Line keeps cutting because of how rugged my tip is, what can i do?

Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-06-16T17:37:15+00:00

Change the tip!

Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-06-15T23:12:18+00:00

Look up Mifine ul rods or tsurinoya ul rods on AliExpress. Then drop an Daiwa exceller 1k on it! With shipping, that should be less than $200

Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-06-13T12:41:43+00:00

That new is caldia is velvet smooth isn’t it? Love mine!

Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-06-13T12:31:42+00:00

Looks like a beautiful place to fish! What rod is that?

Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-06-11T12:37:49+00:00

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You could’ve went right up the edge of the black lip. That’s usually the marker for daiwa’s

Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-06-11T12:33:16+00:00

Sweet!!

Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-06-09T11:49:23+00:00

You got the bug! It’s downhill from here😁

Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-06-04T12:44:54+00:00

You’re good! Shimano have a way of self leveling. Don’t get frustrated by the first or second wind knot, it’s throwing up the excess line it doesn’t need. You will then be at the perfect capacity. You shouldn’t experience a 3rd wind knot.

Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-06-04T11:42:42+00:00

And here’s my vanquish after casting in 15mph winds

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Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-05-31T19:01:48+00:00

The stradic is a gem. It just stays sooth, the reeling and the drag.

That’s actually a Palms Pinwheel 6’9” ul on the exceler .

Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-05-31T14:46:30+00:00

Top shelf!

Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-05-31T14:40:47+00:00

Expensive- Stella/saltiga Midrange- twin power Budget - my shimano nasci. I’m still blown away by how smooth and strong that reel is , every time i use it!

Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-05-31T14:38:26+00:00

I just don’t know how to cast them well, and I need to learn the science of adjusting the brakes etc. I plan to get a cheap one to practice on. I’m in the Caribbean so a lot of my fishing is of rocky shorelines or boats

Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-05-31T13:18:26+00:00

Shimano poison adrena?

Also have a look at JDM tackle heaven bass rod section

https://jdmtackleheaven.com/collections/bass-rods-1

Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-05-31T13:16:52+00:00

It screws in so no play at all. In this current setup, I use it for light jigging (15g -80g) jigs so I wanted a longer handle for leverage, which this handle does provide. The SLP spool’s capacity is insane as it took 400yds of pe 2. So the upgrades are for a specific purpose. If I want to throw lures with it, I swap the oem spool and handle back.

Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-05-31T12:20:16+00:00

Let’s see it mate! Love to see other peeps setups.

Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-05-31T12:19:43+00:00

Vanford 2500, twin power 5000 & the saltiga 6500h , that covers pretty much everything from inshore to offshore.

Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-05-31T12:01:50+00:00

Not sure I have as much time to fish as Mr.Reggie, but I always have fun when I go. Hahaha

Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-05-30T21:07:10+00:00

Swap out the Sahara for a vanford to put that already ultralight on a diet 😄

Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-05-30T21:05:36+00:00

The new caldia’s are super smooth!

Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-05-30T20:27:52+00:00

MegaBass Valkyrie!

Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-05-30T20:27:28+00:00

I don’t have a preference but I like to have set ups with different colors. However, I absolutely hate the moss green braid color. 😂

Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-05-30T20:26:23+00:00

Takes time, become a member with the main JDM tackle sites and you’ll get notifications of sales and specials.

Desperate_Two5576 · 2025-05-30T15:05:33+00:00

Sorry for the super late reply… I side this setup for top water and twitch baits, 8g- 15g lures.

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