I’ve got to hand it to the marketing department over at Pure Fishing. Those guys really know how to build hype for new product before ICAST. It doesn’t hurt that they’re reps also seem to be quite knowledgeable of their respective product brands when you visit their mega booth at ICAST. With all of the tidbits of information that have started to leak out about the latest and greatest product they seem to be at the forefront of getting over enthusiastic anglers like myself excited. After hinting of a new rod series earlier today, this video surfaced detailing the new Villain rod series. This series will be the new high end “V” rod that is made to pair up perfectly with the upcoming Revo MGX.
I’ve been fishing the 2011 Quantum smoke SL100HPT reel on a 6’6″ mh smoke rod a lot lately. Namely to cross compare it to another combo I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the 2009 TE100HPT with a 6’6′mh Quantum Superlite rod. The general form factor between the two is the same but the lower weight of the reel and the crisper response of the smoke rod is definitively noticeable.
Whilst cruising the net today I came across the teaser image below. Essentially it shows that Quantum has crossed over the “smoke” design mindset to their spinning reels as well. Obviously, these reels would best pair up with a smoke spinning rod (one would hope). I have an earlier generation TE20PTi that I’ve put to good use over the last few years and as great of reel that it is it certainly would be nice to see it in a lighter package. I can’t wait to check these out this summer. As for now, the hype continues…
Unless you have been living under a rock these past two weeks (or out bass fishing). It should be apparent that Shimano is making way for some new gear with the clearance of numerous rods reels in anticipation of new releases next month at ICAST 2011. Perhaps whats most interesting is a possible revamp to the fairly new Curado E Platform. Word on the street is that there will be a sharing of chassis design between a new Curado and Chronarch much like earlier generations of the two platforms. Looks like its shaping up to be a great show between the big guys next month!
Below are two preview shots of a new 2012 black and white Shimano baitcast reel (possibly the latest Chronarch?) courtesy of Dave Mercer’s Facebook page.
Take advantage of the great deals on Shimano gear going now at my favorite online retailer Tackle Warehouse. I know I’m still kicking myself for not grabbing a few more NIB Chronarch 50mgs when I had the chance.
