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Title: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Tak Otsuka on May 27, 2011, 12:15:45 AM
I would like to inform you of two new Blue Chaser Power Max models coming later this year or early next year.

BLC84/25 R-Power Max
Length: 8.4ft
Line: PE3-5
Lure: 20-80g
Drag Max: 11kg
Weight 352g

Rod action can be viewed on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/user/carpenter55551#p/u/14/ljZoplrVk28 (http://www.youtube.com/user/carpenter55551#p/u/14/ljZoplrVk28)


BLC 80/35R-Power Max
Length: 8ft
Line: PE5-8
Lure: 60-160g
Drag Max: 14kg
Weight 365g

Rod action can be viewed on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/user/carpenter55551#p/u/15/puuFW4Arur8 (http://www.youtube.com/user/carpenter55551#p/u/15/puuFW4Arur8)


'Power Max' models are type of rods with stronger butt section than other models for the same cast weight class in a series.

Compare to BLC 84/22 R-Power-I for instance, 80/35R-Power Max can cast similar lure weight but has lot heavier butt section and also BLC84/25 R-Power Max can cast very light lures from 20g but still has slightly stronger butt section.

These two models will be particularly useful when big fish are hunting only small bait.

I'll update this thread again when I have better information about production dates.

Cheers,
Tak






Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Patrick Cooper on May 27, 2011, 08:57:06 AM
I like the look of the 80/35R.. looking forward to more info about production dates..
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Sam Conacher on May 27, 2011, 11:14:02 PM
thanks for that Tak.
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Dan Colebrook on May 29, 2011, 03:22:44 PM
yea cheers mate, looking fwd to more info on the 80/35.  :)
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Marc Vandaele on May 29, 2011, 09:23:09 PM
tak,is there more news from the BLC83/16?
i look forward for this lighter rod..thanks
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Tak Otsuka on May 29, 2011, 09:45:56 PM
Hi Marc,

I wasn't thinking to bring BLC83/16 but I'll have a check if any rods are available.

Cheers,
Tak
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Tak Otsuka on May 29, 2011, 09:49:03 PM
yea cheers mate, looking fwd to more info on the 80/35.  :)

I'm personally looking forward this rod too! :) We are thinking this rod maybe good for other spices like tuna or Spanish Mackarel etc as well.
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Jay Burgess on May 29, 2011, 11:11:01 PM
yea cheers mate, looking fwd to more info on the 80/35.  :)

I'm personally looking forward this rod too! :) We are thinking this rod maybe good for other spices like tuna or Spanish Mackarel etc as well.

Sounds like it could be a good stickbaiting rod for GT's?
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Tak Otsuka on May 29, 2011, 11:48:10 PM
I haven't seen rod yet but by reading Brandon's review of heavier BLC 83/40 R-PM, this may not be suitable for GT. But will see when it turns up!
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Vincent Poon on May 30, 2011, 02:46:50 AM
Thanks for sharing the video Tak... Looks like I need to own one of this BLC 80/35R-Power Max  :P
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Jason Chiu on June 20, 2011, 10:57:36 AM
I'm really liking the specifications on BLC84/25!
Do you think stella 5000 will be ok with it? Otherwise what reel size would be ideal?
Thanks in advance =]
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Tak Otsuka on June 20, 2011, 04:49:48 PM
Hi Jason,

I haven't seen the rod yet but it looks to me Konishi san is using bigger Stella than 5000 size on the above video. I think Carpenter's recommendation will be probably around Stella 8000 / Saltiga 4000 size for this rod. I'll confirm it when I speak to him next time

Cheers,
Tak
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Jason Chiu on June 20, 2011, 11:06:36 PM
Thanks Tak! I'll wait for confirmation
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Tak Otsuka on June 26, 2011, 11:03:15 PM
Just spoken to Konishi san.

