I took the "cheap" way out and got a Dobyns 807.

Thanks for all the suggestions. Very much appreciated! I will tinker a bit over it and see if any BF deals will entice me to try something out. Will keep you posted!

Really tough at that length... but off the top of m head Legit Design's WSC72H+ might suit. It's taper is a little slow on spec, but the rod is pretty stout. I think it can handle hook setting duties with softbaits. Here's the review: http://www.tackletour.com/reviewlegitdeswsc72hplus.html Thanks C...

Hi all,

Looking for a shorter (max 7'5'') swimbaits rod to throw 6-9 inch soft baits ( main bait will be a 8 inch hudd).

No specific budget. Open for any type of suggestion. Would like a decent warranty though, and prefer well balanced rods.

Thanks all!

Can't help it, but these look like last king reels.

On JapanTackle it states that this is a smaller body than the 2021 Antares DC. A new 150 size frame.

Decision was made! I am keeping the Legit Design Rod WILD SIDE Casting Rod 6'6" Med Lt. It was a close decision between this and the 6'6 Medium. I tested all the rods briefly at my Dock and here is my assessment in detail: * Abu Garcia: as mentioned here already, it is too light and more of a BFS ro...

If you want to bomb cast the lures, the HLC would work. In case you want to apply techniques where precise lure placement (ie pitching/flipping) is required, I would not go with the HLC. I personally have no experience with the Bantam, but I heard that it is a solid reel. I am throwing in some addit...

I noticed that too when I got mine. While this is definitely a loss, to me the 201 XG is noticeable smoother than the 201 HG and 101 HG that I had previously owned. Not sure if this is due to some internal changes, or the fact that i completely disassembled, cleaned and lubed/oiled the reel before I...

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Bump for freelancer27...easy comparo read.

Haha. Thanks. I will report back soon!

Thanks guys! Ordered a couple from TW and will keep what I like. Which rods did you end up ordering? These fellas: Abu Garcia Fantasista Premier Cast Rod 6'10" Med L WILD SIDE Casting Rod 6'6" Medium Shimano Expride A Casting Rod 6'10" Medium WILD SIDE Casting Rod 6'6" Med Lt I am sure there are mo...

Thanks guys! Ordered a couple from TW and will keep what I like. Which rods did you end up ordering? These fellas: Abu Garcia Fantasista Premier Cast Rod 6'10" Med L WILD SIDE Casting Rod 6'6" Medium Shimano Expride A Casting Rod 6'10" Medium WILD SIDE Casting Rod 6'6" Med Lt I am sure there are mo...

On the other hand. If you do more of vertical jigging in deep water, you might actually consider a rod that has a bit more give, to give them enough time to inhale it.

Hence the 7'9 H might also be an option to consider.

Hi, Lots of decent rods to choose from. Out of your list I would choose between the Conquest and the Steez XH for that kind of lure rating (probably 1oz +). Wondering why you fish these have jigs if it is just open water? Are you fishing super deep and want to get down there asap? I would exclude th...

Thanks guys! Ordered a couple from TW and will keep what I like.