What is hands down the MOST...

[bronzefly]

After spending a lot of time with the Megabass F5st-611X7 Bearing Down Type-X, it's definitely on my short list of "most sensitive" rods. I don't think this rod is for everyone as the unique taper featured by this "first of it's kind stinger tip design" has a very different on the water feel. For my intents and purposes, it's a joy

How have you been utilizing this beauty? I have had me eye on this one, but most of my fishing consists of casting so I am taking my time here: I am wondering if the X-fast action on this specific stick is not conducive to long, two-handed casts.

I have it paired with a MB IS Racing Illusion and 12lb Sunline Sniper FC. I've kept a 1/4 to 3/8 oz jig head/plastic or a 3/16 to 1/4 oz jig rig/plastic on it a lot, or a 1/4 oz to 3/8 oz skirted jig on the combo. I haven't had any issues with casting these types of rigs, in fact it's been excellent. I've dropped down to a 1/8 oz head with a finesse plastic and the combo handled it well. The Stinger Tip flex on a rod of this nature required an adjustment period, but it's earned a spot in my permanent lineup. Oddly enough, I recently found an odd bite where stripers were really eating the rigs mentioned above. None were big by striper standards, but there were numerous 8 to 15 lb fish to tangle with. When stripers are eating a bottom contact bait which is extremely rare, it's fun when it happens

[Gone Phishin]

After spending a lot of time with the Megabass F5st-611X7 Bearing Down Type-X, it's definitely on my short list of "most sensitive" rods. I don't think this rod is for everyone as the unique taper featured by this "first of it's kind stinger tip design" has a very different on the water feel. For my intents and purposes, it's a joy

How have you been utilizing this beauty? I have had me eye on this one, but most of my fishing consists of casting so I am taking my time here: I am wondering if the X-fast action on this specific stick is not conducive to long, two-handed casts.

I have it paired with a MB IS Racing Illusion and 12lb Sunline Sniper FC. I've kept a 1/4 to 3/8 oz jig head/plastic or a 3/16 to 1/4 oz jig rig/plastic on it a lot, or a 1/4 oz to 3/8 oz skirted jig on the combo. I haven't had any issues with casting these types of rigs, in fact it's been excellent. I've dropped down to a 1/8 oz head with a finesse plastic and the combo handled it well. The Stinger Tip flex on a rod of this nature required an adjustment period, but it's earned a spot in my permanent lineup. Oddly enough, I recently found an odd bite where stripers were really eating the rigs mentioned above. None were big by striper standards, but there were numerous 8 to 15 lb fish to tangle with. When stripers are eating a bottom contact bait which is extremely rare, it's fun when it happens

Dang...I was hoping you were going to say it was performed terribly in that situation.

The weights you listed are exactly what I would be using this for...namely casting 1/4 oz t-rigs and 1/4-3/8 oz jigs.

Thanks for the detailed info. Awesome pic btw.

[Chode]

After spending a lot of time with the Megabass F5st-611X7 Bearing Down Type-X, it's definitely on my short list of "most sensitive" rods. I don't think this rod is for everyone as the unique taper featured by this "first of it's kind stinger tip design" has a very different on the water feel. For my intents and purposes, it's a joy

How have you been utilizing this beauty? I have had me eye on this one, but most of my fishing consists of casting so I am taking my time here: I am wondering if the X-fast action on this specific stick is not conducive to long, two-handed casts.

I have it paired with a MB IS Racing Illusion and 12lb Sunline Sniper FC. I've kept a 1/4 to 3/8 oz jig head/plastic or a 3/16 to 1/4 oz jig rig/plastic on it a lot, or a 1/4 oz to 3/8 oz skirted jig on the combo. I haven't had any issues with casting these types of rigs, in fact it's been excellent. I've dropped down to a 1/8 oz head with a finesse plastic and the combo handled it well. The Stinger Tip flex on a rod of this nature required an adjustment period, but it's earned a spot in my permanent lineup. Oddly enough, I recently found an odd bite where stripers were really eating the rigs mentioned above. None were big by striper standards, but there were numerous 8 to 15 lb fish to tangle with. When stripers are eating a bottom contact bait which is extremely rare, it's fun when it happens

Dang...I was hoping you were going to say it was performed terribly in that situation.

The weights you listed are exactly what I would be using this for...namely casting 1/4 oz t-rigs and 1/4-3/8 oz jigs.

