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Glad to see some responses with similar experiences! The first cast I made with that buzzbait on the 7'6 and I was amazed at the distance. Never throw one on a short rod again! I made my St Croix Rage 7'6 MH MF my dedicated buzzbait rod and it's not disappointing at all. The Carolina Rig rod was great for it but I have several uses for it already that I need it for. The Rage is doing an awesome job. A bit heavy compared to my other rods but its a sick stick for sure and it sticks em good on the buzz.

I have the Orochi Leviathan and I haven't used a lot so I'm still not sure what the sweet spot is. I'm guessing around 4 oz. I love the looks of it but can't say I've been wowed by feel yet. Once I get a chance to throw a variety of baits I could tell you my thoughts. Just can't say I'd drop 325 to get another one yet. Plenty of swimbait rod options out there. Don't rule out Dobyns Champion or Irod. If you arent throwing huge glides I'd buy a Dobyns Fury 795. I have 2 of them and love them. If you want the Champion 795 go for it..2 handle lengths available. Good luck!

I see a lot of videos and threads about rods for buzzbaits and some guys throw them on short rods for target casting and some like something up to 7'4. Lately I started fishing buzzbaits again and because my Carolina rig rod was open i just tied it on there. 7'6 MH MF ..wow, caught 2 fish in 3 casts and this rod is amazing for this. I've caught quite a few on it since then and not lost a fish. It chucks the buzzbait a mile which is ideal for me. I just haven't heard of anyone throwing them on a 7'6 but I'm telling you its the bomb. I can still target cast with it well enough too. What are you throwing them on? Have you tried a 7'6 ?

I love wakes..I throw them on points, lay downs, flats,parallel to rip rap...all over. My favorites are the Deps Buzzjet, Megabass iloud, Megabass ijack, storm thunderstick and redfins. After that, rats- Nez, Cl8 vole, LunkerZ Jitt-r-Ratts

Hey guys, I'm just getting back to more conventional fishing tackle rather than fishing swimbaits all of the time. I have another boat and excited to get back to Texas rigs, cranks, and basic conventional tackle. I've had some success on texas rigged creature baits recently and caught some good fish on a 3/16 , 4/0 ewg, and a creature bait but I'm fishing anywhere from 8 to 20 feet of water at any given time. 3/16 I know is lighter and has its benefits as far as presentation,fall rate is concerned. Can I get away with bumping to 5/16 instead for these depths? Its better feel for the bottom for sure... I know there's no stock answer but would love to hear opinions. Thank you all!

I'd rather have the 7'3 but honestly the 7 MH glass seems fine. Ratings aren't that different. Obviously a few inches shorter but I'm not ripping chatterbaits through the grass and all that. Not much or any grass where I'm fishing most of the time. And I can cast far enough with a 7 foot rod. Thats what I'm doing. If I'm not happy I'll just get the 7'3 down the line..

Thanks! More info than I've been able to find so far !

I noticed that the 7MH Glass Evergreen Combat stick is labeled as a Crankbait and Bladed Jig Rod. The 7'3H Glass rod is the Jackhammer Chatterbait rod. Has anyone fished these to compare or specifically fished the 7 MH Glass as a chatterbait rod? Thanks guys!

Love the Ark rod I have. They are quality based on my limited experience. Thanks guys , I appreciate all of the detailed responses. I am deciding between the Sierra 703sf and the Avid X 6'8 M XF ..handled both tonight and like both. I'm leaning toward the Sierra but that Avid X is sweet too. Much appreciated and I'll update tomorrow when I go back out and pick it up.

I decided to try it and I'm definitely going to order another one. The Lancer Pro is light, and it's not flashy at all. Very clean look and balances so well with my Curado 200. I love it.

Hope you're all healthy and doing well. Just looking for some recommendations here. I know there's not an ideal rod that does it all but I just bought a combo that covers Medium light finesse duty and I wanted another spinning combo that bumps up a bit in power but not overly so. Not high end here but I would like to throw some Texas rigs , whacky rigs, heavier nekos,and jerkbaits.. I have a 2500 Daiwa Exceler coming to pair with it... Throw out some recommendations based on your experience. I would go up to $175 but wouldn't be opposed to sub 100 or in that range. Medium Extra Fast or Medium Heavy Fast ? Thanks in advance !

I recently picked up an Ark Lancer Pro, 7'2 MH-M and I have to say for an all around rod its been pretty amazing for $99. Can't say a bad word about it.

Thanks sir. Will do! Much appreciated.

This might be dumb considering DVT is a sponsor but he is still doing business? I knew I would be helpless when trying to do my handle upgrade on my Shimano and a 5 minute job has turned into a miniature disaster with springs and little parts going here , there, and everywhere. I just need to send it to someone who can put it back together. Thanks guys.

War Eagle is the only spinnerbait I use. Scary prospect. Time will tell. I guess I'm picking up what I see locally just to have some back stock.