Date: 24th Jan 2007
Location: Bangkok, BungSamran Fishing Lake
Tackle: Daiwa Freams J4500, Lemax The King Woven Rod, 30 lbs mono.
RED BULL!!... For the reel.....
Humbled...
After 15- 20 min.
All this thanks to a wonderful fishing guide: Mr Boy aka BadBoy
Tackle review:
ROD- I think the rod is a bit too long for use at BSR, the length makes it hard to steer the fish when it is closer to the structure. There is also less leverage for the angler due to the length and stiffness, thus the angler have to work harder to reel in the fish.
However, the length does give the angler some edge when casting out to the hot spots.
Reel- Freams J 4500 works well for its price. Strong drag of 7 kilos (stated on box).The side cap however tends to come loose after a while and the handle turns wobbly. Maybe a screw in handle would be better, eg Shimano Biomaster, Twinpower etc..
