GardenStateFishin

Anyone try out the new orochi x10 swamp survivor? Seems like it might be exactly what I’m looking for

Definitely agree! Haven’t pulled the trigger yet thankfully since the 7’3 XH is out of stock at my dealer… this is awesome info and I really appreciate it. To be honest I currently haven’t no interest in throwing big swim baits. Just not my style and too expensive for my taste right now. I’m more of a finesse guy anyway, even thinking about throwing into semi heavy cover spooks me a bit lol. That 7’4 Heavy I feel like is the better fit for me. Will help me start/get comfortable throwing some smaller sized A-rigs, handle my frog needs, and learn pitch/flip into some of the weedy covers I face here in NJ Yeah man that p5 wind buster is super intriguing and I’m really tempted to pick it up. I just haven’t gotten to use my 842/872 yet to see if I really need it or not. I mainly want it to just be a dedicated free rig rod, I have most of my other bases covered. But hoping the 842 can handle that and keep my 872 with a Shakey head on it most of the time

have heard good things about that. THU tkl on yt put out a review saying bandersnatch is just a shorter version of the javelin so feel like it’ll be perfect for me

I actually did some research and a bunch of people are loving the new orochi x10 bandersnatch and Omnia has a sweet sale on em right now so I picked that up. Apparently great for cranks, chatters, square bills and a lot of other reaction baits so gonna give it a go! Plus agree - like the cork handles bit more Yeah think I’m gonna go with the 7’3 XH. Think it’ll open up more in my lineup! Appreciate the insight!

Madbull over the daemos?

Crankbaits another one of those no confidence baits for me and that I’ve been putting off. Definitely on the list. Hear good things about that madbull

Thank you brotha! Some might call it an addiction

I have a good deal on an 894 as well. Just feel like it’s a little too close to my 873, maybe slightly heavier application but wasn’t sure if it would really open up that heavy cover pitching/frogging duties like the Expride 7’3 XH or 7’4 H will

think I should go 7’3 XH or the 7’4 H?

just what I was hoping to hear! Sad the brailist is no longer an option but this 7’4 H Expride has been on my list for a while and just been putting it off so excited to give it a go. Appreciate the help!

Appreciate it y’all inspired me! Gonna pick up an Expride 7’4 Heavy and start learning the way of the jig in some heavier cover this year

yeah definitely missing there. I honestly don’t fish much super heavy cover. Lack of confidence thing, have never had much success but then again have never had a rod that feels good doing it so probably the right call

What’s up y’all - gearing up ahead of the warm weather. Can’t wait to get out there! Have basically built a completely new lineup and wondering if anyone has any favorite rods they own and think would fit well in my lineup or would replace anything. Debating possibly picking up a windbuster for dedicated free rigs and when I feel like throwing jerkbaits on spinning? Hear mixed reviews but really want to throw a lot of free rigs this season and not sure if the big feel of the 872 is right for the job. Also haven’t gotten try the 844c mbr yet so not sure if it’s the right rod to handle chatterbaits. Primarily a kayak angler so prefer rods under 7’3 Spinning: - Expride 6’10 MSB (solid tip): dedicated strolling - Expride 7’2 ML: dropshots; neds; okashira’s - NRX+ 842s SJR: 4” senkos; dropshots; neds; small swim baits/spybaits - NRX+ 852s JWR: shallow water - Shakey heads; 1/4 oz t rigs; wacky rigs; 5” senko work - NRX+ 872s JWR: deeper water - Shakey heads; tubes; paddle tails; free rigs?? - Daiwa Steez AGS “The One” (7’6) MML: do it all rod when I limit down # of rods I’m taking on the yak and willing to deal with the long length Casting: - Dobyns Sierra 701C w/ aldebaran BFS: BFS set up - Megabass P5 Destroyer OneTen Stick: jerkbaits/finesse cranks - Megabass P5 Destroyer Dark Sleeper: 3/8-3/4oz Dark Sleeper; 1/4-1-2oz Texas; 3.8-4.3” swimbaits; light spinnerbaits - NRX+ 844c MBR: Chatter baits / square bills / lipless / spinnerbaits / flukes / swim jigs / paddletails / topwaters/ kaera frogs - NRX+ 873c CRR: 3/8-1/2 oz Texas rigs / 3/8-1/2oz jigs / 3/8 oz shakey heads appreciate any input!

Yeah honestly I’m kindve regretting picking up the 821 instead of the 822. Definitely my next pick up