Blacktail 8541

I really like my 844 glx for chatterbaits as well as spinnerbaits and buzz bait. It is also suitable for fishing compact jigs. I fish it with braid. When the grass gets heavy I prefer to step up to a Doybns 836 glass.

I have a Chonarch on my mid depth crank rod and like it for that application. The Bantam is 1.1 oz heavier than the Curado 150 mgl. I generally limit my time on the water to around 6 hours so I am not to concerned with the little extra weight. I have a decent varity og reals, every thing from Diawa Steez , Zillion, Tatula, Curado 70's, Curado 200's, Curado 200 DSV, 300 DSV, Round Shimanos and lots of spinning reels. Stradic'sto Stellas's. I just want what will balance the rod and feel good in the hands and be appropirate for the rod. Thanks for the suggestions.

Thinking of pairing it up with a shimano Bantam. Don't have one and it intrigues me. It will be that or a curado 150 mgl. That rod was also in cosideration. Had the heavy version of it for 1/2 oz jigs but was not totaly satisfied with it.

Ordered the Dobyns DX746 this morning. $105 off at tackle Wharehouse for a price of $244

I am leaning toward the Dobyn Champion Extreme do to the full cork handle.

I looked up the Falcon cara, it is a rod that I will take a little closer look at. I am still more interested in the Poison Adrena followed by the Dobyns Extreme. The poison Adrena does concern me with reports of breakage issues. Dobyns has a great warrantry system, but they tend to be a little less sensitive than the Adrena by reputation. I do have a couple of champion rods that I use for moveing baits. My main rods are Loomis MBR GLX's And a few Simano Conquest.

As stated in the title, I am looking for a new rod that can do duty as a pitching and light punching rod. 1/2 to 1.5 oz is the weight range to be used mostly at Clear lake in CA. I have a G Loomis IMX PRO 873 Caolina rig rod for my standard jig rod. Now I am looking to take advantage of the sales and pick a rod for fishing heavier cover. Have not done much if any of this type of fishing in the past. I have been looking at the Dobyns DX 746 and the Shimano Poison Adrena 7'6 X Heavy fast. They both have a 2 0z upper weight limit. Have never fished either. I usally go all in on my rods, but I am being a little conservative on this rod choice as I am not sure how much I will use it. Any one who has fished either of these rods your input is welcomed.

I use 832 in lime geeen onmy rods because my eye site has gone down hill in the last few years. I also like vicious no fade braid in hi vis yellow.

This is the method that I have been using. Works very good. https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?p=how+to+tie+braid+to+spool&hspart=att&hsimp=yhs-att_001#id=19&vid=b2ab1ed9562e5e771ec36a56b30ba18b&action=view

I have been using my Loomis glx843 for spinner baits for years and love it. I have no desire to experiment with other rods for that technique.

I have both of the reels you asked about. I use the DC for high air resistance baits and when the wind is up. The mgl is a great reel that I will use for just about anything that I want to tie on and any technique I feel like throwing. The only down side to the reel the I find for me is the small line capacity. And that is only if I have a couple of break offs.

I have both the Coquest 842 & 843 and 902 spinning. Go with the 842 or better the 902. You would hate the 843 for ned rigs and other fineness applications.

I have some top of the line gear. I don't get to fish a lot, but have a decent disposable income. I enjoy my limited amount of time I get to fish even more because of my gear. It doesn't make me a better fisherman. I suggest you buy what you can afford and enjoy it.

I use Tatsu in both 12 and 15 lbs. Have 1000 yd spools. I just use 40 lb Viscous no fade braid on the 903 at the moment.

I have both the 843 and 903 conquest rods. I like to use the 903 for moving baits and deep water presentations. It is my favorite for under spins as well as 3/8 oz chatter baits. 12 0r 15 lb flours work well. Braid is great if you like it.