Need Christmas Island Info.

[DCheng]

Been out of jigging and popping for almost 2 years and wish to go for a solid trip again. Had always wanted to try Christmas and now they have direct flight thru Changi Airport. Anyone knows of a good charter operator on C

Thanks in advance.

[ChrisT]

Been out of jigging and popping for almost 2 years and wish to go for a solid trip again. Had always wanted to try Christmas and now they have direct flight thru Changi Airport. Anyone knows of a good charter operator on C

Thanks in advance.

Check out http://www.shorefire.com.au/index.ph...nt/view/17/36/

The airfare is a killer though.....if only it was cheap like to Bali....

[DCheng]

Thanks ChrisT. Is that the only charter there? Got to agree that the airfare is abit on the high side. Must start planning and saving liao.

[Gymnosarda]

DCheng,

I understand that by mid-2007 that there could be 3 or 4 professional sportfishing charters based at christmas island. Shorefire is one of the fishing outfits that has reinitiated operations. I gather that there will be another aussie outfit and a half japanese owned operation that will start operations pretty soon. Like to add that the Japanese run charter is solely a jig and pop outfit, no trolling.

[PelagicAnglers]

Been out of jigging and popping for almost 2 years and wish to go for a solid trip again. Had always wanted to try Christmas and now they have direct flight thru Changi Airport. Anyone knows of a good charter operator on C

Thanks in advance.

This may be what you might be looking for.

http://www.fishingkaki.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25298

Cheers
Team Pelagic Anglers

[MarkR]

Been out of jigging and popping for almost 2 years and wish to go for a solid trip again. Had always wanted to try Christmas and now they have direct flight thru Changi Airport. Anyone knows of a good charter operator on C

Thanks in advance.

Don't have to wish anymore DCheng, contact Pelagic Anglers now!

[DCheng]

Thanx for everything. Contacted them already. Hope to fish there next year.

[DCheng]

Looking for help again.

Lost touch with the local tackle scene after much time being spent overseas. Appreciate some help on tackles issue.

Was looking for Sevenseas products but getting direct from Japan is expensive due to freight.

Was told by them that they do not have a agent or distributor in asia so does anyone knows where to get their products like locally or in Malaysia?

[edylie]

Looking for help again.

Lost touch with the local tackle scene after much time being spent overseas. Appreciate some help on tackles issue.

Was looking for Sevenseas products but getting direct from Japan is expensive due to freight.

Was told by them that they do not have a agent or distributor in asia so does anyone knows where to get their products like locally or in Malaysia?

Hi DCheng,

For 7seas products, you could get it from Deep Sea Tackle and if the particular model is not available you could order from Deep Sea too.

Deep Sea is located at Beach Road.
+65 63980674

Hope that helps.
Cheers,
Edy

[DCheng]

HI Edy,

Thanks for the info.

Just to ask again, are they the agent or distributor for Sevenseas or parrallel importer? Reason for asking is due to warranty issue for the rods. Was told rods from Sevenseas comes with warranty.

[ChrisT]

Sevenseas rods brought in by DeepSea comes with standard warranty from Sevenseas.

[MarkR]

HI Edy,

Thanks for the info.

Just to ask again, are they the agent or distributor for Sevenseas or parrallel importer? Reason for asking is due to warranty issue for the rods. Was told rods from Sevenseas comes with warranty.

Deep Sea is a distributor and definitely not a parallel importer for sevenseas. You can even order customize sevenseas rods to your own specs from Deep Sea, just ask the boss at Deep Sea for more info.

[DCheng]

But I was told while chatting with Matsutani himself via Skype as provided in his website and he has re-instate that he has no agent or distributor for his products in Singapore. But the freight for just a rod, few pieces of jigs and other things is too high to order from him direct. Maybe I'll make a stop over in Osaka to hand carry before heading back to work next month.

Btw I went down to FB last night as someone mentioned to me they have sevenseas rods. But they are the export models and spec are totally different. Do you know what's the difference between the export and customised?

Model : Tunamania 505 (5'05") and Tunamania 58 (5'8")

[MarkR]

Well, I guess there is no sole-agent or sole-distributor for Sevenseas products in Singapore- Angler's Hut sells hooker jigs too. I don't think any shop in SG claims that they are agents for Sevenseas products.

