I know balance is more important than overall weight but I do like light rods. Will be putting a daiwa SS reel on the rod I chose. It just sucks that most manufacturers don’t list their rod weights.

I'm looking at the Duckett triad now but nit sure of the weight ?

poisonokie wrote:For light texas rigs, senkos, etc?

Exactly

I'm looking for a Medium power Fast Action rod in the 6'10 to 7' range that's light around 3.5oz and not tip heavy for $200 or under, would like to be around $150 honestly. I know I'm asking for a lot but just wanted to see if anyone can help me out with some input?

I think this makes lots of sense, Gliss is very good line when it comes to casting and I use 12# on my BFS reels. It definitely isn't going to hold 12 pounds unless under perfect circumstances. but if I look at it as a 4lb test line the strength isn't bad. Considering all this the abrasion resistanc...

Definitely St Croix, the cheap Bass X and Mojo rods are so tip heavy and unbalanced. The more exspensive models are ok but over priced. :lol: Oh man oh man! Not those! Kind of funny... right now on other forums are people posting photos of their rod and reel collections and basically what they have...

I would say if you use 2# I would go with a 500 size reel I will link 2 below. Both nice just in 2 different price ranges.

https://www.digitaka.com/item.php?item=4969363038159

https://www.digitaka.com/item.php?item=4969363037152

I think a Daiwa Regular action swimbait rod would fit your needs. I personally love daiwa’s regular action rods. Tatula Elite rods are very nice if you like the look.

Definitely St Croix, the cheap Bass X and Mojo rods are so tip heavy and unbalanced. The more exspensive models are ok but over priced.

The finished product with a strong and still smooth drag. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/D6o_I9VCPuV0y7bRZHBnLO6y2P2FPC2qZbCun4fdgvqzXrCWvdKh4ovnHA4gVBlfpQ8Eyk_pyzuWryYH-DEcfZII-ZyquCM2zwEl9xNNE-kreG9O3bApuf_ux9ZO4lMAU79mSg2L7LMIw9vq3EXWVSOmt_Ysq6aLdLvPAeQHY8c1bKyNaJa0rI41nwVdlaCA3M8HECHK4g6L8Q9W...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/D6o_I9VCPuV0y7bRZHBnLO6y2P2FPC2qZbCun4fdgvqzXrCWvdKh4ovnHA4gVBlfpQ8Eyk_pyzuWryYH-DEcfZII-ZyquCM2zwEl9xNNE-kreG9O3bApuf_ux9ZO4lMAU79mSg2L7LMIw9vq3EXWVSOmt_Ysq6aLdLvPAeQHY8c1bKyNaJa0rI41nwVdlaCA3M8HECHK4g6L8Q9Wc7IabO1_cjNarcsgiHzuGIPRolR9T4J2nACNCn-KHtTBs5PLsykdDB6Nk...

abbor wrote:The 6.3:1 weighs 148g, 8.1:1 weighs 153g, does this mean the 6.3 has aluminum gears and the 8.1 brass gears?

Not sure if the 6.3's are aluminum but I know the 8.1's are brass. From the looks of the weights I would have to agree with your assumption.

I have had my ACT70 for 3 weeks now and its very nice and feels great like I expected from a Alphas frame and it cast so good as well. I have it on a Daiwa Tatula Bass TAT691MLRB rod and spooled with 8lb Fluoro. I have been throwing 1/4oz squarebill and lipless cranks, weightless flukes and worms on...

I had one and could never find a satisfactory way of making the drag stronger, so sold it. Shame as it was a nice reel otherwise. Its kinda strange how weak that drag is ? I'm not one of those guys who want a 25lb drag locked down to fish but this is the lightest drag I have ever had and i own 4 BF...

I just purchased the Kuying TTC-632UL and the TTC-522SUL rods. Haven't fished them yet but I can tell you the SUL is Moderate action with very little backbone (Noodle), as expected from a SUL rod. and the UL is Moderate Fast and is less noodlely if you know what I mean Edward How do you you like th...