IneedAnewScreenName-98161861 Posted January 3, 2022 Posted January 3, 2022 7 minutes ago, TNBankFishing said: I own two 2015 model Zodias’ and they are great sticks for the money. If Shimano had improved the guide train or materials at all in the Zodias reboot I might lean towards them. They didn’t. If you can pick up a 2015 for 30-40% off I’d go that route. Dollar for dollar at any price I prefer Megabass. This doesn’t mean there aren’t fantastic rods made by tons of companies, and I own a multitude of brands. Something about how MB builds, and provides their unique take on fishing gear resonates with me. Buy the Brailist, but don’t blame me if it starts a tackle addiction you can’t shake. You got it! ? Now let's talk reel for set rod. I have 3 SLX reels and a cheap Silvermax I learned on. Been kinda wanting to try a Tatula. Thoughts? Quote
TNBankFishing Posted January 3, 2022 Posted January 3, 2022 30 minutes ago, IneedAnewScreenName-98161861 said: You got it! ? Now let's talk reel for set rod. I have 3 SLX reels and a cheap Silvermax I learned on. Been kinda wanting to try a Tatula. Thoughts? I can’t give you insight on Daiwa reels. I own a 2021 Zillion and that’s it. While it’s been good I don’t think it’s $340 good when JDM Mets are at $275. I would suggest a reel between 7-8 oz to balance the Brailist. You can go heavier but don’t go sub 7. Quote
Dumbbassanglr Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 My buddy has a tatula and it’s nice but if you call around you can get a vanford for around the same price and its a bit better imo but they are both great. Quote
dgkasper58 Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 On 1/2/2022 at 8:46 AM, 00bullitt said: Quick update on two of my Levante rods; Whipsnake (spinning) and Jerkbait Special (casting). Both broke recently. They fell within the first year free replacement for breaking (basically anything goes). Both rods broke in the same location and in the same manor. 2" of tip section snapped off landing fish; not boat flipping......holding pressure on them while holding rod in right hand and bending down to lip them at edge of boat. Nothing out of the ordinary and the same way I do it with any of the other 30 rods I have. I love the Levante series of rods. Ultra sensitive and comfortable and a great price point and they look stunning. The replacement process was not too bad. I filled out the online form and uploaded a copies of my receipts. Response was delayed because apparently MegaBass was having some technical issues with their form server. They emailed and asked me to resubmit. I did and then it was approved to send back (on my dime might I add). This process took a little over a week. They did mention that I could cut the rod in half to reduce shipping charges (all pieces must be returned). I did and here is a little hack to help you out; UPS and FedEx charge dimensional weight for lengths over 48". Charges by UPS for 49" in length was $36.11. Charges for 48" was $13.66. Once the rod was received by MegaBass, it took about 3 weeks before I received tracking info. They shipped it via FedEx of which the package was lost over the Holidays as they shipped it 15Dec and I still do not have them. Waiting on further resolution from the shipper (Megabass). The Levante rods are phenomenal in my opinion, but given the headache I have gone through, I don't know that I will buy any more. I've been fishing for 40 years and I can count on one hand the number of rods I have broken. I remember each and every one of them. Two of them are these MegaBass rods. The others were a Favorite Sick Stick (my fault I might add as I closed it in my rod locker) a Castaway and an All Star Titanium (both on hook sets). Those were all replaced over the counter where they were purchased. Anyway....just wanted to update here on my experience. Looking very forward to getting them both back as they were very welcome sticks in the arsenal. Is this the new lineup for the levante series? I know the previous years model had issues and were recalled (I think). Quote
Super User FishTank Posted January 4, 2022 Super User Posted January 4, 2022 2 hours ago, dgkasper58 said: Is this the new lineup for the levante series? I know the previous years model had issues and were recalled (I think). Here you go. Quote
00bullitt Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 3 hours ago, dgkasper58 said: Is this the new lineup for the levante series? I know the previous years model had issues and were recalled (I think). Yes, these are the latest models. Quote
dgkasper58 Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 1 minute ago, 00bullitt said: Yes, these are the latest models. Thanks, I was not sure if you fell into the issue before the re-release as I know a lot of them were snapping. I have a shakeyhead and agree it's a bit heavier than most 3 powered rods- just hope it don't break. Quote
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