JDM 101 - Tackle Porn

Multiple manufacturers or single source

BlitzDR — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 23:07:37 +0000

I guess one my hold-over habits from tournament angling of sticking with one brand of rods or reels. Less so with reels because of gear ratios, handle lengths and the like. Which leads to my point, do try and stick with one or maybe two brands of rods or do you mix and match?

Honestly, I prefer sticking with one brand because you can begin to feel the actions, tapers, idiosyncracies of each. I am trying to stick with either RAID Japan OR Daiwa. Each has it's pros and cons but every time I think I've made a decision, the cascade begins to flow.

Studio Composite Rods: ID Paradox Parka

bassaroo — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:29:30 +0000

Hi everyone,

Does ANYONE have Any information regarding this line of rods. I want to purchase 2 models from this line (64 Neko Rig Special for versatile finesse and 69H Versatile for jig and worm), but I'm definitely going in blind. There's virtually zero info about these rods that I can find, so I thought I'd try here. I know Studio Composite is a good brand, but I'm just not sure how it compares with other more widely-known JDM rod manufacturers.

Any information is GREATLY appreciated; thank you for your time.

Jdm lures

SlabSlayer — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:47:01 +0000

Can someone reccomend me some jdm lures for crappie, walleye, and sauger?

Carbon handle specs - help needed

triple_illusion — Mon, 22 May 2023 16:35:27 +0000

Hey guys,

I am currently running Hawgtech 102mm handles on 3 of my big bait reels, and I wish to move away from them to something JDM. The main reason is the annoying backplay that Hawgtech handles are known for.

I am trying to figure out what my options are. I am looking at some of the older Studio Composite handles, as well as a few other options online, but its unknown if they will allow clearance for a 55mm drag star diameter.

2193

Can anyone advise with measurements? Handles in question are:

Studio Composite RC-SC Shimano fit, 100mm

Studio Composite RC-SC Plus Shimano fit, 102mm

Studio Composite RC-DC Plus Shimano fit, 104mm

Basszone 100mm

Ray's Studio 100mm

Cheers!

Limited Spool

Goldrod — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 23:55:17 +0000

Just arrived

Testing this 'There's no such thing as a stupid question in here.'

Good Times — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:16:35 +0000

Is this Tackle Porn? Home of enthusiasts worldwide?

There... that should guarantee nobody can ask dumber... I've now publicly taken one for the team folks. No judgement. Let it rip!!

JDM rods vs. USDM rods and how they differ

RISE — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:18:18 +0000

https://jdmfishing.com/understanding-jdm-rods-and-how-they-differ-from-usdm-offerings/

Learn more about how Daiwa’s different Mag brake systems work, here.

RISE — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:16:07 +0000

https://jdmfishing.com/an-introduction-to-modern-daiwa-magforce-braking-by-ryan-higgins/