Glad I could help! I hope I made it obvious from the video, but if you want the best value for your money go with the Levante. It's 90% of the rod that the Orochi but is 30% cheaper. But if you don't mind spending the extra $100 and want the luxury of a more premium looking and feeling rod with nicer components, go with the Orochi!
@FishinMitch that's exactly what I'm going to do. I don't mind spending the extra money for the Orochi but I'm going to use that extra money for a reel. Side note: maybe reels is a topic you can yall about for a new video?
Im gonna try these. While i love my JDM and American Shimano higher end rods, they are extremely plain looking for the money. If i pay for an expensive rod, I want it to look the part as well.
Go with Levante. I have 2 DSR's and use them for anything from Deps Buzzjets, Diamante Dog-X, Chatterbaits, Spinnerbaits, etc... Levante is a bit softer than Orochi, so for braid applications, and reaction baits it really does it all. Even good for light flipping duties.
Great video and very well done. Curious if you have purchased the “shakey head” model yet and/or heard any opinions from fellow anglers. Main information I want to know about this specific model is it is still a good drop shot rod? I want to use it for shakey head, wacky worm, etc (versatile rod) but want to know if I should buy the Megabass levante Shakey head, or go with a different brand “versatile” rod. No worries if you don’t have any info yet. Figured I’d ask tho.
Hey man! I actually own the Orochi Shakyhead model and I've considered purchasing the Levante version as well. It's an awesome "do anything" rod and probably the most versatile in the lineup. It can throw 1/4-1/2 drop shots with no issue, but it's perfect for shaky heads (obviously), wacky rigs, small swimbaits, etc. I don't know if you can tell I'm the video, but I actually slightly prefer the Levante to the Orochi in the Whipsnake model, which is why I'm curious to try out the Levante Shakyhead!
@@FishinMitch Thanks for the feedback. As of now, I don't fish a ton of open water, so I am learning more towards the Shakyhead model to have more backbone around cover. This will also be my first spinning rod, therefore looking for a more versatile setup. Knowing the style I fish, I feel like I will dedicate this rod more towards Shakey Head, ned rig, and wacky worm and use the drop shot technique when the opportunity comes. Maybe in the future buy a rod more dedicated to drop shot. Any idea if you will make a video on the two Shakeyhead models in the near future?
@@austinkupferschmid384 In the near future? Not a great possibility, only because Levante Shakyheads seem to be hard to come by right now, and I like to have a few months of use on a rod before I give my opinion on it! But it's definitely on the list for sure
I bought a Levante Shakyhead and liked it. So I figured I'd get the Orochi version and it'd be that much better. The Levante was softer in action and not as crisp. However sensitivity wise there didn't seem to be that much difference. The Orochi seemed stiffer and more crisp. Really notice it on casting. The Orochi isn't on par with an Expride in terms of sensitivity, but it does have the same crispness. If I had to do it over again I'd just stick with Levante. The price difference between the two had me expecting a huge jump, but it really wasn't.
Sorry for the late reply, but that is my experience with the Levante and Orochi as well. Slight difference in action with the Levante being slightly softer, but sensitivity is not a noticeable difference. I'd also say that the Levante may be a little lighter in the hands as well!
I got mine off of American Legacy Fishing's online used page probably about a year ago, so I didn't have to wait. I've heard that most retailers are having a hard time receiving stock from Megabass unfortunately
I think for $200 new considering the fact you get a limited warranty is a great price, but if you can find them for around $150 used I wouldn't pass it up
Man, I've been trying to find a video like this. Thanks for posting this up. I've been on the edge on which rod to go with.
Glad I could help!
I hope I made it obvious from the video, but if you want the best value for your money go with the Levante. It's 90% of the rod that the Orochi but is 30% cheaper. But if you don't mind spending the extra $100 and want the luxury of a more premium looking and feeling rod with nicer components, go with the Orochi!
