Thank you for all the suggestions!

Hey TT, Lately I've been looking for a higher end baitcast travel rod. I have the orochi xxx travel spinning rod and it's awesome. I wanted the casting version in the black elseil travel, but seems a little too light in power for my needs. Are there any other options out there? I looked hard at the ...

I have the 904 conquest and throw both of those lures on it. I run braid or braid to leader as well and have no issues. For true heavy cover or strictly frogging, I think the 905 would be a better choice because of the extra power. Disclaimer though, I prefer the mbr type actions like the 843 for th...

War Eagle fan here!

Hopefully no more recoils!

Another vote for the antares 70. Paired mine up with a conquest 903 and have thrown everything on it.

Personally, I think a 3 power would handle the 3/8 ounce + plastic better. I liked that rod for 1/8-1/4 plus plastic.

The Dobyns Champ 735c would be a good frog rod. Has a light enough tip where you can toss and work frogs well. Also has enough power in my opinion. Sensitivity won't be as good as the expride, but still enough for me.

Thanks for the input! Have you tried an bottom contact with the wild bunch?

I keep an old curado dpv around for deep cranking. Tank of a reel.

Hey TT, I need a versatile heavy powered rod and was considering between the Megabass Wild Bunch and the Valdivia. Looking to do a little bit of everything with the rod from frogging, pitch/flip, light arig/swimbait and jigs. Not looking to excel at a particular technique, just well rounded enough t...

Ordered and antares from them. Arrived in 3 days!

Just picked up one after reading through the posts. Incredible reel to say the least. Currently running 2 brakes with braid. Effortless casting.

I think you'll be very happy with the Javelin. I've thrown med/deep cranks, spinnerbaits, big topwaters, bottom contact, and 168 Swavers without issue. Definitely my most versatile rod.

Nrx 852c... such a fun rod.