Thread: JDM rods relating to Panfish

Originally Posted by MtnFisher

Pulled the trigger on a Olympic Graphiteleader Corto Nuovo Prototype (GNCPS-6102L-HS) this AM from Rakuten after studying its specs. This ajing rod is the next offering up from the Corto 18 by Olympic. Fingers crossed here for a safe delivery.

I'm not sure if anyone here has this rod? This will be my last JDM rod for awhile (have 2 already). If you have any info good or bad I'm all ears.

Nuovo CORTO PROTOTYPE – OLYMPIC Co., Ltd.

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Nice looking rod, my 7.4 Corto is in route. Please post a review of the new weapon when you get it slimed up. Hopefully it will arrive safely. Oh by the way, you can never have enough rods or reels, especially ones that are a pleasure to fish with.

Originally Posted by MtnFisher

Pulled the trigger on a Olympic Graphiteleader Corto Nuovo Prototype (GNCPS-6102L-HS) this AM from Rakuten after studying its specs. This ajing rod is the next offering up from the Corto 18 by Olympic. Fingers crossed here for a safe delivery.

I'm not sure if anyone here has this rod? This will be my last JDM rod for awhile (have 2 already). If you have any info good or bad I'm all ears.

Nuovo CORTO PROTOTYPE – OLYMPIC Co., Ltd.

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You bought a very steely rod. I remember when Allsorts got his and did a review. When you start getting into the higher end Graphiteleader rods with the high tech blanks you’re really into some top notch gear. I have the Finezza Prototype and it is simply unbelievable. My next rod purchase will be the Graphiteleader Super Bellezza which takes the blank even further. Here is what Allsorts had to say.....and if you don’t know him he is an authority on JDM UL tackle.

Regards

“With apologies to Randy who's seen this elsewhere, here's some preliminary feedback on Graphiteleader Corto Prototype GNCPS-612L-T PRODUCTS – OLYMPIC Co., Ltd. ... prototype/ I got recently. As the code indicates, L power, tubular tip. Designed for fishing Aji jigs on FC or Ester.

My initial response to Randy's request about early impressions was 'words fail me...' After a few hours using mostly 1/24th heads, 3lb FC, Shimano JDM C2000 and getting some spots and a smallie of 16" (adverse bluegill conditions), my initial impressions are:

1. Balance is perfect, weight and it's distribution seem to combine to make the rod seem almost weightless
2. Very sensitive, surprisingly stiff/ fast response but bends nicely on even small fish. At a guess, Randy might prefer the lighter model for bluegill - hollow tip on this model gives a little more usable sensitivity I think...
4. Since I'll be using mine for real Aji & bass, its L rating is perfect for fishing 3lb FC hard. I was striking and pulling fish within the limits of the rod but not babying anything.
5. Build quality, guide spacing , components (Fuji TIC) etc all faultless.
6. Blank has similar construction (butt to mid top section) to Evergreen Inspirare, a helical wrap which adds stiffness and nearly no extra weight. Also Nanoalloy / resin is used, making for a stronger blank.
7. For a $350 dollar rod it's amazing value. The only rods I can compare it with are top end Evergreens - it may make many of the other JDM rods seem quite pedestrian by comparison. Many rods from the Evergreen / Olympic stable have a certain feel (or you could say design DNA) which is distinct in my experience, the Corto Prototype is no exception.

The problem is that I now need a super free spinning reel to make best use of the sensitivity - Daiwa Steez Type 1 is in my sights...

I've got an Evergreen Salty Sensation BB Hitman which is a rod I really like (got smallies up to 18" on it this weekend) and I appreciate that we are comparing an ML with an L but for really light jig work I think the Graphiteleader Corto blank is in a different league. At some point I'll probably need to get an 18 Super Finezza just to top tick my UL collection. After unwrapping and wiggling it I would, like Alexander the Great on the banks of the Indus, weep because there was no better UL rod to buy.... ”



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Originally Posted by Alphahawk

You bought a very steely rod. I remember when Allsorts got his and did a review. When you start getting into the higher end Graphiteleader rods with the high tech blanks you’re really into some top notch gear. I have the Finezza Prototype and it is simply unbelievable. My next rod purchase will be the Graphiteleader Super Bellezza which takes the blank even further. Here is what Allsorts had to say.....and if you don’t know him he is an authority on JDM UL tackle.

Regards

“With apologies to Randy who's seen this elsewhere, here's some preliminary feedback on Graphiteleader Corto Prototype GNCPS-612L-T PRODUCTS – OLYMPIC Co., Ltd. ... prototype/ I got recently. As the code indicates, L power, tubular tip. Designed for fishing Aji jigs on FC or Ester.

My initial response to Randy's request about early impressions was 'words fail me...' After a few hours using mostly 1/24th heads, 3lb FC, Shimano JDM C2000 and getting some spots and a smallie of 16" (adverse bluegill conditions), my initial impressions are:

1. Balance is perfect, weight and it's distribution seem to combine to make the rod seem almost weightless
2. Very sensitive, surprisingly stiff/ fast response but bends nicely on even small fish. At a guess, Randy might prefer the lighter model for bluegill - hollow tip on this model gives a little more usable sensitivity I think...
4. Since I'll be using mine for real Aji & bass, its L rating is perfect for fishing 3lb FC hard. I was striking and pulling fish within the limits of the rod but not babying anything.
5. Build quality, guide spacing , components (Fuji TIC) etc all faultless.
6. Blank has similar construction (butt to mid top section) to Evergreen Inspirare, a helical wrap which adds stiffness and nearly no extra weight. Also Nanoalloy / resin is used, making for a stronger blank.
7. For a $350 dollar rod it's amazing value. The only rods I can compare it with are top end Evergreens - it may make many of the other JDM rods seem quite pedestrian by comparison. Many rods from the Evergreen / Olympic stable have a certain feel (or you could say design DNA) which is distinct in my experience, the Corto Prototype is no exception.

The problem is that I now need a super free spinning reel to make best use of the sensitivity - Daiwa Steez Type 1 is in my sights...

I've got an Evergreen Salty Sensation BB Hitman which is a rod I really like (got smallies up to 18" on it this weekend) and I appreciate that we are comparing an ML with an L but for really light jig work I think the Graphiteleader Corto blank is in a different league. At some point I'll probably need to get an 18 Super Finezza just to top tick my UL collection. After unwrapping and wiggling it I would, like Alexander the Great on the banks of the Indus, weep because there was no better UL rod to buy.... ”



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That's very helpful info, I chose a slightly more powerful rod than Allsort's, and wanted to try a solid tip. I've been choosing my JDM rods a bit on the "steely" side since I primarily fish for and target trout.That said, I find some of the best info regarding JDM equipment here among the panfish fans.

A big trout especially a wild one can really put a light rod to the test.

Thank you!



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So was it someone here that bought "Richard Gene" a Truzer rod?

Originally Posted by jawjatek

So was it someone here that bought "Richard Gene" a Truzer rod?

That’s not Richard Gene, that’s Randy aka Alphahawk when he was younger . Send that man a Diawa Luvias, and a rod case

I need viewers on my channel......but I ain’t sending nobody a JDM rod to get them. That came from i_fish.....aka Victor.


Regards


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Originally Posted by Alphahawk

I need viewers on my channel......but I ain’t sending nobody a JDM rod to get them. That came from i_fish.....aka Victor.


Regards


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Is the Truzer even in production any more?

He didn't like the rod or it didn't fit his style of fishing.