Berkley GENIII Dropshot IM6 Field Test

[one kay gee]

Model Tested:G3DS702-13
Line Weight:1-3kg
Length:7.0ft
Pieces:2
Reel:Tokushima 1000
Line Weight:2kg

Visual impression of the as tested rod was pleasing.

Solid color and design,allthough could do without the "X-Factor Vin Diesel" tattoo above the grip,but all gripes aside,a very attractive blank.

Fuji Alconite guides and Fuji IPS reel seat is definately a plus,and i found the guides well spaced,and yes,the seat matched the 1st runner ( Pflueger take notice )

IM6 Graphite was strong,great for SP's,and whippy enough for long casts,and manipulating poppers,perfectly.Impressive.This rod can cast,using a 6g Popper,i was definatley throwing them further than the Pfluger Trion....

High Density Grip System was easily up tp the task,but i feel that a corp grip would better suit the blank,as "feel" was much less than my Pfluger Trion 1-3kg.Very Comfortable.

As far as the HDG goes,time will tell as how it will age.

For a 2 piece rod,i did not find it as "rigid" as others,and was quite surprised as how "integrally balanced" the outfit felt.

Using a 11 SS316 BB "Tokushima" 1000 size reel,the outfit was very comfortable to use.

Catching numerous species on Bribie Island over the weekend,the rod felt more "powerful" than the Trion,and was able to definately give more stick,a testament to the blank.

On one fish,a solid 30 something cm @ the fork Squire,the rod's fighting action was definately on the money,a perfect linear curve,and took the fishes weight easily,and gave back more than it recieved.

All up,a great rod for the $$,strong,usuable,quality components and definately Field Ready,could easily double its application;from a Finesse Bream Rod,to chasing down Big Flatties and throwing little slugs for Tailor,Trevally and Queenfish.

This rod has potential....

Wait a few more months,and these will be had for a song....the perfect back-up rod.

Tight Lines !