120prototype Genkai Sea Dec 2010 |
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BF90, BF105, BF120 prototype colors of horse mackerel Jan 2011 |
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BF140g KLL experiment lure New Caledonia Jan 2012 |
8 different Bluefish models |
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"Fish" label at belly of BF160 Pilotfish |
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BF140 Blackback Hologram Feb 2015 |
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BF140 Pilotfish Feb 2015 |
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BF140 Diablo Black back |
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BF140 Diablo Blueback (kinda green to me) |
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BF140 Black back Orange belly Aug 2017 |
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BF140 Diablo White Aug 2017 |
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BF140 Flying fish Aug 2017 |
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BF140_Green fusilier Australia |
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Very very rare and unusual printing mistakes of BF140 |
I do not claim to be an authority in the field of the rod, lure and equipment testing and the use of any information on this site are at the user’s and buyer's own risk. All of the above writing is just my passions, feedback and opinion and acts as information for the public. Please browse official sites for more accurate explanations and descriptions. While I make every effort to provide accurate and complete information, I provide no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of any information on this site. I welcome suggestions on how to improve this site’s content and correct errors. I am also NOT ASSOCIATED with any brands and/or promoting and /or advertising any brands.
Lure MAX and line MAX and notation of drag value are reference levels. Please consider casting methods and fighting methods etc. as it changes with the person who uses it.
Those who are expert the basics of loading method properly can use bigger lures and even use thicker lines.
Rod weight is a numerical value when measuring the prototype rod. Please acknowledge that there are some errors at the time of the product.
Rod Specifications Parts are subject to change without prior notice for improvement. Please note that.
Friday, November 6, 2020
2020: GT Popping 101.25 (Part 2)
continue from Part 1
Please refer to your local store, favorite stores, friends, experts, forums and/or internet for their suggestion of your setup.
I do not claim to be an authority in the field of the rod, lure and equipment testing and the use of any information on this site are at the user’s and buyer's own risk. All of the above writing is just my passions, feedback and opinion and acts as information for the public. Please browse official sites for more accurate explanations and descriptions. While I make every effort to provide accurate and complete information, I provide no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of any information on this site. I welcome suggestions on how to improve this site’s content and correct errors. I am also NOT ASSOCIATED with any brands and/or promoting and /or advertising any brands.
Lure MAX and line MAX and notation of drag value are reference levels. Please consider casting methods and fighting methods etc. as it changes with the person who uses it.
Those who are expert the basics of loading method properly can use bigger lures and even use thicker lines.
Rod weight is a numerical value when measuring the prototype rod. Please acknowledge that there are some errors at the time of the product.
Rod Specifications Parts are subject to change without prior notice for improvement. Please note that.
Friday, September 4, 2020
Studio Ocean Mark Spool Compatibility for Stella
Year 2019-20 we saw the new launching of Shimano Stella SW series ranging from series 6000 to 30000. With that Studio Ocean Mark a.k.a. SOM release new compatibility table for their spool.
Myself still using Stella 08 and 2013 version.
So basically, we have Stella 2008, 2013 and 2019-20 with popping reel size of 8000 (not 2019 version), 10000, 14000, 18000, 20000 and 30000. With that SOM's version of spare spool is No Limits 08SW, No Limits13SW version 1 and No Limits 13SW version 2 (introduced in 2018). From I understand from SOM's website, No Limits 13SW v2 is compatible with Stella 2019.
Shimano Spinning spool → Compatible SOM custom parts |
SOM custom parts → Compatible spinning spool |
Below is some explanation on what is BM, HP and RC of NL13SW version 1 models for Stella SW16000 and 18000.
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copied from Alan Hawk's |
I am just a normal recreational angler. I am NOT claim to be an authority in the field of rod, lure and equipment testing and the use of any information on this site is at the user’s and buyer's own risk. All above writing is just MY FEEDBACK and OPINION. Please browse official sites for more accurate explanation and description. While I make every effort to provide accurate and complete information, i provide no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of any information on this site. I welcome suggestions on how to improve this site’s content and correct errors. I am also NOT related to any rod maker and/o/ lure maker. Just a normal fans.
Lure MAX and line MAX and notation of drag value are reference level. Please consider casting methods and fighting methods etc. as it changes with the person who uses it.
Those who are expert the basics of loading method properly can use bigger lures and even use thicker lines.
Rod weight is a numerical value when measuring the prototype rod. Please acknowledge that there are some errors at the time of product.
Rod Specifications Parts are subject to change without prior notice for improvement. Please note that.
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Carpenter: Sea Leopard 80/33 - Update
Summary below is based on Carpenter's Official site: SLP80/33
Length: 8 feet (2450mm)
Line No.: PE6 (probably can go up to PE8)
Lure wt.: 100 to 160 g (GT sinking lure can be up to 350 g)
Max drag: 10 kg
Rod wt.: 380g (mine is 385g)
Grip Lgth.: FG = 250mm RG = 430mm
Real Seat: DPS SD22
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Pic form Carpnter site showing Carpenter's Owner Mr Kenji Konshi tested SL80/33 with PE8 |
Recommended lure weight is between 100g to 160g, which i translated, i can chug Seafrog TH120 or HustlePop 130 and i can play BF100, BF120, Maihime 120, GenEi 120, Gamma 105, 120, 140 and probably max 160. Also diving stickbait up to 120g.
Tested this rod on few popping trips and I love it!!!Matched it with Stella SW14000XG filled with Powerpro 80lb.
Casting with this rod is very easy. Fighting GTs and Queenies is very forgiving due to it's tip action and butt power. It didn't hurt my back at all!!
Easy to chug SF TH120 and Damsel 90 and 120.
As for stickbait, really good match with 120g stickbait eg. Gamma, Maihime, Ge-Nei, Hayabusa and BF120.
For diving popper, really nice feeling on Amegari Urpekari 190, NativeWork Napalm 200 and 220.
Really an all-rounder rod for me, especially with 120g class stickbaits and popper.
A little slack line skills needed to play Gamma 90L and Super-L.
Top 3 rods for me currently SLP80/33, PJ80/36 and TBL80/35.
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Gold thread |
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Custom Build Model |
Disclaimer
I am just a normal recreational angler. I am NOT claim to be an authority in the field of rod, lure and equipment testing and the use of any information on this site is at the user’s and buyer's own risk. All above writing is just MY FEEDBACK and OPINION. Please browse official sites for more accurate explanation and description. While I make every effort to provide accurate and complete information, i provide no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of any information on this site. I welcome suggestions on how to improve this site’s content and correct errors. I am also NOT related to any rod maker and/o/ lure maker. Just a normal fans.
Lure MAX and line MAX and notation of drag value are reference level. Please consider casting methods and fighting methods etc. as it changes with the person who uses it.
Those who are expert the basics of loading method properly can use bigger lures and even use thicker lines.
Rod weight is a numerical value when measuring the prototype rod. Please acknowledge that there are some errors at the time of product.
Rod Specifications Parts are subject to change without prior notice for improvement. Please note that.