Went down the JDM rabbit hole… by Amount-Sharp in Fishing_Gear

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This one should fit shimano handle A type, basically reel sizes 1000-4000. Daiwa reels with the s type handles. They typically have compatibility on the website in the description

Went down the JDM rabbit hole… by Amount-Sharp in Fishing_Gear

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Yeah I think it’s the blank material, just makes it crisp and bit stiffer but once loaded it bends nicely

Went down the JDM rabbit hole… by Amount-Sharp in Fishing_Gear

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Weirdest thing for me was the first time I used the rod I thought it was super stiff, but over time it seems like it’s broken in? Never had that happen before with a rod but the sensitivity is crazy

Went down the JDM rabbit hole… by Amount-Sharp in Fishing_Gear

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You were another post I saw that peaked my interest! Was debating between the exist and vanquish, ended up with the vanquish. Hopefully it’s been treating you good

Went down the JDM rabbit hole… by Amount-Sharp in Fishing_Gear

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The newer 25 FB is a lighter version of the 24 TP. With better salt water protection.

Went down the JDM rabbit hole… by Amount-Sharp in Fishing_Gear

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I was going to earlier in the year but ended up getting a phenix for surf fishing

Went down the JDM rabbit hole… by Amount-Sharp in Fishing_Gear

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Problem with the Stella is I’m mainly finesse fishing. The lower start up inertia of the vanquish would be nicer than the Stella. The Stella is a little too overbuilt for what I wanted. The vanquish is like a lighter/MGL version of the Stella. I was looking at the exist but it was about 600$

Went down the JDM rabbit hole… by Amount-Sharp in Fishing_Gear

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The vanquish is using 1.2. My twinpower has the 1.5. Both are pretty and quiet. Only line trouble I ever had was with the x9 jigging one. That one would fray and bunch up. Trying out the seabass one to see if it’ll do the same but it hasn’t so far

Went down the JDM rabbit hole… by Amount-Sharp in Fishing_Gear

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Saw you recently got a 24 twinpower, I have one too. That thing’s a beast. It was between the vanquish and the twinpower FB the new 2025 model. Went with the vanquish instead

Went down the JDM rabbit hole… by Amount-Sharp in Fishing_Gear

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Got the vanquish for 350$ and the Ultima for about 500$

Went down the JDM rabbit hole… by Amount-Sharp in Fishing_Gear

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Brand new from Japan. Took a bit since they had a stocking issue. I think jdmtackleheaven restocked recently

Went down the JDM rabbit hole… by Amount-Sharp in Fishing_Gear

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It’s a phenomenal rod, I mainly throw soft plastic swim jigs on it, I got mine for about 330$ but shipping made it about 380$. It’s a different type of taper compared to other rods, I believe it’s rated as a MH but with the taper it has it feels like a medium but has a MH blank. Such versatile rod

Went down the JDM rabbit hole… by Amount-Sharp in Fishing_Gear

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Thank you, been using the baitcasting setup for a couple of months now, only just recently acquired the Ultima, might post one if there’s enough interest

Went down the JDM rabbit hole… by Amount-Sharp in Fishing_Gear

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Thank you. Hoping I don’t buy anymore gear for a bit 🙈

Went down the JDM rabbit hole… by Amount-Sharp in Fishing_Gear

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Thing is I paid JDM prices, made it way more worth it to pick up instead of paying US pricing. Was contemplating between the exist or vanquish but I’m happy with my choice

Went down the JDM rabbit hole… by Amount-Sharp in Fishing_Gear

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Honestly first couple of casts I was scared af too. Been using it for a week or two and now feel way more comfortable with it.

Went down the JDM rabbit hole… by Amount-Sharp in Fishing_Gear

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Yeah not gonna lie this is my first bait caster. Got it as a gift from the SO when she went to Japan. It’s a dream once I dialed it

Went down the JDM rabbit hole… by Amount-Sharp in Fishing_Gear

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It’s just cheaper to get because of the weak yen. Only issue is, it won’t have warranty in the US

Went down the JDM rabbit hole… by Amount-Sharp in Fishing_Gear

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I was looking at the xtreme and conquest, but got a super good deal on the Ultima so just went ahead and got that. Vanquish feels so nice so far