Reel Used: Daiwa Steez

Rod Used: Simax TS Great Lakes Drop Shot Rod

Line Used: SpiderWire/Flourocarbon

Bait Used: X Zone Mini Slammer

When I first signed on with Simax Fishing Rods, I was asked by many as to why I would sign with a little up-start company. The most intriguing part of this sponsorship was the fact that I was going to be able to have input in the design of new rod models. The first set of these rods have just recently arrived and all that I can tell you is that it was definitely worth the wait! The new Simax Technique Specific rods turned out fantastic and now that I've had the opportunity to fish with several models for a few weeks now, here are my thoughts.

The model that I've used the most due to my tournament schedule was the 7'2" MH Great Lakes Drop Shot Rod. This rod is extremely sensitive yet has a tremendous amount of backbone in order to fight those giant Lakes Ontario & Simcoe Smallies.
It has XX-Fast carbon fiber tip that can detect the lightest of hits! Once you set the hook, the rod has all the power necessary to battle these behemoths. I caught numerous 4-5+ lbs. fish in the Canadian Open & the CBAF Orillia Joint and this rod handled them with ease. We'll up-date you with reports on the other models as we get more time on them.