Thank you brother! Really appreciate your honest opinion on the rod! Glad you liked it! And just to add another characteristic of the rod and this is for those who love the Striped bass aggressive strikes! you can easily throw and pump a 2oz popper and get that enticing top water action on the lure. Thanks again Ed, enjoy the rod, come up here for some striped bass action!

@richg.fuzion3288

2 жыл бұрын

Jun musta yes Im definitely going to get one soon and finally meet you in person 🙏🏽

@MoreThanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

@@richg.fuzion3288 thank you for the support

@davidsanfilippo1803

2 жыл бұрын

I did in fact with the Alon a week ago, Monterey Bay, throw a 1.5oz topwater popper. This is where it performs. I could really get it out there.

@Hook2Cook

2 жыл бұрын

Any time!

Excellent review brotha. As an owner of both the trifecta as well. This rod will comfortably suit the range 120-140mm profile. As far as striped Bass season is on the rise it will pair nicely with the Vr75.

@richg.fuzion3288

2 жыл бұрын

Wat up Mike? It probably needs your review too “POWER” 💪🏼🇵🇭😂

You answered a bunch of the questions I had sat on for a few weeks. Thanks Ed!

@Hook2Cook

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Great review thank you! & Jun is an awesome guy, I am planning on picking one one of these rods for exactly the reason/s you mention, in one word “options” a rod like this hits both ends of spectrum in my mind at a reasonable cost from 5/8 Calissa’s to 1.5 oz striped or halibut offerings from the surf. I’m a big fan of both your channels. Wishing you tight lines from the Bay Area / cheers

@Hook2Cook

2 жыл бұрын

Right on!

Awesome review! That rod looks like it’s built very well. Thank you for the honest review. I think you really covered it all in this video. So I guess if you are taking a hike out to a spot or something and only want to bring one rod this is a solid option. I also see you we’re able to break this rod in pretty good with that haul of perch in the last vid! Keep it coming Edward I’m loving these videos. 🤙

@Hook2Cook

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! yes, until a transformer rod is created, this is a solid option with the widest application.

Great review Ed. I picked up one of Jun’s Alon rods the moment he released them. I love it. It just balances perfectly for me and fits my style of casting beautifully. It casts both 1/2 oz jerkbaits and 2 oz Carolina rigs farther than any rod I’ve used for either. I really like the Okuma MLa Celilio which you recommended last year to me, in fact I bought both a 8’6” and 9’6” version. Mimi loves the 8’6” one and uses it for casting jerkbaits and has nailed some great stripers with it from our favorite pier. I enjoy the 9’6” Celilio and it does great casting Calissas and such but I fear with such a light tip it could be hard to bring in a striper larger than 25” or so and I also question my hook setting with it. That said I use it more on a pier than surf but the Alon while heavier again is a great all-around rod and just feels great in my hand. The whip as I send out a lure or rig just gels with my casting style. Still glad I have the Celilio as I’d still choose the Celilio over the Alon for straight barred perch targeting in the surf and if I’m mostly tossing lighter rigs. Really glad I have both. Your review was spot on and I do look forward to seeing your thoughts as you use it more down the road too.

You were fishing one of my favorite spots. I am going to have to check that rod out.

@Hook2Cook

2 жыл бұрын

You should!

Very good test review Edward! That is a nice looking set for sure. I am having a hard time getting used to the long reach for surf rods and so I use steelhead rods for comfort.

@Hook2Cook

2 жыл бұрын

yes, if only there was a store like golf has that takes your measurements and body mechanics to make custom rods for individuals....

Awesome review brotha

@Hook2Cook

2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated

Cannot wait to buy one

@Hook2Cook

2 жыл бұрын

hope you got one! He sold out

Nice rod... I use a labrax by Diawa 10ft 6inch It does the job Your rod has good back bone..I like it

Now I have to buy another rod! 😅 I've been looking at heavier rods for bait and wait. My Carolina rig set up is ML. Usually I don't throw more than 3/4 ounce on 4-6 lb. line. love the review, keep up the good work! PS: That beach look fishy as heck!

@Hook2Cook

2 жыл бұрын

Right on! Thanks Jason! Much appreciated bro

Is that a rod that you'd more likely use throwing micky jigs, big cast masters, bucktails, etc for striper?

