Ok, that combo has slightly changed my mind. That does look wonderful!

Yea, thats not even close to what I'd demand for the looks of a 500$ rod... Do i only buy for looks? Nope... but at about the 400-450 price range ( maybe lower) you're paying for looks, lightness etc.. Probably not a whole lot of performance gained from there and above. Kistler makes one ugly rod...

I see... So would you say that the HHS ZR is a better bearing than the stock bearings that come in the metanium and chronarch ? I'm using it for general purpose rigs like worms and topwater etc. to me as long as it's smooth and quiet I'm good to go lol. Does HHS bearings come dry or do they already...

SVS INFINITY for sure. I never had a problem with VBS but I like the the fine tuning of the SVS . The "oil thing" is majorly overblown! It takes a matter of seconds to do and it lets you know when it needs it. I don't mind maintaining a reel, especially because I usually give them all a wipe down af...

Awesome looking rod!

My PA is one of my favorite rods! I have the ML and even that , is far more versatile than the rating implies ; )
Congrats on the recent purchases!

Conquest 101

It's all I use, and I've been using it for over a year now. No problems at all, I fish a lot of brackish water and never had an issue. Dunk them, spin the bearings out... Good to go! ; )

All of 13Fishing products seem to be released after the expected dates.... but they're solid!

I feel for him, those broomstick BPS sticks are pretty crappy. Glad he's got a Shimano to help ease the pain. ; )

jsCompany (makes dobyns DX) also uses powerlux with the Bixod

Zodias 7'2mh x metanium Xgrid https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8764/17286317609_c6e80b9874_b.jpg They all look great. Your Met would probably look good this cast control cap as well. http://www.hedgehog-studio.com/product/2248 You have the whole black/red thing going... The quality is pretty good on t...

Old school trick for 2 piece rod:

Take the male part of the rod (lol) and rub it along side your nose before inserting into the female end. The oil from your skin will help the rod from being hard to remove from the female end.

I'm LOVING my Poison Adrena 6'10" ML for jerkbaits! Its PERFECT for my uses!

KillaBass wrote:I love dobyns rods they are all I use but,Im not sure if i want to buy a rod that $250 and up

Powell Max SBR711, I have one for sale if you're interested.