Thread: A Tail of 2 Shimanos....

Originally Posted by LVSpinfisher1

Hi Fly2bTied, it’s not too late. I got bitten by the JDM bugs b4 joining this wonderful community while lurking around to learn how to be a better UL angler without knowing there are phenomenal reels and rods out there that can add more pizazz to this ever increasing type fishing we call “finesse”. You certainly won’t catch less fish without them, but they do add enjoyment to the hobby just don’t go nuts. I caught just as many fish years and years using the good old American domestic gears like these BPS combo Pflueger and my favorite...vintage Fenwick rod and Fin Nor (extincted) reel...lol.


Thanks for chiming in


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Hi Spinfisher,

I'm afraid it's too late, I've been reading up on this forum as well before joining. I was happy to find out about the JDM products and have recently added my first JDM rod to my arsenal. I mostly spend my time with a fly rod in hand but as of late, with the hot weather, I have been focusing on deeper water for bream and crappies using my spinning gear.

I didn't want to post anything about my new rod without spending some time with it and learning what it can and can't do. It's a Tenyru Rayz Alter 61L-T. It is a fun rod to fish and I've caught a bunch of bream and small largemouth bass with it so far. The crappies have all been caught using my St. Croix's with heavier jigs.

I'm going to fish it side by side with some of my 3 and 4 weight fly rods and see if I get close to the same feel of fighting a fish. I have my doubts it will come close to my Winston's though but we'll see.

Here's a picture of the new acquisition...