Major Kraft is a specialized fishing rod manufacturing company that produces about 200 models of spinning rods of different categories: from ultralight to jerkbait. Masters of sports in sport fishing cooperate with the network and purchase spinning rods for the World Championships.
It ranks second among Japanese peers and is constantly gaining momentum. The company aimed its products at a contingent of professional fishermen and amateurs.
Spinning Major Craft: description
The development of spinning rods is based on modern technologies suitable for any fisherman. Each series of fishing rods has a well-coordinated layout and is distinguished by high-quality assembly of all parts.
All reel seats have anti-slip material that improves fishing quality. The harmonious, tasteful design along with efficient operation will appeal to any connoisseur of sport fishing.
Specifications
- The handle is made of Portuguese cork for greater grip on the rod.
- The length can reach 3.5 meters with a weight of 200 grams.
- The rulers have Regular and Fast tuning indicators.
- Thanks to geofiber, the company was able to combine rigidity and elasticity. This indicator helps the fisherman make accurate casts without misfires.
- The strength of the rod meets all indicators and is aimed at large catches.
- Convenient fishing from hard-to-reach depths is the main characteristic of the company’s rods.
Advantages and disadvantages of spinning rods
The main characteristic of Mykor Craft products is their reliable and practical assembly, which cannot be compared with other Japanese models.
Advantages:
- Build quality;
- Suitable for fishing in any weather;
- Durability;
- Natural handle material;
- The reel seat does not slip;
- Reliable forms.
Flaws:
- Price;
- The fall of the bait is tracked by the end of the rod;
- Works only within the test.
Total
- Overall, a decent tool for the money. I would definitely recommend it for jigging from the shore. A stick is also suitable for a boat, but it is not a very convenient height for boat fishing.
- Confidently works out the slightest bottom irregularities along the tip.
- For wobblers on riffles it is quite a nice tool, from 12 grams and above. The play of the wobbler, the slightest vibrations, pokes and blows of predatory fish are perfectly felt.
- Nice long cast. All elements of the form, fittings and especially the cover are made with high quality. The case is absolutely a masterpiece.
- I recommend purchasing, the main thing is to carefully approach the choice of reel for this particular spinning rod. Daiwa size 3000-3500 is ideal.
- The tool left a pleasant impression of being truly a “tool” for certain purposes.
- Just as a hammer is suitable for driving nails, the Major Craft Vierra VRS-802MH is suitable for the tasks of a spinner who wants to get fish from the bottom.
PS Spinning rod was tested on the Ob River, Novosibirsk and the region. Included with Daiwa Fuego LT 2500XH
Kosadaka Super PE X9 0.14 and 0.12
cords from June 20 to July 10, 2021.
Reviews from fishermen
A truly versatile item! I bought Volkey and for more than two years I have no plans to change my decision. Grade:
Alexei
I went with Major Craft for the first time and was pleased. The traction is excellent, it doesn’t throw beards – everything is as it should be! I didn't regret it. True, I didn’t immediately decide to buy – the price is steep. Grade:
Michael
I recommend it to anyone who really views fishing as a hobby. The rod reacts perfectly to pike and roach. I was afraid that the rod would break or bend when I was dragging the catch. No, everything turned out well. It pulls well, without any hint of overload. Grade:
Andrey
Cool spinning rod. Not fishing, just fun. The fish is going well on the tackle and Major Kraft doesn’t let you down, he reacts at the right moment. I recommend it as a must-buy! Grade:
Sergey
I bought an 88 gram stick and I don’t feel it in my hand at all. It feels like the branch is really weightless in your hands. I really liked the design and arrangement of the rings on the rod. Next year I want to buy an X-Ride and go horse mackerel. Grade:
Alexander
I took the most budget option for 5000 and was disappointed. The rod is good, but for some reason the fish doesn’t come, and the nose doesn’t react well to the bite. But overall it's ok. Good for fans. Grade:
Dmitriy
Throws wobblers absolutely perfectly! Previously, I bought domestic spinning rods in the hope that they would be the most suitable for our natural conditions. But, to my surprise, I turned out to be wrong! The Major Kraft line casts only this way and does not crack in -20 frost. This is my third purchase, next time I’ll take the more expensive option to go on a big hunt. Grade:
Eugene
Flaws
- The most important. Was it really impossible to install a hookkeeper for this money? It’s a very unpleasant moment when you have to move around in search of fish. It’s not that expensive, and the stick is not 800 rubles from China.
- Weight? No, not the weight... Only the ambiguous feeling that the stick is light, but the hand is getting tired. 2 nights in a row looking for pike perch – tolerable. The third is a branch of hell. The fourth is hellish hell. This particular drawback is less about the spinning rod and more about a slightly unsuitable reel. A reel with a spool of size 3000-3500 (according to Daiva) would be ideal for this spinning rod.
Features of Major Craft spinning rods
For jig
- Modern Major Craft models have a sensitive rod and are suitable for jigging.
- The bottom can be felt within a radius of two meters without delay.
- For jigging on spinning rods from this company, spinning reels with monofilament fishing line from 0.8 mm are suitable.
- It is not recommended to take thin fishing lines up to 0.4; the fish do not like this when jigging.
- The bait chosen for each fish is different: spinners, foam rubber, “boat” or silicone baits.
For twitching
- Select short rods with active animation wobblers of medium and large sizes up to 18 g.
- The weight of the rod should not exceed 150 grams.
- For many fishermen, a rod length of 2 m or more is a good size for fishing with wobblers.
- The indicators are suitable for catching pike or roach from the shore.
