Recent content by Huanzhou Zhu

I 100% agree the stiffness and power are not the same thing. But to me, the power of the rod is when a rod bends under an external force, the force it generates to restore itself.

The thing is, the avenger doesn’t have a soft mid section, at least I wouldn’t call it soft. It is definitely stiffer than the 2000 and the original, not sure about the 3000 and mk2 as I never handled them. I said slightly powerful than the 2000, because the rod has a fine tip and progress...

It's a no-brainer to me, first of all, both 13ft avenger and acolyte specimens weigh 170g, so the biggest advantage of acolytes over other float rods is gone. Second, the avenger has a faster tip, which I like a lot. Third, the avenger has a better action and fish playing feel. As I said, the...

Well, after using the13ft new avenger, I decided to sell my acolyte specimen and get an avenger instead, but it’s just me.

I have the original avenger and 14ft hardy specialist (it was yours btw), I feel the new avenger is more power than both original and hardy.

I used the avenger yesterday for about 2hours, but I can only compare the avenger with daiwa tournament 15ft bu and 13ft air z ags, normark has a much faster tip and lots power in the lower section, the action is very very similar to the normark 2000 but more powerful in the butt. Line rating on...

Daryl said they have this plan, maybe next year, but I guess it depends on how well the current range sales. Their next release will be feeder rods and a 13ft microlite.

Also tried the avenger that my mate bought. The 13ft avenger feels better than the 12-14ft, lighter and well balanced, and it has a fine tip that won’t bump the small fish. I wish they will bring the 15ft out soon. The tip of the these rods are so fast just feels like a spliced one, and the...

The microlite is a great little rod, tested today and really pleased with it.

No, honestly, there's no reason to spend that much on a rod, even though I did do it, I still say no. I did it because I am a tackle tart and want to please myself; it wont catch you more fish.

I never tried 6, but I think it should be ok.

Basia has a slim and lighter blank compared to C3; the action is super, forgiving, but not floppy. I also like the handle and the reel seat, which look really lovely, but that is very personal. Casting very well, I used it with 2oz to 5oz leads, and never had a problem.

Basia is the one, I have both c3 and basia 2.25, blank wise, basia is way better. I personally don’t feel the guides is a problem even some people think the guides on basia are not good enough.

I think it’s 11’6 btw

So attempted, even I already have two…let me think