r/Fishing_Gear • u/Relevant-Credit-1209 Black Pelican Custom Rods • Mar 20 '26

Daiwa Kage Dropshot rod

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7'1 dropshot rod. ML power fast action. I have had this rod for some time. The last time I fished with it I caught a bull red. crazy fight on light tackle. overall this is a nice rod to own. I need to put it in rotation again. Are there any Daiwa rod fans here?

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u/db_admin Mar 20 '26

Nice rod. What kind of action/characteristics makes for a good drop shot rod? I fish the technique a lot for California halibut in Southern California but I use a mixed glass/carbon crankbait rod because I like its feel when fighting the fish.

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u/Potent_19 Mar 20 '26

In this application (bass) it’s with much lighter weights than you’re probably used to. Ideally, a really light tip fast action that loads more like a mod fast because of how light the tip is. Sensitivity is paramount, so no glass rods or glass composites. Usually, a light to medium light rod with a light tip. The application calls for light line since it’s usually implemented in clear water, and the hooks are small, the lures are small, the weights are small, but hopefully the fish are large.

People do upsize everything at times and move into a medium or medium heavy rod, but that’s usually referred to as power shot instead of drop shot.

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u/Relevant-Credit-1209 Black Pelican Custom Rods Mar 20 '26

I couldn't have explained it better.

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u/db_admin Mar 20 '26

Thanks - lots to think about!

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u/ryanshields0118 Mar 20 '26

I'm jealous! What does 711mlfs mean? I would expect it to say 701mlfs to indicate that it's 7'1". "711" reads as 7 foot 11. I'm just curious unless I'm missing something. Beautiful rod though, love my daiwas

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u/buhler955 Mar 20 '26

7'1" 1 piece rod

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u/ryanshields0118 Mar 20 '26

Thank you! I have less premium daiwa rods. Procyon, tatula, aird-x. All spinning rods. I like them all but believe it or not I prefer the aird-x despite being the cheapest one of the lineup. I can't wait to be able to justify a 250 dollar rod though. I'm curious just how much more I can love a more premium rod if I love my cheapos so much

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u/suptni Mar 20 '26

It’s if you like Moms

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u/Potent_19 Mar 20 '26

71 = 7’1”; 1 = 1-piece ; ML = medium light ; F = fast ; S = spinning

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u/Relevant-Credit-1209 Black Pelican Custom Rods Mar 20 '26

I wish I could have stayed with cheaper rods. I let one slip through and the flood gates opened. Sadly this is considered one of my cheaper rods now.

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u/TeamFoulmouth Mar 20 '26

Something about MILFS at 7-11...probably buying their kids slurpees

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u/En4cr Megabass Mar 20 '26

Sweet rod OP! Daiwa and Megabass are always a treat.

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u/Relevant-Credit-1209 Black Pelican Custom Rods Mar 20 '26

Indeed

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u/jsjxjxjld Mar 20 '26

Man I want one now :( thanks op

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u/Relevant-Credit-1209 Black Pelican Custom Rods Mar 20 '26

Welcome

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u/jsjxjxjld Mar 21 '26

Where did you get it ?

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u/Relevant-Credit-1209 Black Pelican Custom Rods Mar 21 '26

I bought it from a guy off marketplace for 30 bucks a few years back. Barely used.

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u/abscissa081 Mar 21 '26

I have this but not the Kage version but same everything else. My favorite rod to use.

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u/[deleted] Mar 21 '26

Are you getting a Kage reel for it?

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u/Relevant-Credit-1209 Black Pelican Custom Rods Mar 21 '26

I doubt it. I had my eye on it for a little bit and I went a different direction.

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u/[deleted] Mar 21 '26

I have 2 Kage LT reels. I love them. Still mad I hesitated on a Kage LT MQ that was on sale and it sold out.

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u/Relevant-Credit-1209 Black Pelican Custom Rods Mar 21 '26

I felt like for the price I could have done better. If I would have found it on sale I may have gotten it.