thunderblack

I was fishing SW with a cheap travel rod. Set the hook on a fish and the the sections came apart. While the fish was running I put the sections back but not good enough. Next run the rod exploded. Great reason to upgrade to a Loomis Escape

Haven't handled the victory line but I have owned several of SC's top tier rods down to avid and I also have handled and fished E6X. They are nice light rods and fish well at their price point. I enjoy them.

Cool! Miss this rod series. Great mid priced rods. Expride isn't too shabby either.

I have a 6'-10" M F that I still fish often. EVA or Cork model? I have also owned XF models. Your rod would work for heavier drop shot rigs, grubs, small swim baits, small topwater, ned, and more.

I have a sahara 1000 on my UL and its been great little reel. Looks good too.

4 lb smallmouth bass on a zebco when I was little 5 & 6 lb bass on a Shimano Stimula 6' M ($20 rod) 25 lb red fish on a Shimano teramar several large steelhead on a Gander advantage ($40)

A lot of guys like the XF action. Especially for techniques they need to feel the bottom. I just don't fish that way often and M F covers a lot of base. Glad to see 842s made the new nrx line up.

OP, expride for the $. IMX is nice but for the money the expride is very hard to beat. Good warranty, very sensitive, nice cork and good craftmanship.

Some favorites for SW when I am on vacation. They catch fish everywhere! 4" jerbaits - Rapala XR10, Lucky Craft pointer 110, Mirrolure mirrodine 4" paddletail swimbaits 3" grubs w/ 1/4 oz. jighead silver or gold spoon in 1/4 - 1/2 oz Most bass lures work! Throw a couple in your box - poppers, walk the dog, lipless cranks work too! Make sure you run a good fluoro 20lb-30lb leader roughly 2-3 foot long.

Yes it is. 842S is M F and very sensitive. I use my GLX 842S for topwater, smaller moving baits, grubs ect...852S is XF and powerful. More for wacky worms, smaller swim baits, smaller bottom contact stuff. If I could own one spinning rod it would be a Loomis 842S. Just a fun rod to fish and super versatile.

Been fishing a 7' UL all spring. Lamiglas X11. Rod is a mod fast action in my book and its a blast for anything that bites. Great for cranks, inline spinners, small grubs. Its no NRX but man its a fun rod for a small river or creek. Daiwa Presso and SC premier are good ones too I am sure.

I haven't read all the posts but go with some light (6lb,8lb, 10lb) Berkley Fireline in smoke. Love it on spinning gear. Super strong. Its take a trip or two for the line to loosen up but its a favorite in our house.

Yes sir

I have a 7' UL from Lamiglas and it cast baits that size like a rocket. I'm with the other gents thinking rod length is the factor.

If you have a rod repair guy in the area $15-$25 is all it will cost. Sally's hard as nails works good for repairs too. Dries clear and fast and you just need a little. If your OCD like me just have a local guy wrap it new and call it a day. That way you can enjoy the new rod like intended.

I always carry when fishing. I've shot thousands of nice largemouth through the yrs.

845C every time

I prefer the fast action of the steez over the XF nrx but both are incredibly sensitive. If you get a discount on MB or Loomis use it! Both have great options in your price range and you would be splitting hairs with the differences.

I have owned or still own Steez AGS, GLX, NRX, addermine, zbone, cumara, poison, elite, extreme, Destroyer and more.... Love trying high end spinning gear and so far I would highly recommend Steez AGS. Addermine is a nice stick too but AGS is more sensitive.

Daiwa on a Shimano will not catch fish Shimano on a Daiwa will not catch fish only Daiwa or JDM Shimano on a Megabass Orvis on a Sage will not catch fish on the fly Pflueger will catch fish on any rod

Hands down.....the hard plastic jerkbait

I have not fished the casting models as much but prefer the spinning models over any other brand or model including nrx. You'll love em.

new Metanium MGL

If those are the only two choices - Phenix

I fly fish for bass often. 7-8 wt for larger flies but I actually use a 5wt for bass the most. Small poppers and streamers on a 5wt is the best in my personal opinion.