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When stuff is on sale or in the fleamarket

Don't think you can wrong with either. BUT. I love my Powells! With them on sale at fish ranger, you can't beat that deal.

I'll throw spinning gear 1 handed, especially if I'm skipping senkos. Other than that I'm pretty much 2 handed.

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Me also as well

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I like braid to a mono or FC leader myself.

I like my 7'2 H/XF Phenix M1. Its not a dedicated C rig rod though. If I was to get one just for C rigging I would opt for a longer rod like the 7'6 you mentioned. Like Jeff said, just make sure you stay in your weight range. As far as rods go, I don't think you could go wrong with either, but I would lean towards the Champion if its in your price range.

Stick-Os are all I use. I like them more than the Yum Dingers and theyre right up there with GY Senkos in my book.

I agree, the handle is a bit gaudy looking, but the rest looks awesome. And if its better than the Endruance, I can't even imagine.

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Brush Hog's are a favorite of mine.

12# Yo Zuri Hybrid or 16# Sunline Sniper. Depends on the cover I'm fishing.

Thanks guys. Probably gonna get a spool or red PP when I order my new line

Second vote for a 7'ish MH/F rod. You will be able to throw jigs, t rigs, spinnerbaits, c rigs, light swimbaits, buzzbaits, potentially frogs and probably a lot more I'm not thinking of.

Nice tip. I'll try that out. Thanks.

Anyone use red braided line? I'm looking at the phantom red power pro but I usually use moss green. Thanks.

Powell Endurance 723cef at the fish ranger

I will almost always spend more money on the rod. Especially if you plan on using plasitcs and jigs.

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I agree 100% with this. Biggest thing here will be your price range. I usually recommend the BPS Pro Qualifier/Carbonlite Combo to beginners. For 160 bucks its a great deal on solid equipment. But that may be more than you want to spend. I've heard a lot about eh Academy H20 Mettle as well though I've never handled one.

I really like the way my Curado 51e looks on my Dobyns Champ.

PQ gets my vote

I use 1/0 or 2/0 usually

Would you return the equipment if someone provides a different option? IMO, if you like, fish it.