(UNCUT Video) Carabus Extreme Review part 2: Fishing Impressions

[@ifishcatfish]

A lit longer than what i wanted again.. but fishing yesterday and fishing today and didnt want to edit it..

[@jessemedinajr1485]

Thanks for the insight I'm going to be looking into this rod. Quick question i_fish what ultra light would you recommend for inline spinners and which for jigging? Thanks in advance for all your insight?

[@erhn123]

Hey man, thanks for this great review. I already watched all of your videos with this rod and I was just impressed. My question is, do you know the difference between Carabus Extreme and Carabus Nano? Specifications look similar but handle a bit differently. Is there any other difference that you know? Thanks in advance!

[@ifishcatfish]

No.. nobody knows such differences as manufacturer keeps them secret

[@erhn123]

@@ifishcatfish Thanks. Carabus Extreme is not available here but I found Carabus Nano. Do you think it could give a similar experience with Extreme?

[@ifishcatfish]

@@erhn123 IF the power is the same, then i am CERTAIN it is 98% the same rod. But the Ultralight power got sold out, and the light power feels different.

[@erhn123]

@@ifishcatfish I found 2 versions of Carabus Nano. 1. CNA-602XULS. 0.3 - 2.5g 2. CNA-612ULS. 0.8 - 4g Does one of them work?

[@ifishcatfish]

@@erhn123 yes, the UL version should be the same as the rod i reviewed

[@philhicks2167]

Have you tried the jdm daiwa ballistic if so how do you like it compared to the theroy. I have the theroy and steeze but my all-time favorite is the 15 luvias I have both the 2004 and 2500 series. Thanks again for the video.

[@ifishcatfish]

I dont know of anyndifferences between jdm ballistic and us version, other than slower gear ratios. I like theory more.

[@philhicks2167]

Not boring. Like watching.

[@shellcrackerlover5889]

You should purchase a Majorcraft Finetail FAX 6-3 super ultralight rod. It's a ball of fun! I've got mine paired with a Daiwa Luvias 1003!

[@ifishcatfish]

from where? Send me link

[@TomekPodstawski]

I finally bought this rod mainly thanks to your 2-part review. There is not much about it on the Internet, but I found everything in these videos. I haven’t tested it yet since waters are too high or frozen where I live, but I can feel it is going to be fantastic with perch, chub and trout!

[@ifishcatfish]

u gona love this things. Seal the handle before u start fishing. Just simple polyurethane. SEAL.

[@TomekPodstawski]

@@ifishcatfish Another useful tip! Thanks a lot! I sealed the handle and now I am waiting for the temperature to get a little closer to zero Celsius.

[@ifishcatfish]

@@TomekPodstawski now the handle will look awesome forever

[@captainrylenaviation29]

I have both Eradicator 67 super ultra and the 69 xtra ultralight version. Base on my experience of both rods, Victor i believe you will like the 69 version even better. Very sensitive.

[@ifishcatfish]

why would i like the other one better?

[@captainrylenaviation29]

@@ifishcatfish To me it is more sensitive than my 67 version. It took the fun factor of 67 version to even higher. Since i bought the 69 version, I have not use the 67 version. I do want to get the Deplomat also just to see if its better or same as the 69 version. Randy is a big fan by the looks of it.

[@ifishcatfish]

i can sell you mine, if you are willing to pay fill MSPR. I want to buy something else to review and i can't keep all these 300$ rods. Of course my rod is in brand new condition with box and everything. I think i will put like 20 rods for sale soon, to raise some money and free some space and get some new JDM

[@captainrylenaviation29]

@@ifishcatfish also if you are curious, i can let you barrow for the week including the theta reel for you to review. Just let me know.

[@captainrylenaviation29]

@@ifishcatfish that would be nice. Currently im saving to get one. I currently don't have the funds save up for it. Once i do and you still have it by then, i will buy it from you.

[@TheFishingNomad]

7:21. I have several St. Croix rods and while I love the Legend Elite Panfish, I've gotta say I don't think it's very sensitive. This is especially true when comparing it to other St. Croix rods. I'm not sure why since it has a great blank and great guides, I just don't feel it.

[@ifishcatfish]

i still feel every bluegill bite, but yes, not as pronounced as with these rods. It is some 20 grams heavier.. and that is most likely the main reason. but also the blank has more resin to make it more durable. Its a great rod the way it is though - i love mine

[@TVslee]

I'm wondering if the Daiwa Regal LT would be a good match for this rod. From some angles, it looks like the purple from the Regal could work. But it's a little heavier than the Caldia. What do you think of the balance with a reel like the Regal or Legalis in 1000/2000 size?

