01-05-2010, 04:23 PM
didn't see one 88gram, the lightest i saw was 91, but thats a $700 rod
i recently got prices from japan for the breaden series and was shocked at the $200 increase on the plane ride here for some.
I'm in complete agreement on the buying stuff from japan, more power to those who can afford to buy tackle at AUS RRP, and kudos to the guys importing and selling the good stuff cheaply. But i'm done buying stuff here when i know i can get it shipped here cheaper. With a few exceptions... peter hugill has some stuff very competitive when you take the shipping time from japan into account and the poor bloke still needs to make a profit..
Japan = range, price, quality... and did i mention the range.
AUS = Reels and rods made in china and malaysia... expensive... bugger all range (some shops here have excellent range)
i recently got prices from japan for the breaden series and was shocked at the $200 increase on the plane ride here for some.
I'm in complete agreement on the buying stuff from japan, more power to those who can afford to buy tackle at AUS RRP, and kudos to the guys importing and selling the good stuff cheaply. But i'm done buying stuff here when i know i can get it shipped here cheaper. With a few exceptions... peter hugill has some stuff very competitive when you take the shipping time from japan into account and the poor bloke still needs to make a profit..
Japan = range, price, quality... and did i mention the range.
AUS = Reels and rods made in china and malaysia... expensive... bugger all range (some shops here have excellent range)
No problem...
Can do. Right. Uh-huh.
Gotcha. Cat in the furnace.
Current Favourite Jigs: Gancraft Egijya #3 Dead Butterfly & Yo-Zuri Flashdancer #3.25 GP & GCB
Can do. Right. Uh-huh.
Gotcha. Cat in the furnace.
Current Favourite Jigs: Gancraft Egijya #3 Dead Butterfly & Yo-Zuri Flashdancer #3.25 GP & GCB