I'm also a fan of all cumara's, especially the model that you mention. The Loomis NRX 854c is one worth looking at. It is an inch shorter, and lighter at 3.9 oz vs. 4.1–4.2 oz. You won't give up anything in terms of sensitivity, balance or pitching prowess. The Heavy power also feels more like a MH...

I never used a red Cumura but the Zodias replaced it. Have you tried one of those? I had the 172M model and used it for light texas rigs. It was a good rod for its price point but I only used it for about half a season. Ended up selling it to get something with more sensitivity and bought an NRX of...

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Perfect.

Guys, I have one of the red Shimano Cumara's.. It's the 7'-2" MH rod.. Not the extra fast version. This rod handles lite tx rigs so well, and I'm wondering if you guys knew of other rods similar to this one. It's a lite rod, and it throws these lite rigs (3/16oz) so well in my opinion. What you guys...

Geez not one person....

I found some...

Guys, I'm having some issues finding Megabass vision 110's in French Pearl OB color. The few places I know to look, are all sold out.

I'm looking for other reputable sources... What you got?

Metanium HG for me.. Should be here tomorrow!

The Dobyns 704CB! It's hard for me to imagine it getting any better than this. I love to throw MB Vision 110's with it..

So, I just recently broke my Gen 1 Dobyns DX 703C.. I almost shed a tear when it happened, as its been my favorite I've ever had. I called Dobyns to pay for a replacement and I received it yesterday. The first thing I noticed is that this Gen 2 rod is rated as a Fast action, while my Gen 1 was Ex Fa...

Aww man.. I love throwing weightless 5" senkos!

My favorite for this is a Core 50mg7 on a Dobyns Champion 733 with 14# Bass Pro XPS.

Im going to try and gather all I need to attempt this and try some of the same parts that you did.

Im assuming you did all of the parts at one time?


I can always replace drag stars and tension knobs if things go south.

Whoa. Easy DIY anodizing?

Can anyone point me in the right direction for that?!

Man. Would have loved to have been able to get one quicker. I have a 4 day trip from the 21-24 and they would have been a fun addition.

Just bought a used Steez 100HA. There is some dirty old grease in the level wind, and I'm wondering the best way to clean and start over. If any of you could point me in the right direction as far as what you do, or a video, or a how to, that would be great. I'm not even sure how hard it would be to...

Wow. That is gorgeous.

The blue works so well with that. Well done.