bought blue varivas PE2 casting line and FINS 15lb PRT braid (too bad it doesn't come in 300 yard-packing) - wanted something thin BUT strong, moving away from 20lb spiderwire camo
as it took on too much water - the 12lb Toray last used must have been a defective batch ... line kept snapping
chose vanish 14lb casting fluorocarbon (rm26) for backing line instead of mono ... vanish fluoro leader is a wee bit steep at rm54
completed line purchase with yo-zuri HD Carbon fluorocarbon 40lb clear leader
contemplated getting the RM50+ lure box from them but purchased a used Plano Guide 4700 for rm20 from a friend ... one side tab has broke off and separators aren't all there, but hey, it's rm20 versus retail sticker price of rm61 for a new unit ... 'nuff said.
also bought some Johnson weedless (3.5g, 14g and 21g) and Kingfisher, Sweden Vass spoons
came across the following at Ocean Sea:
1. Storm rod - totally unexpected ... Storm is coming out with rods?!?!?!?! Beautiful piece of work ... reminds me of GM's Sabel Dance v1 (no longer produced) blue
Looks kinda long but is comfy and quite ergonomical
1pc 6-footer PE0.4-1 ... light and nice ... nice detailing
might get it when pocket permits
2. ABU Garcia Salty Stage Light Jigging (and no, that's NOT the price, just a sticker on the backdrop item used as support) rod
ABU fans, keep an eye out for their upcoming LPBCs and Volatile rod ... sexy and 'lish .. definitely gonna get the new inshore. Handle and drag star styling has fallen in line with PF Nippon style first seen in their BJ/LJ series except for the knobs. Hope it comes with the power handle, too, like its predecessor.
3. Megabass Pagani Therese multiplex rod
ITO engineering
Very light, quality craftsmanship, quality materials and of course, one's pocket will definitely be lightened by one ... sticker price of approx RM1680.
4. Rapala rods
Apologies for the unclear pix ... without sounding too prejudicial, these rods feel and look ... run of the mill. Nice start up tackle investment.
Nice split handle, quite understated. For a PE1 rod, the Ergosense feels much heavier than the Storm or Salty Stage LJ (max jig weight 100g) rods, surprising indeed, but I believe it will feel the business when a fish is hooked up.