He likes to use the following reels on each models

BLC 84/25R-PM >>> Shimano 10000-12000 size
BLC 80/35R-PM >>> Shimano 10000-18000 size
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Tak Otsuka on June 27, 2011, 10:52:05 AM
No worries Dan. I'll update this when I have more information for arriving.
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Christoffer Hansen on September 08, 2011, 09:21:28 PM
Hey tak,
Anymore news on a release date for the 80/35r? The video of kenji konishi and the ytk is awesome! This rod looks like it definitely falls into the need to have category!
       Cheers chris
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Tak Otsuka on September 08, 2011, 11:50:06 PM
Hi Chris,

Not sure but I'll follow it up.

Cheers,
Tak
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Tak Otsuka on September 15, 2011, 09:34:30 PM
There will be production scheduled in first quarter and second quarter of 2012 and at this stage I'm not really sure which one we get rods from. I'll update this thread as soon as I know.

Cheers,
Tak
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Jeffry Chai on November 04, 2011, 01:03:25 PM
Hi mate,
Which would you choose between BLC 84/25 RPOWER MAX Super Cobra or BLC84/18?
My choice of lure range 50-80gr, target fish under 25kg, Thanks.
Cheers,
Jeff
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Tak Otsuka on November 04, 2011, 01:51:07 PM
Hi mate,
Which would you choose between BLC 84/25 RPOWER MAX Super Cobra or BLC84/18?
My choice of lure range 50-80gr, target fish under 25kg, Thanks.
Cheers,
Jeff

Hi Jeff,

I think both rods should be fine for your purpose depending on where you fish and maybe the choice between whether you will need stronger drag or sometime use smaller or larger lures off your lure weight range.

I'm personally thinking to get 84/25R-PM because we occasionally get some large fish on light tackle where we fish and I also like the ability to cast small lures like 20-30g so that I can bring it for LT tuna or something.
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Jeffry Chai on November 05, 2011, 12:18:53 AM
Hi mate,
Which would you choose between BLC 84/25 RPOWER MAX Super Cobra or BLC84/18?
My choice of lure range 50-80gr, target fish under 25kg, Thanks.
Cheers,
Jeff

Hi Jeff,

I think both rods should be fine for your purpose depending on where you fish and maybe the choice between whether you will need stronger drag or sometime use smaller or larger lures off your lure weight range.

I'm personally thinking to get 84/25R-PM because we occasionally get some large fish on light tackle where we fish and I also like the ability to cast small lures like 20-30g so that I can bring it for LT tuna or something.
Hi Tak,
That's what I'm thinking. Could it handle 10-20kg GT? Thanks.
Cheers,
Jeff
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Tak Otsuka on November 05, 2011, 12:44:13 AM
Hi mate,
Which would you choose between BLC 84/25 RPOWER MAX Super Cobra or BLC84/18?
My choice of lure range 50-80gr, target fish under 25kg, Thanks.
Cheers,
Jeff

Hi Jeff,

I think both rods should be fine for your purpose depending on where you fish and maybe the choice between whether you will need stronger drag or sometime use smaller or larger lures off your lure weight range.

I'm personally thinking to get 84/25R-PM because we occasionally get some large fish on light tackle where we fish and I also like the ability to cast small lures like 20-30g so that I can bring it for LT tuna or something.
Hi Tak,
That's what I'm thinking. Could it handle 10-20kg GT? Thanks.
Cheers,
Jeff

Sorry Jeff. Rod hasn't been tested in GT field and I can't answer. All I can say is it will probably have better chance than 84/18... :)
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Brandon Khoo on November 05, 2011, 08:14:03 AM
Jeff, just adding a bit to what Tak has written.....

The two rods you are looking at essentially cover PE4-6 but I would suggest you're looking on the lighter end of that scale, particularly with the 84/18. If you're thinking of loading up with PE6 and you want to go hard against a fish, I personally think you better bring the 80/35 into the equation. Carpenter have the 80/35 marked as PE5-8. I suggest that it is an ideal PE6 kind of rod.

