Seaspin Coixedda 100

This is a shallow running lure that I enjoyed a lot. I tried only once and didn't catch anything yet but it casts a mile and the movement is very good. Many friends in Turkey and Italy have fooled seabass and bluefish on this one.
Today I took my camera for a brief photo session. This is the result.
You can check the lure on Seaspin's official page.

Rod Project: Waiting for the Fuji K Guides

Today I have ordered my Fuji K Guides from the famous Rod Building store Mudhole.
I ordered the Fuji KTAG and KLAG models. Alconite guides with stainless steel frame.
I think alconite guides are good enough for my fishing conditions.
I should get the guides in a couple of weeks.  Stay tuned.

Super Strike Video: Casting and Jigging Game

Enjoy this video by Super Strike!!!
Casting and Jigging Action.

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New Majorcraft Crostage Offshore Rod

Japanese rod maker Majorcraft has just introduced a new offshore rod. Good news is that this rod is part of the "entry-level" Crostage series which is an excellent quality rod at an affordable price. The new rod is specific for offshore applications but I can think that you can use them from the shore too. There are three models in the lineup. It goes from a 7.1 foot to a 8.3foot Heavy "tuna" rod.
Price is between 140.000 and 180.000 Yen.

The models:
710 MH : This is a 7.1 foot  25-80g. rod. Ideal for small sized amberjack and Dorados.
80H: 8 foot and  100g. max casting. This is already an heavy duty rod. Good for amberjack and tunas
83HH: 8.3 ft. for 120g max casting. This is a pure "tuna rod".

The rods come with Fuji K Guides.

I think this is a good entry level rod. Worth keeping an eye on them.

More info here

Source: Majorcraft

Minor Rod Make Up Project

I enjoy rod building as much as photography. I didn't have much time to build any rod lately but now I have started a small make up project for one of my rods. The idea is to change the foregrip, add some cosmetics and switch the lame aluminum oxide guides with some nice brand new Fuji Alconite K guides.
Yesterday I have finished the removal of the guides. Right now I am waiting for the new guides to arrive.
I will post more once I start wrapping the new guides.

A short trip to the shore

I have spent the morning in a local beach 70km from my home. The condition of the sea weren't that good and the fishing was a disappointment.
A weak breeze from Southeast wasn't enough to produce choppy water and the suspending weeds were a pain...
Anyway, as usual, I spent two hours casting with no result. At least I have enjoyed trying my IMA Komomo 120, Lucky Craft Flat Side 110 and the Seaspin Pro-Q.
I took some photos to share on my blog. A calm morning on the seaside is still relaxing and enjoyable. I hope to have more luck next week!

This is an old first gen IMA komomo. I got it used
when I was in Tokyo. Time to try it.

The location: shallow waters. The seabass likes to cruise the submerged
structure around the rocks.

This is me casting a lure.

Custom 7 ft rod + Shimano Elf 2500 + PP Slick 10lb
+ Ima Komomo 120 First Gen.

The Pro Q has a great WTD action.  I hoped for a seabass surface hit.
Next Time

Very pleased by the casting performance of the LCraft Flat Side 110

Flat 110

Ready to be casted

Close up on the Seaspin Pro-Q

Shallow waters but calm.

Detail of the Flat 110

Another shot of the Flat 110