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by Johnny marks
Sat Aug 17, 2019 11:16 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Nrx/conquest finesse rod
Replies: 19
Views: 10967

Nrx/conquest finesse rod

I'm looking for a finesse rod in both rod lines to throw drop shots shakey heads ned rigs neko rigs mainly drop shots which rod can cover these the best in the nrx line and conquest line
by Johnny marks
Sat Aug 10, 2019 12:35 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Sensitivity
Replies: 25
Views: 15864

Re: Sensitivity

hasnoboat1 wrote:
Sat Aug 10, 2019 7:06 am
I have tried most of the high end rods and built on several the best blanks.
Imo the blank is what makes the biggest difference. Line is #2 and guides #3.

I cannot build anything that feels as sensitive to me as a conquest does.
how would the guides factor in sensitivity?
by Johnny marks
Thu Aug 08, 2019 9:19 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Rod guides
Replies: 5
Views: 2651

Re: Rod guides

Theres 2 off thats a hair to the right then the rest of them
by Johnny marks
Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:47 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Rod guides
Replies: 5
Views: 2651

Rod guides

If micro guides are out of alignment just a little would that affect rod sensitivity or performance for fighting fish and or casting ?
by Johnny marks
Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:15 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Conquest and nrx rods
Replies: 6
Views: 4256

Re: Conquest and nrx rods

A lot of my reccomendations will be dependant on what rod length you like. If i had to choose three out of the line up i mentioned .... dang this is hard lol. 1. destroyer fmj this rod is so great at the weights you mentioned and is one of my favorite jig rods for pitching to cover. The fmj is not ...
by Johnny marks
Thu Aug 08, 2019 2:14 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Conquest and nrx rods
Replies: 6
Views: 4256

Re: Conquest and nrx rods

TommyG wrote:
Wed Aug 07, 2019 5:51 am
NRX 893, CNQ 904, Z-Bone Le5 7-6.
That sounds like a nice list which would you throw on which ?
by Johnny marks
Wed Aug 07, 2019 12:45 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: Chatterbait reel
Replies: 38
Views: 22118

Chatterbait reel

Looking for a reel for my new chatterbait rod I use shimano and daiwa
by Johnny marks
Wed Aug 07, 2019 12:33 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Conquest and nrx rods
Replies: 6
Views: 4256

Re: Conquest and nrx rods

1. g loomis nrx 893 for lighter 3/8 oz work, 894 nrx for the 1/2-3/4 oz baits 2. conquest 843,844,903,904 the 3 power rods for the lighter side and the 4 power for heavier side or more dense cover work. 3 kistler z bone 2019. 7'3 mh, 7'6 mh, 7'3 h, and 7'6 h . the mh in kistler will be a 4 power an...
by Johnny marks
Tue Aug 06, 2019 10:58 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Conquest and nrx rods
Replies: 6
Views: 4256

Conquest and nrx rods

im looking into getting a few new rods for these techniques 3/8-3/4oz jigs and texas rigs in and around heavy cover. 1/2 oz-3/4 oz swimjigs in and around heavy cover. Lighter jigs and worms Around some cover and lighter 3/8 oz swim jigs around scatterd grass. Im looking into these brands and rod lin...
by Johnny marks
Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:37 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Jig rod
Replies: 6
Views: 3828

Re: Jig rod

Looking for a jig and trig rod to fish 1/2 jigs around heavy cover i fish the California delta so I’ll be pitching jigs around grass tulles rip rap and etc lots of different type of cover In the delta I’m looking into the g loomis conquest 904c. I have a rod to punch the heavy slop in the delta but...
by Johnny marks
Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:36 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Jig rod
Replies: 6
Views: 3828

Re: Jig rod

Looking for a jig and trig rod to fish 1/2 jigs around heavy cover i fish the California delta so I’ll be pitching jigs around grass tulles rip rap and etc lots of different type of cover In the delta I’m looking into the g loomis conquest 904c. I have a rod to punch the heavy slop in the delta but...
by Johnny marks
Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:53 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: Jig rod
Replies: 6
Views: 3828

Jig rod

Looking for a jig and trig rod to fish 1/2 jigs around heavy cover i fish the California delta so I’ll be pitching jigs around grass tulles rip rap and etc lots of different type of cover In the delta I’m looking into the g loomis conquest 904c. I have a rod to punch the heavy slop in the delta but ...
by Johnny marks
Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:38 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: thinking of a new bottom contact rod
Replies: 10
Views: 5972

Re: thinking of a new bottom contact rod

I'm thinking of a bottom contact rod for 1/2 to 3/4 oz wobble head jigs with trailer like the structure bug,menace etc. I do not fish much heavy cover and do not do any flipping. I am presently using a Conquest 904 and a Kistler Z-Bone 7-3 Heavy in the older model and both of them work well for wha...
by Johnny marks
Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:37 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: thinking of a new bottom contact rod
Replies: 10
Views: 5972

Re: thinking of a new bottom contact rod

I'm thinking of a bottom contact rod for 1/2 to 3/4 oz wobble head jigs with trailer like the structure bug,menace etc. I do not fish much heavy cover and do not do any flipping. I am presently using a Conquest 904 and a Kistler Z-Bone 7-3 Heavy in the older model and both of them work well for wha...
by Johnny marks
Thu Aug 16, 2018 11:16 am
Forum: Rods
Topic: G Loomis nrx
Replies: 13
Views: 8226

Re: G Loomis nrx

DChiWildcats wrote:3/8 jig is right at home with 893 and 903.
Keep in mind I fish around moderate to heavy cover 80% of my fishing would a 893 have the power