[@ifishcatfish]

This rod is 47 grams. Its a heresy to put a 200 gram reel, even though it will probably balance just fine, from what i have noticed. But you should spend money and get a lighter reel for maximum pleasure from this rod

[@TVslee]

@@ifishcatfish Haha. Ok you convinced me. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

[@projectnext5020]

It looks like a great rod for trout magnets. My lightest of UL rods has too much wobble for my liking but works great for trout magnets...it's a love/hate thing!

[@ifishcatfish]

wobble is not the end of the world. Usually it means better playing-the-fish properties..

[@Fishermens_Vue]

Do you think the CEX 6’6” L would be a better choice, if I’m strictly fishing for trout? Have not had the opportunity to handle either, but from your reviews I really want one. Thanks!

[@ifishcatfish]

Not sure it comes in L. Why do u need L? I dont know if u saw my vids but i got some 3 and 4 pound trout with this one. I wouldnt want anything more than this for trout.

[@Fishermens_Vue]

@@ifishcatfish Yes, I’ve seen most of your vids, and seen you land massive trout and catfish with the ul, but you mentioned that you lost some trout do to the softness of the tip… Thanks for the advice, the ul should work for me as well.

[@ifishcatfish]

That should be your very last concern

[@elwooddestiny11blues20]

@@Fishermens_Vue If you havent purchased the 6'6" , do it . Is crisper and sharper than the 6'2" and more sensitive , Slightly more parabolic too . Its now my favourite rod .

[@greenmonstah8753]

Have you tried any St. Croix avid ultra light? They have many models in the avid lineup.

[@ifishcatfish]

yes, i have owned 2 or 3 models, all reviewed on my channel. The last one I got was Legend Elite Panfish. Search my channel for 'Croix'

[@mwintomatic8112]

Can you talk about what type of fishing you do with each rod? (Casting vs jigging vs float fishing) Thank you!

[@ifishcatfish]

I do float fishing with only one rod, and one rod only - the 8 foot daiwa Presso. I cast a trout magnet with Super Ultralight rods - this one or the other Abu, but any super ultra light would do. The lighter the power, the more the blank will compress during casting of 1 gram jig. And dropshotting I do with Ultra Light, or sometimes even Light power rods, depending on the weight of the sinker. I do not have designated drop shot rods yet, the way i have for casting trout magnets and float fishing..

[@damnboyhethicc7088]

How come I can't find daiwa presso rods anymore? I've been checking every now and then but still can't find it in stock anywhere.

[@ifishcatfish]

i get this comment every week. Became very popular. I sure am glad i bought 6 of them.

[@berteastman3883]

Buddha, you in usa? The world sold out thanks to his videos, very nice rod for the price. There is a place I found some but not in usa

[@filiphorvath7912]

Hi, I think this rod is good for soft baits due to solid tip. But is also good for metal spoon on trout area up to 3.5g ? Thanks for reply

[@ifishcatfish]

its good for everything light. I would say up to 2.5 gram. I would use different rods for 3.5

[@filiphorvath7912]

@@ifishcatfish yea I have also different rods for 3.5 gram and more. I use the most weights from 1.8 to 3 gram. I think this rod will be good for this range. I would like to try it because I have abu garcia carabus nano xuls up to 2.5g and also uls up to 4g. These are very good and sensitive rods but I would like to try rod with torzite guides 🙂. Many thanks for reply

[@raymondjohnson6496]

Which one is the better rod Eradicator are the carabus I in the market in buying one

[@ifishcatfish]

most people will probably prefer this because it is fast action. I prefer Eradicator. But its totally personal

[@kristiandandanell7199]

What is a great reel fit for this rod? I have daiwa fuego 2000 which is my current best fit. The new ultegra 2500?

[@ifishcatfish]

are you talking about colors? or just balance and performance? This rod is a little forward balanced (tip heavy) which I actually prefer because it makes the rod tolerant to heavier reels. I tried several reels from 150 to 190 grams and it felt great with all of them. The eradicator however does not like heavy reels. As far as colors... hard. Maybe the new daiwa caldia that you see in my videos? Fuego is probably not bad either, but this rod deserves a better reel than fuego.

[@kristiandandanell7199]

@@ifishcatfish Thx. Mostly for balance and performance. It is still screaming to me from my cellar about being used so I am open for buying a new reel as well 🙂 happy summer fishing and damn that 2nd COVID shot is messing with me today. 🤒

[@trentonfaulk6369]

Where can I buy this rod

[@ifishcatfish]

Google. Its available both on europe and japan

[@victorsimonsen921]

if you step on the bass you might get 14 out of him. just kidding thanks for the review .

[@ifishcatfish]

no, you right, you right... i get it : )

[@blakeg4166]

Why do people say that because the st.croix is an American rod that means its not very sensitive? Lol its not lews.

[@ifishcatfish]

I dont know.. fishing snobbery. If its not JDM its trash..

[@blakeg4166]

@@ifishcatfish lol