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Re: Your most versatile rod?

Post by dragon1 » Fri May 12, 2023 11:11 am

Yessir, the 903 was not a model that GLoomis had at the time that I stopped buying their factory rods...that was way back during the OG MBR 842 and BCR 803 era.

I have read a lot of glowing reviews on this rod.
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Re: Your most versatile rod?

Post by sbd3 » Fri May 12, 2023 4:00 pm

7’ st croix avid x med/fast: senkos, shaky, neko, wacky, light t-rigs, topwater, jerkbait, shallow & medium sqbills (in grass). Just a great versatile taper
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Bump.

What say you now.
2. Team Daiwa Signature Elite 7' Tak Cranking rods: Shallow to deep cranks for baits from 3/8ths - 5/8ths (they rate it to 2 oz but I don't think so!), topwaters from EG 77.7 ShowerBlows, One's Bug, Justine, O.S.P. Dai Buzz'n wake bait, spinnerbaits/buzzbaits/blade-jigs
This rod is on my short list of next rods, I’m hoping to mainly use it for 1/2 to 1 oz square bills in grass. Is this the one rated 1/2-2oz lures? It loads up ok with 3/8oz?

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Re: Your most versatile rod?

Post by Johnny A » Fri May 12, 2023 4:36 pm

sbd3 wrote:
Fri May 12, 2023 4:00 pm
7’ st croix avid x med/fast: senkos, shaky, neko, wacky, light t-rigs, topwater, jerkbait, shallow & medium sqbills (in grass). Just a great versatile taper
Johnny A wrote:
Sun May 07, 2023 6:08 am
dragon1 wrote:
Sun May 07, 2023 4:44 am
Bump.

What say you now.
2. Team Daiwa Signature Elite 7' Tak Cranking rods: Shallow to deep cranks for baits from 3/8ths - 5/8ths (they rate it to 2 oz but I don't think so!), topwaters from EG 77.7 ShowerBlows, One's Bug, Justine, O.S.P. Dai Buzz'n wake bait, spinnerbaits/buzzbaits/blade-jigs
This rod is on my short list of next rods, I’m hoping to mainly use it for 1/2 to 1 oz square bills in grass. Is this the one rated 1/2-2oz lures? It loads up ok with 3/8oz?
Actually, I went to an EG Wild Shooter which is rated to 3 oz. I'm trying to figure the best way to put it. I have the O.S.P. EX DR Magnum Blitz, a 1 5/8 oz bait and I think it overpowers the Tatula by a lot. On the other hand, the EG rod still has plenty of power to spare with the Magnum Blitz.

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Re: Your most versatile rod?

Post by sbd3 » Fri May 12, 2023 4:50 pm

Johnny A wrote:
Fri May 12, 2023 4:36 pm
sbd3 wrote:
Fri May 12, 2023 4:00 pm
7’ st croix avid x med/fast: senkos, shaky, neko, wacky, light t-rigs, topwater, jerkbait, shallow & medium sqbills (in grass). Just a great versatile taper
Johnny A wrote:
Sun May 07, 2023 6:08 am
dragon1 wrote:
Sun May 07, 2023 4:44 am
Bump.

What say you now.
2. Team Daiwa Signature Elite 7' Tak Cranking rods: Shallow to deep cranks for baits from 3/8ths - 5/8ths (they rate it to 2 oz but I don't think so!), topwaters from EG 77.7 ShowerBlows, One's Bug, Justine, O.S.P. Dai Buzz'n wake bait, spinnerbaits/buzzbaits/blade-jigs
This rod is on my short list of next rods, I’m hoping to mainly use it for 1/2 to 1 oz square bills in grass. Is this the one rated 1/2-2oz lures? It loads up ok with 3/8oz?
Actually, I went to an EG Wild Shooter which is rated to 3 oz. I'm trying to figure the best way to put it. I have the O.S.P. EX DR Magnum Blitz, a 1 5/8 oz bait and I think it overpowers the Tatula by a lot. On the other hand, the EG rod still has plenty of power to spare with the Magnum Blitz.
I was referring to 3/8oz lures on the Daiwa Signature Elite 7' Tak glass rod.

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Re: Your most versatile rod?

Post by Johnny A » Fri May 12, 2023 5:04 pm

sbd3 wrote:
Fri May 12, 2023 4:50 pm
Johnny A wrote:
Fri May 12, 2023 4:36 pm
sbd3 wrote:
Fri May 12, 2023 4:00 pm
7’ st croix avid x med/fast: senkos, shaky, neko, wacky, light t-rigs, topwater, jerkbait, shallow & medium sqbills (in grass). Just a great versatile taper
Johnny A wrote:
Sun May 07, 2023 6:08 am
dragon1 wrote:
Sun May 07, 2023 4:44 am
Bump.

