Show Notes
Another Kiwi. Something's in the water over there, because they just keep producing great fishos.
This week Matt and the boys dive into how Shimano tries to break a rod before it's allowed a paint job, what 24 tonne vs 40 tonne carbon means for your wallet as well as The great king drag debate: go hard, baby them, or free spool and hope.
All this and more.
Chapters
00:00 Another Kiwi in the studio 00:59 Growing up in a tackle store 02:47 Land-based kings and snapper in NZ 07:23 From the warehouse to Shimano rod design 11:46 Why the Talica has an offset guide 15:02 How Shimano tries to break its own rods 19:51 Bluefin jigging in NZ 26:17 Surf casting, drones and the jet ski long line 33:03 Heavy drag vs baby drag on kings 42:33 The one that got away
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