YAMAGA BLANKS BlueCurrent 67/TZ NANO

[@Samuel.Tsadik]

I have the Tz nano 77 I'm a saltwater angler and after your review I'm going to buy it.your reviews is amazing. Thank you victor.

[@StymoDe.]

I have a 610/TZ jig head special model and it's a outstanding all purpose utility ultralight rods for panfish and can handle bigger fish and, don't require extra care, not like some other higher end JDM UL rods. Victor, I wish ur gear review like this could be longer :) enjoyed it

[@ifishcatfish]

thank you sir - i appreciate it!

[@LilDino808]

I have the blue current 93 Tz/nano and I absolutely love it. I use in the salt more then I do freshwater. Great video my friend.

[@davidrauschenbach6871]

Thanks Mr Gary for submitting an exciting rod for review! Looks fantastic! Which reel were you looking to put on it? Victor great review and thanks for going over the guides! Hope your family and you have a fantastic Easter! Looking forward to you catching some on it Victor!

[@ifishcatfish]

this vanquish or the new vanquish when i get it, depending on what line i want to use.

[@troutmagnetman]

Never owned the Nano series...but owned 4 different TZ models. Sold all but one...and regret that everyday...LOL.

[@ifishcatfish]

im sure u can afford another : ) This exact model is incredible for bank fishing..

[@lukeroberts511]

Hey victor, i think you should maybe enter your reviews with a mindset of what your fishing is like/for technique and target species and what others around the worlds target species may be. This rod is designed for horse mackerel and rocl fish for using soft plastics. I believe you should look at their trout / freshwater series for rods more for your style

[@lukeroberts511]

These rods were also designed for land based fishing in Japan for small mainly saltwater species. Hence the lengths going up to much longer specs which is needed for casting distance for land based fishing, very different to boat based freshwater fishing which you do in the US.

[@ifishcatfish]

No. What u r describing is precisely the reason for a lot of bullshit information out there. There is no such thing as technique specific rod. This rod has ultralight power, regular fast bend curve, fast recovery and 63 grams weight. This information is OBJECTIVE. Does not depend on anyones opinion and u can use the rod for whatever u want, knowing this information

[@lukeroberts511]

@@ifishcatfish true, good point 👉

[@BobSmith-zh6it]

Was able to pick up the 71 model. Looking forward to fishing with it.

[@jeroenvanzanten6668]

Your right this is a very comfortable and versatile rod, thank you for an other clarifying review and happy Easter.

[@ifishcatfish]

thank you sir!

[@garyl8421]

Victor, thanks again for another detailed review!

[@ifishcatfish]

thank you mr Gary! If you told me that after buy 4 presso AIR AGS rods in a month, i will want to buy this rather large, kind of old rod... i would have assigned zero probability to that..

[@bestthingsinceslicedrice]

Finally one of the reviews i was also waiting for

[@adriantataru7476]

Misealth i use this series for about 4 years because it fets so well with my fishing style ....i might be bias but I dont really agree with the review....Even with the hevier componenets they are so light in hand Put the rod on the scale and see the weight compared to other rods at same lenght and action ... jigheads weight means the max weight of jig+lure ...plug is egy max weight( because form /material ) ....what is nice this rods you can find them in even much longer sizes with almoust same action and sensitivity (for shore fishing) ....for me Yamaga Blanks blue current is one of the best ultralight ....has alot of the oversean cracteristic by the other producers.....and we have to understand that is an EGY rod not an ultralight specific .....Your review is very well pointed nice job ...best of luck...

[@ifishcatfish]

what do u mean light in hand : ). The rod is 62 grams. In hand or out of hand it is still 62 grams : ). The Presso Air AGS is 42 grams. When u bought the rod 4 years ago u could say 62 grams is light, but today 62 grams is on the heavy side. I try to have as many objective descriptions of the rod as possible so people can decide for themselves. But some descriptions, like sensitivity and feel, are inherently subjective. U can disagree with the subjective evaluation but u can't disagree with things like weight or action as that is not up to opinions

[@adriantataru7476]

@@ifishcatfish i say at the begining of the coment i might be bias cose i just love this rod ...not that your review is not objective....i fish à blue curent tz 72 from shore ...seen that you decided to buy this rod means you like it 2 is true i dont fish uul ....again deed not meant your review is not good just that on the point of weight i dont find the diffrence that important seen the specs and à 97.6%carbon blanck torray carbon for me is not bad quality carbon.....