What say you now.
2. Team Daiwa Signature Elite 7' Tak Cranking rods: Shallow to deep cranks for baits from 3/8ths - 5/8ths (they rate it to 2 oz but I don't think so!), topwaters from EG 77.7 ShowerBlows, One's Bug, Justine, O.S.P. Dai Buzz'n wake bait, spinnerbaits/buzzbaits/blade-jigs
This rod is on my short list of next rods, I’m hoping to mainly use it for 1/2 to 1 oz square bills in grass. Is this the one rated 1/2-2oz lures? It loads up ok with 3/8oz?
Actually, I went to an EG Wild Shooter which is rated to 3 oz. I'm trying to figure the best way to put it. I have the O.S.P. EX DR Magnum Blitz, a 1 5/8 oz bait and I think it overpowers the Tatula by a lot. On the other hand, the EG rod still has plenty of power to spare with the Magnum Blitz.
I was referring to 3/8oz lures on the Daiwa Signature Elite 7' Tak glass rod.
At first I thought that's what you were saying but when I reread it, it seemed different to me. Anyway, 3/8ths is perfect for that rod. I haven't seen the 2023 rods yet, if there was anything beyond cosmetic changes. I've caught LMB up to 8 lbs on the Elite and a lot in the 4-7 lb range.

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Re: Your most versatile rod?

Post by tmd11111 » Thu May 18, 2023 6:52 pm

NRX+ 854c, my not be my most versatile but I own 4 of them for a reason.

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Re: Your most versatile rod?

Post by dragon1 » Thu May 18, 2023 7:13 pm

I would guess that the "most versatile" also falls in line with the bodies of water fished.

I have several very versatile rods, but for different types of waters... wide open, close-mid range, target casting, confined spaces, etc. I think this is as important as what type of lures/techs these rods can handle.
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Re: Your most versatile rod?

Post by SSS » Thu May 18, 2023 7:56 pm

The og Megabass F5.5 6.8xfti diablo

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Re: Your most versatile rod?

Post by Johnny A » Fri May 19, 2023 10:55 am

SSS wrote:
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The og Megabass F5.5 6.8xfti diablo
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Re: Your most versatile rod?

Post by dragon1 » Sat May 20, 2023 7:45 pm

Well, my top four for mid to longish casts.

Custom mahogany blank GLoomis CBR 845
Evergreen Heracles EG Swimming
Evergreen TKIC Super Stallion
Megabass 30th Anniversary Super Diablo II

Rods in the 7'5"-8'0" range are a different set of animals altogether, as are close quarters rods and ones needed for quick jerking movement type baits.
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Re: Your most versatile rod?

Post by PKN8 » Wed May 31, 2023 9:06 am

dragon1 wrote:
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Evergreen Heracles EG Swimming
I had one but ending up selling it since it didn't fit in my line up anywhere. What are you using it for?
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Re: Your most versatile rod?

Post by dragon1 » Wed May 31, 2023 4:04 pm

PKN8 wrote:
Wed May 31, 2023 9:06 am
dragon1 wrote:
Sat May 20, 2023 7:45 pm
Evergreen Heracles EG Swimming
I had one but ending up selling it since it didn't fit in my line up anywhere. What are you using it for?
Braid + leader moving power techs, great for 3/8-3/4 oz chatters/spinnerbaits/buzzbaits, 1/2-1 oz topwaters, 1/2-1 oz lipless, 1/2-1 oz shallow-mid depth cranks (Buzzjet as well). I have paired it with an OG Zillion platforms to an OG Fuego, and prefer a 36 mm spool with it with a bit heavier weight reel in the 7oz + range. This rod is very much like the GLoomis CBR series, but more like a 6.5-7 power in a 7'2" length, and of course with Evergreen fit and finish. It's an acquired taste, but man this rod really is a do it all for braid+leader and most open treble and single hooks moving baits for me.

Hite uses this rod with braid+leader for his bigger Evergreen JT and other walking baits as well.
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Re: Your most versatile rod?

Post by jejenkyns » Mon Jun 12, 2023 5:42 am

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Have unfortunately had limited trips with it since getting it for Christmas, but the few trips I've been able to make I've got to say my Tatula Elite 7' MMH AGS. Haven't got close to throwing near the top end of its range yet but pleasantly surprised how well it threw my usual 1/8oz jighead and 3 inch curltail grub/paddle tail swimbait combo for shallow water flounder and redfish. Handled 1/4oz Z-man chatterbaits and spinnerbaits with trailer easily too.
So curious how this rod compares to the Steezm/mh "The Sensor".

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Re: Your most versatile rod?

Post by jvelth74 » Mon Jun 12, 2023 7:43 am

Daiwa Whisker Salmon 9` (270cm) 10-40g. It's my heavy seatrout boat rod. It's actually salmon rod, but it's not bad for trout either. It cast's good, it is nearly too stiff for trout. It's not parabolic action, it's more moderate action, but still not bad for trout. Moreover it's good rod for pike fishing and casts good anything in 20 - 40 g range. Moreover to that there's silly big front grip, which I didn't get which is idea of it, but my friend explained: It's salmon rod for Scotland rivers - same rod can be used for baitcasting reel and for fly reel, one rod is enough :D. Naturally it's not great for casting fly line, but I can believe it can cast it. That's a lot of versatility :D

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Re: Your most versatile rod?

Post by A42pb2 » Fri Jul 28, 2023 10:02 pm

G Loomis GLX 852c jwr nice finesse tip I go down to 8#fc 3/16 no problem with aldebaran 30. Up to 15# with a metainium all kinds of reaction baits and of course jig/worm. I own a Glx 843 and 844 but the 852c can pull off some spinning rod duty. In the summertime with grass 844 all day

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