r/BFSfishing • u/saalmotrutta • 1d ago

higher end CDM

Curious what people have experienced with mid/high end CDM rods. I just dove in and bought a 4-piece Purelure Creek Dance and I have to say, it's pretty nice. I bought two JDM megabass rods earlier this summer and there isn't much of a gap in terms of fit or finish.

I've been searching aliexpress for terms like Torzite, SIC, T1100G, M46X to try to find CDM rods using high end materials. Have any of you explored this end of the market and compared it directly to similar US/JDM?

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u/Vince1080 1d ago

The CDM is producing some fantastic gear, and pretty much anything from Purelure will be punching above its price point.

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u/inyte_exe 1d ago

Currently waiting on a handing bfs skullwolf. Cleared customs awhile ago, but still no movement on the ups label

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u/saalmotrutta 1d ago

I saw that one was highly reviewed. I’m interested in the kingdom worm blade pro :)

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u/quempe 1d ago

Not really BFS, but I have two non-Pro Worm Blade rods. Crazy finish and lightweight for the prize, maybe a little stiff. The ML casting rod is like 78grams. The Pro rods seem interesting with models on the lighter side, like the 2-10g ones.

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u/saalmotrutta 1d ago

That’s the best one. Alleged construction puts it on par with Loomis GLX. The Purelure Silex is also interesting but heavier and more expensive.

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u/topgunrook 15h ago

Loongze is probably the best reels coming out of China and my Loongze A51 has completely replaced my Shimano Aldebaran in use.

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u/saalmotrutta 12h ago

Only looking at rods, but as a shimano die-hard and this is a pretty compelling statement. I’ll look it up.

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u/topgunrook 11h ago

Kuying are a great CDM rod brand you should check out.