[@carlreygall9457]

yamaga blanks blue current was designed for aji ( horsemackerel) that is why where the crispiness is superb. plus i thi.nk i has a solid tip for sensitivity

[@ifishcatfish]

you were doing good until the end. It has a TUBULAR tip, and that is PRECISELY the reason for the crispiness and sensitivity. Solid tips destroy sensitivity.

[@bestthingsinceslicedrice]

I have the Blue Current III 82 version and I agree. The look and build of the rod looks average compared to my Daiwa Labrax and Shimano Lunamis but when I used it on the water. I was amazed how well it cast and was able to let me detect the faintest bites that I could not feel on my other two rods

[@ifishcatfish]

hard to believe rod that big can be that sensitive but it is

[@bestthingsinceslicedrice]

@@ifishcatfish yeap thats why I understood why you bought the rod from Mr Gary

[@yyif7054]

Hello Victor, just wondering what is the best rod for ultra light fishing with a 2 to 3 gram jig head? This one 67 TZ NANO or do you have better recommendations ? I fish in creeks in New Zealand. THANKS A LOT!

[@ifishcatfish]

either this or the SOARE XR 7'6 UL TUBULAR. I honestly can't pick between the two. The YB is more sensitive but the Soare is more beautiful and more comfortable and a little longer

[@skj468]

It’s fascinating how even tho it has foam handle it’s still as sensitive as the presso air ags …

[@ifishcatfish]

It absolutely is. And also weighs 20 grams more!

[@fishncoach8699]

Just stumbled upon your videos and appreciate the content. Can you tell me which you find to be superior between ballistic mq and vanford in 2500 or 3000 size? Does tatula compare?

[@ifishcatfish]

The new Tatula is amazing. i would go with that for freshwater. For saltwater both vanford and b mq are great. Vanford is easier to service.

[@fishncoach8699]

@@ifishcatfish thanks for your reply! It will be freshwater, I can't find weight of the tatula mq but it looks nice. I typically use a vanford, a ci4+, or some cheaper sub $100 reels

[@ifishcatfish]

@@fishncoach8699 watch my video from december on Reel Buying Guide. There are some amazing budget options if u dont mind a few extra grams

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

I forgot all about that yeah you're right the fish do give a shit about matching black gloss ..... ha ha

[@ifishcatfish]

Have you ever personally spoken to fish? They take these matters very seriously!

[@jojobunny6540]

what im waiting for Superb review Vic

[@bobjohnson7207]

Awesome Rod

[@ifishcatfish]

thank you mr Bobby!

[@cespaia]

I own a Bluecurrent III 82 and 510! I only buy Yamaga Blanks, very sober look and amazing performance You should try the 62 TZ nano and then you’ll tell us. And what about the Bellezza is it a solid tip rod? Great and detailed review as always

[@ifishcatfish]

I bought the Tubular Belezza. YB are amazing rods. I would never guess that I would buy this rod after i bought 4 presso air ags rods, and yet i did. Im not buying any more models of this rod though. For shorter rods i think Presso Air AGS is the best in the world right now. Buy it before it goes out of stock

[@deimantaskriauza5260]

Would be nice to see a review of a Xesta extra tuned and Tict Sram rods

[@ifishcatfish]

are these new models? These sound like old models..

[@deimantaskriauza5260]

@@ifishcatfish Theres pretty much no info about xesta rods, except couple of russian videos about couple of models. I bought Xesta extra tuned s66m-t for perch using jig-rig. Heard xesta is rly squishy. Tict sram for example whitch im about to buy like a model tcr-70s is up to 8g, but interestingly you can put 16g jighead on it with 4” lure. A huge reserve.

