Crisp rods under $150

[mr perch]

Has anyone tried the Pryml d16 vapor 3-6kg from BC# ... They feel nice and crisp and i'm looking for something in the 2-4 to 3-6kg bracket and only have 150 max to spend ... any other suggestions would be appreciated

[purple5ive]

Originally Posted by mr perch

Has anyone tried the Pryml d16 vapor 3-6kg from BC# ... They feel nice and crisp and i'm looking for something in the 2-4 to 3-6kg bracket and only have 150 max to spend ... any other suggestions would be appreciated

Havent used the pryml, but for the price look at the TD hyper rods from Daiwa.

[spoonta66]

If you want epic rods at cheap prices the link below is the only place to shop. Kuyung rods are all Japanese blanks (Toray blanks) and the components all Fuji. You cannot get a better rod in an Australian for anywhere near this price let alone under $150.00. I have 2 of these and rate them about the same quality and value as the made for Australian market Megabass rods.

You cannot buy a better rod for under $350.00 in Australia

https://kuying.aliexpress.com/store/...7b36642bYS7ZFY

[yellow door 1]

Originally Posted by spoonta66

If you want epic rods at cheap prices the link below is the only place to shop. Their rods are all Japanese blanks (Toray blanks) and the components all Fuji. You cannot get a better rod in an Australian for anywhere near this price let alone under $150.00. I have 2 of these and rate them about the same quality and value as the made for Australian market Megabass rods.

You cannot buy a better rod for under $350.00 in Australia

Sounds interesting - Am I the only one who cant see the link?

[CK]

opened for me

[XeroTAO]

Originally Posted by yellow door 1

Sounds interesting - Am I the only one who cant see the link?

Working for me

[yellow door 1]

Originally Posted by spoonta66

If you want epic rods at cheap prices the link below is the only place to shop. Kuyung rods are all Japanese blanks (Toray blanks) and the components all Fuji. You cannot get a better rod in an Australian for anywhere near this price let alone under $150.00. I have 2 of these and rate them about the same quality and value as the made for Australian market Megabass rods.

You cannot buy a better rod for under $350.00 in Australia

https://kuying.aliexpress.com/store/...7b36642bYS7ZFY

Thanks for the link, thats a pretty impressive range - which ones did you pick?

And what was the packaging like on the rods when they shipped them?

[yellow door 1]

Originally Posted by CK

opened for me

Originally Posted by XeroTAO

Working for me

Thanks fellas - all good now

[spoonta66]

Originally Posted by yellow door 1

Thanks for the link, thats a pretty impressive range - which ones did you pick?

And what was the packaging like on the rods when they shipped them?

Anything in the Teton range is great, I have a few of their new range rods, they have the same blanks and components as the current series. The SAS-762S and the TTC-602SUL both in the Teton range just new lengths that aren't on the website yet. Rated for 2-5lb line. Arrived packed very well, bonus is a replacement tip foir any of the rods is approximately $25 + shipping.

[yellow door 1]

Originally Posted by spoonta66

Anything in the Teton range is great, I have a few of their new range rods, they have the same blanks and components as the current series. The SAS-762S and the TTC-602SUL both in the Teton range just new lengths that aren't on the website yet. Rated for 2-5lb line. Arrived packed very well, bonus is a replacement tip foir any of the rods is approximately $25 + shipping.

Crikey -they're sounding better all the time - thanks heaps.

Love the professional lay out and close up photos of every componant

Just scrolling through the customers comments - plenty of happy customers too - (found a pic of the packaging)

[mr perch]

Originally Posted by spoonta66

If you want epic rods at cheap prices the link below is the only place to shop. Kuyung rods are all Japanese blanks (Toray blanks) and the components all Fuji. You cannot get a better rod in an Australian for anywhere near this price let alone under $150.00. I have 2 of these and rate them about the same quality and value as the made for Australian market Megabass rods.

You cannot buy a better rod for under $350.00 in Australia

https://kuying.aliexpress.com/store/...7b36642bYS7ZFY

Jap blanks from China ?

[yellow door 1]

Originally Posted by mr perch

Jap blanks from China ?

According to their Ali Express page - its toray blanks and fugi rings

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3261...7dde8676R9f3lg

[yellow door 1]

But according to a guy on Tackle tour - not every rod in the range uses 100% Japanese components - theres a Few reviews on the range in tackle tour from guys who claim to be Japanese Rod Enthusiasts - most seem to be blown away

http://www.tackletour.net/viewtopic.php?t=79840

[spoonta66]

Originally Posted by yellow door 1

But according to a guy on Tackle tour - not every rod in the range uses 100% Japanese components - theres a Few reviews on the range in tackle tour from guys who claim to be Japanese Rod Enthusiasts - most seem to be blown away

http://www.tackletour.net/viewtopic.php?t=79840

Not always 100% Jap for the cheaper rods ($50-$70) but for the price they can't possibly do that! The $90+ dollar rods are all fuji. Would be equivalent to a $300+ Shimano or Diawa rod in quality and use.

[yellow door 1]

Yeah I went looking for negative feedback and it was very hard to find.

One guy did suspect that some of the "fugi" guides may have been made in house - but he was still complimentary about the rods - noone else seemed to notice

"The guides on my rods are both Fuji K series copies and I suspect that Kuying makes their own in house K series type guides. The spinning guides are referred to as K series and look like Fuji KLAG guides. The casting guides are known as KT series. The design of the K series guides is supposed to minimize any loops that may form around the guides or tip during casting. I assume the frames are SS as they have shown both strength and have not oxidized and I am not sure of the material used for the rings but I can attest in the year plus that I've had both rods, neither the frames nor the guides have shown any wear or failed in any way. Again, I've used both in the salt and I have used braid on them as well."