I have a Blue Current II 510 that I ordered from Japan Angler when they were transitioning to the III, It blew my mind I ordered it about 9 o’clock one night and the next morning it was on my back porch in western Massachusetts, and then it blew my mind again when I took it out of the package how light this rod was, these rods are really hard to come by but I think they are one of the best.
I own 3 Yamaga Blanks rods. 2 spinning and 1 casting (Blue Current III 82/B). They really are great quality rods and exceptionally light. The 53/B is definitely on my radar. Looking forward to the review and feedback on it.
Hello, please if you can help me I have a blue current III 69B casting model in the part where the rod connects can you still see the exposed material or the connection is totally clean
@@AaronHuntFishing Hello, please if you can help me I have a blue current III 69B casting model in the part where the rod connects can you still see the exposed material or the connection is totally clean?
@@franciscodreyer3736 It is not unusual to see some exposed material on those butt joints at times. Especially from the Asian companies. probably very normal.
I have the 69/B paired with a Daiwa Alphas Air and love it for Aji fishing here in southern Japan. I'm amazed how far the combo can chuck these light jigs a mile.
That sounds amazing. I've already considered whether the 69/B might make sense as well. First I gotta fish this one and one other new combo. Then I'll have 1 rod to upgrade this spring/summer.
I will say the legit design wild side rods are top notch and are by far my favorite rods and there's so many in the lineup to chose from that your covered for pretty much any bait and any situation. The craftsmanship of the blanks, guide settings, sensitivity, action and overall feel of these rods are IMO in a class of there own. I highly suggest you try one out the wsc510ul bfs is awsome for 1/16th to 5/16th oz baits and the wsc64L bfs is the best rod I've ever held it really shines from about 1/8oz to like 12 or so grams. You can get the bfs rods from jdm tackle heaven and alot of the other's from tackle warehouse. The wsc6'4xh big bait special finesse rod is another one that really blew me away. Try one out and see for yourself...
Great Video! I just ordered a Yamaga Blue Current III in the same length and wanted to ask how you found the rod overall in terms of sensitivity and overall quality when you fished it? Thanks!
Overall quality was excellent. Sensitivity was good. Ultimately it became kind of redundant for me. When i want a really short rod I'm usually beating brush - so a more durable glass rod is a better option. Which is usually the 4' 10" Major Craft Finetail Glass. And then for ultra-finess work, my signature rods from Kistler were every bit as good with a little more length and backbone. And sensitivity. But this was one of the rods that inspired my design expectations on the Kistler Hunt Series. I may still try out their longer options in the future. I think it was also the first rod to land a fish on my Florida trip. First cast in my buddy's pond :P
I have a 69b and it is extremely hard to put down. I personally didn’t like the feel of 17 conquest on mine. I usually either keep the gekkabijin and sometimes my kestrel on it. Out of my 15 or so rods, this has to be the most sensitive thing i have ever fished with. I’ve ran 5.5lb braid to a 4lb and even 3lb fluoro by itself and it never misses a beat
There is a place for CDM rods but you cant beat the JDM rods . Especially when you step away from Major craft and get into the higher end stuff . The Yamaga blanks blue current iii are a great rod . Not the most sensitive of the JDM offerings but plenty sensitive enough . Its a shame they dont do a Blue current tz/nano in an ultralight casting model . Id have one in a heartbeat .
Well, as you could tell I was kinda mesmerized. I'll be hitting a somewhat remote backwater location in Florida in a few days for what will likely be it's first action on the water.
@@AaronHuntFishing Its a great rod for the right application and a pleasure to use . I look forward to the backwater video . Maybe at some stage you could show the bending curve of rods when you unbox them . Especially the JDM stuff . Its highly unlikely your viewers will ever get the chance to try before they buy . Im sure it will get you more views even long after your videos have been uploaded . The more info on JDM stuff in English the better . Translate subs on youtube are an amazing option to have now days but some info still gets lost in translation . Great vid . A thumbs up from me .
Fun fact, Yamaga Blanks hand rolls their own blanks in Japan. It's amazing the price and quality of their stuff when others charge 2-3x as much for doing the same, especially being a smaller company. The reason models can be hard to get is they do runs for rods and it could be a yearly run, so you won't get new ones until next year. I don't think they do it on purpose for the hype ( the lower costs), but simply that's what they can do.
Hello, please if you can help me I have a blue current III 69B casting model in the part where the rod connects can you still see the exposed material or the connection is totally clean?
@@franciscodreyer3736 It's meant to be like that, the connection type gives a smoother bend and allows for wear over time. Don't try to force it to be a clean fit. All you need to do it put the two pieces together and twist 30-45 degrees. If you do that and try pulling you'll find it's a very strong connection.