- The rod is solid and vibration-free, which is good for twitching.
- Any bait reacts to jerks of the fishing line or cord, no need to make additional casts.
- It is better to put a traction reel with a thick cord on the fishing rod if, when fishing, preference is given to large catches.
Universal spinning rods
- Major Kraft was able to find buyers from different fishing areas.
- Using the example of jigging and twitching, it is clear that the rods are universal in their use.
- For 2021 – 2021, the company’s line is becoming a leader in the production of sports spinning rods that are suitable for any professional angler.
- In order to teach how to fish with a rod, you don’t need to have special knowledge; the good thing about Major Craft is that it is suitable for different fishing skills.
The company's spinning rods are used with various gear and baits, which makes getting ready before fishing much easier. Now the fisherman does not need to think about the quality of his fishing rod, because Major Craft thought about it himself and made his products high-quality and reliable.
Let's celebrate! At low temperatures, the rod handle does not heat up, and thanks to the cork, it will retain its shape and will not freeze the angler’s hands.
Despite the high cost of spinning rods, the performance of the Major Kraft assortment meets all the requirements for sport fishing with heavy overload.
Casting spinning rods: choosing rods for jigging and twitching
Casting fishing rods are distinguished by the presence of a special protrusion for holding it with the index finger - the “trigger”. They are used mainly with baitcasting reels. They are made of carbon fiber, fiberglass, treated with polyester oils.
But their main feature is the presence of access rings located on top. Baitcasting ones have a reduced diameter and a low stem. This increases the sensitivity of the gear.
Advice
With their help, you can cast the equipment far and sensitively control its flight. They provide a strong and fast hook. Withstand heavy loads.
For the most part, casting rods are made on spinning forms. Available classes:
- light medium – maximum test 16 g;
- medium – test up to 21 g;
- medium heavy – up to 28 g;
- heavy – up to 42
When choosing such a spinning rod, you need to take it into account:
- ease
- sensitivity
- length
For fishing on a very overgrown shore, short fishing rods are suitable. They make you less tired. They are easy to throw. They have increased sensitivity.
Long rods for long casting. They will be easy to dampen jerks and land fish.
But long spinning rods are usually multi-legged. And this is the place of future breakdown.
Long spinning rods of this class use a plug or telescopic connection. High-quality telescopic rods are expensive. Beginners are advised to choose plug-in fishing rods.
When jigging, the bait moves relative to the bottom in a zigzag, touching the bottom or dancing at depth.
“Aerobatics” is considered to be guiding at a short distance from the bottom parallel to its changing relief using triangles and trapezoids.
For this purpose, moderately long, powerful spinning rods are used, specialized for fishing at great depths. During the fishing process, the fisherman watches the tip of the fishing rod and determines the tension of the fishing line with the palm of his hand.
Jigs are used to catch predators: pike, catfish, pike perch, and perch. In this case, the bait is reeled in with a reel or pulled with a rod. The weight is a jig head or “eared” on a hinged mounting with hooks.
When choosing a spinning rod for jigging, pay attention to:
- speed reaction;
- bite control;
- the ability to make long casts;
- confident hooks.
The length of the spinning rod for jig is 240–270 cm. With a shorter rod you cannot ensure long casting; Only professionals can cope with longer ones.
Spinning rods made of composite or carbon fiber are used for jig fishing:
- fast;
- medium-fast;
- slow build (less often).
The following rods are best suited for jig fishing:
- Extra Fast (ultra-fast);
- Fast (fast).
The structure of the spinning rod indicates its flexibility and speed of response to bites.
Twitching spinning rod is aimed at fishing with light wobblers using jerk wiring
When fishing by twitching, the bait (wobblers, fish silhouettes made of paper or plastic) is jerked, varying in amplitude, strength, frequency, left-right or up-down. For this, light (required) fast-action tackle with a 1000-th reel 210-240 cm long is usually used when fishing from the shore, 180-210 cm from a boat.
For long-distance casting, rods up to three meters long are also used. But wiring with such a fishing rod can only be done by real masters.
The lightness of the spinning rod is necessary so that your hand does not get tired when fishing. Braid is used as fishing line: only it can withstand sharp jerks of the wobbler. When fishing for pike, you also need a leash.
note
Fast action spinning especially clearly demonstrates its advantages when twitching with large wobblers. It provides long casting and excellent hooking.
When purchasing a spinning rod for twitching, you must carefully inspect the form. There should be no scratches or chips on it.
About company
The history of this Japanese company Major Craft begins in the eighties of the last century.
The company is very young, but it is unlikely that you will be able to find at least one spinning fan who has not heard of Major Craft. For a number of reasons, the company was destined to achieve success not only in the national Japanese market, but also worldwide.
This includes a high technological level of production, the use of the experience and skills of athletes to implement their developments, an acceptable pricing policy with a large product line, as well as thoughtful marketing.
It would take a long time to list these qualities of the company, but everything becomes clear when you pick up a product from Major Craft. The lightweight form, which fits well in the hand, reflects the accumulated years of experience of the manufacturer and takes into account the comments and wishes of the most experienced spinning players.
Rizer
Another line of spinning rods, specially designed for Russian conditions. Refers to the average price range. The price is 11,000-11,600 rubles. Unsurpassed balance, sensitivity and fast action are ideal for twitching, jigging, and lead (spaced) rigs. A powerful butt allows you to cope with a trophy in snags. 9 models differ in structure, length and power. Equipped with high-quality modern Fuji fittings: Fuji Alconite guides, ergonomic IPS reel seat. The design is thought out to the smallest detail. Reliable workhorses.
