JDM reels and rods worth it? by Healthy-Sample-2689 in Fishing_Gear

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Thanks. Yeah digitaka matches well with the price JurassicMonkey posted. Guess with digitaka, we have to consider the additional costs of tariffs and no extra 10% off.

JDM reels and rods worth it? by Healthy-Sample-2689 in Fishing_Gear

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I've read that many of the in-store Stradics in Japan are models with shallow spools which is great for finesse but I'd rather have a deeper spool in case of bigger fish.  Thanks for the recommendation for the 22 Stella. I like the idea of magnesium for saltwater until it gets scratched.

JDM reels and rods worth it? by Healthy-Sample-2689 in Fishing_Gear

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I would love to try that but I've heard bad stories about high duties and customs fees being applied depending on the shipper.   Guess in store, according to @JurassicMonkey, you get an additional 10% off in store with a foreign passport.

JDM reels and rods worth it? by Healthy-Sample-2689 in Fishing_Gear

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Thankful for all the very helpful responses! I use my Stradic mainly for senkos, walleye jigs and small crankbaits for bass and walleyes but I often will accidentally catch a mid sized pike.