I´m to clumsy to use a baitcaster that light. Which reel besides the daiwa silver creek and the stream custom can cast baits that light, I don´t think the shimano conquest can do this. I go with the palms egeria 42 glass and the daiwa alphas air and will definitly need a lighter spool to cast. I´m keen on seeing you cast this blue current.
I don't think the CQ can go that light either - but the rod is defintiely part of the equation. So is light line. Stock out of the box the Aldebaran and probably the Gekkabijin can do it. Maybe the original DWU before the brakes were fixed. Defintiely could with upgraded bearings. Gekka is a little easier to dial in, and might actually be smoother too. With aftermarket spool and bearings there are several. But it's definitely extreme. I'll be throwing the '22 Alde on this since the CQ BFS is delayed.
@@AaronHuntFishingNo offense, but how can u not answer that question Aaron? Solid glass tips are way more flexible than the tubular ones. Those glass tips can be bent backwards on a much smaller radius than the other ones.
@@upstreamer1661 I can't answer it because i don't know the answer and can;t find the answer from Yamaga. So instead of giving some guess or mislead someone, I honestly say "I don't know". It's not important enough for the Manufacturer to disclose the info. So if solid vs. tubular is make or break for you, maybe Yamaga BlueCurrent III isn't for you. But I can say that since this rod is 91.3% carbon, it's not likely a glass tip at all...
Well, I sold my Yamaga... :). I think the BlueCurrent III was 66 grams. But it was 5'3". My 6' Kistlers with full cork handle are about the same weight. And they have a more moderate action and can cast just as light, but have more backbone to handle bigger fish. I still fish a Majorcraft Finetail Glass for some tight streams. But, for a shorter, fast rod, the Yamaga is still one of the best I've used. It was one of the 2 rods that inspired my design on the Kistler Hunt series. They're vastly different rods, both hand made. But I still contend the Kistler Hunt BFS is quite possibly the best BFS rod in the world. When i find one better, I'll admit it. And then maybe we can design one even better. :). No we don't have fast action (yet?) or 2 piece rods, or super short rods (the 7' models are the best sellers). But man, are they nice to fish, and at times it's hard to tell if it's a big fish or just a good fish, because of the way the lower mid section stiffens under load. I was absolutely Shocked when i landed my PB LMB this spring on the Hunt BFS 4X model. Over the coming months, I expect you will eventually only see Kistler rods on my channel - and it's not just because my name is on one of the lines. It's kind of the other way around - I'm thrilled to have my name on them because they are the best rods I've fished, and I just don't enjoy the others nearly as much.
Hey man I'm a new subscriber and I have alot of the same gear as you. I just ordered the jenko double down bfs rod but haven't got it yet and had/sold the 66L2 kuying teton. How do those rods compare in terms of stiffness and sensitivity....is the jenko rod wippy? Thanks man and keep fishin
@@davidohlert4754 I gotta say I wasn't a fan of the Kuying in general. I've felt smallmouth pick up a drifting hellgrammite with the jenko. Remember it was designed by a crappie fishing specialty company. It doesn't transmit bottom information as sharply as a few other rods, the feeling isn't as "tight" due to the moderate action, but it also doesn't kill the feedback from the line if that makes sense.
@@AaronHuntFishing ohhh yea I can't wait to get mine...I got it pretty much to specifically throw 1/16th ish oz jigs with plastics and that's my go to for trout or any other panfish in ponds and lakes here in the blackhills of South Dakota. Thanks man
I have a Blue Current II 510 that I ordered from Japan Angler when they were transitioning to the III, It blew my mind I ordered it about 9 o’clock one night and the next morning it was on my back porch in western Massachusetts, and then it blew my mind again when I took it out of the package how light this rod was, these rods are really hard to come by but I think they are one of the best.
And amazing as it is, the new Kistler BFS has me selling my Yamaga BlueCurrent III
I have the 69b paired with my Calcutta conquest bfs 17 and I absolutely love it. Great video.
Thanks. After getting the 53 out and catching some fish on it, i could see me getting the 69b too!
I own 3 Yamaga Blanks rods. 2 spinning and 1 casting (Blue Current III 82/B). They really are great quality rods and exceptionally light. The 53/B is definitely on my radar. Looking forward to the review and feedback on it.
Nice to hear! I'll be using it a good bit this spring for sure! The first trip will be in Florida - hopefully some backwater, remote panfish and bass.
Hello, please if you can help me I have a blue current III 69B casting model in the part where the rod connects can you still see the exposed material or the connection is totally clean
@@AaronHuntFishing Hello, please if you can help me I have a blue current III 69B casting model in the part where the rod connects can you still see the exposed material or the connection is totally clean?
