Shimano Rods - Casting Weight Europa - Japan

[aurata]

Hello !

Someone have an explanation between the difference between Europe model and Japan model about Casting Weight of shimano rods ?

Prosurf 425BX with 100-250g in Europe

Prosurf 425BX with 27-35 in Japan

( http://fishing.shimano.co.jp/cat/detail.asp?k=8003 --> japan prosurf)

same rods or not ? same blank ? Casting weight in europa false ?

Thanks.

[Kikinho]

son diferentes unidades (they´re differents units ¿no?)

Editado Junio 20 , 2008 por Hiper

[Maganin]

Yes, casting weight in europe is false, is the same rod. The real range of casting is 90-130 grams

Regards

[nacnacnac]

Hi Aurata

I agree that casting weight is completely wrong in European rods but nobody dares casting with 250g even if the rod states so.

As for the Japanese specifications, please multiply the number by 4 in order to get an idea of the weights (in gr) supported by the rod.

My opinion on the subject is that if you have the budget, you want to cope with customs issues and you assume that local dealers will not commit with the guarantee, the Japanese market is worth a try (despite the current exchange rate).

I am not 100% sure that the rods are identical. Most of the stuff I bought in Spain has been manufactured in Malaysia or who knows where. I guess that top quality Japanese rod are manufactured in Japan and for sure quality controls are much stricter than those of Malaysia.

Please mind that I am not as experienced as Machado concerning fishing tackle but I am sure that many readers will be able to confirm this fact.

Cheers

[Miguel Pi]

Hi Aurata

I agree that casting weight is completely wrong in European rods but nobody dares casting with 250g even if the rod states so.

As for the Japanese specifications, please multiply the number by 4 in order to get an idea of the weights (in gr) supported by the rod.

My opinion on the subject is that if you have the budget, you want to cope with customs issues and you assume that local dealers will not commit with the guarantee, the Japanese market is worth a try (despite the current exchange rate).

I am not 100% sure that the rods are identical. Most of the stuff I bought in Spain has been manufactured in Malaysia or who knows where. I guess that top quality Japanese rod are manufactured in Japan and for sure quality controls are much stricter than those of Malaysia.

Please mind that I am not as experienced as Machado concerning fishing tackle but I am sure that many readers will be able to confirm this fact.

Cheers

In Malasya, even in Thailand and all over in Asia. Shimano as I know have the export or cheap reels factory in Thailand per exemple. Most of the non domestic japanase tackle are made out of Japan only for overseas exportation. Of course the export items are not build whit the same quality as the domestic items. Even if they export to USA ( the real big customer) the quallity is no the same ( even the cost) as the same item made for domestic use. Take a loock to Japantackle.com site and you will confirm by your self what we are talking about.

Editado Junio 20 , 2008 por Miguel Pi