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Grantman83

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  1. Dobyns champion 765cb either glass or graphite depending in your preference. You didn't mention a price range as it is more expensive than your mojo..
  2. As others have said, a lot depend on how much you fish, experience etc. I can say that my dx's are more sensitive than any 100 dollar rod I've fished, and I have owned most in that range. When I was down in Virginia we were using Carolina rigs a lot. Fluoro wasn't getting bit but my guide was using mono and killing them. I out mono on my dx and could still feel a lot more on the bottom than some cheaper rods with fluoro..they are that crisp and sensitive To go against the high dollar point, I recently purchased a steez flipping stick and found it to be no more sensitive and much less balanced than my champion 736c but more than double the price. Turned around and sold it almost immediately even though I really wanted to like it.
  3. I have 3 of their 4 power rods because they do it all. As has been said, they can throw everything expect light stuff and cranks. Everything else is fair game
  4. I used my 50 on a champion 683 for flukes and light jigs/spinnerbaits and such. It can be used for pitching no doubt, but as has been said, most reels can. I'd say keep it for moving baits tight quarters. My dx 745 has a zillion 50th on it and it balances perfectly so I would assume the 50 to be abit light.
  5. Lews tournament no doubt. I prefer the longer handle as well
  6. Nothing beats high end cork...it feels like silk
  7. Here is my Chronarch D with the gold to match the spool...sweet setup with this handle...smooth as butter
  8. I'm a bank fisherman and prefer higher end stuff when possible. Since my access is so limited, I want the best stuff so I can feel everything and cast where I need to. Rather have one good rod that can do some of everything which to me is a better investment than 3 rods which aren't as sensitive, don't have the actions and tapers I want etc. Back on topic, Abu customer service has been spot in when I needed it. However, there's was the only rod I have owned which snapped bringing in a fish. My higher end stuff has never had an issue like that. Kind of a chicken or the egg argument. Is the customer service good because they know their stuff is going to fail? Or is it good just because it is good?
  9. Swim baits, small a-rigs,
  10. Big skeet fan...I *** you lol
  11. http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/123919-hawgtech-customer-service-is-spot-on-and-the-new-swept-handles-look-great-pics/?fromsearch=1 I agree man...love em
  12. Pit boss no doubt
  13. Got it and love it..lightweight and smooth
  14. For the money suffix performance braid is a pretty awesome line. PP goes without saying as it is tried and true. A friend of mine uses sunline fx and daiwa samurai braid and I must day they are smooth as butter
  15. The super duty magnetic brakes are awesome. They are hard to backlash
  16. In the show classic patterns, Alton jones said he used golf gloves. I went out and bought a pair and agree with him. They are thin enough to fish with no issues and provide enough warmth as needed
  17. A 7ft MH rod is considered "the" all purpose rod for bass fishing. Furthermore, your gear ratio is the best all purpose ratio for fishing as well. Thick Thick pads will usually require a heavier rod but a MH can do the job. My advice, tie some 40lb braid on your reel and use it for all purpose work. Tie a mono or fluoro leader when necessary. A Medium power rod will be too wimpy for frog fishing unless you are in totally open water.
  18. Steez rod with zillion type r and tuned parts would be around a grand. Dx702c with a bnib pixy turned into pixzilla with carbon handle and knobs would be close in terms of parts added etc Have a zillion 100sha which I bought coastal zillion parts for, had it tuned and upgraded and custom painted. With a champion 734 it is close. Put it with a higher end rod and it would Def be over.
  19. Well I guess I should be flattered! Glad it worked out for you
  20. Champion 684cb for jerkbaits lol
  21. Great rod choices! You won't be diassapointed
  22. I got a dx mike long and love it for Carolina rigs, football jigs and anything deep. Sensitivity is amazing. Can be a lighter flipping/ pitching rod as well
  23. I have owned a few of their reels and the Smoke is def. the best one they have going. You can get them for quite a deal online. Only issue I had with the smoke was the sideplate was a pain in the A** to remove and put back. However, the brakes are external unlike the EXO so I only had to do that to lube it up etc.
  24. I use the 703 for weightless stuff like flukes and senkos. I would go a power higher for almost anything with some weight to it. If budget allows, the dx is more sensitive but that in no way downplays how good the champions are. Many guys use the 735c as a jig and Texas rig rod with no problems.
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