Looking to add new rod...can't decide

Bmauldin22 · Post by **Bmauldin22** » Tue Jul 09, 2019 12:16 pm

Candidates: Megabass Valdivia, Megabass Orochi Tour Versatile (Gen 2), or a GLX 844c. I want to get a heavy powered rod that would be versatile not just for bottom contact applications. i.e mid sized swimbaits like the 6 inch magdraft, frogs, and larger topwater. Rod would be used in open water situations and dock/structure situations also. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hobie-Wan Kenobi · Post by **Hobie-Wan Kenobi** » Tue Jul 09, 2019 1:12 pm

I only used the Gen 1 Tour Versatile but, I felt it was pretty versatile. I thought using it with braid was a little too stiff for spinnerbaits personally. Great for frogs, small swimbaits and jigs. Buzzbaits did well but, thats as far as I would go for topwaters (besides frogs).

bronzefly · Post by **bronzefly** » Tue Jul 09, 2019 1:45 pm

You may consider adding the new Megabass JDM Destroyer Carbon Head Wild Bunch to the candidate list. I just recently got mine and it's exactly that - a highly versatile, heavy powered rod with excellent sensitivity. I've thrown the I-Jack (1 oz) on it and it handled it well and could easily handle larger top water baits. It handles a 5" Bull Shad and the 6" Magdraft really nicely. Feel free to PM me for more info on this rod...

Bmauldin22 · Post by **Bmauldin22** » Tue Jul 09, 2019 4:49 pm

I completely forgot to look at the JDM Destroyer lineup. That rod sounds like it may be the ticket. Thanks for the input guys.

Looking to add new rod...can't decide

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