Daiwa Tatula Elite Signature Series casting Rods
Daiwa Tatula Elite Signature Series casting Rods
By Perry Mack
Daiwa Tatula Elite Signature Series casting Rods
This new line of rods from Daiwa almost defies description. All the rods have two things in common. They are designed to catch bass, and they are designed by Daiwa pros. Each rod in the series is designed by a particular pro ( Randy Howell, Brent Ehrler, Ish Monroe, Takahiro Omori, Andy Montgomery, Seth Feider and Cody Meyer ) to catch bass using a particular technique. X45 bias construction – where layers of graphite are laid at 45 degree angles – keep the blank from twisting, and make it stronger while still retaining sensitivity. Most rods were built from Nanoplus Super Volume Fiber blanks while the crankbait rods used GLATECH™ fiberglass / graphite construction for a slower reacting blank. Pros chose either Daiwa AGS carbon framed glides, or Fuji Alconite guides and Daiwa custom reel seats or Fuji reel seats. If you’re looking for the ultimate rod to catch bass with a certain technique, then gentlemen choose your weapon.
These one-piece rods run the gamut from 6’9” to 8’, 8-55 lb line weight, 3/16-2 oz lures, medium to extra fast action, and medium-light to heavy power.
MSRP: $280-$300 USD - daiwa.com
13 Fishing Muse Black
13 Fishing Muse Black
13 Fishing Muse Black
The extensive Muse Black series offers a high-end stick at an affordable price. Blanks are engineered from a 36 ton Poly-Vector Graphite which makes them very strong but still lightweight. The airfoil carbon reel seat is comfortable and transmits movement from the tip directly to the palm of your hand through the high density EVA foam grip. Finally, to reduce friction and improve your casting distance, the Muse gets ALPS zirconia guides and a SiC tip.
A huge range allows you to personalize your choice with 15 models from 6’3” to 7’11”, designed for 6-25 lb test, 1/4-2 oz lures, with moderate to extra-fast action and medium-light to heavy power.
MSRP: $175 - $215 USD - 13fishing.com
St. Croix Legend Glass Rods
St. Croix Legend Glass Rods
St. Croix Legend Glass Rods
Graphite blanks are all the rage across virtually all spectrums of rod design, however the new S-glass blanks using Integrated Poly Curve (IPC) tooling technology from St. Croix have been described as a crankbait fisherman’s dream. You don’t have to be using crankbaits, just any lure that works well with a moderate action rod.
Your choice of four moderate action models from 6’10” to 7’11”, designed for 8-25 lb test, 1/4 – 1 3/8 oz lures, with medium to heavy power.
MSRP: $240 - $250 USD - stcroixrods.com
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