Carpenter: Sea Leopard 80/38

 

Full article can be view at Carpenter Official

Specification: 2450mm, PE Max 8, Lure weight: 100-250g, Drag 12g max.

Just got this rod, after waiting for a quite sometime...
Have not sea testing but i think it is an "easy rod" just just like its little brother SLP80/33.  

Was thinking to pair with 140-160g stickbait but no idea about the tip action yet.  So KIV with y-140, y-160, BF140, BF160 and SA150.  Also with test with N120, SF120, Damsel 120, HustlePop 130g.
Still wonder the comparison with PJ80/36, TBL80/35, EP82/38.  As for reel, maintain with SW14000XG with PE6 90lb line and 150-170lb leader.

No idea if can get big GT to see the full bending of the rod...hehehe...keep praying....

As for little brother SLP80/33, currently my favorite rod with 120g stickbait and 90-120 chugger/swimmer.

Happy Ramadan Kareem 2023!!!

Disclaimer

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.

Carpenter : Sea Frog SF120 Twinhook vs Sea Frog SF110 Type-LQ vs Sea Frog Evo II 105

 In 2010/11 the 1st version of Sea Frog was released and later in Dec 2014 2nd version was made to public.  It was one of the most sought after lure due to its performance and rarity.  

In  May 2021, another version of Sea Frog was made i.e. Sea Frog Evo II 105.  Not many can have their hands on these lures due to Covid pandemic this time and its limited quantity of international release.

Click HERE for more info.

Size 165mm. Weight about 104g. Compatible hook 11g. Split ring 250lb. Seafrog evo.II 105 is a model modified to lighten the pull of " Seafrog evo.I " released in 2008. The body size is almost the same as "SEA FROG 120 " released in 1996.

Sea Frog Evo II 105 : Black bass metal paste color (taken form Carpenter's website)

In Dec 2022, Sea Frog SF110 Type-LQ was released.  Click HERE.

Colors of Sea Frog SF110 Type-LQ (taken from Konishi's blog)

Top SF120 TH vs SF110 LQ  : 190mm length

Same diameter mouth size ~ 42.9mm

SF 110 LQ : 42.9mm

SF120 TH : 42.9mm

SF 105 Evo II : 42.1mm

SF 110LQ : 111gram

SF 120 TH : ~ 120.9 gram
Knowing Carpenter lures, they have one of the tightest weight margin i.e. +/- 1 gram

SF120 Twinhook vs SF110 Type-LQ

All three lures using 11g treble hooks e.g. Decoy Saltwater 6/0.

I have yet to sea trial the SF110 LQ, but I really love the action of SF120 TH, where I can pop, and chug and make loud "BLOOP" with it.

As for rods, I think all three SF lures will compatible with at least 33lb class Carpenter rods e.g. SLP80/33 and easily chug with PJ80/36, EP82/38, CV79/40 and F3 711/40 using min PE6 90lb mainline and 170lb leader.

Disclaimer

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.

Carpenter : Sea Frog SF110 Type-LQ

 A newer version of SeaFrog twin hook was released circa Dec 8, 2022. It was called SF 110 Type-LQ. Specification as below:

Sea Frog Twin Hook Type-LQ
Length: 190mm
Weight: 110g
Hook: 11g each with Splitring 250lb
Action: Popping with short stop interval, the lure will move sideway

I still cannot get my hand on these lures.  So picture below are from Konishi-san's blog.

Disclaimer

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.

2023

 Happy Happy 2023!!!

May All Be Blessed !!!

Carpenter Utahime (Diva)

 歌姫　pronouned as Utahime.
From Japanese 歌 (uta) meaning "song" combined with 姫 (hime) meaning "princess" i.e. Song Princess or songstress or Diva.

Carpenter Utahime (UH) was born as product that have less water resistant due to its small mouth cup compared to the big brother Damsel and as alternative fish attractor with different movement as contrast to Gamma (y) or Bluefish (BF) lures.

Utahime was first introduced in 2019 and production sales in 2021.  As May 2022, there 4 for models of Utahime produced i.e. Utahime 120g, Utahime 95g, Utahime 70g and Utahime 70g Nagi (calm version).

Based on maker Konishi-san's blog there are also Utahime 250g which resides under KLL plug series.

Utahime 250 KLL

The features of Utahime design is to catch GT, Amberjack and Tuna with small low splash and slight diving action.  I found that if you don't have a 13g hook for Utahime 120, you can choose either 11g or 15g hook for both front and back.  Also different size hook will gives you slight different action.  Please do try with 11g and 15g hooks or the combination, you'll be surprise on how "pleasant" the action of the lure.

As for compatible rods, BlueChaser BLC Super Cobra, Great Python GP and Endless Passion series were recommended based on the lure weight used.   I can say that for Utahime lures, due to the small mouth, rods with "lower" LB rating, soft tip, not so stiff middle section can also be effective to "play" the lures.  Myself used TBL83/32 or SLP80/33 or TBL80/35 or PJ80/36 EP85/36 to play Utahime 120 lures.  I think if applied more powerful rod with LB rating more that 38Lb, Utahime 120 will easily jump out of the water with normal slack line.

As for colors for Utahime 120, 5 were produced for sale back in 2021.

Utahime 120 smoke black metal pasted

Utahime 120 white metal pasted

Utahime 120 flyingfish

Utahime 120 black back side gold metal pasted

Utahime 120 black metal pasted

For Diva 95, it was classified as "special sale" where anglers can buy them if they send Memorial Catch Photo on Jan 22, 2022.
I do not know if Carpenter wants to produce Utahime 95 as normal production or just Special sale lures.  Kinda frustrated.......

Utahime 95 Special Sale color

Utahime 95 Special Sale color

Last size in Utahime collection is the small 70mm 68g that came in two version i.e. normal version and "Nagi" calm.  But there is also a version named "Utahime 70 L-Quiet" which schedule as Special Sale version.

Utahime 70 and Utahime Nagi color

Difference in labeling between normal (bottom) and Nagi version (top)

As for color goes, Utahime 70 was produced in 6 colors i.e. White metal paste, Dark Blueback Yellow side, Black back Gold side, Anchovy metal paste, Sardine metal paste and Flying fish metal paste.  I think Utahime 70 series were produced targeted for yellowfin tuna fishing.

Please refer to official website HERE for further Information.

Disclaimer

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.