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Thanks! I can skip a spinning setup with forhand and backhand casts, and I have the Steez with the sv spool, so I can use that. I also have the Curado DC and I ordered the new 2020 Metanium Which should ship next week. That sounds terrible but I will likely be switching up setups once I determine which rod to go with.

Hi, and thanks for chiming in. I’m looking between 6’8” - 7’2”. MH or H are both good. I have the ALX Toadface and like it a lot for frogs and walking baits. Would be open to another ALX certainly.

Hi all, looking for recommendations for a new casting rod for skipping and pitching jigs and T rigs. Im looking at: Shimano Poison Shimano Expride Dobyns Champion Extreme Edge Black Widow I also looked at the Fitzgerald Bryan Thrift model but ruled it out bud to micro guides and my use of braid/leader. But I’m also open to suggestions and any experience you have with these rods or others. Thanks!

Anyone ise the Zodias 7’5” Heavy?

Thanks! I have a fury Rod already and like to get different makes/models to try as much as I can. I see that the Chmpion series is highly recommended and it’s a one-time purchase. I don’t anticipate replacing this rod no matter what I wind up with for a very long time so the extra $150 isn’t necessarily a dealbreaker, but hey a buck is a buck. If the Champion is with it, I’ll pay the extra money. I have not looked into either. How do they compare to the others?

Hi, thanks for responding. I haven’t flipped or pitched before, so this will be my first foray into it, which is why I’m looking at 7’6” instead of 7’11” - I think a rod that long will be a pain to manage. From my research I don’t believe that I need an XH (fishing Lake Mead primarily and I haven’t seen super heavy grasses or mats), which is why I am thinking of only going with Heavy power. For lures I plan to throw jigs and Texas-rigged plastics with weights up to 2oz, but likely most often only 1-1.5oz.

Hi All, New to the group, looking forward to getting some help. Im looking to get a new flipping/pitching rod and am looking at either the Okuma TCS 7’6” H or the similarly-spec’d Phenix Recon Elite 766 (7’6”H). THE Phenix is about 2x the cost of the TCS, so I’m wondering if it’s worth the additional investment or if anyone has any experience with either rod. I also like the Dobyns Champion series, but they are 3x of the Okuma. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks.