Shimano Speedmaster

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Shimano Speedmaster

#1 Post by jd »

I have a voucher to spend, and between the jigs and the reels it looks like I may get a shimano

Has anybody any opinions on the speedmaster

http://fish.shimano-eu.com/catalog/fish ... 0848592618

I'm thinking about the 4.5 m/ 200g casting weight..
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#2 Post by jd »

This may be a better forum!
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#3 Post by BigPhil »

honestly never seen them before mate, sorry!!
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#4 Post by m.b3 »

says that it comes in 2 different actions?? but it dosen't tell you which is which? would be nice to know before you buy. i'll try n find out for you JD.
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#5 Post by m.b3 »

Phil i think the bass in my avatar is bigger than yours? :lol:
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#6 Post by Rockhopper »

JD,

Peter Thain is now the tech for Shimano, from what he tells me they put everything they can afford into them. Don't think anyone would be disappointed with their rods.

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#7 Post by jd »

Rockhopper wrote:JD,

Peter Thain is now the tech for Shimano, from what he tells me they put everything they can afford into them. Don't think anyone would be disappointed with their rods.

Tom.


Do you have a contact email address?

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#8 Post by Rockhopper »

JD,

Peter moved house a couple of weeks ago and has been offline for a while, this post has reminded me to give him a call.

I will get back to you, either today or tomorrow.

Tom.
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#9 Post by BigPhil »

mb.3, no mines bigger, its just that ive got bigger hands than you and it makes mine look small!!!! :lol: :oops:
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#10 Post by donal domeney »

Stop bitching or I'll send some photo's of real bass even doublers. Or worst still cortaz might read this.
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#11 Post by jd »

Rockhopper wrote:JD,

Peter moved house a couple of weeks ago and has been offline for a while, this post has reminded me to give him a call.

I will get back to you, either today or tomorrow.

Tom.


Any luck finding him, Tom?
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#12 Post by Rockhopper »

JD,

I have left 2 messages on his mobile, the last one this afternoon. I need to speak to him regarding another matter, I will try again tomorrow and let you know as soon as possible.

Tom.
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#13 Post by Rockhopper »

JD,

Spoke to Peter, not a lot of info mate, sorry......he said that all of the 3 pce rods are designed by the European techs and should be compared as middle to top end depending on the price.

He said he's sorry he couldnt be more help.

Tom.
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