Introducing
the Twain-esque Daiko Burroughs
(continued)
Power: The power of this rod is very akin, again to the St. Croix
EC68MXF. Both rods are more powerful than their ratings might otherwise
indicate. The G.Loomis MBR842C and MBR782C sticks share the same lure weight
rating, but are no where near as powerful as either this or the St. Croix. In
fact, this rod feels more powerful than our four shootout rods (save maybe the
Nories) and it's rating is below all four of them! I didn't manage any big fish
with this rod to really test its capabilities, but I've no doubt it can handle a
good size bass even if hooked within a fair amount of cover.
Though reportedly, no longer rolling their own blanks, Daiko still makes their rods in Japan - or so the label says
Daiko prides themselves on the quality of their rods. Our BRSC68M is a testament to this quality
Features: With the same attention to
detail we've come to expect from all Japanese Domestic Market rods, Daiko does
not disappoint with the Burroughs. The rods feature Fuji Titanium Framed SiC
guides, small diameter Hypalon grips, an integrated lock-ring foregrip, and a
beautifully finished, non-exposed blank reel seat. The composition, while more
simple than Megabass, is still quite extraordinary and really rivals that of our
Evergreen Crossfire sticks.
The lockring on our BRSC68M is integrated into the reel seat's lockring and as such, floats free from the rod's blank
Perhaps this lockring integrated foregrip design is the reason for the rod's extraordinary sensitivity
Application: It was hard to get off of the horizontal bait presentation with this rod and reel combo. As such, I did not fish any plastics with it - not even the Senko. Given its similarities to the St. Croix EC78MXF, however, I've no doubt it can handle those types of baits as well. In fact, this rod would do really well as a heavier action drop shot rod. It is really, very versatile.
This contrasting color detail can be found on close examination of the foregrip/lockring
The simple and attractive logo of Daiko's Burroughs line of rods
A shot of the rod's reel seat sans (without) reel
Warranty:
Here's where the luck runs out. Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) rods warranties
apply only in the country of intended distribution and sale. What does that
mean? Absolutely zero warranty coverage in the United States UNLESS you purchase
from a dealer who will act on warranty claims on your behalf. If you want to
acquire one of these or any other JDM fishing rod, and warranty coverage is
important to you, be sure to check with your retailer on how such claims might
be handled.
