BassFisher22

I would go with medium-heavy because it’s super versatile and if you get a 3/8 oz jig with a large trailer that will get very heavy for a medium rod. Medium-heavy is my go to rod for bank fishing. The MH/F will cover 1/4-1 oz lures which is a perfect all around rod. You can throw anything from senkos to frogs on it.

Has anyone found any good online reel sales? I just got nice rod for 50% off at Fleet Farm and need a reel to pair with it.

I am not a huge fan of the Carbonlites. I would honestly spend a little bit more for a Dobyns Fury at $120. You will not regret it.

I would like to start trout and smallmouth fishing with a fly rod. I am not sure what weight rod I should buy so I can fish both smallies and trout. I would like the best quality possible under $150. Would like to keep it around $100 but I am willing to spend up to $150. It can be a combo or an individual rod and reel. If anyone can help me with this that would be great. I don’t know if this the right forum for this subject if not please move it. Thank You

I am no rod expert but I have had a bit of experience with telescoping rods. My friend had one and I decided to try using his. I instantly didn’t like it. The guides wouldn’t stay straight, it wasn’t super sensitive, and it wasn’t balanced at all. It might not be a problem depending on the brand. I would recommend going for a three piece rod. I have heard good things about the Fenwick Travel Rod. I am pretty sure St Croix and other brands have them as well.

I don’t see a lot of talk about Phenix rods. Whenever I do see reviews on them they seem to be pretty good. I have been interested in The Recon Elite, Feather, and M1. If anyone has had any experience with these rods please comment. How do they compare to a Megabass Levante and Shimano Zodias? Also how does Phenix’s warranty work? Thank you

I guess I will be the first to suggest the Dobyns Fury. I use the 704 for frogging and I feel it has enough backbone for all the fish I catch but most people would prefer the 735. Although I do not do any flipping with this rod so that might make a difference. I have mine paired with a Lews Tournament MB which is a little out of your price range but is a great reel. However I have heard great things about the Diawa Tatula CT and they can be found for under 100 dollars easily.

The Tournament MB was my first reel. It was so easy to use and learn with. It's also super smooth on the retrieve. I have only handled the Mach ll never fished but it felt cheap and not well built. The Tournament MB is very solid and feels well built.

When I bank fish i prefer to bring only one rod. A Dobyns Fury 703c is my go to all around rod. I throw some KVD 1.5 squarebills on the rod and it works fine. The 663c should treat you well.

I always used 10 or 15 pound PowerPro on my spinning reels as that was what my dad used. When I got my first baitcaster I tried a Mono and really didn’t like it that much. May have been because it was a cheaper kind. After that I switched to a 40# PowerPro and use it for everything. Only been broken off twice both times it was a northern pike.?

I have a Dobyns Fury 703c and I love it. When’s I am not fishing with my dad on his boat, I am doing a lot of bank fishing. I normally take only one rod with me and that is the Dobyns Fury 703. It is an all around great rod. I use it for anything from senkos to frogs. (Where I live bass don’t get bigger than 4 or 5 pounds) I have never had a problem feeling the bottom as it’s super sensitive. I am definitely not an expert though.

I have used both the Mojo and Dobyns Fury. I love the Fury. Can’t say enough of good things about it.

Dobyns Fury is a great choice for a rod. If you wait till the 4th of July sale at Tackle Warehouse you could get up to a $180 reel to pair with it and after the 15% off you would still be under $250.

If you have one lure that you always like to have ready to throw then get a dedicated rod for that. For the kind I would definitely recommend a Dobyns Fury. It’s an amazing rod that can be found on tackle warehouses 4th of July sale for around $90.

Yum dingers in Green Pumpkin Red Flake and Junebug are my go to colors.