Review of the Megabass Shoreluck XX SLX 74ULZ ZANGETSU

A description of the Megabass Shoreluck XX SLX 74ULZ ZANGETSU

Was interested in this rod since getting another model from the same Shoreluck series. Since the rod is no longer in production getting one was a bit tricky. It involved Japanese classifieds and proxy services. Still the Megabass Shoreluck XX SLX 74ULZ ZANGETSU was in my hands three months later.

At 224cm the rod has a universal length suitable for most conditions. On smaller overgrown rivers the extra length helps to lead the lure threw stumps water plants and other obstacles. On larger water bodies the length is enough to get decent distance on your desired lure. The most interesting part of the rod is the 160mm eva handle. It has pros and cons. Pros: quick casts when you get used to the length, perfect for one handed casts, very comfortable. Cons: distance and accuracy on further casts suffers, the extra support from a longer handle would help when fighting larger fish, two handed casts are impossible with this rod. Fishing the first hour caught myself on a couple occasions trying to grab the butt of the handle when casting further distances.

The reel seat is Fuji. Balance is great with 2000 and 2500 Shimano sized reels. With Fuji SIC guides the rod weights 74gr. casting one handed all day will not cause fatigue. Declared lure weight is from 0.8 – 9gr. the lower part is a bit optimistic and for me 1.5gr. was more comfortable. The high end is accurate though. Jigging is visible and responsive from 2gr. When twitching minnows up to 6cm the rod animates the lure with ease. Spoons and spinners work very well.

The rod has a fast action, whip like feel upon cast. Fish play is amazing and the rod works throughout. The rod has a black glossy finish, the reel seat has carbon accents. Also a picture of whats seems to be a paradise bird. It does look apart.