Thanks for the detailed info. Awesome pic btw.

when r we gonna c u on duck dynasty?

[Finnz922]

After spending a lot of time with the Megabass F5st-611X7 Bearing Down Type-X, it's definitely on my short list of "most sensitive" rods. I don't think this rod is for everyone as the unique taper featured by this "first of it's kind stinger tip design" has a very different on the water feel. For my intents and purposes, it's a joy

How have you been utilizing this beauty? I have had me eye on this one, but most of my fishing consists of casting so I am taking my time here: I am wondering if the X-fast action on this specific stick is not conducive to long, two-handed casts.

I have it paired with a MB IS Racing Illusion and 12lb Sunline Sniper FC. I've kept a 1/4 to 3/8 oz jig head/plastic or a 3/16 to 1/4 oz jig rig/plastic on it a lot, or a 1/4 oz to 3/8 oz skirted jig on the combo. I haven't had any issues with casting these types of rigs, in fact it's been excellent. I've dropped down to a 1/8 oz head with a finesse plastic and the combo handled it well. The Stinger Tip flex on a rod of this nature required an adjustment period, but it's earned a spot in my permanent lineup. Oddly enough, I recently found an odd bite where stripers were really eating the rigs mentioned above. None were big by striper standards, but there were numerous 8 to 15 lb fish to tangle with. When stripers are eating a bottom contact bait which is extremely rare, it's fun when it happens

Dang...I was hoping you were going to say it was performed terribly in that situation.

The weights you listed are exactly what I would be using this for...namely casting 1/4 oz t-rigs and 1/4-3/8 oz jigs.

Thanks for the detailed info. Awesome pic btw.

when r we gonna c u on duck dynasty?

[zodiak311]

After spending a lot of time with the Megabass F5st-611X7 Bearing Down Type-X, it's definitely on my short list of "most sensitive" rods. I don't think this rod is for everyone as the unique taper featured by this "first of it's kind stinger tip design" has a very different on the water feel. For my intents and purposes, it's a joy

How have you been utilizing this beauty? I have had me eye on this one, but most of my fishing consists of casting so I am taking my time here: I am wondering if the X-fast action on this specific stick is not conducive to long, two-handed casts.

I have it paired with a MB IS Racing Illusion and 12lb Sunline Sniper FC. I've kept a 1/4 to 3/8 oz jig head/plastic or a 3/16 to 1/4 oz jig rig/plastic on it a lot, or a 1/4 oz to 3/8 oz skirted jig on the combo. I haven't had any issues with casting these types of rigs, in fact it's been excellent. I've dropped down to a 1/8 oz head with a finesse plastic and the combo handled it well. The Stinger Tip flex on a rod of this nature required an adjustment period, but it's earned a spot in my permanent lineup. Oddly enough, I recently found an odd bite where stripers were really eating the rigs mentioned above. None were big by striper standards, but there were numerous 8 to 15 lb fish to tangle with. When stripers are eating a bottom contact bait which is extremely rare, it's fun when it happens

x2!

Dang...I was hoping you were going to say it was performed terribly in that situation.

The weights you listed are exactly what I would be using this for...namely casting 1/4 oz t-rigs and 1/4-3/8 oz jigs.

Thanks for the detailed info. Awesome pic btw.

when r we gonna c u on duck dynasty?

[vishus]

K2 715

[Derek777]

megabass x7 western flip. quite an eye opener, since ive fished some really nice sensitive rods in the past.

[Chode]

megabass x7 western flip. quite an eye opener, since ive fished some really nice sensitive rods in the past.

Can u name them so we'll know what ur comparing the x7 to? Thx

[kegger37]

There is a lot of stuff out there I haven't tried yet, but for me top 3 would be...
Loomis MBR844C GLX
Phenix UMBX
Kistler Helium II

[HellaBass]

I really only have fished Loomis, Dobyns and Shimano, for me Dobyns DX743C

[zodiak311]

Going to be comparing my k2 to my Nrx's soon...

[froteur]

Going to be comparing my k2 to my Nrx's soon...

VERY nice!!! let us know what you think.

[BlaineFred]

I really only have fished Loomis, Dobyns and Shimano, for me Dobyns DX743C

I have a DX743C, and it's not as sensitive as my NRX.

What Loomis rods did you use?

[phatbass]

NRX 843

[BlaineFred]

NRX 843

I strongly disagree that the DX743C is more sensitive than the NRX 843. I have fished both.