@@franciscodreyer3736 It is not unusual to see some exposed material on those butt joints at times. Especially from the Asian companies. probably very normal.
@@AaronHuntFishing thanks a
Lot for the reply! :)
Love this stuff...I too like to make sure each rod serves a different purpose. Even if it's the length and taper
It's crazy how "custom" we can make or setups without buying custom! Appreciate the comment.
Xesta extra tuned s66m-t weights 58grams aaand its 0.5-10g ex. fast rod, with shimano vanquish c2000s feels good. Great video!
Thanks for the info!
I have the 69/B paired with a Daiwa Alphas Air and love it for Aji fishing here in southern Japan. I'm amazed how far the combo can chuck these light jigs a mile.
That sounds amazing. I've already considered whether the 69/B might make sense as well. First I gotta fish this one and one other new combo. Then I'll have 1 rod to upgrade this spring/summer.
I will say the legit design wild side rods are top notch and are by far my favorite rods and there's so many in the lineup to chose from that your covered for pretty much any bait and any situation. The craftsmanship of the blanks, guide settings, sensitivity, action and overall feel of these rods are IMO in a class of there own. I highly suggest you try one out the wsc510ul bfs is awsome for 1/16th to 5/16th oz baits and the wsc64L bfs is the best rod I've ever held it really shines from about 1/8oz to like 12 or so grams. You can get the bfs rods from jdm tackle heaven and alot of the other's from tackle warehouse. The wsc6'4xh big bait special finesse rod is another one that really blew me away. Try one out and see for yourself...
Thanks. Appreciate the info. I'll put it on my list!
The 53 was on sale during Xmas Time on some of the Japanese sites. They were selling for around 150.
That was a great price!
Great Video! I just ordered a Yamaga Blue Current III in the same length and wanted to ask how you found the rod overall in terms of sensitivity and overall quality when you fished it? Thanks!
Overall quality was excellent. Sensitivity was good. Ultimately it became kind of redundant for me. When i want a really short rod I'm usually beating brush - so a more durable glass rod is a better option. Which is usually the 4' 10" Major Craft Finetail Glass. And then for ultra-finess work, my signature rods from Kistler were every bit as good with a little more length and backbone. And sensitivity.
But this was one of the rods that inspired my design expectations on the Kistler Hunt Series. I may still try out their longer options in the future. I think it was also the first rod to land a fish on my Florida trip. First cast in my buddy's pond :P
I have a 69b and it is extremely hard to put down. I personally didn’t like the feel of 17 conquest on mine. I usually either keep the gekkabijin and sometimes my kestrel on it. Out of my 15 or so rods, this has to be the most sensitive thing i have ever fished with. I’ve ran 5.5lb braid to a 4lb and even 3lb fluoro by itself and it never misses a beat
Sounds like I'm really going to enjoy it. The 22 Aldebaran will be the reel I start with now that the CQ BFS is delayed.
There is a place for CDM rods but you cant beat the JDM rods . Especially when you step away from Major craft and get into the higher end stuff . The Yamaga blanks blue current iii are a great rod . Not the most sensitive of the JDM offerings but plenty sensitive enough . Its a shame they dont do a Blue current tz/nano in an ultralight casting model . Id have one in a heartbeat .
Well, as you could tell I was kinda mesmerized. I'll be hitting a somewhat remote backwater location in Florida in a few days for what will likely be it's first action on the water.
@@AaronHuntFishing Its a great rod for the right application and a pleasure to use . I look forward to the backwater video . Maybe at some stage you could show the bending curve of rods when you unbox them . Especially the JDM stuff . Its highly unlikely your viewers will ever get the chance to try before they buy . Im sure it will get you more views even long after your videos have been uploaded . The more info on JDM stuff in English the better . Translate subs on youtube are an amazing option to have now days but some info still gets lost in translation . Great vid . A thumbs up from me .
@@elwooddestiny11blues20 I take that into consideration - especially for when I'm outside. I'm always nervous indoors handling rods. ;P
Fun fact, Yamaga Blanks hand rolls their own blanks in Japan. It's amazing the price and quality of their stuff when others charge 2-3x as much for doing the same, especially being a smaller company. The reason models can be hard to get is they do runs for rods and it could be a yearly run, so you won't get new ones until next year. I don't think they do it on purpose for the hype ( the lower costs), but simply that's what they can do.
Good info. Moral of the story: if you see a Yamaga you like - but it now!
Hello, please if you can help me I have a blue current III 69B casting model in the part where the rod connects can you still see the exposed material or the connection is totally clean?
