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May 29, 2025 1:02 am
The RAID Japan Maximum line keeps growing and even though the Rods are Chinese-made and not my absolute favorite in terms of aesthetics, they’ve done a nice job. So nice, that I would go as far as saying that they rank up there with my other favorite Chinese-made sticks, but you’ll have to read the article to find out more (A detailed writeup will be published on the main site soon).
While I’ve been fishing 4 of the new offerings over the past year, there has been one standout. 100’s of fish taken on it so far, including a solid number of quality chunks, and this rod just keeps on tickin. A little hint…X-fast taper, nice soft tip section and lots of other surprising characteristics to be elaborated on in the coming article.
That said, what rod has been in your hand most this year?
BlitzDR and Kickerfish1 reacted
May 29, 2025 6:35 am
Can’t wait to read the article! Thanks for sharing and staying on the cutting edge of what is “funky fresh” for all of us!
RISE reacted
May 29, 2025 3:22 pm
Between the Real Control and RAID Japan, I'm buggered!
On a related not, WTF are RAID sticks so expensive?
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May 29, 2025 9:03 pm
@kickerfish1 just hoping you guys like it. Thanks, man. 👊🏼
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May 29, 2025 9:09 pm
@blitzdr the Real Control series has been solid as well, but I’m still holding onto hope for a new top-of-the line series that one-ups the Racing Designs. Daiwa has got to be up to something.🤞🏼
I agree on the retail pricing of the Raid rods. A bit high for a Chinese-made stick with mediocre aesthetics, but if the longevity is there, they may earn their stripes. The Chinese have stepped up their game, but still not near MIJ level in my hands/eyes. Unfortunately…Only time will tell, so someone has got to put them through the ringer. Might as well be us, right?
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