how much member fees?

New unit bought from Ebay,.. couldnt resist the cheap price!
Saw in kepong selling 670 and some kaki here bought 400
I only paid 287 ringgit lol,.. brand new unit in box.

I've emailed the seller in US liao,.. reputable seller with proper shop.
Hope he respond back... but i rugi another round of shipping cost.

Well, this is what i know...

Casting distance Braid vs Mono (assuming casting at the same weight of 12g)
20lb braided vs 20lb mono on a BC setup

1. Line diameter - 20lb braided is definitely thinner thus lessen the air friction.
2. Line weight - 20lb braided is definitely lighter thus not causing any drag

Logically based on the above deduction, braided line definitely will surpass the distance comparo to mono line. Anyone has any comments?

As for the braided line to use mono leader due to few reasons.
1. Braided line does not have any stretch, having a leader at the front, absorbs the shock for hook setting
2. Braided line, due to it's thin diameter, is not much of a abrasion resistance. Mono is better on this as it's thicker and with different material.

FYI bro Katsumoto, my definition of mono leader is not those reel mono as per se. Leader for braids are usually based on 3 main criteria, Material made of, Stiffness and Diameter.

Leader types(as per my own knowledge and experience)
1. Regular Mono Leader(could not find any pics, but it's those in a roll and around RM0.50 per roll type. Cheap and useable)
2. Shock Leader


3. Fluorocarbon Leader


4. Titanium Leader


5. Fluorocarbon + Shock Leader


Usually, these good quality leaders' will burn a hole in our pocket. Some as cheap as RM0.50 and branded ones goes from RM80 to RM150 for 20M of leader!!

To me personal usage, as i have used most of the above mentioned, it caters to it's own special use too.
1. The regular mono, i use for my regular Snakehead hunting
2. Shock Leader, i use for trips that goes into the wild for Snakehead. We may not know how snaggy the place qould be, and having better quality leaders would minimize the chances of busting.
3. Fluorocarbon Leader, trip that is high fishing pressure areas. Finesse fishing or targeting PB.
4. Titanium Leader, trips that goes into the wild for Snakehead or Plabuk(BSR) and particularly for popping
5. Fluorocarbon + Shock, purely for jigging trips only.

Hope these helps

Casting distance  is affected by a lot of things, how long ur rod, what action, ur guides ok or not, ur reel, how you spool your reel, etc.

So not necessarily because of line, although it does make a difference.

What setup are you on?

Btw to lessen the impact of pacu teeth, i find longer hooks useful.

Bro have u got the item yet? All i know the custom will tax u for it...my bro bought a few bags from US

and i ended up going to pos m'sia lcct to get it....btw bro we have meet at jurassic pond during the lowyat event....

While im here would like to ask opinion on a bait casting rod and reels....budget rm400-500 la...got lots of plastic lures but cant fully release its potential with a spinning rod...maybe my fishing skills sucks la....ahahaha

Hope the sifus here cAn help me out la..

Bro have u got the item yet? All i know the custom will tax u for it...my bro bought a few bags from US

and i ended up going to pos m'sia lcct to get it....btw bro we have meet at jurassic pond during the lowyat event....

While im here would like to ask opinion on a bait casting rod and reels....budget rm400-500 la...got lots of plastic lures but cant fully release its potential with a spinning rod...maybe my fishing skills sucks la....ahahaha

Hope the sifus here cAn help me out la..

WOW!

Very much bang for buck! Abu Vengeance casting rod for RM125?

Care to share the specs? Am looking for a 7~8feet 10~20lb rod

WOW!

Very much bang for buck! Abu Vengeance casting rod for RM125?

Care to share the specs? Am looking for a 7~8feet 10~20lb rod

aiyoo... sifu level why need 7-8 feet... bikin kacau on boat aje lah... casting distance still same maa...

btw, for abu vengeance RM 125 quite tempting... 

Vengance is entry model for Abu. 6'6" 8-17lb avg priced RM125
Not too pro with the prices for anything longer than 6'6", whats your budget and when you need?
I usually go window shopping on Saturdays, will keep an eye for you.
lately the Korean brand Boosna popping like mushrooms in major tackle shops, decent pricing 120-280. Quality also not too bad.
Kepong a lot of shimano amenista rods but way out of my budget, else you may wanna try SS4 tackle for Major Craft rods.

Bro Daddy,
have a special purpose for this rod.

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Added on July 17, 2012, 11:22 am

Am looking for something heavy... somewhere around 12~20lb or 15~30lb but a casting version. Something that would suit an Avet SX

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Added on July 17, 2012, 11:23 amAdd in... Rod to be 7ft or 8ft

Got my reel liao.. bidding for more. I kena ebay shopping frenzy. Especially bidding addiction.
I am sure we have met but i dont recall or remember your face with your nick, no tax if you bring in 1-2 items.
This round of shipping only 1 reel, more to come this month. Gonna buy some cheap china made replica lures by bulk.
Bidding for some used rapala Lots, rods and more BC reels. As for soft plastics, I prefer them on my light spinning setup, casting 1/4-1/8oz with very good distance. Add on those small clip on drop shot weights and you can go even further.

Within your budget for BC,.. i can get you 300 for a fine setup if you arent too particular bout brands and what not.
I was at kepong helping a friend to shop, we walked out with a BC setup below RM300.
Go get the Banax Big SHoot (Rm120) full graphite and plastic on mag brakes. Really smooth and damn good buy for the price.
Abu Vengance rod RM125 and spider wire 15lb code red about RM36. Enough to buy Xzoga 20lbs flouro leader also.
There were cheaper Rods also but its up to you,... maybe if you wanna invest on the rod,.. get the new Fenwick ELite smallmouth... love that rod
8-14lbs and its whippy going for RM255 in Ocean Sea, 253 in Kepong and 250 in Digital Puchong.

Other BC reels you may wanna consider
Shimano Caenan approx RM250
Abu garcia Promax 1 approx 190-210
Abu Promax 2 - 280
Team Seahawk Infinity bass II - RM230

They are all good BC reels with graphite frames.

Wooo.... got new toy aaa...

OK noted MH-H power.
oooooooooooo avet,.. nice power eel.
Fresh water type type of rods,... watch out for you.