@richg.fuzion3288

2 жыл бұрын

Yessir I agree 👍🏼

@MoreThanFishing

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir!!

Where were you fishing on this occasion?

You like the saltx?

I felt that rod at the 2022 street fair and it was too stiff for my liking. More on the heavy side. ✌️🐟🎣🇺🇸

Thanks for the review and the videos you put out. When you say it has a medium heavy action do you mean medium heavy power? Like how stiff the rod is? Or a moderate fast action, where the rod bends less as you get closer to the grip, when compared to the moderate action salmon rods you reference? Thanks.

@Hook2Cook

Жыл бұрын

Yes medium heavy power. It’s not the most parabolic but the tip is sensitive enough to make light bait casts. It’s stiffer than the salmon steelhead rods

Have you guys been fishing Cachuma? My boats on quarantine, so can’t get out there for A bit.

@Hook2Cook

2 жыл бұрын

it'll be done by the time know it! just in time for the big crappie bite!

that is well suited.for GT surcasting here in the motherland Pinas..Alon=wave ur def pinoy anglers

Great breakdown of the Alon! Hows the length feel I was looking for a rod around 9ft?

@Hook2Cook

2 жыл бұрын

Feels good Todd. the butt section is a good length but a little on the longer side

What’s up bro great content!..was wondering if there is a code we can use to get discount on rod?…thanks in advance

@Hook2Cook

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! No, there isn’t a discount code I know of also not sure how many are left. Sorry

@salvadorlimon7051

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hook2Cook thanks again

What rods do you recommend if you plan to only use 2 oz carolina rigs only?

@Hook2Cook

2 жыл бұрын

It depends but maybe the okuma rockaway

@mylesm3853

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hook2Cook thank you

How many yards of 30lb fluorocarbon leader are you running???

@Hook2Cook

Жыл бұрын

Like 3 yards

how long is the pre order once you place one for the rod?

@Hook2Cook

Жыл бұрын

It should be short! He just got the second batch!

i just use my drone to send out my lures 🤣

@IEatMyCatch

2 жыл бұрын

How do you drop em? Been seeing the drone fishing vids lately and don’t understand how they drop the bait or lure, is there a button linked to a clip or something?

@thatonebeone

2 жыл бұрын

@@IEatMyCatch I just use a twist tie to hold my lure on a little stick so its no near the propellers and then I just hold my line tight and gets pulled out .. theres others that have servos to hold the lure and drop it also.

If you are losing 10 hooks, are you losing your lead weights too?

@Hook2Cook

2 жыл бұрын

lol no. The lead weight is on 30# floro

What license is needed to surf fish

@Hook2Cook

2 жыл бұрын

Just a normal fishing license

@2musiclover534

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hook2Cook u mean freshwater fishing license? Or separate salt water license? Thanks.

Any new rod we switch to is uncomfortable at the beginning, we just need a bit of time to get to the point. 👍

@Hook2Cook

2 жыл бұрын

agreed. thats why the bad casts were left in the video

Does it have the feeling of a Okuma Rockaway surf rod?

@davidsanfilippo1803

2 жыл бұрын

i've thrown both in the last few months. Both 10 foot rods, the Rockaway and the new Alon. The Alon is a bit stiffer rod than the Rockaway.

That rod is too heavy for the 110's. I've searched far and wide for the most perfect rod to throw 110's and c-rigs. That rod is the one and only, Dark Matter OB Surf from J and H tackle. Trust me Edward, you wont be dissapointed.

@Hook2Cook

2 жыл бұрын

this rod just came out. this rod is only .5oz heavier than the OB. but so far so good with the 110s. havent tried th Darkmatter yet... it's also $280 vs $200 for the Alon

$700 Reel and cheap Chinese made rod.

@Hook2Cook

2 жыл бұрын

The Alon rod components are from Japan- assembled in China. Are Van Staal reels made in China? Some Van Staal components will be manufactured in China, but all of the reels will be put together in Tulsa Either way, the ratings are hard to find and are ideal for the scenarios a lot of us fish.

@TheD510addict

2 жыл бұрын

Highly doubt the blank is made in Japan and most rods above Ugly Sticks are using Fuji components. Van Staals are the high end product line made by the company that makes 95 percent of the reels on the market....there might be 1 or 2 companies making full made in USA reels. One being IRT.

@beimghadaw

2 жыл бұрын

$700 reel made in China