Carpenter PSC Jigging rods
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Printed Date: 27 Jan 2026 at 9:48am
Topic: Carpenter PSC Jigging rods
Posted By: Stellamoon
Subject: Carpenter PSC Jigging rods
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 12:38pm
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Had the chance to give the new Carpenter PSC Jigging range( Power with Senstive
Control) a workout last
week and was totally impressed with their weight (200g), power, and the control of the jigs. When I first picked the rod up I had my doubts as it was so light but after swinging a few jigs
and getting it bent by some Mayor Island Kings, I was impressed! There is
nothing quite like it on the market and they are extremely light( when matched to a Shimano twin power 6000PG total weight of rod and reel is 610g).
The closest comparison I can make is it has
a similar feeling to the lighter models of the Carpenter BLC range when loaded up, but the PSC range are obviously
much shorter. The drag rating like all Carpenter rods are understated and it can handle more than on the spec sheet. (In my pic below I am running bout 9Kg drag) Konishi San tested these rods round the world for over two years before releasing them to the public, which have also been put to the test in N.Z on White Island Kings by Konishi-San. Kingfish upto 21Kg were landed on this rod during testing... The PSC 61MR/1 will be my pick for the Hauraki Gulf/Aldermans Is/Mayor Island/Whangaroa etc The meduim/heavy and heavy models are currently in testing. Pic of the PSC 61MR/1 loaded up on a Mayor Island King Reel: 2015 Shimano Twin Power 6000PG Line: PE4 Lure: FCL Labo SL230g
PSC 61MR / 1 (B) -S Length: 1860mm Power Class: Medium Action: Regular Line: PE 2.5-3 Jig: 130-220g
(drift/40-70m/130-180g, vertical/80-130m/160-220g) Maximum Drag: 7kg (0 degree angle),
5kg (45 degree angle) Rod Weight: 200g (titanium guide
model), 205g (stainless steel guide model) Top Guide: EMNST-10 Middle Guide: EKTSG / KLSG Butt Guide: EKWSG-30 Reel Seat: DPS-SD18 Up Lock End Cap: BRC-22 Front Grip: 120mm Rear Grip: 415mm ■ PSC 61MR / Ⅰ (B) -S commentary ( Translated from Carpenter Japan website) |
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Posted By: carlostairua
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 12:52pm
| Primo! Love my Carpenter stick bait rod, can't wait to try jigging version |
Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2015 at 2:54am
You working for Carpenter now Anesh? ------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |
Posted By: Stellamoon
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2015 at 7:12am
No ,TAS Ho for life! Always trying and testing new rods and provided feedback since 2009. Some are definatly better than others, why do you have some REAL experience testing rods and providing input into the manufacturing process? Or is there something you don't like about this post? Can't believe you still check this forum out daily from Aussie, don't Brandon or Rock on the GT Popping forum give you enough attention? |
laidbackdood wrote:Posted By: Legacy
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2015 at 7:53am
| Cheers Anesh for the review , |
Posted By: jac
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2015 at 12:32pm
Thanks for the informative post, also feedback regarding reels 
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Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2015 at 12:13am
Have you actually been into the factories to witness the manufacturing process then mate?....when was that?..No there is nothing about the post i dont like...I was just taking the piss but obviously you are easily disturbed.
 "don't Brandon or Rock on the GT Popping forum give you enough attention?"........havent a clue what you are on about there ........Not on that forum........ jeez mate..just winding you up.......Dont take yourself too seriously......Nobody else does.......Last i heard you were field testing for synit.........so what happened there?I come on here because i have friends that i made over many years ......Good friends that i can trust.
 ------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |
Posted By: Stellamoon
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2015 at 6:51am
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Well well back again Laidback is it your daily visit to chat with your friends? Why don't you go chat with them as I'm not your mate. I'm not easily disturbed and I can take it as much as I can give it. And your trying to bring it. Seems like you have a problem with me if its not my post. You keep referring to Synit in which I have not been affiliated with for over 2 years and which you are well aware of. Suggest you have a chat to Graeme if your so concerned ( And me not testing for Synit any longer has absolutely nothing to do with this post. I'm over it so hope you can get over it too. I'm not intimidated by you or anyone else on this forum you actually make me laugh and it's quite entertaining reading your posts and ridiculous comments laidback( usually nothing original or informative), and lots of brown nosing. I'm not interested in a discussion with you about something completely irrelevant. I'm certainly not taking **** from someone that has hardly any fishing experience and that makes no positive input into the NZ Jigging and Casting scene except making derogative comments on peoples post, and wasting their time. Look at your signature, that says it all. Funny how the people who like to dish it out .....Cant handle it coming back.....isnt it? |
Posted By: Stellamoon
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2015 at 6:55am
Cheers Rory My Trust worthy friend Hows the trailer for the boat coming along?
