I had no issues throwing a 3/8 oz chatterbait with 14 lbs fluoro.

I like mine it's pretty versitile. I have thrown dt 16's with it pointer 128. 3/8-1/2oz chatterbaits and spinnerbaits up to an ounce. Feels pretty balanced not tip heavy

Thanks Gary

Does any one know where I could get a stock j-dream handle with or without knobs

A month or os ago i orderd a Megabass phase 3 beast hunts from Gary and the Tackle Trap. could not be happier with the rod very versitile. I have thrown tubes up to 1/2 oz blade bais smale jigs and jerkbats on it. Here in Massachusetts the ponds are just about iced up but a few are open I hit the wa...

Thanks for the info guys reel is on its way

Any one have any opinions or experience with the t3 mx? I am looking for a work horse to go on my black jungle slow rolling deep cranking. I like the all black look of the t3 but don't want to buy a dud.

The 7'11" would be a much better choice for Swimbaits. The 7'7" is not so much a flipping stick as it reminds me of a slightly heavier powered Loomis 894 jwr. At least in my hands anyway.

bassm1n wrote:It will be difficult and yes that is the rod.

I figured it won't be easy . If I ever find one its getting got

How difficult will it be to find a Heracles Leopard ? I see them on sale on samurai but are sold out. Also is this the rod Brett Hits was throwing chatter baits on?

For the 1/2 oz jig the 894 is perfect. I fish 1/2 -1oz foot ball jigs big chatter baits and paddle tails. I own both the 894 and 873 and prefer the 894

jlb wrote:Is the 872 more stout than the 852?

No if any thing its slightly less. To me it feels like the 852 with 2 more inches of tip Its a little softer than the 852 for that reason.

Just ordered a phase 3 super bandersnatch from tackle trap. Can't wait to get my hands on it

The nrx 872 has a little more tip and might be better for weightless worms. Either rod would be a fine choice

St. Croix legend tournament " big jig"