New Stuff - Got Back My Platinium, Whoppee

Was at Taman Jurong Regal Tang Tackle Shop last week looking at a 7ft Platinium, but lady said don't have. All over out of stock, except for HotSpot. But I wasn't too trusting of HotSpot pricing, the last purchase of my Regno Plus turned out $10 more than other shops. Wanted to order, but she couldn't be sure about the stock. Today, was there browsing as I happened to be around. To my surprise, there it was, a 7ft Platinium. Seemed that the shop had brought it in upon my request. Price tag was $64, but lady said got 15% discount, and it would be $54. HotSpot was going at $52. But no matter, $2 more was quite ok. Now my set is complete again. :)

This one is longer than the one I broke, a 6'6" version.

New Stuff - Replacement Rod Lemax President

Got this Lemax President Royal from a forumer for $28 bucks only. Fairly good condition except for the bottom cock area a bit compressed due to standing the rod.

I needed a replacement after the breakage of my Lemax Platinum. Thot of trying out others. This seemed a heavier rod than my Platinium. Compared to it, I thought the Platinium was more elegant, this more of a work horse, stiffer and more functional. Best as a bottom fishing rod.

From the website, this should be cheaper than the Platinium. The Lemax President (without the word Royal) rods seemed higher end than President Royal. Hmm...

President Royal
PR-S70H2 7'0" S 2 Heavy Power M-FAST 10-30LB MAX.60g (30),6+1 ~RM99.00

Platinium
PL66MS2 6'6" S 2 M M-FAST 8-17LB MAX.35g (25),6+1 RM103.00

New Stuff - Lemax Platinium & Sienna 2500

I had been lagging behind in my postings due to all the festive laziness. Here goes. Got myself a Lemax Platinium for ~$50 to replace my Rapala which I had sold the day just before my kelong trip. This time round, wanted to try a different length, so went for a 6'6" one. First fish was a nice sized bream, not bad at all. Felt good and I used this rod to get my todak at the kelong.



I also gotten a Sienna yesterday. Had seen this at the tackle shop at West Coast, and quite liked the looks of it. Asked around and got it slightly cheaper at CV, Riverland. Spooled it with pink fireline and it felt cool. Haven't gotten the chance to wet it yet. Not too sure why I got this since I have only 2 spinning rod. But I thot a slightly bigger size than my current Aerlex would be a better fit for my 6'6". Just learnt from the uncle at Riverland that Sienna is the best amongst the budget shimano reels, the order being Alivio, Slade and Sienna. It felt very smooth with it four bearings. Also realized that my Aerlex and Navi are actually not budget reels, more high end than my Sienna. Unfortunately my Navi spool is now dented, still thinking if I should replace the spool.