FOX941 Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 Anyone have any experience with the standard issue? I’m not a big two piece rod fan so on the fence about it. Looks clean though. I was hoping the 8’ and under would be one piece but all look to be 2 piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonF Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 1 hour ago, FOX941 said: Anyone have any experience with the standard issue? I’m not a big two piece rod fan so on the fence about it. Looks clean though. I was hoping the 8’ and under would be one piece but all look to be 2 piece. It’s not a typical 2-piece rod, it just has a removable butt section to make it easier to ship or transport. I don’t have any experience with this new model yet, but I just bought the 83mh today. They look really nice, all of my LDC’s have always been amazing rods with great quality, and Ben’s customer service is top notch Quinnadamss, Morph808, Whammy and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOX941 Posted November 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 Thanks dude. Price is cheaper than I thought it would be too. Might have to snag one JacksonF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonF Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 11 minutes ago, FOX941 said: Thanks dude. Price is cheaper than I thought it would be too. Might have to snag one I’m excited to try it. I like that it allows him to make rods longer than 8’ without having to charge $300 shipping lol Efrain, LureFlyingAcrossThePond and Biggs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adusak Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 What's the difference between the the new models and the older ones. What makes one better than the other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonF Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 38 minutes ago, Adusak said: What's the difference between the the new models and the older ones. What makes one better than the other? The new ones have a removable butt section, so he’s able to make rods over 8’ without having to make it stupid expensive to ship. They are new blanks also, different weight ratings, new reel seat, full double footed guides, etc Morph808 and Adusak 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonmitch Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 3 hours ago, FOX941 said: Anyone have any experience with the standard issue? I’m not a big two piece rod fan so on the fence about it. Looks clean though. I was hoping the 8’ and under would be one piece but all look to be 2 piece. I’ve been fishing them for a while now and have been really happy with them. The ratings are true to what LDC says they are and action, taper and tip are different than the workshops. Great all around rods for soft and hard baits. It’s a 1 piece rod with the ferruled removable handle is nothing like the 2 piece rods we had as kids. The ability to shorten the rod by almost 24 inches is really nice for putting them in cars, rod tubes (saved me on a trip to Japan earlier this year) or even smaller rod lockers. I also have some that I haven’t taken apart just leave them in the garage rod rack. LowSpinner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOX941 Posted November 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 Any issues with the rod section coming loose and or turning while fishing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonmitch Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 19 minutes ago, FOX941 said: Any issues with the rod section coming loose and or turning while fishing? No I haven’t had any issues. JDM rods have had these handles for years allowing them to make the rods smaller for public transit and storage. Efrain and JacksonF 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevro1et Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 As someone who uses multi-piece rods only (F5 Departure / Leviathan Daily / Megabass Valkyrie World Expedition), just be sure to use some Smith ferrule wax and you won't encounter any issues related to the joint. 11 hours ago, FOX941 said: Any issues with the rod section coming loose and or turning while fishing? 11 hours ago, Londonmitch said: No I haven’t had any issues. JDM rods have had these handles for years allowing them to make the rods smaller for public transit and storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonmitch Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 2 hours ago, chevro1et said: As someone who uses multi-piece rods only (F5 Departure / Leviathan Daily / Megabass Valkyrie World Expedition), just be sure to use some Smith ferrule wax and you won't encounter any issues related to the joint. Ferrule wax is included with the rods from what I’ve heard. chevro1et 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimbait 24/7 Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 Got the word LDC was dropping rods yesterday so I did this on the fly! LDC Drop 11:17:23.mp4 DrewManFishing, warrenjeffrey, LowSpinner and 16 others 18 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonF Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 The man himself has spoken, doesn’t get much better than that for reassurance basskickinrednick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepinItReelFishing Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 I see no mention on the LDC site regarding the SI's taper. I prefer more parabolic rods. I own a White Label XH, and have used White Labels in the ML and H variants. For the longest time the White Labels were listed as slow taper as part of their product description. Starting last year the description now states they are moderate. I don't now whats up with that, but it concerns me as that slow taper was highly unique in the market. Once you have chosen the power rating you need, IMO taper is everything, followed very distantly by balance. So, I'm eager to know what the taper characteristics are of these SI units. For anyone who has already ordered one, when you receive it can you compare it to whatever else you have so as to paint some sort of picture of the dynamics of the rod? Thank you! -Carl 208Glide 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven.rea Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 3 hours ago, KeepinItReelFishing said: I see no mention on the LDC site regarding the SI's taper. I prefer more parabolic rods. I own a White Label XH, and have used White Labels in the ML and H variants. For the longest time the White Labels were listed as slow taper as part of their product description. Starting last year the description now states they are moderate. I don't now whats up with that, but it concerns me as that slow taper was highly unique in the market. Once you have chosen the power rating you need, IMO taper is everything, followed very distantly by balance. So, I'm eager to know what the taper characteristics are of these SI units. For anyone who has already ordered one, when you receive it can you compare it to whatever else you have so as to paint some sort of picture of the dynamics of the rod? Thank you! -Carl I DM'd them on IG as soon as they launched asking about it. "It's a moderate action with a slow taper." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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