Conquest 782s

[BRONZEBACK32]

Anyone have this rod?

What do you use it for and how do you like it?

[scrapiron]

I have the 782c and it's moved to the top of my rotation. Use it for topwater (up to 1/2oz), jerkbaits, and cranks (DT-6) as well as Ned rigs (tip is prolly too soft). Alderbaran 50 with 10# braid/leader.

Unfortunate part- my wife has also decided this is her favorite combo.

[BRONZEBACK32]

I have the 782c and it's moved to the top of my rotation. Use if for topwater (up to 1/2oz), jerkbaits, and cranks (DT-6) as well as Ned rigs (tip is prolly too soft). Alderbaran 50 with 10# braid/leader.

Unfortunate part- my wife has also decided this is her favorite combo.

I wonder if the 782s is the same blank as the 782c?

It would mainly be used for Jerkbaits in the 1/4oz range, rivers for trout with a swift current.

A friend of mine said he would sell me his for $300, its brand new....

[scrapiron]

Not sure, but I would imagine they use the same blanks for casting/spinning. Others with more(better) knowledge will hopefully chime in.

I’d get it in a heartbeat for that price. As I mentioned, the tip is more a mod fast instead of fast. My preference is for a mod fast on those lures. My wife’s ditched a Kistler Mag2 rod— which is a 6’8” mod fast rod because she couldn’t “feel anything.” That 782c transmits everything. And she is right

[BRONZEBACK32]

Is your Mag2 with the NFC blank?

Right now I'm using a Mag2 7' medium light NFC blank and its very sensitive, I just hate the reel seat and guides.

[scrapiron]

Yep- NFC blank. it’s a “Light Medium Heavy /Mod Fast”. Can’t remember the lure rating right now. I used that rod for the exact presentations and man oh man the 782c just transmits everything. Not a fair comparison- $200 vs. $730.

I’ve got access to the same Mag2 spinning rod and it’s more sensitive then that Mag2 casting rod but no where near the CNQ or a ZBone or an Addermine.. etc.

I don’t mind the reel seat (much) but that huge butt! I’ve come close to sanding it down but just haven’t. Agree on the guides as well.

[BRONZEBACK32]

I was wrong on the price, he wants $400 but that is still a good deal so I got it.
Rod should be here by the end of next week.

Still has the tags on it...

[BRONZEBACK32]

Got the rod yesterday, took it trout fishing and it worked flawlessly, Its super light and balances perfect
with a Excense 3000, I forgot how much I loved the torzite guides, they just look clean.
Then blank is thin but has some reserved power with a very nice tip.

Feels good having a 6'6" back in the mix, its been a long time since I had a rod this short, I missed this length

This combo weighs 10.5 ounces with line....

[karirick]

10.5 oz? Is that correct? Exsence is 6.5 with line and 782 was listed as 3.31.

I'm close to getting the Conquest SJR 782 but not if it is actually 4 ounces.

Please scale weight rod if you have time.

Thanks.

Rick

[BRONZEBACK32]

10.5 oz? Is that correct? Exsence is 6.5 with line and 782 was listed as 3.31.

I'm close to getting the Conquest SJR 782 but not if it is actually 4 ounces.

Please scale weight rod if you have time.

Thanks.

Rick

I was wrong on the weight of the Exsence, it is 6.3 oz

That is correct on the Conquest 782 at 3.31.