Should I or Shouldn't I??

[DarkHorse]

Hi Guys,

As you know I have been buying a bit lately, replacing "old" rods with new Majorcraft Volkey's.

I only have a kayak, so taking rods for a fish is probably limited to 2 at at time.

I have a Volkey spin 1-3kg matched to a Daiwa 2004.

Also a Volkey baitcast BFS 1-3kg matched to an Alphas 103 Type-R

A Volkey baitcast BFS 2-4kg also matched to an Alphas 103 Type-R

A Volkey baitcast 8-12kg matched to a Shimano Curado 200 E5

I also have a Shimano T-Curve spin 1-3kg matched to a Biomaster 1000 (wife or kids)

A Shimano T-Curve spin 2-4kg matched to a Biomaster 2500 (wife or kids)

My question to you all, should I get a Volkey 2-4kg spin rod as well???? I will probably match it up with a Luvias 2506.............

My aim was to go back to solely using baitcasters for me and the spin setups for the wife/kids or if I felt that a spin outfit would work better.

Your thoughts would be appreciated.

Cheers

Rob

[BrizVegasBretto]

The 2-4 Volkey is a nice rod. Mine was delivered last week. Sufficiently impressed. I'll probably get another in the not too distant future.

As a personal preference I can't say I'm a fan of strapping 2500 size reels on such a light rod though.

[DarkHorse]

Bretto thank you for your reply.

Do you think a Luvias 2506 is too heavy/large for the rod??

I know the Luvias 2004 balances perfectly on the Volkey OverSeven 7'2" 1-3kg, very light weight and a dream to cast.

Love the K-Guides. I used to get a lot of wind knots on the other rods using the "old" style guides.

I think for what they cost, landed in Australia they are hard to beat.

Noted on the BC rod I received today, that it "MUST BE X-RAYED". Maybe they think I am receiving too much from Japan all of a sudden

Cheers

Rob.

[chopperdog]

Weight wont be an issue with the luvias but a 2500 size daiwa feels too large on my volkey, which is the 5-10. I suspect that's a preference thing though.

i fish a 2000 2010 certate on mine. Its a perfect size and weight to me. I've used my 2500 certate on it but it feels too large

[BrizVegasBretto]

Originally Posted by DarkHorse

Do you think a Luvias 2506 is too heavy/large for the rod??

I'd never say too heavy. None of the Luvias models weigh that much. For me, its just a size thing (personal preference).

Personally I think the 2506 is a nothing sort of size.

[Pies1010]

I'm thinking the same combo - 4-8lb volkey with a 2506 luvias. keen to hear opinions also!

[DarkHorse]

The 2-4kg Volkey OverSeven is on its way

Thoughts for the 2506 Luvias or another 2004 Luvias. Maybe a 2004H, but I prefer the lower gear ratio reels.

I know the 2-4kg is only 4cm longer and 9 grams heavier than the 1-3kg version, which balances perfectly with the 2004 Luvias.

Trouble is, there are NO 2004 Luvias available in Japan

Cheers

Rob

[spork]

Go up a notch on the reel?

http://digitaka.com/item.php?icid=126&id=961

[bamm]

Originally Posted by DarkHorse

The 2-4kg Volkey OverSeven is on its way

Thoughts for the 2506 Luvias or another 2004 Luvias. Maybe a 2004H, but I prefer the lower gear ratio reels.

I know the 2-4kg is only 4cm longer and 9 grams heavier than the 1-3kg version, which balances perfectly with the 2004 Luvias.

Trouble is, there are NO 2004 Luvias available in Japan

Cheers

Rob

Ull be fine with 2506

I have them they weigh bugger all and if u can't cast 205grams all day head to the gym boys and it balances fine also

[DarkHorse]

I have decided to wait until the rod arrives, so I can put the Luvias 2004 on it and see how it feels.

I am sure it will balance nicely.

That being the case, will wait until the Japan online shops get them again.

Cheers

Rob

[scott1987]

Originally Posted by spork

Go up a notch on the reel?

http://digitaka.com/item.php?icid=126&id=961

Not much cheaper then they are in Australia atm. You'd be better off going to a tackle store in oz and getting one. That way u get the warranty and get to check over the reel as well