Hello all! I've been off this lovely Crappie.com grid for quite some time due to work transition and getting a teenager ready for college. Anyhow I'm now back posting and what not to love about sharing the excitement of a new rod purchase with like-minded folks here? The last time i posted such observation OR unboxing if you will was in 2022!! So let's jump right in! I hope you'll like this read! But before all else I like to thank the folks working hard @ MaguraProShop (no relation at all) for express-delivery my rod all the way from Croatia in such manner I'm still speechless!!
I've been saving and passing on many nice JDM rods these past months just so I can get my hand on this, my 1st true Hi-End ultralight rod: the Daiwa Presso Ags Ltd Italian Special...AKA the 20th Anniversary Presso. A rod so sought after that many Japanese sites all in back order. The AGS guide rods are only available in Daiwa or St Croix ( exclusive rights) rods, to my knowledge of course. It is not cheap BUT it is a thing of beauty. This is a purchase I made sight seen, but not tested or any reviews read!

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Here compared to Abu Eradicator real finesse...
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Now comparing the blank diameter!
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Lastly, I haven't tested yet but the best action description would be somewhat between an Aging rod (Abu Eradicator R.F. 510) and the Daiwa Iprimi 6 ft UL (parabolic). This Ags Presso is a ML solid tip. Heres the spec sheet!
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Thanks for reading, all!