@FishinMitch that's exactly what I'm going to do. I don't mind spending the extra money for the Orochi but I'm going to use that extra money for a reel.
Side note: maybe reels is a topic you can yall about for a new video?
thanks for sharing great review!
they got a couple models of levante, which one did you use?
The one in the video is the Whipsnake! I plan on getting the Levante Shakyhead at some point as well and comparing it to the Orochi Shakyhead as well
Im gonna try these. While i love my JDM and American Shimano higher end rods, they are extremely plain looking for the money. If i pay for an expensive rod, I want it to look the part as well.
I love Shimano as well, but fishing with the Megabass rods is special!
Would the 7’4” medium fast be stiff enough for weedless applications?
I'm about to purchase a Diablo Spec R and a Perfect Pitch but I can't decide between the Orochi XX and the Levante. Can you help?
Go with Levante. I have 2 DSR's and use them for anything from Deps Buzzjets, Diamante Dog-X, Chatterbaits, Spinnerbaits, etc... Levante is a bit softer than Orochi, so for braid applications, and reaction baits it really does it all. Even good for light flipping duties.
Great video and very well done. Curious if you have purchased the “shakey head” model yet and/or heard any opinions from fellow anglers. Main information I want to know about this specific model is it is still a good drop shot rod? I want to use it for shakey head, wacky worm, etc (versatile rod) but want to know if I should buy the Megabass levante Shakey head, or go with a different brand “versatile” rod. No worries if you don’t have any info yet. Figured I’d ask tho.
Hey man! I actually own the Orochi Shakyhead model and I've considered purchasing the Levante version as well. It's an awesome "do anything" rod and probably the most versatile in the lineup. It can throw 1/4-1/2 drop shots with no issue, but it's perfect for shaky heads (obviously), wacky rigs, small swimbaits, etc. I don't know if you can tell I'm the video, but I actually slightly prefer the Levante to the Orochi in the Whipsnake model, which is why I'm curious to try out the Levante Shakyhead!
@@FishinMitch Thanks for the feedback. As of now, I don't fish a ton of open water, so I am learning more towards the Shakyhead model to have more backbone around cover. This will also be my first spinning rod, therefore looking for a more versatile setup. Knowing the style I fish, I feel like I will dedicate this rod more towards Shakey Head, ned rig, and wacky worm and use the drop shot technique when the opportunity comes. Maybe in the future buy a rod more dedicated to drop shot. Any idea if you will make a video on the two Shakeyhead models in the near future?
@@austinkupferschmid384 In the near future? Not a great possibility, only because Levante Shakyheads seem to be hard to come by right now, and I like to have a few months of use on a rod before I give my opinion on it! But it's definitely on the list for sure
I bought a Levante Shakyhead and liked it. So I figured I'd get the Orochi version and it'd be that much better. The Levante was softer in action and not as crisp. However sensitivity wise there didn't seem to be that much difference. The Orochi seemed stiffer and more crisp. Really notice it on casting. The Orochi isn't on par with an Expride in terms of sensitivity, but it does have the same crispness. If I had to do it over again I'd just stick with Levante. The price difference between the two had me expecting a huge jump, but it really wasn't.
Sorry for the late reply, but that is my experience with the Levante and Orochi as well. Slight difference in action with the Levante being slightly softer, but sensitivity is not a noticeable difference. I'd also say that the Levante may be a little lighter in the hands as well!
How long did orochi xx whipsnake take on backorder for you to recieve it?
I got mine off of American Legacy Fishing's online used page probably about a year ago, so I didn't have to wait. I've heard that most retailers are having a hard time receiving stock from Megabass unfortunately
Hello, does anyone know where the Levante is made?
Would you buy new or second hand?
I think for $200 new considering the fact you get a limited warranty is a great price, but if you can find them for around $150 used I wouldn't pass it up
Awesome now try the shimano poison adrena.
Dude they're great for 110 Jr and x80 darter jerkbaits oh baby
It’s great for small jerkbaits