 I note you mentioned fish up to 25kgs. A 25kg YTK is an awesome beast already. Even on a 83/40 on PE8, a fish of that size is going to be a challenge, particularly in the environment these things live. In terms of the rod's ability to handle GTs of the size you mention, I will emphasise that they were not made for GTs. It's a little scary for Tak to contemplate people going out there, loading up a 84/25 with PE6 and going hard on GTs

Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Duncan O'Connell on November 05, 2011, 10:30:47 AM
The kind of environment you are chasing the fish in has a lot to do with the rod choice. If you are lucky enough to get kings chasing bait on deeper shoals, then you may be able to fish relatively light gear on 10-20kg kings. On the other hand if you are casting to shallow bommies and ledges, then quite heavy tackle is going to needed even for relatively small fish.
Over the last few weeks I have had plenty of stories of anglers in SE QLD casting PE3-4 around washes on the headlands being smoked on sub 10kg kings and trevallies, simply because the fish were too deep in cover. Not far from there on a deeper reef I have witnessed a 40kg GT being captured on PE3. These are pretty extreme examples, but it really comes down to matching the gear to the terrain.

Cheers

Duncan
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Christoffer Hansen on July 19, 2012, 04:07:39 PM
Hi tak,
Anymore news on when the blc80/35 will be available in Australia? Also is the 80/40 going to be released or is it still being tested?
Cheers chris
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Tak Otsuka on July 20, 2012, 03:37:33 PM
Hi Chris,

BLC 80/35R-PM SC is scheduled for delivery in early 2013 at his stage. 80/40 (BLC isn't it you are asking?) is still under testing.

Cheers,
Tak

Hi tak,
Anymore news on when the blc80/35 will be available in Australia? Also is the 80/40 going to be released or is it still being tested?
Cheers chris
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Tak Otsuka on January 16, 2013, 02:51:01 PM
Hi all,

BLC 80/35R-Power Max Super Cobra is finally available in Australia now. :)

3 piece model - BLC 83/35R-PM is now also available.

BLC 84/25R-PM SC will be coming in near future. (hoping them to come in this quarter)

Cheers,
Tak

Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: James Wang on March 04, 2013, 06:56:06 PM
May I know comparing between the 84/22 and the new 86/25, which has a more power butt. The new 86/25 don't seems to have any (R Power I) or (Power) Max written on it.
Other than the 2", what are the significant different between the 2 rods.

Thanks
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Tak Otsuka on March 04, 2013, 09:33:40 PM
Hi James,

Obviously BLC 86/25 has more power on butt section compare to BLC 84/22R-P1. BLC 86/25 has probably similar bending curve to BLC 84/18 if you have seen it before and BLC 84/22R-P1 has softer tip and middle action compare to those two rods.

Cheers,
Tak


May I know comparing between the 84/22 and the new 86/25, which has a more power butt. The new 86/25 don't seems to have any (R Power I) or (Power) Max written on it.
Other than the 2", what are the significant different between the 2 rods.

Thanks
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: James Wang on March 05, 2013, 01:24:02 AM
Thanks Tak

When will the 86/25 be available?

Thanks
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Tak Otsuka on March 05, 2013, 08:55:37 PM
No idea James as rod has just been listed. Probably a year later?

Cheers,
Tak


Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Mark Tamim on March 17, 2013, 12:22:18 AM
Tak, I am in the market for a Carpenter rod to handle large GTs as I am planning to go to Oman.  I currently have the Coral Viper for poppers and
Endless Passion 82/38 for sticks and I adore both. I plan on bringing these two rods, but I feel like I need 1 more "Power" rod that I can comfortably cast all day
and handle 170 gram poppers and has enough backbone to put some hurt on the fish.

