BassHole5

Ok, two of my good friends are both sponsored by Ardent so I have been able to use the F500, F700, C400, XS600, XS1000 and the Edge Tour. Pros: Good pricing if your are on the Pro-Staff Casts amazingly well!! (Weightless trick worm 50 yards, seriously!!) Really good Bearings (I believe the XS series has the Abec 5) The F500/700 are super strong Cons: All of them feel like $80 reels in your hand 1 of my 2 friends has sent EVERY single ardent he has ever owned back in because something broke (except for the F series) and my other friend has sent half of his stuff in (and both of them take great care of there stuff) Very finicky brakeing system Doesn't feel all that great in your hand The release button sticks alot All in all I give these reels a 5/10, not impressed and my friend is trying to sell all his if anyones interested Now for the Edge, sorry for going off on the whole "review" thing but just wanted to The Edge feels so much better in your hand and looks ALOT better then the last series of reels, this one actually looks like a "low-profile" reel. Pros: Looks much better and feels much better in every way Still casts far (not as far as XS series because the did decresase there bearing quality) Pricing isn't bad for some but the Elite series is $329, I think anyone would rather buy a Core or MGX Cons: The one I used made ALOT of noise during the cast, he sent it in and got it replaced because Ardent said that it was the first time they had a problem with it (an Ardent breaking, what a surprise) Was not smooth Still have to see how these hold up in the long run but Ardent is NOT a reliable company at all! I don't like them, there are much better reels out there for the money but this is just one guys opinion.

Not Familiar with the rod but the Curado is a great reel. 8.5/10 Abu Garcia Veritas M-MF, awesome spinnerbait rod! Revo Premier 6.4:1 17# Vicious Flurocarbon

Oh ok, I thought it was all but I guess they've been bought

I have heard alot of great things about the Pro Qualifiers But I would recommend going with a Citica, Curado, Revo SX or STX Will be better in the long run

Hmm... Baitcasting: Shimano Citica E (on sale at TW right now), paired with a Abu Garcia Veritas or a Shimano I'll leave the actions up to you by I would get a 7-7'2 MH-Fast Spinning: Not to fond on Spinning gear but would get a Shimano reel (I just know there good haha) and a Veritas or Compre Also look at Denali rods, friend is sponsored and I've used them, there not bad.

I was actually talking about the rod they were on, but they guides do break easier, definitely on the Quantum Smokes!

Veritas: I own and love Can't speak for the Mojo but I have good things about but would recommend the Veritas to anyone

Haven't really seen a difference in casting but the Micro rods, no mater what it is seem More sensitive but they break easier. Just my experience with them but I don't really care if I have Mircros or not

The only reason I believe in a slower reacting rod is because when the fish sees the boat and shoots in the other direction a fast action may rip the bait out but it's because I have experimented with different actions and I know what I like so just try out different things. PS I don't not like a "crankbait" rod (slower reacting tip) for lipless cranks bc most of the time I'm using them I'm ripping then from grass and stuff so in this situation I prefer a fast action

For a C-Rig and jigs definitely without a doubt go with a Mono or Fluro leader But for frogs just tie directly This is my perforation because I believe that the fish can see the line, but it's all in opinion because I know people that use pure braid for everything!

Doesn't really matter what rod but I would suggest the Abe Garcia Veritas or maybe if you can look into the Shimano rod series, they look awesome. But whatever you get I would suggest a 6'8-7'2" in a MH-F

I heard from a little birdie that *** is having a Black Friday sale and most things will be 25% off!! Idk if it's true or not but it's worth waiting for IMO!

Yes, Just call shimano, they won't have everything of course but they should have what you need

To balance you want the same amount of weight in the back as is in the front. Haha just kidding A reel does counter but most of the time not enough so people add weights which obviously adds total weight but some people prefer balance over weight.

I have a 7' H-XF Abu Garcia Veritas and it really isn't a T-Rig rod, I just don't like a rod that stiff for it but if u like It then I would recommend it and I know that Denali, Falcon, Shimano, and Duckett all make a rod that is between 7'-7'6" and has a Heavy action

I, also would go with an assortment of everything Some cheaper cranks (Strike King, Bandit etc), Plastics and Jigs

X2 I had that same actioned Cumara and it would be a great frog rod!

Well I also can't get the 7' M-MF right now so I was looking at the 7' MH-F

XCaliber XCS100s are awesome baits Alon with the KVD 1.5/2.5 Both are awesome baits and can take a serious beating BUT the strongest bait I've encountered yet is the Spro Fat Johns! There amazing..

Shimano Cumara 7'2" MH, I owned one (broke it, they replaced it and I sold to my little brother) and it was a phenomenal rod! Great for jigs/pitching But if you want to lower the price I would say an Abu Veritas 7' H-XF, this is what I use for alot of stuff, but mostly for jigs

X2!! (About the bearings) Now about the reel, I own 4 SXs and I LOVE them, I've had the first one for about a year and the rest I have obtained since then (obviously). The only problem is that they are finicky unlike Shimanos but IMHO they feel stronger and they are definitely smoother. I personally like the SX better but it's all in your opinion, I would go with whatever you can get cheaper (new if possible).

Ok I have one Abu Garcia Veritas, it's a 7ft H-XF and I absolutely love it! My plan is to get all Veritas/Premier combos and I'm getting one for my birthday and I asked for the 7ft Med- MedFast for crankbaits (because I really need a Crankbait combo) but No. 1 it's not in stock and No. 2 I heard it's a little bit stiff. So I decided to wait until the new Winch Series Cranking rods came into stock for that. So, all in all, l I need another Veritas in an all around action... So what would you guys suggest? Thanks, BassHole

Doesn't matter what rod, the action is all the matters. That being said my preference is: Under 7ft M or MH witha Med/Moderate Fast Tip

Ok, it sounds like you are torn between the Ducketts, Savvy, and Powells. Do research on them (read reviews on them, see how much they weigh etc.) an goto your local tackle store or Bass Pro and feel all of them with the reel your will be using. The only way you will narrow it down is if you know what your looking for: Example, You want cork not foam and a Fuji XCS grip. Then you will look for rods like that.... Hope this helped

I also own a Skeet Reese Flippin'/Pitchin' and I absolutely LOVE it!! The action is perfect and the length does help alot!