Destroyer

[BRONZEBACK32]

Have you guys noticed much of a difference between the U.S. destroyers and the P5's?

What would be the most sensitive rod out of all the destroyers available in the U.S.?

Also looking for the 3/8 to 1/2 oz chatterbait rod in the megabass lineup, but it would need to be versatile
for pond hopping, I 've been looking at the Javelin.

[Phippy]

Think you'll find the X-bites ranks high on the list in terms of sensitivity in the P5 lineup. Compared to my previous U.S Destroyer Daemos and FMJ most definitely a step up in that department. Fantastic rod IMO. For chatterbaits could probably stick to the Orochi XXX line no need the extra coin for that application.

[Drakestar]

Have you guys noticed much of a difference between the U.S. destroyers and the P5's?

Yeah, a $100 price change

What would be the most sensitive rod out of all the destroyers available in the U.S.?

Also looking for the 3/8 to 1/2 oz chatterbait rod in the megabass lineup, but it would need to be versatile
for pond hopping, I 've been looking at the Javelin.

The X-Bites has a high reputation for sensitivity in that lineup, but I've read different opinions on whether it reaches NRX levels (might be a hair below that). But so what, all Destroyers that I own are a ton of fun to fish.

The US Destroyers aren't available for sale right now, so unless you buy it second-hand, you won't be able to buy the USDM models. With Megabass' warranty only applying to the original buyer, I'd shy away from buying a used one.

The X-Bites has an XFast taper, which isn't ideal for chatterbaits in my mind. For pond hopping and those 3/8-1/2oz chatterbaits I'd use the Super Destroyer personally: great sensitivity, versatile, and with a moderate but stout taper that is perfect for cranking a single-hook baits. (It's an amazing wobblehead rod, as well, and a very good jig rod).

[BRONZEBACK32]

Wouldn't the mad bull be a better chatterbait rod over the Super Destoryer?

The Diable Spec-R looks like it might be a good choice also.

Right now I'm using a St-Croix Swim Jig Finesse rod, it works good but I do want something else.

[_diggy_]

You may want to look at the dark sleeper also

[Drakestar]

Wouldn't the mad bull be a better chatterbait rod over the Super Destoryer?

The Diable Spec-R looks like it might be a good choice also.

Right now I'm using a St-Croix Swim Jig Finesse rod, it works good but I do want something else.

The Mad Bull might be a better dedicated chatterbait rod, but if I was looking for a pond hopping rod, as well, I wouldn’t want a rod designed for cranking and treble hook baits. The SD does chatterbaits well due to its slower taper, and is a great bottom contact and t-rig rod. That was my thinking.

[MRQturbo]

i have a javelin and tried using it for spinnerbaits/chatterbaits....did not like it at all...felt too limp for the thumping blades of these baits.....IMO..expride 72 mh glass is the ultimate chatterbait rod....my javelin is back to use as a crankbait rod only...