Megabass hatchet

[Sunnydays]

Hey guys

Anyone used a megabass hatchet? I have my eye on one for a light mangrove jack rod which I can also use as a tight structure rod and for bass in the snags from a kayak.

If you have used one, how does it feel?

Or can you suggest another 6-12lb spin rod under 6"8?

cheers

Justin

[TheChief]

I just got a F3 5'11'' RC Hatchet. Awesome little rod. Has plenty of grunt in it and can still cast a MX48! Does have a fairly long butt though, not ideal for the Yak IMO.

Which model do you have in mind?

[Sunnydays]

I have been looking at the 'non'- racing condition model with cork grips. Seems to be same specs but a little cheaper to buy from shimreels on ebay.

Thanks for the feedback. It seems that the handle on the rc model might be a little longer?

My second choice is a new harrier 6'10, even though a little long it fits the bill in every other aspect.

cheers

[TheChief]

Originally Posted by Sunnydays

I have been looking at the 'non'- racing condition model with cork grips. Seems to be same specs but a little cheaper to buy from shimreels on ebay.

Thanks for the feedback. It seems that the handle on the rc model might be a little longer?

My second choice is a new harrier 6'10, even though a little long it fits the bill in every other aspect.

cheers

I think I know the rod you are looking at. I almost bought it to. I think the RC models have better blanks and they come with K guides. But for the price that looks like a pretty good rod. Shim reels service is ver good. My rod came in 4 days!

The RC butt is longer I think, looks at least 1-2inches longer.

[stella fella]

Originally Posted by Sunnydays

I have been looking at the 'non'- racing condition model with cork grips. Seems to be same specs but a little cheaper to buy from shimreels on ebay.

The MB you're looking at won't be nearly as crisp as the RC. They're a different, slightly lower modulus graphite, and the RC will be heaps lighter.

[Sunnydays]

Cool - thanks!

[TheChief]

Just noticed the Harrier on a certain online store (R&A) for $330!

[stella fella]

Originally Posted by TheChief

Just noticed the Harrier on a certain online store (R&A) for $330!

I thought they'd be way more than that.

[Sunnydays]

Yeah i saw that too chief. Another store north of the border has them for 350. I heard rumors of them retailing for much more than that, so not really sure what a good price is! Hahahaha!

[TheChief]

Originally Posted by stella fella

I thought they'd be way more than that.

I want one..... Add $20-40 postage and it's still cheap! Might have to make room for one.

[Sunnydays]

fairly good price for rod with titanium sics!

[stella fella]

They look great! But they're not expensive enough lol I was expecting a $700-900 rod. They need to jack up the price I think lol.

[TheChief]

Originally Posted by stella fella

They look great! But they're not expensive enough lol I was expecting a $700-900 rod. They need to jack up the price I think lol.

Haha! One of them is what I'm looking for actually. 6'4'' 4-10lb 1 piece and has Daiwa written on it....

[Sunnydays]

They do seem quite similar to the black label technicals though... with the addition of titanium and some fancy carbon on the but.

[TheChief]

The Daiwa Tournament Specialist Bream rods are the same price as the Harrier. On the same site at $330!