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Haven't fished the Poison Adrena before but the TB guys say the action is pretty much the same as the Zodias, but just weighs a little less. I'd imagine it's the same story for the Poison Adrena, but much lighter since it doesn't use any cork at all on the handle.

Nitro owners - in your opinion, are the Dowco CruiseAir seats worth the extra $2000 (or $1000 for driver only)?

Sorry for delayed response. I did like the 6'8" Victory for jerkbaits. The action was pretty much perfect for throwing them. The only thing I didn't like was the grip was just a little on the thin side, and the trigger was a little bit short for my liking, and those two combined resulted in sore left hand and wrist after only a few hours on the water. I've since ordered the 6'10" Medium Shimano Expride B and I loved it so much throwing jerkbaits that I bought a second one. The grip is more comfortable and the extra 2" in length made a bit of a difference in casting distance, as far as I could tell at least. If you have the budget for it, I would highly recommend getting the Expride.

You don’t say?!?! ?

Hi all! Back again with more noob questions! I'm trying to improve on my jerkbait game this year. I picked up a Revo MGXHS and paired it with the 6'8 MXF Victory rod and this is the one combo in my arsenal I'm most excited to put to use this year. During prespawn period, what kind of structure do you recommend targeting for largemouth? I'm trying to soak up as much knowledge as I can, through forums and YouTube, etc. One common thing I hear is secondary points leading up to spawning flats. How would you tackle these areas? As well, what structure do you recommend targeting during the fall transition? Really sorry if these are noob questions. Jerkbaits was one of the techniques I was lacking in last year so one of my biggest goals fishing this year is to get really good at it. Appreciate your expertise!!!

Hi all. Omnia's having a sale on Rapala DT cranks and I'm looking to pick up some DT-10's. What colors should I get for these MN lakes?

MGX has 17lb drag

Hello all. Just picked up a REVOMGX2-HS (8.0:1 gear ratio) from Bass Pro Shops. Didn’t have any specific technique in mind initially for this reel, but wondering for anyone that might have it, how it would do for frogging? It’s got a shallower spool (80yd/50lb braid) than my REVO SX and 7 lbs less drag. Thanks!

Just picked up the Dobyns Champion 805CB (not the glass version) for deep cranking. Thoughts on the Daiwa Tatula 200 to pair with this rod?

Well, I ordered the 6’8 MXF Victory…Bass Pro Shops has it for $20 off retail and they had a 10% off code today. And I had a $50 gift card.

I don’t think either of us will regret our choices lol. The 6’10 MLXF will be my dedicated Ned and Dropshot rod. I’ll just throw shakey heads on another rod ?

I was surprised to see the 6’10 Expride is a Moderate-Fast. I asked Matt what he would recommend between a Dobyns 685CB (also Mod-Fast) and the 6’8 MXF Victory, and he said definitely the Victory for sure because the tip section is a lot more crisp and would work jerkbaits a lot better.

Hello all! As the forum title says, I'm looking for a dedicated jerkbait rod (will be paired to a SLX MGL 70), and I have my sights primarily set on a St. Croix Victory 6'8 MXF. However, I was wondering if anyone that has the 6'8 Victory, if you also have the 6'10 Expride, is it worth spending a little more to get the Expride? The Victory and the Zodias are both $200, and the Expride is only $60 more. Matt from TacticalBassin swears by the 6'10 M Expride, so I wanted to see if you guys would agree? I’ve got my heart set on the Victory, but looking for any reason to either get the 6’10 Zodias or spend a little more for the Expride. Thanks again!!

Soft tip, but lots of backbone. I don’t consider it whippy whatsoever. Love how light it feels in my hands. I also have a tendency to have my hand slightly above the reel when I’m fishing, probably higher than most folks, so the amount of cork above the reel seat is perfect.

Helps a ton! Thank you! I’ll pick up a couple sets of these in different colors.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Little_Creeper_Fatty_Trash_Fish_Swimbaits/descpage-LCFTF.html?from=BASRES For anyone that throws these soft swimbaits, what does "Tucked Out" mean in the color description for some of them?

Thanks guys! I’ll go with the Fury 806. Same price anyway so I might as well. Appreciate the advice!

Hi all and Happy Thanksgiving! Curious for anyone that has the Dobyns Fury 795SB for swimbaits and glidebaits: can it also double as a muskie rod? I wanna get one mostly for throwing swims and glides less than 4oz, but I wanna get into Muskie fishing up here in Minnesota next year and curious if it's stout enough to throw some muskie lures. Thanks, everyone!

Thanks man! I had the metal piece flipped the wrong way when I put it all back together. Works now!!

Hi all I have a Gen 4 REVO SX baitcaster. Today I was doing some simple lube maintenance on it when I got to the cast control knob. I removed the knob, put a drop of oil in the bearing, and reassembled the pieces in the knob and screwed it back in. Now, it won’t click when I rotate it. Anyone have any idea why?

I finally was able to get my hands on the Victory 6'10 ML at a shop here in MN called Thorne bros. Unfortunately they didn't have a 7'1 M Victory to compare it to, but I've shifted gears and am very much leaning towards getting the 6'10 ML Victory. I'm gonna keep this rod strictly to Neds and drop shots, and use my other M spinning rod for shakey heads. Saving money was a big factor here, but a chat with a St. Croix rep reassured me of my choice. The blank is made of a combination of materials from their higher end rods. The cork grip also felt more comfortable to me than the DC702SF. I'm just hoping now Tackle Warehouse (or other online retailers) don't exclude St. Croix from their Black Friday sales.

15lb braid to 8lb fluoro. Reel is a 20 size Abu Garcia REVO spinning.

The DC702 is a ML. The GCX doesn’t have a ML in their 7’1 model, and the Victory rod only has a ML in their 6’10 rod but I’d prefer a rod at least 7’.

Hi all! Hoping for some advice from anyone who has had experience with the Dobyns DC702SF, G Loomis GCX 7'1 M Jig and Worm rod, and St. Croix 7'1 M Victory rod. I'm trying to decide between these three for a dedicated Ned setup (also will occasionally drop shot and throw 3/16oz shaky heads as well). I'm a Dobyns guy and the DC702SF is my primary choice, but the rep at my local Scheels recommended the GCX considering they're at the same price point. I don't know a ton about Loomis rods, but I know the GCX is supposed to be a replacement to the E6X that I've heard not everyone liked very much. And considering the GCX is a considerable step down in price compared to their more sensitive rods, I'm wondering if it wouldn't be as sensitive as a Champion XP which is Dobyns' staple series. I also am considering the Victory rod from St. Croix mostly as a money-saving option, but I've heard very good things about that rod as well. Thank you all in advance!

MN anglers... Curious if anyone knows how the Mississippi smallie bite is around this time to maybe early winter at the Xcel Power Plant in Bayport (MN/WI border)?