Christmas Present - Parcel 2 of 3

I've waited for this rod to arrive for quite some time. Finally the wait has ended, and I've manage to test this rod out on Hari Raya Haji holidays at Pulau Jarak. Perfectly matched with the Stella 5000 and I couldn't find excuses to complain bout this combination :)

EG Poseidon Spin Jerker PE 2.5

Fuji reel seat with a groovy dark blue marble`ish effect

Fuji SIC titanium coated stainless steel guides

5 feet 2 inches, max jig approx 100gms PE 2.5 which I think its under rated

Christmas Present - Parcel 1 of 3

Finally ! my first popping setup ! Was tempted to get a popping outfit for quite sometime, but decided to delay it as popping was never a regular agenda on this year's fishing trips. I will be going to Pulau Jarak on the 20th this month and testing this new outfit is a must do. Also this will be my main popping arsenal when i re-visit Pulau Jarak again from 26th January 2008 till the 28th January 2008.

My initial choice was the Pencil Instrument series which is rated at PE 4-6 but looking at the built of the rod, I thought to myself, saving my lures is a much wiser decision to make as my heaviest popper is only 70gms. So a decision was finally made, to get the younger brother, Light Pleasure. Although this rod is rated at PE 2-4, I still feel it is capable of going further.

The partner in-crime for the Light Pleasure will most probably be the Daiwa CapricornJ 4500 as its the highest ratio reel I have in my armory. Been wanting to pair it with the Shimano Stella 8000FA, but I found it a bit too heavy for casting long hours. Maybe when I can afford it, I will get a Stella SW8000HG to match with Light Pleasure or any future popping rods..

Presenting, Shimano Caranx Kaibusu - Light Pleasure

Max Lure weight 120gms, PE 2-4 Length 7`6"

Paired with Daiwa CapricornJ 4500

Some neat craftwork on the Fuji guides' wrapping

Jigging Rods

I've just completed building my "basic" collection of my jigging rods from light jigging to medium. Heavy setup is still on the way as the rod i've ordered is still not stocked in yet.
Decided to pair the Jigzam with Stella 8000FA and Shikari with CapriconJ.

My headache now is I could not find a suitable partner in crime for the Shino Amberjack. Short term planning is to pair it with the CapriconJ with my spare spool loaded with 20lbs braid. Long term plan or Xmas wish list ....Daiwa Morethan Branzino + Tenryu Delsol PE 0.8-1.5 :P Anyway its just a wish. I need a popping outfit more than a light tackle outfit for the time being.

From left to right: Tenryu Jigzam PE 3-5, Shikari Custom PE2-4, Shino Amberjack PE1-3

From front view

Shikari PE 2-4 custom

Tenryu Jigzam

Shimano Backbone 24kg boat rod

About 6 months back, I was searching high and low for this boat rod to match my Shimano TLD30. After looking all around Klang Valley's tackle shops, I finally got my friend in Penang to buy it for me as it is the last one around and its almost twice the cheaper than the pricetag in Klang Valley !!

Shimano Backbone24

5 Feet 7 inches, line weight 24kg ...I've yet to get the chance to test it to its full capability yet.

Full SIC guides with roller tip.