Megabass P5 Blade

[ETnbasser]

Morning,

Is anyone familiar with this rod? How does it handle heavier SBs (1oz)? Is it good for chatterbaits and/or smaller squarebills?

Thanks,

Paul

[Tom Orr]

I have this rod and use to use it for super spook Jr and other half oz topwater. Tried one knocker spooks and that seemed to be the most I would throw on it comfortably. Anything around 7/8 oz seemed to be pushing it. For half oz it works really well, but I wouldn't go much more than that. Actually went back to my xxx Super Orochi for my topwater so I really don't use it anymore. I know - $500 for a rod I don't use anymore, but I had to get it to find out ?

[FishTank]

I considered the Blade a while back but ended up with the Super Destroyer. I have thrown 6in Magdrafts on it with no issue. I have thrown a few crankbaits on it but nothing below 1/2oz.  In general, this rod is capable fishing almost anything.  

 

Also, if you are looking to get a P5, I would do it soon. I just noticed the prices have changed on the Megabass US website but not as of yet at most tackle websites. 

[ETnbasser]

Thanks for the input and heads-up. 

[T-Billy]

9 hours ago, Tom Orr said:

. I know - $500 for a rod I don't use anymore, but I had to get it to find out ?

Thank you so much, for making me feel better about my nearly new $189 rod I don't use anymore. I appreciate you. Oh, and Welcome Aboard!!! ?

[Tom Orr]

4 hours ago, T-Billy said:

Thank you so much, for making me feel better about my nearly new $189 rod I don't use anymore. I appreciate you. Oh, and Welcome Aboard!!! ?

Thank you! I've actually been following this site for 8 years or so. Just felt I needed to weigh in on the P5 Blade. Really like the rod - the balance and build quality is amazing, but I just don't have a use for it. At least right now anyway. Hopefully I will sometime soon, but of course that means buying another reel ? It's a vicious circle.