New gear from Japan & HK ^-^b

[sunfishangler]

It's been a long time since I posted something on this board but here it is

 

I think it's getting near that time again where we start dusting off those fishing gear or maybe spending a few dollars on new stuff to get ready for the new season

 

I just got these new rods (poles/whips/rods= all mean the same in Chinese, Japanese and Korean) a couple months ago from Hong Kong and Japan, can't wait to try them out.

 

 

 

Some info on the rods (left to right):

All the rods are telescopic, there are no elastics within them, the first two rods are from Shimano and the third one is from Guangwei.

 

First rod is 5.4m when fully extended, 1m contracted, 6 segments and is carp super-hard grade (stiffness of rod).

 

Second rod is also 5.4 m fully extended, 1m contracted, 6 segments and this one is carp & herabuna (Japanese goldfish) super-hard grade.

 

The last rod is 4.48m fully extended, 60cm contracted, 9 segments,for all purpose fresh water lake fishing, and is graded hard.

 

If you are interested in Asian rods, I suggest watching these videos of the rods in action

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHBiF1R8q8g...feature=channel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPUsvV_6J6E...feature=channel

Edited February 16, 2010 by sunfishangler

[bassjnkie]

Let me say those are great whips. I've been whip fishing for carp for many year now. I can't get enough of the bend of the whip. Were the whips imported by someone you know, cause there way overpriced here.

[sunfishangler]

Let me say those are great whips. I've been whip fishing for carp for many year now. I can't get enough of the bend of the whip. Were the whips imported by someone you know, cause there way overpriced here.

Actually I bought these over there during winter break. But yes, I can get them from a relative. I personally haven't seen Asian whips in the GTA, but I think there is one shop that might try to bring them in. I have seen/purchased Jaxon whips from Fishing Sport when they were still here, but personally European whips in my opinion are nothing like Asian whips in terms of having easy transportation, light weight and the strength of hauling in a carp all-in-one. The price of the first one is about $198, the second one is about $135 and the third one is about $100.

Edited February 16, 2010 by sunfishangler

[bassjnkie]

Bronte Tackle carries the Korean whips, there really nice, but not the same quality as the 3 you got. Bet you can't wait to test them out.

Edited February 16, 2010 by DanielM

[sunfishangler]

Bronte Tackle carries the Korean whips, there really nice, but not the same quality as the 3 you got. Bet you can't wait to test them out.

 

Did you know that in Korea they use whips for ice fishing?

Edited February 17, 2010 by sunfishangler

[hammercarp]

Ya I saw pictures of it. The guy had about ten rods out. He had them arranged like a fan with the holes drilled in a semi-circle . He sat at the centre and could easily reach each rod.