Kevhead19

I'm no savvy reviewer but I bought the 7'2 Heavy/Fast. I have been using it for 5/8oz spinner baits, 6 inch magdrafts, heavier plastics to pitch, etc. I have been more than impressed. It has power, a fast tip but sneakily becomes more moderate under load. I bought mine to directly compare to a Steez power pitch (7'2 Heavy/fast). In my hands they are incredibly close in performance and I would happily buy the Zillion again. I want to try the 7'3Heavy / Regular for chatterbaits but cannot give up my Rebellion glass rods so that will wait.

Evergreen FA-115 - straight from package. I like the Ayu color.

Same as above but flipped - I have a PA14 with a 7 inch unit. H rail Ram clamp, pivot arm and on my right side near the pre-cut cable exit. I retrieve and land fish on left hand side. It doesn't get in the way, I can touch menu sitting and still see it standing. If I had a larger unit I think I would keep same spot and just angle it more. I do mount my phone behind the pedals where the sail mount would go. It does get some debris on it but that is unavoidable in a kayak I feel.

I preferred the extra power left over on the MH with a full sized trailer + 3/8. Though in reality most of my time with chatterbaits is spent with the 1/2oz - 3/4oz and the H. You may find it is adequate for your needs. I have come to prefer the medium for treble hooks only. I recommend any of the glass models, they are impressive. Also, if this aids you: the medium does have a shorter grip that my take some adjustment. It is about 9.5 inches from reel seat to butt end. My small scale weighs it at 3.89oz.

If you're using up to 3/8th oz head and lighter trailers I believe you would be ok. I would not feel comfortable using the medium with 3/8 + a denser trailer like a 4inch zako. I have used 3/8oz stealthblade a small 3 inch craw trailer and it performed just fine. If you're in some cover I would lean towards MH if chatterbait is the main focus. If you're a straight braid guy my concerns may not matter. I use straight fluoro on these and can only speak to that. I really like the medium for those 1/1.5 sized squarebills.

Thank you! I'm not a big fan of cork and this line has checked many boxes with the grip styling. I have a mixture of the EVA gripped rods in this price bracket: Rebellions, Evergreen Combat Sticks and one Zodias for good measure. I'm not sure why EVA is my preference but this hobby of ours surely has an exact rod for every taste under the sun. The Rebellions are rarely discussed and I don't believe "pushed" too much for US market. I pick them up as sales or used come along to complete the collection.

I have the 7'4 H Glass, 7'3 MH Glass, 7 M Glass, 7 ML casting, 7'3 H/Fast casting and 7 M/Fast spin. I think they are incredible rods and will probably buy the whole line just for collector's ocd. I hope you enjoy whichever model you picked up. All the models I have are light, clean and seem to have good QC. I feel they excel at all things I've thrown at them. The casting grip is thinner and shorter than others (took some time to adjust versus my customs and Combat Sticks) but I have no issues with pure performance. Should note - I'm referring to Rebellion line ( black blanks / black Eva grips).

I'm a spinning guy for jerkbaits. I like it best as the windiest time of the year are when they shine for me. I fish from a kayak and stand/sit throughout the day. I like that I can get a good response from any angle with the spinning rod with my movement.

I have a Cookai Gulf 72MS that I really like for the jrs and 1/2oz class jerkbaits. The Cookai is the salt oriented Destroyer P5 variant. It is a 2 piece rod (mid shaft ferrule). I think it was intended for 1/2 - 5/8oz hard baits for mackerel and other same class fish. Other than being a two piece rod, I believe it is similar in specs to the p5 Windbuster.

It's a nice line. I buy it in 1200 yard spools. I use it frequently for glides/wakes/crawlers. I suggest buying by diameter rather than listed strength. I use the 14lb for 2.5oz glides without hassle on a 200 sized reel. The 14lb is similar diameter as many 20lb fluoros.

Bruised Green Pumpkin is another great color in the Jackhammer. It is Black, Blue and Green Pumpkin mixed. I like the painted blade, though it wears off after some use. This color and a Green Pumpkin like trailer is a daily driver for me in heavy gilled waters.

@SKFishing You're welcome! I hope you have the same enjoyable experience with it as I have. The value proposition for the Rebellion line is great and it is even more of a deal with all the sales going on now.

Most Bass for 2022 (plus surly toothy critters) either 1/2oz Bruised Green Pumpkin Jackhammer + 4.5 inch green pumpkin OSP Dolive Stick on Daiwa Rebellion 7'4H Glass / Daiwa Tatula SV reel or Megabass 110 (various color) Nameless Customs 702 spinning rod / Daiwa Kage LT 2500 Largest Bass for 2022: Baitsanity Explorer Gill 6 on Nameless Customs 786 rod / Zillion HD.

On the Medium glass I am using cranks such as 1.0/1.5 size squarebills, smaller sized 6 - 10ft diving cranks. Last year it was heavily used with the OSP Blitz DR. I believe that is 3/8oz and dives to 8 feet or so. I also used 1/4 - 3/8oz spinnerbaits without trailers. The Medium has a handle length anout a half an inch shorter than the Medium Heavy glass. That took a littler bit to get used to as it feels really short with my monkey arms. On the Medium Heavy I use 3/8 - 1/2oz chatterbaits with lighter trailers ( small fluke sized things). I liked it with the Stealth Blade that has less thump. I also used it heavily with 5xd sized cranks. That slightly heavier 10-15ft range handles beatifuly on it. I used this rod more as it was the first I bought and expanded to the Medium and the Heavy. The Heavy I use nearly exclusively with 1/2 -3/4oz chatterbaits with full sized trailers. I also used it for larger magnum squarebills (1oz size). All of this is with 12 - 20lb Fluoro depending on rod from a kayak. If you're staying shallow, the Medium is awesome. If you're going deeper I would suggest the MH. The MH does better dropping down in weight/pull than the M does going up.

