Anyone have the Megabass P5 Tachyon Shaft?

[Bandersnatch]

I know it's a unique rod in the line up but I'm looking to get it for docks. I'm wondering if anyone on here grabbed one from the initial orders.

[fishwizzard]

I don’t have one but I’m also incredibly intrigued by it. Reading the little blurb it seems like they’re selling you a pool cue with some fancy guides on it, but I know it has to be more than that. 

[Bandersnatch]

18 hours ago, fishwizzard said:

I don’t have one but I’m also incredibly intrigued by it. Reading the little blurb it seems like they’re selling you a pool cue with some fancy guides on it, but I know it has to be more than that. 

Have you watched Ben's (hook up tackle) quick opinion on it? 

[Bandersnatch]

On 10/3/2020 at 10:18 PM, fishwizzard said:

I don’t have one but I’m also incredibly intrigued by it. Reading the little blurb it seems like they’re selling you a pool cue with some fancy guides on it, but I know it has to be more than that. 

So I've been out twice with mine now. It's not a pole cue. It's got a soft enough tip to skip a 6 inch senko (not light) without issue. I think it bight actually be able to skip a five inch 

[Nick Q]

On 10/2/2020 at 6:51 PM, Bandersnatch said:

I know it's a unique rod in the line up but I'm looking to get it for docks. I'm wondering if anyone on here grabbed one from the initial orders.

I saw your review on youtube and liked what I heard so far about your thoughts on it! Just subscribed today. I also heard you mention that you have throw swim jigs on the Tachyon Shaft. What is your experience with swim jigs on it so far? is it a viable heavy wire swim jig option? Does it perform well?

[Bandersnatch]

On 2/7/2021 at 7:47 PM, Nick Q said:

I saw your review on youtube and liked what I heard so far about your thoughts on it! Just subscribed today. I also heard you mention that you have throw swim jigs on the Tachyon Shaft. What is your experience with swim jigs on it so far? is it a viable heavy wire swim jig option? Does it perform well?

Yes it can do a heavy wire swim jig. You just need to make sure you keep the pressure as to not let unload 

[Diggy]

Do you like this better or the Super Destroyer? .....I want to get one for no reason at all ?

Waiting for the comparison vid

[freelancer27]

Reviving this one. 

 

How does the TS handle frogs in medium to heavier cover?

 

Is the tip fast enough to walk a frog?

[fishwizzard]

20 hours ago, freelancer27 said:

Reviving this one. 

 

How does the TS handle frogs in medium to heavier cover?

 

Is the tip fast enough to walk a frog?

No idea about the TS, but if you are looking for a short frog rod, I was on a quest for one a year or so ago and did a ton of research I would be happy to share via PM or a new thread.  

[Bandersnatch]

On 11/24/2021 at 12:59 AM, freelancer27 said:

Reviving this one. 

 

How does the TS handle frogs in medium to heavier cover?

 

Is the tip fast enough to walk a frog?

Yup! 

[freelancer27]

12 hours ago, Bandersnatch said:

Yup! 

How does it look powerwise? So far I am hearing that the rod does not have enough power. In your YT review you mentioned that you were throwing frogs. What size, what cover?

 

Thanks!

[clemsondds]

I have been really impressed with it! Very sensitive! Using if for bottom contact (fb jig) and now going to give skipping and frogs a try.  I already have a rod for frogs and skipping, but might be able to consolidate.  I just prefer to have this rod in my hands...it's just that good! 

[iabass8]

Ive used it for nearly a year for pitching and flipping 3/8 and 1/2 jigs in wood. Super sensitive rod and very powerful. Was on the fence /w the 6'7 length when normally using a 7'2 but I really like it and have grown to prefer the shorter rods for pitching and skipping.