I've got my eye on the Blue Chaser BLC83/40R PowerMax since it appears to meet my requirements - heavy drag, light weight, good casting length...
Any insight you can provide on
this rod will be very helpful.  Is this rod designed for poppers or sticks or both?  Do I need to be looking at other rods like the Monster Hunter?

thx in advance!
-Mark
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Tak Otsuka on March 17, 2013, 02:36:10 AM
Tak, I am in the market for a Carpenter rod to handle large GTs as I am planning to go to Oman.  I currently have the Coral Viper for poppers and
Endless Passion 82/38 for sticks and I adore both. I plan on bringing these two rods, but I feel like I need 1 more "Power" rod that I can comfortably cast all day
and handle 170 gram poppers and has enough backbone to put some hurt on the fish.

I've got my eye on the Blue Chaser BLC83/40R PowerMax since it appears to meet my requirements - heavy drag, light weight, good casting length...
Any insight you can provide on
this rod will be very helpful.  Is this rod designed for poppers or sticks or both?  Do I need to be looking at other rods like the Monster Hunter?

thx in advance!
-Mark

Hi Mark,

BLC rods have softest tip compare to other rods with similar butt power across the range and not ideal for using poppers at all. They are also not design for fighting large GTs.

Cheers,
Tak
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Brandon Khoo on March 17, 2013, 10:11:50 AM
Mark, I spoke to Tak and I will respond on the Monster Hunter seeing I have more experience with this range of rod than Tak and I did the primary testing work on the Extreme. The Monster Hunter range is a class up in power from rods like the CV and EP.

Having a powerful rod though, is not necessarily the answer. If the maximum drag you can fish falls within the capacity of the EP or CV you currently have, then you will not get much, if any, advantage out of a heavier rod. It could possibly even prove to be disadvantageous. If, however, you have the skill and strength to utilise the stronger rod, then by all means, you will probably find one of the Monster Hunters advantageous in Oman.

There is no doubt that the Monster Hunter range is more capable for the brawling battles that are required in shallow water - if you can utilise them effectively. As to which model, that is again dependent on your capabilities and how you want to fish in terms of line weight and lure size.

As an aside, we have of late been getting a number of questions about people hearing of the merits of the BLC range of rods for GTs. I want to reiterate that this range of rods is not made for GTs. They are made for yellowtail kings. To use one of these for GTs is akin to using a bass or bream rod for mangrove jacks. That is about the best analogy I can give.
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: James Wang on March 26, 2013, 12:19:35 AM
Will there be production for BLC84/22 this year?

Thanks
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Tak Otsuka on March 29, 2013, 09:39:26 AM
Hi James,

Yes there will be but not sure when exactly as it keeps moving.....

Cheers,
Tak


Will there be production for BLC84/22 this year?

Thanks
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Tak Otsuka on June 11, 2013, 09:18:02 AM
BLC84/25 R-PM is finally available in Australia.

BLC83/40R-PM is now also restocked.


Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Antonino Augugliaro on August 05, 2013, 09:44:19 PM
Hi Tak,
I'm looking for BLC 83/40 R-PM or BLC 80/40 PM SC, targeting BFT up to 100 kg (normaly 50 kg) whit 70-100 gr stickbait
Could you explain the differences between these 2 rods (action, castability, power etc...)
Thanks
Antonino
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Tak Otsuka on August 05, 2013, 10:33:37 PM
Hi Antonino,

The main different, as you probably know by now, is the length. There is tiny bits of adjustment on the curve but there is not so much different between them.

So choice will be whether casting distance with some advantage for lure actioning is more important for you or rod handling during fight is more important.

I know Kenji san uses more 80/40 recently but that is because he is not big angler and he sees advantage on rod handling side.

Cheers.




Hi Tak,
I'm looking for BLC 83/40 R-PM or BLC 80/40 PM SC, targeting BFT up to 100 kg (normaly 50 kg) whit 70-100 gr stickbait
Could you explain the differences between these 2 rods (action, castability, power etc...)
Thanks
Antonino
Title: Re: New Blue Chaser Power Max models
Post by: Antonino Augugliaro on August 07, 2013, 03:48:12 AM
Thank you Tak. I probably go for 80/40 sc :-)