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What'd you end up switching to?

I've been using 6lb on my spinning setups for a few years now and really like it! It's cheap, strong and casts awesome. I recently tried 10lb on a crankbait setup (baitcaster) after seeing tons of recommendations. I'm actually a little disappointed in it, very poor memory even with using KVD L&L.

I'm a huge crankbait fan and honestly it's the most fun rod I own. In fact I'll probably soon get another. I much prefer the glass over the composite.

I've been buying those for a couple years, one of the best kept secrets out there.....

Yup, this is how I fish them weedless.

New product showcase. ?

Yeah, bone or black are really the only two colors I have.

I own several Avids and Avid X's in both casting and spinning but I'm going to have to disagree with you. My topwater setup is a Mojo Bass and I think it's well worth the price! It's an awesome rod.

Why were you fishing with your reel underwater for 10 minutes? This is just weird.........

Yes, thanks but I'm well aware of the comparable models across some other manufacturers. I was asking for his personal opinion on better rods $3-500. I've owned or fished Loomis GLX, NRX's, and a few Legend X's. Out of all listed, the only ones I still own are my NRX's. I'm on the fence on the Conquest because I much prefer split grip rods over full cork handles. I almost bought an Xtasy casting rod during the sale but backed out because of the full cork.

I've got a Sierra 692s paired with a Nasci 1000 that is my ned rig specific setup. I really enjoy it. For the price I think the Sierra line is a steal! I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Ok, so you named one, the Poison Adrena. Wish I could find one in stock, I'd probably buy one. What are the others? I'm not trying to stir up anything, but really interested in your opinion of the the multiple $3-500 rods that feel,cast and perform as well or better.

I'll bite. So what are the better options?

Guess I'll be the one, I hope it isn't full cork. One of the reasons I sold my IMX pros for NRX's is I much prefer split grip rods.

Man, according to some FB pages that Stradic went lightning quick and saw tons of people complaining about cancellations.

Got two, thanks. ?

I've yet to fish it but it looks like a quality bait that'll get bit, and well priced IMO.

So just wanted to update this thread. I've gotten bit by the swimbait bug and overspent my previous $100 limit. Here's what I've acquired since making this post back in April. Still waiting on my backordered S waver 168 lite trout. I think this should keep me busy for a while. I was really lucky to grab the Gill glide and the WCZ battle shad as both sold out in minutes of dropping. Untitled by Caleb Bender, on Flickr

Yeah casting for sure. I can throw them on either of my crankbait setups, Legend Glass 610 MM and Avid 7 MM

Yep

I've had a 168 S-waver in lite trout on order for months, but still on backorder. I'm about to give up on that one, haha.

I've got a bunch of LH covers, some TW brand, some reel glove.

Just getting into the big bait game and here is the haul from the past month. I got lucky on the Bucca glide and WCZ battle shad drops and was able to score. They both sold out within minutes. Now I just need to get out and fish them. Untitled by Caleb Bender, on Flickr

I have a couple on my finesse and ned rig setups. You can't go wrong for $150. I don't even need one but will more than likely buy a couple just for backups at that price.

Following because I'm in the same boat as my 853c NRX is way underpowered IMO for even a 3/8 oz jig plus trailer. I was contemplating grabbing an 873CRR but have my doubts it will be enough rod for heavier jigs in medium to heavy cover.