Originally Posted by
Bronzefly
I've been using Megabass rods for a long time, along with quite a few other high end offerings. I've always considered Megabass to be a premium rod brand and their best efforts shine in their higher end models. The X7 series of old, the Evoluzion series, the ARMS series for the true enthusiast, and now the JDM P5 and imminently to be released US Destroyer P5 series. These are the rods lines that define Megabass in my mind. I have fished the new US Destroyer P5 series, and have a set of the 6 casting rods to be released VERY soon, and they are premium, Megabass class rods, and priced accordingly at about $500 each. These rods compete with Steez AGS and NRX/Conquest level rods for example, and in this elite class of rods, are worthy of consideration based on their application and intended uses as compared to models in other premium rod series.
Levante and Orochi XX are very good rod series overall. Both offer some unique and spectacular rods at their price points when the application meets the capabilities. Take the XX Ronin as an example of a phenomenal jerk bait rod spinning rod first and foremost, with many other uses. If someone was looking for a dedicated, sensitive heavy cover jig rod at the $250ish price point, I probably wouldn't suggest the Levante Perfect Pitch as the best option.
The versatility of Megabass rods is a very strong attraction for me, and has been for a long time. This weekend alone, I fished a 1 oz jig on bluff walls in the current with the Jungle Seven, then threw an umbrella rig effectively and didn't feel like I lost anything. The Daemos, I threw a 2.5 sized square bill, a 1/2 oz Megabass SV-3 spinnerbait, and a 1/2 oz Uoze swimmer. On the Oneten Special I threw of course a Vision 110, a 110+1, and even tossed a Super Z-3. The FMJ was dedicated to a 1/2 oz Keitech casting jig and I was very happy with the feel and performance, and certainly felt like I could go to a bulkier 1/2 oz jig and trailer no problem. I threw both a Deps 145 and Deps 175 Slide Swimmer on the Mark 56 along with a 6" Magdraft and wanted to keep pushing more, but time didn't allow. The BMG handled a 3/4 oz football jig beautifully though that bite wasn't happening... that rod will end up having a LOT of uses. Happy fishing!