Thread: First Fish with Daiwa 63 UL Italian Special

How does this rod compare to the lunakia 610? I was lucky enough to purchase a evergreen superior limber tip, but this rod has me very interested.

Also, did you use a reshipper to get the rod?

Originally Posted by troutking

How does this rod compare to the lunakia 610? I was lucky enough to purchase a evergreen superior limber tip, but this rod has me very interested.

Also, did you use a reshipper to get the rod?

This rod is in a category all its own. Of course it is much shorter the the 610 Luna. But it is head and shoulders better than the Lunakia series of rods. The rod falls into one of the "must have" category. Out of my many purchases there are a few that really stand above all others. This includes the Tict Rockin Drift...the Slow Taper Special. The rigidity of the rod throws you off when you first put it together and give it a little wiggle. You think maybe this is not going to be a fun rod. But once you hook into a fish it goes in to a big bend even with smaller fish. The bend is progressive through the rod. It is even more steely and crisp than the Slow Taper Special. I knew after fishing it I had to have the 61 ML version of the rod. This is my first foray into rods with carbon guide frames. Already researching one of the AGS bass rods in L action to fish the D2 jigs for trout upon the White.


Regards

save up and try and locate the scoutmaster for a light rod.

Originally Posted by Shru63

save up and try and locate the scoutmaster for a light rod.

While that is a great rod it is not suitable for what I'm wanting to do with a L rated rod. Casting D2 jigs using 9.2# test PE line on the White River. Catches of 20 plus inch trout are common and in that current and I need something with a little more backbone. Currently using a Major Craft Days L rated rod for that and it is OK...just wanting to upgrade.


Regards

Originally Posted by Alphahawk

This rod is in a category all its own. Of course it is much shorter the the 610 Luna. But it is head and shoulders better than the Lunakia series of rods. The rod falls into one of the "must have" category. Out of my many purchases there are a few that really stand above all others. This includes the Tict Rockin Drift...the Slow Taper Special. The rigidity of the rod throws you off when you first put it together and give it a little wiggle. You think maybe this is not going to be a fun rod. But once you hook into a fish it goes in to a big bend even with smaller fish. The bend is progressive through the rod. It is even more steely and crisp than the Slow Taper Special. I knew after fishing it I had to have the 61 ML version of the rod. This is my first foray into rods with carbon guide frames. Already researching one of the AGS bass rods in L action to fish the D2 jigs for trout upon the White.


Regards

Hi Randy, would you be able to take a short video clip of the upper half of the rod while you jig the rod? I want to see how much wobble the tip of the rod has. I want to see if it’s similar to the ML version linked (FINesseFishing | Daiwa Presso Limited AGS 58 ML-S Italian Special. 😍

Lure Weight: 0.4-4g
Rod Weight: 52g
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I will try to get it done. Currently fighting a pinched nerve in the back.


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Originally Posted by Alphahawk

This rod is in a category all its own. Of course it is much shorter the the 610 Luna. But it is head and shoulders better than the Lunakia series of rods. The rod falls into one of the "must have" category. Out of my many purchases there are a few that really stand above all others. This includes the Tict Rockin Drift...the Slow Taper Special. The rigidity of the rod throws you off when you first put it together and give it a little wiggle. You think maybe this is not going to be a fun rod. But once you hook into a fish it goes in to a big bend even with smaller fish. The bend is progressive through the rod. It is even more steely and crisp than the Slow Taper Special. I knew after fishing it I had to have the 61 ML version of the rod. This is my first foray into rods with carbon guide frames. Already researching one of the AGS bass rods in L action to fish the D2 jigs for trout upon the White.


Regards

is it as stiff as the 610 lunakia?