dan668

Yes its a gift, hes coming from a cheap daiwa exceler that hes used for years with a stradic, so anything really would be a huge upgrade

No need for the pics, ive seen some online, looks like a nice rod. I believe i remembered you writing about an fenwick elitetech smallmouth, how does that compare in terms of build quality and crispness in the blank? I know its an older rod but a friend of a friend is selling a few in like new condition. Not similar in length or power, their the 6'9 m. Another option for me to consider.

I'll definitely give them a call, maybe they can help finalize a decision.

Sweet, thanks for the input. Leaning slightly towards the mh as he uses it for pike, walleye and bass. Hes a very basic fisherman and doesnt want more than one rod. According to the line ratings, he shouldnt have to big of an issue throwing that jig

The lowest weight he tosses is a 1/4oz jig with a grub tail. Not sure a mh is favourable.

Anyone manage to snag a spinning rod? Looking for an all around use rod for my dad, unfortunately no mediums, not sure if the mh is too stiff.

Can someone apply for this if they live outside the states?

At a few canadian retailers, the reg price is 385, not so sure why, even the ballistic is 219. During boxing day i received an exta 20% off, and no tax so i jumped on it right away.

What about the Nrx 893, i was thinking fluoro? I would consider the lews, only problem is i bought the reel from a local retailer. I got the t3 for $300, their willing to exchange it for two chronarchs, other than that they have daiwas (ballistic, zillion, steez) and abu garcias, but no lews reel. I originally planned to use the t3 on the nrx, but alot of folks over @ tt seem to think its a bad reel.

Looking to start fishing local tournaments. I think i have a good amount of combos to do it. What i do have: Reels: Shimano Curado E7 (spooled with 50lb pp), Daiwa Alpha F (spooled with 55lb samurai braid), Shimano Core 50, I do have a Daiwa T3 but after hearing all the problems i think im going to swap it out for two chronarch e's. Daiwa Sol 2500, Daiwa Capricorn 2500 Rods: NRX 893 and 822, Dobyns 704 and 705 glass, Dobyns 765, St Croix Ltb 7'1 M, Berkley Lightning 7 M How i pair em: Berkley Lightning 7M / Daiwa Capricorn (Suffix Mono) - Grubs, Tubes NRX 822 / Daiwa Sol (braid with a fluoro leader) - Dropshot Dobyns 765 / Curado E7 (with 50 lb braid) - Flip, Frogs (i actually love the length for frogs) Dobyns 704 / ? - Light cranks, jerkbaits, topwater (i like the soft tip) Dobyns 705 / ? - Lipless cranks, jerkbaits, deep divers St Croix Ltb '12 7'1 / ? - Jigs, Spinnerbaits NRX 893 / Core50 (unsure of what line to use) - Jigs, weightless plastics I have the daiwa alpha on hand spooled, im positive im going to exchange the Daiwa t3 for 2 other reels. Which chronarch e gear ratios go well with the rods with the ? , and what lines would you suggest for the last four combos. Was thinking a chronarch 50e for the 704, and a 200e 6 gear ratio, not as great for deep divers but good for the lipless cranks, and since my alpha is spooled with braid, throw it on the LTB Sorry for the awkward post, just trying to get the best possible setup with what i have, recently bought a boat, and am in University, so i have to spend funds cautiously lol.