I owned an Ark Money maker. I sold it and as time has gone on I've regretted doing so. I thought it had more power than what I have in my head as a MH/Fast build is. Not implying the rod is stiff just felt better on the higher end of the weights. I liked it for 3/8oz texas rigged worms and other plastics. I also used it to frog. I sold it due to too much overlap in arsenal. Compared to Dobyns I have used it would be a 734.5. I am a fan of Eva grips and the ones on this line are really nice. The guides are semi micro if that matters to you. I am really curious about the new Tatula XTs. Held one in a shop and seems impressive for the msrp. If I was suggesting strictly on looks it would be my choice.

PA14 fisherman. 7ft M / fast spinning 20lb braid, 8lb leader, 6'9 M / fast casting 30lb braid, 14lb leader 7'4 MH / fast casting 16lb fluoro 7'4 H Glass / Regular casting 17lb fluoro 5th combo varies from a heavy frog rod, a 1 - 5oz swimbait rod or a medium glass rod depending on location and my mood. I have more rods (don't we all) so the top four may change if I want to just do xyz technique. 7'4 Heavy glass, 7'4MH and my swimbait rods get used the most. PA14 fits 6 in horizontal holders. I run with 5 as I have found I like having a free spot on top right holder to lay down my rod when moving or tying a lure.

From my experience it depends on the weight of the chatterbait you're using. I've not used a spinnerbait on it yet. 3/8oz size the MH all the way 3/8 and 1/2oz a complete toss up. 1/2oz and above only H would be my choice. The MH is rated a fast action glass and the H a regular action glass. I can tell the difference owning both but it's very, very subtle. Perhaps a half inch deeper in the blank bend on the regular under load. Both double as 5xd (MH) and 6xd (H) size crank rods for me from the kayak. The handle length from trigger back is the same. It's shorter than other rods I own but plenty of length for casting. I can meaure exactly if that's vital to you. These rods are as light in hand as my other graphite rods. I've caught an equal amount of fish on both. I tend to lean towards a heavier chatterbait so the 7'4 H gets more seat time.

Nice review! The 7'4 MH and 6'9 M Platinum casing models are also great. These are staples in my dail driver rotation. 7'4 MH does my soft plastics. I assume it's the same as your 7'1 MH with a longer butt section. 6'9 M is topwater and nearly a dedicated Popmax rod. Handles that 1/2oz size wonderfully. I am able to get an FG knot through the guides with 30lb braid to 14lb mono leader. Any larger and it's a noticible catch on casting.

Might I offer a third option in the Daiwa family. I've spent a lot of time with the Daiwa Rebellion glass rods this year. I have used both the 7'3 MH glass and the 7'4 H glass. These rods do not get enough love in the discussions. They are very light in physical weight for glass but beatufiul tapers. I mainly use 17lb fluoro a 1/2 oz jackhammer and a 5/8oz big blade with a 4.5inch fluke style trailer. The 7'4 H handles them with ease and a breeze to cast all day. The 7'3 MH is faster and can do the 1/2oz just fine. Both of these rods are great for appropriate sized cranks. I liked them so much I added the 7ft Medium Glass into the arsenal. My other glass rods (Evergreen Combat Sticks) are purpose built for jackhammers but physically hefty. I have 8ft rods which weigh less. They are powerful and handle heavy grass (For IL) well but man they tire you out. I imagine the Tatula 7'4H falls in that same camp.

I've not had issues moving it though I only roll it a short distance at ramps on the wheels. I also built a caster wheeled storage stand to just slide it onto when done and it rolls around my garage as we need to move it. I had more home storage pains than anything. I leave rods in the tube in my kayak in the bed. I put wheels, drive, net, pfd in truck while transporting. Removing the wheels at speed was a recommendation from the dealer who installed them. All that said it's just my wife and I. My truck is essentially a one man vehicle. Her vehicle does the rest. I fish with a friend who has a Tacoma and a PA12. He trailers it and has no issues. He does have more family members and is more convenient similar to your thoughts.

The 6.5 foot bed. I use an Erickson bed extender (correction -- SR size rated 400lb with folding arms).

I have the drive leash. I paid less than 40 during holiday sales. Considering the cost to the value of the 360 drive I would buy again. I like the snap buckle. I keep the longer end attached and unclip the short end to put in my truck for transport. I have the cord attached right near the rod tube on the PA 14. Try to match the length if you're DIYing it. It's a great length to easily pull drive for grass clearing but short enough to stay out of the way when operating.

PA14 with Boonedox gear and a bed extender. Fits perfectly in my Sierra 1500.

I have a 7ft Medium spinning and 7'3 MH glass Rebellion. The 7M spin is used for 1/4oz free rigged plastics exclusively. The 7'3 MH glass is my 1/2oz jackhammer rod this year. Both are wonderul rods that I would gladly purchase again. No experience with your specific model but I believe the lineup is a sleeper.

Johnny Morris Platinum 6'9 M/F - Nearly exclusively Popmax and Showerblows 105s. Evergeen Combat 7'2 MH/Mod Fast - Showerblows 125 and full size walking baits Other main topwater rod is a custom swimbait 7'8 1-5oz for spro rat 50s + crawlers. That gets used more than the others lately.