[@ifishcatfish]

don't mean to be arrogant, but this is precisely the reason my reviews are so valuable. There is pretty much no information for high end rods, and when you do find videos about them, they are just shit, stuff like AMAZING ROD.. but no objective information. When u order a rod that i reviewed, at least u know what you are getting

[@deimantaskriauza5260]

@@ifishcatfish agree with you sir 100%.

[@wholybatman]

Kolega, so I said in a recent comment that I've bought this rod. Just waiting on DHL to fly it over from Japan now. It was interesting for me to hear that you think this is a bank fishing rod, more so than a boat rod. I mean, I will certainly use it off of a bank because I got no boat.. 😂 but I am actually still very keen on getting the 85 tz/nano (all-range) as more of a rock shore/bank rod for lakes and sea/ocean, chasing light predators (and actually squid too), and my intention with this 67 was to use it more on rivers, rather than on big waters. I'd like to ask you though, have you looked at this entire BlueCurrent range? What are your thoughts, if any, on those 85 and 83 models? There's also the 88 Chain special model... but that's nowhere near ultra light, although a little interesting to me still. Again, I'll say, great job with this channel. I love the content and have actually watched several videos more than once.

[@ifishcatfish]

I have seen what models they have but i have not analyzed them, not even just the specs. My comments should always be interpreted in the context of Ultralight fishing. When i am on the boat, i get very close to the fish, and big rods make it kind of clumsy to cast just 30-40 feet. I prefer something 5 inches shorter. Also, as far as ultralight boat fishing goes, i actually prefer Super ultralight power category of rods, which are a little softer than this. Again, when on the boat i fish open water and i don't have snags to worry about, so i prefer softer rods to give me more joy fighting the fish. When fishing from the bank u need to cast farther. Also u need more power to pull the fish away from snags.. Its different.

[@wholybatman]

@@ifishcatfish Thanks for that! Context is everything.. like when I say "light predators", I mean a few kilo fish at least :) That's a very good point about snags though. Guess I'll have to go back to interpreting Japanese fairy tales about these rods to figure out what they're really like. They say "83 Flex flexes more than 85. So 85 is stiff in the middle and butt." Then they release 86 Elite and say, "Well, you can't really compare it with 85. It's a different rod. 85 flexes, but 86 is more stiff." And then they release the 88 Chain... with "dual action", which flexes differently depending on the load! Leave it the Japanese to create amazing marketing stories, that's all I can say 🤣

[@TC_Fishing]

Great honest review. Thanks!

[@ifishcatfish]

appreciate the comment!

[@Jimmymag909]

I really hope you fish a juicy beaver made by James here in arrowhead California need your 2 cents

[@ifishcatfish]

link?

[@jso275]

​@@ifishcatfish That would be Awesome. For all them So Cal Trout Anglers

[@raymondjohnson6496]

Them blue current are some good rods digitaka sales them

[@Gokor30]

Is this a good multipurpose rod for trout ?

[@ifishcatfish]

its a good multipurpose Ultralight power rod with regular fast action. I don't know of any special requirements for trout fishing.

[@Gokor30]

@@ifishcatfish in your opinion what’s the best action for trout?

[@ifishcatfish]

I don't think there is anything special about trout. What is the best action for bass? Depends on how u like to fish.. I would focus on buying a rod altogether, blank, guides, everything. Forget about that fact you are fishing for trout. All of my rods were designed in Japan for trout fishing, yet i use them only for gluegill and crappie and bass. Thats because an ultralight rod is an ultralight rod and u can use it for whatever u please

[@Gokor30]

@@ifishcatfish thank you! Last question, I’m looking to buy my first JDM. Which one would you recommend for all purpose first rod today? I’ve seen your previous post and I believe this is the rod you recommended. Is that still the case? Appreciate your feedback.

[@ifishcatfish]

@@Gokor30 yes, this is a safe choice as it is good for everything.

