Majorcraft BassPara rods.

[Frithy]

Anyone used these rods?
If so, what's you opinions for $189?

cheers
chris

[scott1987]

I haven't used one yet.. But had a play with a couple at my local shop.they look nice, quite light weight wise and a really good finish on them for a sub $200 rod..

[freshjacker]

Is that what they are retailing for in OZ? Mate i think we were paying like 70$ for them a few years ago from Japan. They are from memory one of Major Crafts entry level rods so to speak. Used a couple different models of these rods only in spin models, we bought them for rough kayak trips and couldn't fault them, great components, well finished and nicely balanced. I no longer have these rods but have quiet a few rods spread right through there Giant Killing , Benyero, Crostage and Go-Emotion range and cannot complain. Who and where are you getting these prices?

[scott1987]

Tacklewarehouse in brisbane have them at that price.. They've got a fair sized range in there ATM

[Squidlipz]

I bought 2 on thursday and am just awaiting delivery.

They certainly look good. Ill get back to you on how they go!!

[Kyle101]

Reece why didn't you say that you wanted the Basspara!! I've got one that you could've had cheap!!

[Frithy]

Originally Posted by freshjacker

Is that what they are retailing for in OZ? Mate i think we were paying like 70$ for them a few years ago from Japan. They are from memory one of Major Crafts entry level rods so to speak. Used a couple different models of these rods only in spin models, we bought them for rough kayak trips and couldn't fault them, great components, well finished and nicely balanced. I no longer have these rods but have quiet a few rods spread right through there Giant Killing , Benyero, Crostage and Go-Emotion range and cannot complain. Who and where are you getting these prices?

thats there RRP in oz mate. Sounds good mate, might have to get my hands on one!

[Squidlipz]

Originally Posted by Kyle101

Reece why didn't you say that you wanted the Basspara!! I've got one that you could've had cheap!!

PM me OZman

[Onthedrop86]

What was the end result Squidlipz?

[Squidlipz]

uuuhmmm, better rods out there for the money.

They look great and are well finished. But just don't feel that responsive. They kind feel like the daiwa gen black rods.

I tipped one on the second time i used them.

[Phantom]

yeh at $190 they arent that great but at 7,000yen they are awesome
http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/d.../basspara.html

[Onthedrop86]

Thanks for the link phantom... What reels have you guys got on them?

[tuan]

Originally Posted by Phantom

yeh at $190 they arent that great but at 7,000yen they are awesome
http://www.plat.co.jp/shop/catalog/d.../basspara.html

+ delivery

still a heap cheaper than oz !

[chris268]

some of those prices are shocking...
just under $200 for basspara, $450+ for the volkeys. insane

[tuan]

there was an earlier thread someone had started 8itching about pricing, middle men, bumping the price up etc. etc. so i'll leave that out for this one

the basspara is a solid entry level rod, i have a 4-8lb that i use for bassing with spinners and top waters and it does quite a good job. cosmetically it's a great looking range and they are better made than daiwa's in the $139-$149 price range - which is what i'd be happy to pay for one

i also have a Slicer and that's got a much better blank, components and feel .. i'd go as far to say twice as good as the basspara .. but i don't know if this model is available in oz

majorcraft has a massssssssive range though so best to pick one up before you buy if possible .. the basspara is a solid entry level rod IMO but won't cut it at $189 for me