Anyway, Deep Sea does import genuine JDM Sevenseas rods, jigs and apparel. I have liaised with the Sevenseas shop in the past and they have said that it was ok to go through Deep Sea to place an order for a customized sevenseas rod (I was looking for an older less common NM model).

I won't want to hazard guesses about export Sevenseas rod models and blanks because these don't seem to be listed on the Sevenseas website.

What's your real concern anyway? Some apprehension over purchasing a genuine Sevenseas product in Singapore or are you more concerned with stock and availability issues?

[DCheng]

Stock and availability is one thing and it's funny to find 2 different model for Tunamania here.

You are right, no listing on sevenseas website when browsing it.

I saw your posting on sevenseas blank, is it true to be able to get it here?

[MarkR]

Hi DCheng,

The next time you meet Matsutani on Skype just ask him whether there are export models and if he sells blanks. He would be the best person to answer all your questions. Pls post his reply on FO coz some folks here would like to know the answers too!

Cheers

[DCheng]

Thanks for all the info.

See whether can get hold of him today.

[Narc]

Hi DCheng,

The next time you meet Matsutani on Skype just ask him whether there are export models and if he sells blanks. He would be the best person to answer all your questions. Pls post his reply on FO coz some folks here would like to know the answers too!

Cheers

Sevenseas doesnt sell nor export blanks. Think its an old issue you are discussing here regarding Sevenseas blanks. If my memory doesnt fail me, Matsutani came on to 1 of the forums to clarify that(through interpreter of course).

[Narc]

Stock and availability is one thing and it's funny to find 2 different model for Tunamania here.

You are right, no listing on sevenseas website when browsing it.

I saw your posting on sevenseas blank, is it true to be able to get it here?

Regarding the warranty issue, I have known of a case whereby a claim was made and the replacement delivered, all through Deepsea Tackle.


Regards.

[MarkR]

Sevenseas doesnt sell nor export blanks. Think its an old issue you are discussing here regarding Sevenseas blanks. If my memory doesnt fail me, Matsutani came on to 1 of the forums to clarify that(through interpreter of course).

Yes, perhaps it's old news but I was not aware of the blanks issue, only the strange looking export models. A guy whom I fished with 2 weeks back had with him a locally customized "AmberJack Special", that piqued my curiosity.

[Narc]

Yes, perhaps it's old news but I was not aware of the blanks issue, only the strange looking export models. A guy whom I fished with 2 weeks back had with him a locally customized "AmberJack Special", that piqued my curiosity.

Does it feel at all like the original ones?

[MarkR]

Does it feel at all like the original ones?

Dunno man, didnt get to handle the rod. But it was bending quite badly on some 1 to 2 kg bottom fish....can't imagine what would happen if an AJ were at the end of the line!

[Narc]

Dunno man, didnt get to handle the rod. But it was bending quite badly on some 1 to 2 kg bottom fish....can't imagine what would happen if an AJ were at the end of the line!

hahaha.... maybe a part of the wordings dropped off la... the word 'care' or 'careful' dropped.

[Randy]

Hey Mark,

The Sevenseas Export Models originated from me, they are genuine Sevenseas Rods designed specifically for the USA market. I told him I need their rod without fancy decorations in order to lower the price for US market.

As such, they are basically Sevenseas rods without butt wraps at a lower price designed for the US market; thats why the "Export Model" print on the rod. It carries warranty like any other rod you get from Sevenseas.

I hope that would clarify this issue.

Randy
Angler's Pro Shop

[MarkR]

Hey Mark,

The Sevenseas Export Models originated from me, they are genuine Sevenseas Rods designed specifically for the USA market. I told him I need their rod without fancy decorations in order to lower the price for US market.

As such, they are basically Sevenseas rods without butt wraps at a lower price designed for the US market; thats why the "Export Model" print on the rod. It carries warranty like any other rod you get from Sevenseas.

I hope that would clarify this issue.

Randy
Angler's Pro Shop

Thanks Randy. Some shops in SG sell "Sevenseas" blanks too

6 months to 3 kings!

Palau next year? The Taiwanese Sevenseas agent has a real mean jigging stroke man...looks more awesome than Matsutani's stroke