Okay, this is gonna be wired. I need a replacement for my Shimano Crucial Dropshot specific (Casting) Lure Rate 1/8 - 3/8 oz Power Medium, Action Fast 6'11.
This rod mainly use for Fluke, Jerkbait, light bottom contact and also weightless trick/finesse worm. My old rod can perform these tasks very well. It is soft enough to cast weightless trick worm but has backbone that I can set 4/0 hook into bass mouth even at long distance. Yesterday I tried my Shimano Compare worm/jig rod 6'8" Medium Power, Action Fast lure rate 1/8-1/4. This rod got pretty soft tip which is perfect for Fluke and Weightless worm but has no backbone. I can see a problem in the long run mostly with Fluke (2-3 fish I caught barely hooked). I also don't really like XF action since that would be harder for me to use this rod for jerkbait.
The rod that I have in mine are
1. Daiwa Tatula 6101 Medium XF Lure Rate 3/32 - 1 Oz with Megatop.
2. M U S E black ML 6'10 Lure Rate 1/8-3/8Oz Action Fast.
What do you think would be good for my replacement.
I check Zodias ML6'10 Medium but a lot of review seem to indicate that it is pretty soft and less backbone than others.
I do have some experience with Tatula Series and like it enough only drawback is that huge aluminum lock nut, but don't have no clue about M U S E Black Series. I can buy both new about same price (110-130) or I can buy Crucial at 160 from some I've never heard of website.
What do you guys think?
