Trout Magnet TSS first Impressions

The replacement TSS that first arrived broken came in today. Evening turned out nice so I decided to hit the water.

First problem was the Diawa SS700 reel seat is to small and would not lock down. Very disappointed in that since I just bought a new one and it was supposed to go on this rod. I put on a Shimano Sedona spooled with SOS 4# and put on a TM sow bug colorfished under a Thill fixed float.

I really like the feel of the rod. It balanced the reel very well. Cast was very good for the setup. Rod is a little stiffer than I expected but not uncomfortable. I have to say it fishes more like a L than a UL. I caught gills, crappie and a very nice bass that was easily 2#. Id give it a 4 star out of 5. Better reel seat would have pushed it up.

How does it cast those 1/64 magnets?

Wow, that must be one small reel seat. I think this is a first that I have heard of. Thanks for the report.
Bob

Balvar24
It does an ok job. For the price point its a very good rod. If I was going to throw them without a float I would drop down to #2 SOS. If distance is not a issue #4 would be ok.

Great report!!

I don’t know if you watched my video on the rod or not. I did a bending curve demonstration that showed how stiff the rod is. Most US market UL rods are noodles.....too soft and no feel. What about the reel seat do you not like? Just curious. For those reading I’ve done casting test with the rod using a 1/64 Trout Magnet and 2# test line with .125mm diameter. It casts 45 feet. Using SOS 4# test one is not going to get much distance with a 1/64 ounce jig. Are you saying the reel seat on the rod is too small or the “reel foot” on the reel is too small?

Regards


Sent from my iPad using Crappie.com

The reel seat on the reel is to small or depending how you look at it the rod reel seat is to big for the SS 700 base. Your observations is same as mine. To cast 1/64 you need a 2# line.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Tracker12

The reel seat on the reel is to small or depending how you look at it the rod reel seat is to big for the SS 700 base. Your observations is same as mine. To cast 1/64 you need a 2# line.

---

Wow......I owned a 700 years back. I went out to the garage after reading your post and put several Daiwa’s and Shimano reels on a TSS rod I have. They all fit....some 1000....2000 and one 2000 compact reel. I gave my son the 700 years ago.




Regards


Sent from my iPad using Crappie.com

UGH, something is wrong.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Tracker12

First problem was the Diawa SS700 reel seat is to small and would not lock down. Very disappointed in that since I just bought a new one and it was supposed to go on this rod.

---

I had that problem before, so wrapped some electrical tape around both ends of the seat and made it work.

Im sure I could shim it to work but I kind of like the Sahara I put on it. Gives me an excuse to buy another rod.

Sounds like the older Daiwa SS 7000 reels have different reel seat specs than newer spinning reels. I mounted a Shimano Sedona with 3lb test on my son's TSS and he was making decent casts with a 1/32 oz jig up to 50ft.

The TSS is a great deal, if you break the tip Trout Magnet will send you a replacent upper for $9.95 (probably more now).

If you watch Randy's video, another great feature of the TSS he points out is the Airwave guides by American Tackle. Everything I've read is very positive on those guides and they do seem to increase casting distance with light lines. I plan to buy another one for myself for packing and small creeks, the TSS is alot of rod it's price.

Sent from my SM-G965U using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app

Yea for the price you can beat it. If it breaks you don’t have to cry. Fished it again today and was throwing beetle spins as as as I wanted.

It takes a stiff or fast tip to flick the light jigs out their, but the rod curve should be somewhat UL. That is a problem for the rod making people. Use it and see how it does with a nice bream, it should bend and feel great to the hands and arms. I have used real super UL poles that bend so much on the throw, you can get hooked on your back or neck. That is bad. Please enjoy!!!!!

It is simply a very nice rod for the money. Light, enjoyable and the little guys feel great on it. Tough to go wrong with it. I bought a spare just in case.
Bob

I bought mine to fish trout magnets and it does that really well with the 2# SOS line. I like the line really well BUT its a little tough for me to see with these 67 year old eyes. wish it was his vis. The rod is one of the better rods I have.

TSS? what is that?

TSS is short for Trout Slayer Series Ultra Light. The Trout Slayer can be bought online from Leland’s Lures, very reputable tackle company based up in north Arkansas. They also make the Trout Magnet, and Crappie Magnet jigs that are talked about quite often here on Cdc.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My take on the rod is similar to yours. I’ve not used it every which way but I like it. I have it spooled with 3lb area Meister and use it mostly with beetle and in line spinners,and they’re a good mix for it. A little long for the tight quarters I fish a lot but I usually cast it til it becomes cumbersome. Good rod for the money and within its parameters.

I bought the B'n'M Leland TCB rod. I believe it is very similar to the TSS. Enjoy it as well!

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by TXPanfisher

I bought the B'n'M Leland TCB rod. I believe it is very similar to the TSS. Enjoy it as well!

---

Great rod! The BnM TCB might be the same blank as the TSS? With different guides?

Alphahawk, can you elaborate if they are the same blank or just similar?

Sent from my SM-G965U using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app

ALphahawk May have completed a review of this rod. There are differences but they fish very similar. I bought a spare TSS otherwise I would have bought one.
Bob

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by MtnFisher

Great rod! The BnM TCB might be the same blank as the TSS? With different guides?

Alphahawk, can you elaborate if they are the same blank or just similar?

Sent from my SM-G965U using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app

---

The differences are very slight. Of course the guide sets are different. The TCB rod is about 1/2 inch longer than the TSS. They both cast the same distance but with the TSS rod you do not get the line slap due to the MicroWave guides. They both fish the same. I do know that the rods are not made in the same facility.


Regards

Where is this rod manufactured?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Balvar24

Where is this rod manufactured?

---

In China....with about 99 percent of other fishing rod.

Regards

I was under the assumption that the "TSS " series was not to be continued . Is the B/M version "TCB" not replacing it ?

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Eagle 1

I was under the assumption that the "TSS " series was not to be continued . Is the B/M version "TCB" not replacing it ?

---

I have no clue. I was never told they would not still sell them. Maybe they will sell until current inventory is gone.....I don’t know. I know at the 2 fishing shows this past year in TN the TSS rods sold like hot cakes.

Regards


Sent from my iPad using Crappie.com

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Eagle 1

I was under the assumption that the "TSS " series was not to be continued . Is the B/M version "TCB" not replacing it ?

---

I called and spoke with the Leland folks back in January, they stated they had no plans to discontinue the TSS rod.

Sent from my SM-G965U using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app