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Posted By: Stellamoon
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2015 at 6:56am
Swt as James good luck with the reel choice....
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Posted By: Legacy
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2015 at 7:39am
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Boats in the water Anesh .... |
Posted By: ginga
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2015 at 1:16pm
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Hahahahahaha, funniest post in a while, surely your not gonna let him have the last say Lbd? ------------- www.extremesportfishing.co.nz. Agent for Carpenter, Orion and ASWB products |
Posted By: jonocoogee
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2015 at 3:04pm
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Lbd this forum is for nzers only and plugging carpenter! ------------- TAS - Its a real disease |
Posted By: Stellamoon
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2015 at 11:17am
He doesn't need any encouragement Mark... I heard you've sold your charter boat, so does that mean no more Extreme Fishing Charters? We had a Primo day on the Top Water with Ben from Nomad Sports Fishing last week in Tauranga, Chris landed a nice one! Looks like it's going to be a primo Top Water season down there!  |
Posted By: ginga
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2015 at 5:21pm
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nope still run trips as you well know, you've been ringing every second week to try and book in ------------- www.extremesportfishing.co.nz. Agent for Carpenter, Orion and ASWB products |
Posted By: Stellamoon
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2015 at 9:07am
Originally nope still run trips as you well know, you've been ringing every second week to try and book in Just have the luxury now of booking them in when I want and with its blokes who want to do the type of fishing I enjoy Stoked you had a good trip the other day but you should put the pics of your fish up though buddy Ringing you every second week, to book a charter with a charter operator that doesn't have a boat. Please..... You originally asked for a pic of what I've been catching (which you have now removed) and as I've been down in Tauranga, I haven't had a chance to reply to you. But here you go, this is the average size around Mayor Is at the moment that we've been landing on stickbait's with Ben from Nomad. Thought people would be more interested in the big boy that Chris caught above.  So how bout you? We bumped into you on Friday out at Mayor, you were on your mates Kingfisher boat. Did you land any decent sized fish on the top water by the end of the day? If so, where are your pics |
Posted By: ginga
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2015 at 12:35pm
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Good for you Anesh well done, you've known for a while I don't have a boat. I think I even mentioned to you that if you want to bring your mates rig down I will come out with you and guide you for FREE,, pretty nice deal I thought. Na we didn't catch much casting because we hardly cast all day, but **** we had a blast on the light tackle small kings, couldn't wipe the smile off my face the whole day!! ------------- www.extremesportfishing.co.nz. Agent for Carpenter, Orion and ASWB products |
Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2015 at 4:30pm
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Good to see things are being kept friendly then! ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
Posted By: Ballsout
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2015 at 9:29pm
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Yamaga Blanks blue sniper 76/5, worked well on that king? ------------- Who cares it just fishing |
Posted By: laidbackdood
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2015 at 3:12am
The Greasy prick never had a sense of humour pete.
------------- Once the idiots turn up..Im outta here...No time for Drama Queens. |
Posted By: Titahi
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2015 at 11:36am
Thats a fantastic offer for a charter warrior like your self Anesh, you should take Ginge up on it...... you might learn a new trick or two ------------- "I love standing by the ocean and just knowing what its for" |
Posted By: ginga
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2015 at 10:51pm
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Yeh that deal well expired now ------------- www.extremesportfishing.co.nz. Agent for Carpenter, Orion and ASWB products |
Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2015 at 8:11am
I'd be keen to take you up on that offer Mark will be down to TGA visiting Kane in the next few weeks.  ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |
Posted By: ginga
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2015 at 5:44pm
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Hi Pete Keep in touch mate, I'm bloody busy at the moment so coordiating a good time is not easy, but might free up a bit of time late August if that works ------------- www.extremesportfishing.co.nz. Agent for Carpenter, Orion and ASWB products |
Posted By: PE Pete
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2015 at 6:12pm
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Sweetas Mark as soon as I know when I'm coming down I will get hold of you ------------- Tight lines PE Pete |