Thanks to all for your help. I just got a good deal on a 6'10" Ark Reinforcer from TW which I'll use for my Ned rod. It looks like a St. Croix Victory will be my light hair jig rod.

Thanks, but a Steez is not in the budget. Looks like a Victory, Reinforcer and Expride B are the finalists. The Expride would be a no-brainer if I knew it could throw !/16 ouncers.

Thanks Falcon. Not familiar with that rod, I'll take a look. I'm new to the Marabou thing and figured the longer rod the better. I've been using a 6' GL3, but don't get the distance I would like. I bank fish most of the time. I like the Expride but it's lure rating starts at 1/8. I suppose I could p...

Thanks, but telling me "in my hands" is kind of vague. You talking tip softness, length, etc..? Can you be a little more specific? I'm looking for one rod that can do both well, not the perfect rod for each presentation. Thanks again.

Please excuse my ignorance, but what is the difference in a rod designed for a Marabou jig (1/16) and a Ned rig rod (1/8)? Isn't there one rod that can do both well? i.e. 7'3" or 7'10" Victory, 7'2" Expride B or 7'3" Reinforcer? Thanks again.

Thanks for making things clear.

Please educate me regarding the differences in the two rods and their best uses. I'm not being contrary, I just don't know. I thought I was on the right track, but I'm far from being accomplished in these techniques. Thanks again.

Two diferent rods, how so? Do you mean those specific rods or techniques? Thanks.

!/16 to 3/8 ounce

Loking for a rod for these presentations. Narrowed down to three:
7'3" Ark Reinforcer, 7'2" Expride B and the new 13 Fishing Envy Black 3. Any thoughts. I'd like to know if any of these would have a soft enough tip section to fling lighter baits if I choose. Thanks for your help.

Are any of these reels capable of throwing heavier baits? Thanks.

I've fished spinning gear all my life.  The only experience I have with  casting reel was an Ambassador 5500 many years ago.  Backlashes kept me from using that type of reel.   I realize the newer low profile reels make the learning curve much easier.   I'm looking at the  Curado DC,  the Tatula Eli...

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I've decided to add a few higher $$ rods to the mix. Fenwich Legend X or Legend Elite and the MB Destroyer Addermine. Would the Addermine be to much rod for my smaller choices? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks again.

Thanks ft. I know the general difference between the two tapers, but I was wondering about casting distance and accuracy for neds, small spin jigs and 1/8 tubes. Would either the Tatula Elite AGS or Orochi XX Shakyhead be more appropriate for that. I'm pretty much limited to bank fishing. Are the AG...