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| Model TD Code | Name | Type | Length | Power | Action | Lure Weight | Line Weight | Price |
| F4.5-70XX MBL-0185 | Flatside Special | Casting | 7' 1 pc | Medium | Moderate-Fast | 3/8-3/4oz | 8-20lb | $349.00 USD | |||
The first-generation FLATSIDE SPECIAL quickly gained a dedicated following for its versatility and intuitive feel. The new FLATSIDE SPECIAL preserves these key characteristics while improving sensitivity, casting distance and lifting power, delivering a clear performance upgrade. The FLATSIDE SPECIAL’s blank is discernibly crisper, getting back to center-rest more quickly after rod work and delivering greater sensitivity to transmit lure action and bottom-composition/structure with clarity. Improved blank material anchored by the powerful kabt metal microfiber wrap demonstrates greater stability when casting lures at the upper end of the FLATSIDE SPECIAL’s weight range, in addition to adding muscle to casts, hooksets, and fights with hard-charging keepers. Smooth-bending regular taper transfers load with ease, preserving intuitive cast feel and absorbing surging fights to keep finicky trebles securely buried. A must-have model for the new SonicSide flatside crankbait and S-Crank series, in addition to top waters like the PopMax and Giant Dog-X. Lastly, the FLATSIDE SPECIAL is also an excellent jerkbait option for those anglers who appreciate the blank’s more traditional regular taper design.
- kabt (p. ‘kabutoh’): The astonishing tensile strength and tenacious resilience of the kabt‘s shape-memory metal microfibers are woven into a layered, multi-axis arrangement that reinforces the butt-section of each blank, delivering a superior power-to-weight ratio and more decisive lifting-power and control.
- Multi-tonnage construction: Each blank utilizes low-resin carbon of varying tonnage. By matching the desired bend-characteristics of each point to the ideal tonnage, each blank is able to realize ever-greater potential—which translates into silky-smooth load transfer across all taper-types for intuitive cast and feel.
- Spiral Architect Reel Seat: A Megabass-original designed for low-profile ergonomics, maximum blank exposure, structural integrity, and efficient grip-shifts when moving from casting to palming.
- Micro-Pitch Taping: Un-sanded finishing tape features higher wrapping-density for increased durability and blank crispness.
- Fuji Stainless SiC Guides
5 Stars based on 8 reviews
By Paul
Morgan Hill, CA
Everything You would expect from Megabass
July 18, 2022
Another fantastic Megabass rod. Like most of their mid to high end rods, it has a remarkably soft, parabolic tip, making this rod more versatile than its power rating would suggest. like all MB rods, the Orochi line is simply gorgeous, with immaculate fit and finish. The EMTF is the 4th Orochi in my lineup and I am happy with all four.
Pros
- Beautiful, functional and as good as advertised.
Cons
- Relatively expensive. If it is out of your price range, the Levante line has the same models and they perform similarly (although the lower modulus graphite in the Levente line tens to make them a bit slower and softer than their Orochi counterparts)
By Bruce A.
NSW Australia
Cracker of a rod
June 30, 2022
For the price I don’t think you can beat the Orochi Whipsnake. Cast light lures a mile and is extremely sensitive. Great rod at a good mid level price point. Excellent service as well. Very happy with my purchase
By Trevor
THOUSAND OAKS, CA
Awesome megabass quality, however…
June 11, 2022
Awesome megabass quality and amazing rod. However I can’t give it 5 stars, it doesn’t come with a hook keeper! I understand some high end rods don’t have a hook keeper but it’s wild to me… either way great rod.
Cons
- No hook keeper
By Joseph
Barnegat, NJ
Perfect Pitch
January 10, 2022
Fantastic rod! Rod is a lot more versatile than I thought it would be. The tip allows this rod to do things that other rods with this power rating could not.
By Ken H.
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Mindblown!
May 19, 2021
This was my first Megabass rod, and it blew my expectations! I fish the 6'11" Whipsnake for general purpose finesse, and it truly excels for Ned rigs, weightless flukes, and tubes; it's built for more than dropshots! I can also feel the fish taking my bait 30+ yard away, even on slack line whether the bait suspends, sinks, or sits on the bottom! It's crisp and light, but has a sturdy enough backbone to subdue large smallmouths in strong currents and big drag-smoking trouts! I got mine paired with a Certate 2500LT and 10 lb. Fireline Ultra 8 w/ 6 lb. Super FC Sniper leader, and it's the perfect finesse combo I envisioned!
Megabass HIT a home run with the new Orochi XX without doubling up the price for all the upgrades!
Megabass HIT a home run with the new Orochi XX without doubling up the price for all the upgrades!
Pros
- JDM aesthetics, versatile, light, and crispy & sensitive
Cons
- The price may not be accessible for everyone, but not bad for a high-end Megabass rod!
By RustyRocket22
KC
WOW!! Get one!
February 6, 2020
Received my new Megabass Orochi XX Bass Rod today from TackleDirect. By far it exceeds my expectations. Very clean...no flaws anywhere on it and the rod protector it came with is professional grade. Will be matching it with a Shimano Curado DC X. Can't wait to get it out for a test. TACKLEDIRECT shipped it in a very sturdy box and hand wrapped. Get one..its sweet! Thanks TD!
Pros
- Nice feel looks great
- Pro construction
- Nice handle tight fitment
- Light yet strong backbone
- Very sensitive to the touch
Cons
- None so far
By BRANDON
ROSEVILLE, MN
Sensitive and crisp!
May 29, 2019
I'm a huge Megabass fan and this rod does not disappoint ! Ordered the perfect Pitch and this thing is sensitive, crisp and loaded with power. Used mostly for pitching jigs and tubes, works great for frogs also. Love it!!
By luu
Montreal , Canada
Unbelivable rod , very balance
July 23, 2016
I go to find a St Croix rod , and I find it in Sail store . My dream rod . I take it to the river to test it right away . very balance . I cannot beleave : its 3 years I m looking for a rod like that
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