@@franciscodreyer3736 It's meant to be like that, the connection type gives a smoother bend and allows for wear over time. Don't try to force it to be a clean fit.
All you need to do it put the two pieces together and twist 30-45 degrees. If you do that and try pulling you'll find it's a very strong connection.
@@ScuffedEngineer go it, thanks a lot for your help :)
I´m to clumsy to use a baitcaster that light. Which reel besides the daiwa silver creek and the stream custom can cast baits that light, I don´t think the shimano conquest can do this. I go with the palms egeria 42 glass and the daiwa alphas air and will definitly need a lighter spool to cast. I´m keen on seeing you cast this blue current.
I don't think the CQ can go that light either - but the rod is defintiely part of the equation. So is light line. Stock out of the box the Aldebaran and probably the Gekkabijin can do it. Maybe the original DWU before the brakes were fixed. Defintiely could with upgraded bearings. Gekka is a little easier to dial in, and might actually be smoother too. With aftermarket spool and bearings there are several. But it's definitely extreme. I'll be throwing the '22 Alde on this since the CQ BFS is delayed.
I am from greece and i want to ask you if the blue current iii 82 model have tubular or solid tip...
I cannot answer that - I'm not sure if their tips are solid or tubular.
@@AaronHuntFishingNo offense, but how can u not answer that question Aaron? Solid glass tips are way more flexible than the tubular ones. Those glass tips can be bent backwards on a much smaller radius than the other ones.
@@upstreamer1661 I can't answer it because i don't know the answer and can;t find the answer from Yamaga. So instead of giving some guess or mislead someone, I honestly say "I don't know". It's not important enough for the Manufacturer to disclose the info. So if solid vs. tubular is make or break for you, maybe Yamaga BlueCurrent III isn't for you. But I can say that since this rod is 91.3% carbon, it's not likely a glass tip at all...
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Between the yamaga and kistler hunts which 1 would be the best and why
Well, I sold my Yamaga... :). I think the BlueCurrent III was 66 grams. But it was 5'3". My 6' Kistlers with full cork handle are about the same weight. And they have a more moderate action and can cast just as light, but have more backbone to handle bigger fish.
I still fish a Majorcraft Finetail Glass for some tight streams. But, for a shorter, fast rod, the Yamaga is still one of the best I've used. It was one of the 2 rods that inspired my design on the Kistler Hunt series. They're vastly different rods, both hand made. But I still contend the Kistler Hunt BFS is quite possibly the best BFS rod in the world. When i find one better, I'll admit it. And then maybe we can design one even better. :).
No we don't have fast action (yet?) or 2 piece rods, or super short rods (the 7' models are the best sellers). But man, are they nice to fish, and at times it's hard to tell if it's a big fish or just a good fish, because of the way the lower mid section stiffens under load. I was absolutely Shocked when i landed my PB LMB this spring on the Hunt BFS 4X model.
Over the coming months, I expect you will eventually only see Kistler rods on my channel - and it's not just because my name is on one of the lines. It's kind of the other way around - I'm thrilled to have my name on them because they are the best rods I've fished, and I just don't enjoy the others nearly as much.
@AaronHuntFishing thanks for the great info by the way will spinning models be made eventually a 6' ultralight fast would be perfect for my style
Hey man I'm a new subscriber and I have alot of the same gear as you. I just ordered the jenko double down bfs rod but haven't got it yet and had/sold the 66L2 kuying teton. How do those rods compare in terms of stiffness and sensitivity....is the jenko rod wippy? Thanks man and keep fishin
Not whippy in my opinion, more like limber. Casts light weights very well and still handles bigger fish.
@@AaronHuntFishing how does the sensitivity compare?
@@davidohlert4754 I gotta say I wasn't a fan of the Kuying in general. I've felt smallmouth pick up a drifting hellgrammite with the jenko. Remember it was designed by a crappie fishing specialty company.
It doesn't transmit bottom information as sharply as a few other rods, the feeling isn't as "tight" due to the moderate action, but it also doesn't kill the feedback from the line if that makes sense.
@@AaronHuntFishing ohhh yea I can't wait to get mine...I got it pretty much to specifically throw 1/16th ish oz jigs with plastics and that's my go to for trout or any other panfish in ponds and lakes here in the blackhills of South Dakota. Thanks man
Try favorite synapse bfs 😉
Tought rod to find in USA - and on Favorite's site it is showing as $4,120! Not gonna happen... :P But I aprpeciate the comment.
66 grams you will forget about the rod in your hand 😅
Exactly. It's amazing how light it is. Appreciate your continued support!