This company produces several types of fishing gear, including subsections of different series.
The main areas of production include: • fishing rods; • fishing lines and cords; • bait; • wobblers; • spinners; • accessories for equipment (leashes, fasteners, jigs and others). Many believe that Pontoon 21 is one of the subsidiaries of the Japanese manufacturer of fishing accessories. Patriots claim that the homeland of the famous company is Russia; it’s just that some components for the product are purchased in other countries, including Japan. If this company belongs to the domestic industry, this cannot but rejoice, because in terms of the quality of the material and catchability, Pontunov gear is not inferior to its famous counterparts.
Advantages and disadvantages
Characterizing Pontoon 21 spinning products in general, the following advantages can be noted: • Choice. This family offers fishing rods of different lengths, materials, lightness, compactness and colors. Thanks to this, any angler will be able to find something he likes. • Availability. It is difficult to find a retail outlet with fishing products where spinning rods of this brand are presented. • Justification of pricing policy. Of course, price is a subjective matter. Some people can afford a rod that costs 10 thousand rubles, but for others it is an exorbitant waste of money. But if we proceed from the price-quality ratio, then Pontoon 21 clearly demonstrates how you can purchase a quality product relatively inexpensively. • Catchability. Most users note the excellent performance of spinning rods.
Disadvantages: • Again, price. Still, it cannot be classified as cheap gear. • Fishing qualities. What suits one may disappoint another. Therefore, along with positive ones, you can also find negative reviews about the product.
The features of pontoon spinning rods can be distinguished depending on the series: • Thus, Gancho are designed for twitching fishing, that is, making jerking movements with short pauses. Thanks to the special connection, the movements of the spinning rod are instantly transmitted to the bait. • The GAD Chaser is suitable for both beginners and experienced fishermen. And all thanks to the fact that it can be equipped with any type of wobblers. The advantage of this series of rods is their casting range. • Seven and Half (Seven and a half) . The name characterizes the length of all rods in the series in feet. Having different specializations, they are united by one important property - increased strength, which will withstand the attack of the most unexpected trophy.
Best models
If you make a list of favorites based on the principle of greatest demand and popularity, you will get the following picture:
Psychogan series rods
They are excellent for catching pike - a cunning, dexterous and cautious predator. The devices in this series are lightweight due to the use of high-tech graphite in their production. Another feature is the manual assembly of each piece. In this regard, each item is assigned an individual number. The following models deserve special attention: 1. PGS692LLSF Extra Light Minnow Plugging. 2. PGS1072MMHSF Hight Cast Super Jigging.
GAD Chaser spinning rods
Their popularity is due to their versatility in choosing wobblers and good fishing qualities. One of the most popular was the CRS732MMHF model.
Let's take a closer look at the favorites listed above:
Spinning rod PGS692LLSF Extra Light Minnow Plugging
Designed for hunting small predators. Equipped with small submersible wobblers weighing in the range from 1.8 to 10.5 grams. The length of the rod itself is 2 meters 6 centimeters. Thanks to its light weight, casting is carried out literally with the movement of the brush. When choosing a cord or fishing line, you need to focus on the breaking capacity from 4 to 8 lb. The rod is highly sensitive, due to this you can feel the slightest bite.
PGS1072MMHSF Hight Cast Super Jigging
A spinning rod aimed at catching fairly large trophies, as evidenced by the permitted weight of the bait - from 10.5 to 32 grams. The length of the device is impressive - 3 meters 23 centimeters. For ease of transportation, it consists of 2 detachable parts. When choosing equipment, you need to focus on specimens whose breaking capacity is in the range from 10 to 20 lb. With the help of this representative of the Psychogan family, you can make both long casts and fish with a quick jig, for example, from the shore.
GAD Chaser CRS732MMHF
A favorite rod for pike hunters. An elastic, reliable device 2 meters 18 centimeters long. Allows you to use a fairly large selection of baits, both by weight, from 10.5 to 35 grams, and by type (shakers, spinners, surface wobblers and some others). Excellent for sharp, fast retrieves alternating with pauses (twitching), but less successful for jigging, since the sensitivity of this model is not the highest. Consists of 2 detachable parts. The handle is made of cork material, which prevents slipping from the hands and saves the overall weight of the device.
Seven and Half SHS763F
A reliable, lightweight rod with a length of 2 meters 28 centimeters. Durability and light weight are ensured by being made from carbon fiber. Designed to be equipped with light baits from 3.5 to 12.5 grams. Despite the small test, the intended breaking capacity of the equipment reaches 4.5 kilograms, which indicates the possibility of catching a predator of a decent size. The spinning rod consists of two detachable sections.
Review of the best models
Among such a variety of models, it is easy for an angler to get confused with the choice of a suitable “rod” for specific conditions and direction of fishing. To help with this somewhat, let’s look at several of the most popular spinning rods that are in demand among our fishermen.
602ULF
An ultra-light “rod” with a universal bias, which has proven itself to be the best in the reservoirs of our latitudes. It allows you to use any bait, especially wobblers and spinners, suitable for micro-oscillators, and a little worse for micro-jigs.
602ULF copes well with micro-oscillators
The Chaser 602ULF spinning rod has a length of 1.83 meters, the test for the bait used is 1.7–7.0 grams. The blank is fast action, extremely light and sensitive. It makes it easy to perform any animation techniques; it clearly records the bites of a predator. Not “snotty”, he confidently controls the fish while playing.
