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I’m definitely intrigued by the victory! do you have one currently? I’m mostly using ALX rods right now and have definitely looked at the enox!

No higher than the IMX.

Hi All, I’m in the market for a casting rod with plans on using mostly weightless 5/6 inch senkos and mixing in light weights (1/4 or so) and I’m looking for some suggestions. I’ve looked at the Zodias 7’2 M and MH and then the Loomis E6X or IMX 853. I don’t have any experience with either series so I’d be interested in some feedback on those or any other rods I should consider. As always I appreciate the feedback!

Hey All, sorry, meant to post this in the other topic section, please move if possible!! I’m looking to add a new jig rod and curious to get feedback from anyone that got their hands on these when Dobyns did their testing phase a little while ago, wondering how these compare to the Sierra and others in their family. As always other suggestions are welcome, and for context I’m looking to cap at about $220, any help is greatly appreciated!

I try really hard to branch out and not just go with 1 company, however, I do find myself continuing to come back to Shimano and personally I feel most comfortable with them. I will say though, the pandemic has helped be continue to branch out and picked up an Okuma Helios which I am a huge fan of and would recommend it to anyone!

This is exactly where I was going to go. I don’t love glass rods and as such the Toadface has been my go-to. Super versatile too but really great with chatterbaits.

Had no intentions of doing it going into the winter but I caved and grabbed a Curado DC. Actually hoping I hate it so I don’t get the itch to buy more...

I’m going with an Ikos73 w/curado K and as much as I love a chatterbait I think I have to go with a Nichols sledgehammer swim jig for the extra versatility

It’s slightly over $150 but the ALX Ikos series has a few good options, one is a 7ft Heavy and one is a 7’3 Heavy. I have the 7’3 and use it frogs among other things, super versatile. Quality is really good and great customer service.

I would agree with this, KVD magic in the rage menace is my go to chatterbait trailer and it’s been killer for me.

I use mostly ALX rods and they’re fantastic. For what you mentioned I’d look into their Zolo series, they sit at $230 and sounds like the Toadface or Dragger models would fit what you’re looking for but just about all of their rods fish multiple techniques really well.

Thanks for all the feedback, decided to pull the trigger so we’ll see how it goes. Thanks again!

This is very helpful thank you. The Okuma products seem solid but it’s tough to find people that have real experience with them so this is appreciated!

Anyone have any experience with this reel? Or Okuma reels in general for that matter, I don’t have any experience with the brand. I’m looking for something new, with Shimano having some delays/back orders I’m poking around at other brands and this seems interesting, thanks in advance for any input!