Naticedog04

I only use Gamakatsu 2/0 and 3/0 if I know the bass are big. I don’t have a problem setting the hook, I’m usually patient depending on how the bite feels and if they’re pulling slack. My problem is setting the hook but my leader is gone from the swivel or my leader is there but my hook is gone. So it’s probably a knot issue?

Quick update fellas on the Conquest 844c MBR. It is better than the GLX, but the GLX is a phenomenal rod that I enjoy fishing with. It’s roughly 400$, it’s got the sensitivity, the balance, and the ability to hookset and fight the fish. With that being said, I fished with both rods back to back and the conquest outperformed the GLX hands down. Please keep in mind, these are both 844c MBR Rods. I have different reels on both, the GLX has a lews magnesium pro 7.5:1 gear ratio. And the conquest has a lews LFS speed spool with 6.8:1 gear ratio. Obviously the GLX has a better reel, but the LFS is IMO the best 100$ reel on the market. So on that day, I had my best day at my local lake with the Conquest. I tagged out with two fish over 17”. I got a total of 6 bites and reeled in 6 fish. And the Conquest performed flawlessly. I almost felt sorry for the fish, almost lol. So fellas, I will be keeping the Conquest for a long time and I hope my opinions/review of the rods help. Keep on fishin!!!

Yes, I purchased the Shimano/Gloomis Conquest 844C MBR. I had the pleasure of fishing with it last night, however I only got one bite, but I was able to set the hook. The other two fisherman didn't get any bites, so it was a rough night. But to be more detailed about my experience with the conquest, I enjoyed it. IMO, the sensitivity is about the same as the GLX, but where the conquest really shines is in accuracy and distance. The hookset ability is natural and strong, plus the rod has a soft tip, but stiff enough to go over rocks, brush, etc with ease. So the verdict is still out for me, I need to get some more time on the water with the conquest before I make a determination if I like it more than the GLX. End the end, I completely agree with rods around 400 or higher are subjective and come down to personal preference. However, not all of us have access to feel or fish with high end gear. So opinions, thoughts, and other people sharing their experiences help out a lot. Special thanks to everyone on here for sharing, posting and keep on fishin!!!!

Hello, First off, I’m a huge St. Croix fan, I now own two Avid X(s), I mainly fish from shore, and I usually fish a Carolina rig so bottom contact sensitivity and power rating are extremely important to me. I recently made the jump to the legend elite 7’ mh, fast action. To my disappointment, I didn’t enjoy fishing with the legend elite and felt my Avid X 7’4” heavy, fast action was on par with sensitivity and more enjoyable to fish with. So I returned to legend elite and bought my second Avid X, a 7’4” mh fast action. So let me go into further detail about the legend elite. The quality is top notch and it’s a beautiful rod. However, I didn’t like the full cork grip because the grip plus the reel seat felt bulky in my hands. IMO, these were the factors that decreased the sensitivity of the rod. BTW I’m 5’7” tall and my hands are average size. While fishing with the rod, I got “stuck” a lot because of the sensitivity and the tip of the rod. So going over rocks, grass, brush etc felt like a chore. Plus I found it difficult to hookset. So the lack of sensitivity, the taper of the rod, and the hookset experience lead to my disappointment and me returning the rod. I couldn’t hold onto a 400$ rod and not enjoy it more than a 200$ rod. So you mentioned you weren’t impressed with the glx? Well IMO, I prefer the GLX over the legend elite for the strength, sensitivity, and hookset ability. I currently own a GLX 844c MBR (paid 400$) and love it for the Carolina rig. I was really impressed with fishing the Avid X(s) back to back, then fishing with the GLX and catching more bass with the GLX. Not sure what it was, but the sensitivity and being able to detect every bite on the GLX surprised me. This lead me to think perhaps I have been missing subtle bites on my Avid x(s), or it could have been the bait, or the time of day, but I was fishing the exact same spot with all three rods. So if I was going to buy another 400$ rod, it would be a GLX 844c MBR. The price is expensive, but it has all the qualities to enjoy fishing even more. Now, I just purchased a used Shimano/GLoomis 844c MBR from a member on this forum for a great price. I haven’t had the chance to fish with it, but it weighs 4.24 oz, the full cork grip is smooth and comfortable, and it’s aestheically pleasing to the my eye. Hopefully this rod outperforms the GLX, but time will soon tell. I’m trying not to get my hopes up too high because it’s hard for me to imagine a better rod than the GLX. OP, good luck with your decision and I hope my opinions helped. Please let me know if y’all have any questions or if I’m going to hades for being a traitor and switching from St. Croix to Gloomis lol. Have a great day y’all and keep on fishin!

I have the 7’1” MH fast action bass x. At first I didn’t like how soft the tip was, but then I switched from monofilament to braid/fluorocarbon leader and I love how it performs. The hook sets on my Carolina rig are perfect. Sensitivity is good and I enjoy fishing with it. As far as the mojo bass goes, it will be a better rod than the bass x, but I wasn’t a big fan of the color. So the only reason I chose the bass x over the mojo bass was based on aesthetics. Good luck on your decision! Let us know how it goes