Imo the newer shimanos are more finicky than the old vbs style breaking reels like e series etc. But once you get them dialled in they are solid. The newer reels have breaking adjustment on the palm side plate and if you go from 3/4 oz to 1/4 oz your gonna need to adjust a little but not remove the ...

I broke a gen 1 a mart flipping special on a hook set and got a gen 2 brailest and it broke boat flipping a 1 lber. My buddy who got me into megabass broke several destroyers. I read and hear of so many newer mb rods breaking that i sold all of mine. They're nice rods but imo why drop 300$ + on rods...

HobeyBaker wrote: ↑

Tue May 19, 2020 10:54 am

I have mine paired up with a GLX 842c and it's incredible. I use it for 1/16 and 1/8 oz jigs, and small topwaters like Ricos.

Are you talking about the newer glx 842? I love the taper for poppers and jerkbaits but i hate how long the handle is for them.

I had mine on a custom K2 714. Match made in heaven My vote goes for a phenix k2 714 its a fun rod that can do a lot of technics well. I have the alphas sv tw on mine witch i read is similar size to the steez ct and l love the feel of that combo. Ive wanted a steez ct for my k2 for awhile but haven...

How about a phenix k2. I have the 7'1" mh and very impressed with its versatility. I would imagine the heavy model would be your interest

bronzebacks wrote: ↑

Mon May 17, 2021 6:19 am

Steez sv tw and alphas 105 sv

I got a new alphas sv tw since posting this and its also super smooth and i used my ss sv 103 over the weekend on my deep crank rod that i barley use and its silk also. All four of my daiwas are probably smoother than my high end shimanos and im a shimano fan boy

Ordered a alphas sv tw last Thursday and it was at my door Monday when i got home from work. Crazy that i can get a reel from japan faster than one from tacklewarehouse

Steez sv tw and alphas 105 sv

I only really throw zoom super flukes any more. Change the gauge wire of the hook to change depth. Thin wire for top medium wire for sub surface and heavy super line hooks to keep it down a couple feet.

Out of the rods you listed I'd reach for the enox bmj.

BRONZEBACK32 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 26, 2021 8:59 pm

How does the K2 blank compare to say a NRX?

I've fished it a few more times now and i feel its right there with my 802c and 893c but its less power than the 893

My favorite new to me lures this spring so far is the frittside 5's so far. I bought a couple rapala og cranks too but caught more on the frittside. I got a 110jr +1 but don't throw jerkbaits enough.

Poison adrena 6'11" m+ What are you using yours for? I can't seem to find a wheelhouse for this one yet. I like it for tx rigged weightless flukes and 4" paddle tails with 1/8 and 3\16 oz heads. I think it will be a great topwater rod. I tried it with the 110 and liked it bit didn't get bit. I did ...

The what's in your reel collection made me wonder what rods everyone is using this season? My gear has gotten ridiculous for a guy that fishes out of a old tin rig. Nrx 802c, 893c, 873c Conquest 842c Glx 842c Phenix k2 714c Z bone 7' mh casting Poison adrena 6'11" m+ Helium 3 7'm, 7'3" mhl, 7'3" h a...

Pm sent. Thank you