[@RikkiHockey]

I noticed you said in one of the comments that you didnt know if the blanks were the same considering the Blue Current and Eradicator. They are not. Yamaga Blanks does not buy or sell their blanks as far as I understand, they make them themselves and only use them in their own rods. Which would explain why their rods feel unlike any other brands I guess..

[@ifishcatfish]

Actually someone else suggested that they are both toray carbon, not me. They never felt similar to me, and that was my point.

[@RikkiHockey]

@@ifishcatfish Oh ok I understand, your review is spot on though, they are sensitive and crisp indeed. I also like the aesthetics of the rod, I think they look premium, not dull! :-) But then again the Eradicator to me looks ugly..Personal preferences...

[@ifishcatfish]

i never said exactly dull though, you slightly misrepresent my words. I would not offend the rod, there is nothing wrong with it. I like black actually. Its just that there is no detail of any kind, and nobody can call eva foam premium. Blank is too large for the UL class too. There is just no detail and no finesse feel about the rod. I don't know if u actually own Eradicator or Presso Air AGS.. It feels like a different class of rod.

[@Iansea1967]

@@ifishcatfish Toray make carbon fibre and composite materials in varying grades with different properties. This carbon cloth is bought by rod makers and turned into rod blanks. Some JDM manufacturers , like Yamaga, make their rods in house in Japan. Others, like Major Craft, establish their own factories in countries where labour is cheaper like Vietnam or China. The rest just get their rods made to specifications by Chinese companies.

[@ifishcatfish]

@@Iansea1967 great explanation. What about Graphiteleader?

[@skj468]

What’s the usable lure weight range

[@ifishcatfish]

1g to 5 g

[@zveryok1]

When you say it casts far, how far do you actually mean? 30 meters?

[@ifishcatfish]

I will say this with full responsibility, of all Ultralight rods i have ever owned, this is the one that casts the farthest. Perhaps because it is kind of long, but i have never owned a rod that casts farther. Measuring in meters will depend on conditions, but if u can't get casting distance with this rod, u certainly not gona get it with the other rods i have reviewed

[@zveryok1]

​@ifishcatfish Have you tried Gloomis NRX NRR? Not an ultra light at all, but rated up to 7 grams. 6'10, ultra sensitive and is one heck of a caster.

[@ifishcatfish]

@@zveryok1 i haven't tried it but looks bad. Overpriced and not competitive to JDM stuff

[@zveryok1]

​@ifishcatfish NRX rods are the most sensitive rods on the planet, but they are expensive. To compare it with your St Croix Legend Elite, it's not even a close call. But it is certainly not an ultralight and probably doesn't look as pretty as the JDM stuff.

[@zveryok1]

​@ifishcatfish I would at least hold it in your hand before dismissing it entirely. You'll be surprised how light it is for how much power it's got. But, I understand that everyone has their preferences.

[@kylothecollector3483]

I am glad I stumbled upon this video, and I love the reviews and how in depth they are, so thank you. Pairing it with my Vanquish because it aesthetically looks the best from what I have seen, since I can't find a rod that I like to pair it (I hate that I am big on looks, but hey my combos are like art to me lol). What really sold me was that you recommend it for bank fishing, which is the only way I fish , and the 6'7 height is perfect. Also helps that its crisp, sensitive, and sharp. Looking to add the Presso AGS ML next. Again, my favorite UL KZbinr. Keep up the great work!

[@ifishcatfish]

This rod is amazing. Looks like a sleeper, but under the hood is a race horse!

[@skj468]

Would you ever sell this rod

[@ifishcatfish]

i can sell it for 500 for example, but otherwise not. I don't have many long rods that still bend well. But i would sell it. ANd my Eradicators (2) i would not sell even for 1000

[@marviccadabuna8287]

72 TZ review ?

[@ifishcatfish]

no, im not gona buy the whole line up..

[@davelaux1762]

Is this tubular?

[@ifishcatfish]

Yes, very nice Tubular!