Daiwa VIP Smallmouth rods, and the US Reels?

[mackkie]

I was thinking about getting this as a new combo, but wanted a little feedback.

Has anyone heard of, or know anything about the Daiwa VIP Smallie rods?

Any feedback on the US supercaster xl?  Thanks!

[mackkie]

Has no one heard anything about these rods???

Or much about the supercaster?

[Grey Wolf]

The rods just came out , I doubt if too many people have them. A s for the reels , I don't remember anyone saying anything about them but I'm probably wrong about that.I guess I just wasted your time telling you this dumb crap.

[roadwarrior]

Don't know anything about the rod, but I was one of the first to buy a U.S. Reel. Others have stated that the current models are pretty good. (I think Randall posted a glowing report featuring a DD bass he caught!) However, my experience with the original would prevent me from ever buying another.

8-)

[mackkie]

Thanks for some imput, the rods appear to be good from the specs, and price.  I'm usually a St Croix guy, but want to look at something different.    I love smallie fishing too, so it seemed like a natural fit (with Champlain, Winnipesaukee and other Northeast Smallmouth lakes).

Any other imput would be appreciated!