Sensation rugged oval extreme.

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Ray11

Sealiner
I had the pleasure of purchasing this rod from a good friend of mine brand new. I was very impressed with the build and feel of the rod first and foremost. The alcanite guides were also large and gave me the impression that I could use a nice thick leader.

I went to the famous kalk bay and started with a 4 ounce sinker normal cast. The action of this specific rod was fast and dare I say, century rod like. It felt sold in the cast and not at all lethargic in its loading. Being an avid caster, its important to load the rod correctly in balance with the reel for optimum results.

I then moved on to the pendulum cast really putting my energy into it and the line peeled off like a f1 car was tethered to the sinker. I watched and noticed the braid backing appearing. Its was magestical. Previously, the blue marlin ss50 was my ultimate go to rod for casting but I can definitely say I have made a new friend in the casting arsenal.

I personally would recommend this rod to any person wanting to increase their distance in casting and added back bone for pulling in fish.

I also managed to catch my first Jan bruin and pb. :cool:
 
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kalf

Senior Member
I have the same rod, built by Enigma, by far my favorite rod ive ever had, catch from hotties to smoothies and crackers. Awesome rod.
 
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Ray11

Sealiner
Hi PatrikC.

Thanks alot. Its another one off the bucket list.

The 4-7 ounce can easily cast a 6 ounce with a decent bait.

Personally I have not tested anything above that.
The rod is light with alot of grunt and pulling power. The oval base gives a nice moulded feel when the rod is in your hands.

Perhaps Enigma can shed some light on the ounce and strength.
 
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IWyk

Sealiner
How long is the rod? I was looking at converting a old model 110H to 12' or 12'6, but this may be another option by the sound of it.
 
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Enigma

Moderator
Ivor the 12' 3-5oz 2 piece is the rod you'd want for your application, same as your brother inlaw's.

They work well for your application and there are a few of them doing duty at Rooikrantz on a regular basis and they easily swing 4-6kg tail.

The Rugged's took a long time to get to a level of popularity largely because they came standard with Alconite Fuji, either K Series or MN series guides (Spin / Cast)

Lot of league Anglers in EP using the rods as throwbait rods as even though they have a bit of weight to them they are thick walled and robust and being of 40T carbon they are casting machines.

Unfortunately all the 7-9oz are sold out as they were/are extremely popular as Multiplier and even more popular as heavy grinder rods.
 
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IWyk

Sealiner
Thanks Craig, looks like I will have to get that one off him then(hy sukkel mos om hom te gooi!). Haha!

Otherwise I will have to come see you when I am back so you can build me one.

Blanks available or only the complete rods?
 
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deonjvan

New member
Managed to pick up one of the older versions, the Rugged Special 14' 7-9ounce this past weekend , shop in my area was clearing out old stock. Casts beautifully with a Torium 30, went the next day and got 13' 8-10 ounce aswell.
 
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Enigma

Moderator
Ivor...... I still have 20 odd 12' blanks. Just built a 9' casting on one for Rooikrantz for thenhigher ledges and am building a 12' spinning/scratching one for Alden.

Julian Pudau landed a 35kg Vaalhaai on his at RASSPL this weekend.

@RAY the test curve on the 4-7oz pretty much matches (bit stronger than)the 60-100 and the 7-9oz pretty much same as the 100-100

Dean, the Rugged Special was the fore runner to the Extreme. The special 7-9 is the same as the spinning 6-8oz and the Rugged 7-9 has a stronger mid and tip section.
 
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pilchard28

New member
Enigma wrote:
Ivor...... I still have 20 odd 12' blanks. Just built a 9' casting on one for Rooikrantz for thenhigher ledges and am building a 12' spinning/scratching one for Alden.

Julian Pudau landed a 35kg Vaalhaai on his at RASSPL this weekend.

@RAY the test curve on the 4-7oz pretty much matches (bit stronger than)the 60-100 and the 7-9oz pretty much same as the 100-100

Dean, the Rugged Special was the fore runner to the Extreme. The special 7-9 is the same as the spinning 6-8oz and the Rugged 7-9 has a stronger mid and tip section.
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Hi sorry i checked on fishweights now the weight of the vaalie was 15.03kg,still a great fight on these rods ,i wont trade anything for it.
 
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IWyk

Sealiner
Enigma wrote:
Ivor...... I still have 20 odd 12' blanks. Just built a 9' casting on one for Rooikrantz for thenhigher ledges and am building a 12' spinning/scratching one for Alden.

Julian Pudau landed a 35kg Vaalhaai on his at RASSPL this weekend.

@RAY the test curve on the 4-7oz pretty much matches (bit stronger than)the 60-100 and the 7-9oz pretty much same as the 100-100

Dean, the Rugged Special was the fore runner to the Extreme. The special 7-9 is the same as the spinning 6-8oz and the Rugged 7-9 has a stronger mid and tip section.
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Hi Craig, please keep one blank out for me. Super slim build same as the 10'6 you did for me, probably same binding as the 4 x Imfezi tiger rods(turquoise and silver), what colour grip wrap?

Or what you suggest? Jy weet tog die beste!
 
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