712HF
Despite the many offers on the market, finding a good jig “stick” for fishing from a boat is problematic. The 712HF model fills this niche qualitatively. It is specifically designed for this type of fishing, where the tackle requires power, reliability and at the same time lightness and sensitivity.
Advice! This rod is suitable for medium and large rivers for fishing at depths and strong currents.
The length of the GAD Chaser 712HF spinning rod is 2.15 meters. Moreover, its test is stated to be 14–56 grams. It should be noted that the fishing rod allows minor overloads. The form is built quickly. It is equipped with reinforced K-series rings. The fishing rod fits comfortably in the hand. Thanks to the shortened handle, it does not restrict movement in the boat, does not interfere with retrieving the bait and bringing the fish into the landing net. The rod feels confident when fishing. With it you can force the situation when fishing is carried out in strong places.
The 712HF is designed for heavy boat jigging.
In addition to the jig, this “rod” can be safely recommended for fishing with large minnows and small jerks. The spinning rod copes well with guiding these baits and makes it possible to carry out fast feeding with hard, powerful jerks.
712LF
Reviews of Major Craft Rizer spinning rods
A light “twig” that is popular among lovers of catching a variety of fish on small and medium-sized rivers. Finds its application in the following situations:
- hunting for chub and ide using cranks,
- catching perch with minnows, spinners and small silicone on open jig heads,
- fishing for trout, grayling and whitefish on wild streams with spinners,
- fishing for small pike with spoons and rubber.
712LF – station wagon for light
In general, the 712LF model is a good-quality light all-rounder, capable of working with any type of lure, even jigging and jerking. It is distinguished by lightness, sensitivity, and a good margin of safety. Some anglers use this spinning rod for rafting fishing on small and medium-sized rivers.
732MMXF
When we talk about a universal fishing rod for small reservoirs with an eye on jig and twitch, the Chaser 732MMXF model immediately comes to mind. This spinning rod is ideal for various light baits, especially minnows, topwaters and jigs, which deserves detailed consideration within the framework of this material.
The length of the spinning rod is 2.18 meters, which is very convenient for sea fishing, especially in cramped conditions when bushes grow on the shore or tree branches grow along the riverbed. You can take such a fishing rod with you on a boat if you plan to go rafting.
Advice! For twitching minnows up to 10 cm and jigs up to 15–18 grams, this “stick” is one of the best in its price category.
Model 732MMXF is suitable for small and medium rivers
The bait test is 4–18 grams, the actual upper limit is somewhere in the range of 20–22 grams. The fast action form, quite sensitive, allows you to control the wiring and record bites, both tactilely and visually. Together with a reel of size 2000–2500 it is a good harmonious light set for any body of water.
762MXF
This model is aimed at jerking baits, in particular minnows, shads, walkers and poppers. Suitable for fishing in a variety of water bodies at short and medium distances. It is in demand among lovers of hunting the spotted beast and the striped robber.
The length of the 762MXF spinning rod is 2.28 meters. This is a very convenient option for jerk fishing from the shore. In addition, the “rod” can be taken with you into the boat, where it will not restrict movement, preventing high-quality wiring and interfering with fishing.
Spinning for “adult” wobblers
Test for baits 7–24 grams. The fishing rod is suitable for wobblers weighing up to 20 grams. When fishing with heavier lures, the tip of the rod may fall through on a jerky retrieve. The spinning rod also performed well in jigs. In this case, the form can be slightly overloaded by installing a twister or vibrating tail up to 26–28 grams.
832MXF
The GAD Chaser 832MXF spinning rod model, which is used for shore fishing on rivers and lakes. Suitable for silicone baits, spoons and various wobblers. It is used by fans of fishing for pike, perch, asp and pike perch, who note its high sensitivity, lightness and good flight performance.
The form of this model is declared as super-fast, although in practice it turns out to be closer to fast. However, this does not prevent the use of spinning rods both in jigging and twitching, not to mention uniform animation techniques for spinners, oscillating spinners and other similar baits.
832MXF – all-rounder for shore and boat fishing
The length of the 832MXF is 2.51 meters. It’s inconvenient to fish in a boat with such a tool, but on the shore it allows you to make long casts with relatively light baits, which beats out many similar fishing rods from other manufacturers. The test is 7–24 grams, slight overload is acceptable with adjustments to the throwing technique.
862MMHXF
Jigging on a large or medium-sized river from the shore requires the angler to have a specialized kit that can ensure simultaneous compliance with the following requirements:
- range,
- power,
- sensitivity,
- ease.
The 862MMHXF spinning rod is ideal for solving this problem. Its length is 2.59 meters, and the test is stated to be 10.5–35 grams. In 9 out of 10 cases, such a “rod” is enough to completely cover the needs of a horseman fisherman.
Advice! As a budget option, the GAD Chaser 862MMHXF spinning rod is one of the best in its price niche.
862MMHXF for shore fishing
The specified “rod” is quite sending. With the correct casting technique, it is quite possible to throw the rig up to 100 meters. Bites are transferred to the hand. Thanks to the rigidity of the blank, it cuts through fish well from a long distance. Lightweight, fits comfortably in the hand.
