fishingman88 Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 So I just got back from my week long trip to Japan I'll update this post with more details later, but I figure I'd share my JDM purchases while I was over there. I ended up getting some reels that I didn't think I was going to get, but it was too hard to pass up. Saw way too many reels, but decided to pass on some good deals like an Alphas Finesse Custom for $110 (it was in mint condition) because I knew I'd be doing some more offshore jigging this year versus bass fishing. So here was my final purchases: 1) Shimano Exsence DC (Brand New) 2) Daiwa Certate 2506H (Used, but in Excellent Condition) 3) Shimano Ocea Jigger 5000P (Brand New, bought two of them ) Here are pictures: Shimano Exsence DC Daiwa Certate 2506H Hi Gear Custom Shimano Ocea Jigger 5000P 3 Quote
John G Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 Nice reels! I've read where the Exsence is a steal even if you have to pay what we from JDM sources online. Quote
thehooligan Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 Nice choices, did you play with any conquests or megabass ? Quote
Hogsticker Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 You're gonna love the Exsence DC. My favorite JDM reel to date. Also my most expensive reel purchase, but this one was well worth it! Enjoy!! Quote
bootytrain Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 You are going to love the Essence.. Thanks for taking great pics too! 1 Quote
BenBassmaster Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 Sweet reels! JDM reels always arouse the bait monkey. Lol Quote
Super User Darren. Posted January 28, 2014 Super User Posted January 28, 2014 Awesome. That Certate looks sweet!! Quote
21farms Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 congrats! the exsence DC is my favorite reel to fish with...you'll love it. Quote
Maico1 Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Congrats ......you picked up some sweet reels, enjoy. Quote
Super User Sam Posted January 29, 2014 Super User Posted January 29, 2014 I had no idea the Bait Monkey had a passport!!! You did GREAT! Congrats on scoring some beautiful gear. Good luck using it this year and catch some big ones for us. 1 Quote
fishingman88 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Posted January 30, 2014 Nice choices, did you play with any conquests or megabass ? I actually couldn't find new in the box Conquests. They were pretty much all clearanced out in the Tokyo area according to the shop owners in preparation for the new 2014 Conquests. I found two used Conquests at Tackleberry....but I made a mistake and didn't pull the trigger the day that I went. I found a Conquest 100 in above average condition for $150 and a Conquest 50 for $120 (had a grind so passed on this one), but I went back my last day in Japan to grab the Conquest 100 and the store was closed The Megabass reels were super super nice, but I had to make a rational decision as to what reels I was going to purchase before I went to Japan. Initially I was going to pick up a Zillion HLC, J-Dream, Conquest, and Certate 2013. However, realizing that I wanted to try out the DC system, I finalized on the Exsence DC. I handled the new Certate, but I actually ended up liking the Hyper Custom Certate more. If the store was open on the last day I would have definitely picked up the Conquest, so I'm kind of kicking myself for not buying the Conquest 100 when I first saw it. I'm really happy about the Ocea Jiggers because I'll be doing a lot more jigging trips this spring/summer and they've been really hard to find. Overally, I spent about 12 hours over 3 days just perusing the various tackle shops and would highly highly recommend anyone visiting Japan to check out the Sansui, Jumbo, and Tackleberry stores. The prices on used tackle are ridiculous and with the rate of the USD/Yen, I picked up new reels at a really great price too. I might be visiting Japan one more time this spring so I'm planning on looking at the new Conquests at that time and maybe pick up a PX68R as well. Who knows though ;P Things always change when you see things in person 1 Quote
John G Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 How big is the Exsence? Is it big like a Citica 200E or small like a Curado 50E? Quote
Hogsticker Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 How big is the Exsence? Is it big like a Citica 200E or small like a Curado 50E? Same size as a Chronarch D or Core with a little more weight Quote
Hogsticker Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I actually couldn't find new in the box Conquests. They were pretty much all clearanced out in the Tokyo area according to the shop owners in preparation for the new 2014 Conquests. I found two used Conquests at Tackleberry....but I made a mistake and didn't pull the trigger the day that I went. I found a Conquest 100 in above average condition for $150 and a Conquest 50 for $120 (had a grind so passed on this one), but I went back my last day in Japan to grab the Conquest 100 and the store was closed The Megabass reels were super super nice, but I had to make a rational decision as to what reels I was going to purchase before I went to Japan. Initially I was going to pick up a Zillion HLC, J-Dream, Conquest, and Certate 2013. However, realizing that I wanted to try out the DC system, I finalized on the Exsence DC. I handled the new Certate, but I actually ended up liking the Hyper Custom Certate more. If the store was open on the last day I would have definitely picked up the Conquest, so I'm kind of kicking myself for not buying the Conquest 100 when I first saw it. I'm really happy about the Ocea Jiggers because I'll be doing a lot more jigging trips this spring/summer and they've been really hard to find. Overally, I spent about 12 hours over 3 days just perusing the various tackle shops and would highly highly recommend anyone visiting Japan to check out the Sansui, Jumbo, and Tackleberry stores. The prices on used tackle are ridiculous and with the rate of the USD/Yen, I picked up new reels at a really great price too. I might be visiting Japan one more time this spring so I'm planning on looking at the new Conquests at that time and maybe pick up a PX68R as well. Who knows though ;P Things always change when you see things in person LUCKY!! I'm very jelly Quote
John G Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Same size as a Chronarch D or Core with a little more weight Thanks! Quote
fishingman88 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Posted January 30, 2014 Nice reels! I've read where the Exsence is a steal even if you have to pay what we from JDM sources online. John, I haven't had extensive testing with the Exsence, but it is DEFINITELY worth the money IMO. I honestly am surprised the price tag isn't a little higher on the Exsence. Build quality is solid and having the DC system is an absolute big plus. Quote
John G Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 John, I haven't had extensive testing with the Exsence, but it is DEFINITELY worth the money IMO. I honestly am surprised the price tag isn't a little higher on the Exsence. Build quality is solid and having the DC system is an absolute big plus. I have read many posts from guys that say that they can't understand why it is priced as low as it is. It definitely seems like one of the reels to get right now. Congrats again! Quote
Hogsticker Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Man, I'm reading way to many posts about the Exsence prices. Shhhhhhh! We don't want anybody to go jacking up the prices! Quote
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