bmlum415 Posted December 20, 2012 Posted December 20, 2012 I need an opinion between a st croix legend tournament bass in 7'6 MH or a dobyns champion in 7'6 MH, I'm going to use this rod to flip, pitch and punch the CA delta. What's better, I already have a champion and love it but I may try a st croix. Quote
BenB54 Posted December 20, 2012 Posted December 20, 2012 I would go with a H or XH if you are going to be punching. Quote
bassinbrian Posted December 20, 2012 Posted December 20, 2012 I'll second the bumping up to a Heavy action. If its mostly heavy cover I would get the 7'11 Heavy, that's what I use for punching. Otherwise that 7'6" will work fine for everything but the thick junk. Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted December 20, 2012 Super User Posted December 20, 2012 That St Croix will fish heavier than a MH, I had that rod, it was very stout and handled all my pitching, flipping, and mat punching needs. IDK about other brands H powerd rods, but every H power St Croix (except my LTB magnum cranker) I have or had, and have handled is a flat out broom stick with guides wrapped on it. Even as a fan of St Croix rods, I tend to stay away from them. I have had H powered rods from other brands (Fenwick, Kistler) that were better. I won't buy St Croixs any more that are beyond the MH power rating, and will look to replace the last one I have (7'11" H Mojo flipping stick) with somethng else. Quote
flippin and pitchin Posted December 21, 2012 Posted December 21, 2012 Dobyns Champion 766 or 805 for punchin. If you are smaller in stature, lean toward the 766. It's a beast and loves braid. 1 Quote
Diggy Posted December 21, 2012 Posted December 21, 2012 Dobyns Champion 766 or 805 for punchin. If you are smaller in stature, lean toward the 766. It's a beast and loves braid. who would trust you on this topic with a screen name like that? Quote
bassinbrian Posted December 21, 2012 Posted December 21, 2012 who would trust you on this topic with a screen name like that? Lol! Quote
bmlum415 Posted December 21, 2012 Author Posted December 21, 2012 I'm leaning toward a dobyns since I love mine and I'm not going to punch as often as I will pitch and flip Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted December 21, 2012 Super User Posted December 21, 2012 Dobyns! Better balance and more true to power. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted December 21, 2012 Global Moderator Posted December 21, 2012 I have the LTB rod you're looking at and I love it. I use it for the exact techniques you're describing with more flipping and pitching than punching. Like WW2 said, it handles much more like other companies H than a MH. I've pulled a lot of big fish out of weeds and wood with it, including a 12lb flathead out of the middle of a brushpile, without any problems. Quote
G_money Posted December 22, 2012 Posted December 22, 2012 I have the LTB rod you're looking at and I love it. I use it for the exact techniques you're describing with more flipping and pitching than punching. Like WW2 said, it handles much more like other companies H than a MH. I've pulled a lot of big fish out of weeds and wood with it, including a 12lb flathead out of the middle of a brushpile, without any problems. Don't listen to Clayton...he's a closet carp fisherman. jk...what's up Clayton? We going to hit Lake Wabunsee this April when it opens? Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted December 22, 2012 Global Moderator Posted December 22, 2012 Don't listen to Clayton...he's a closet carp fisherman. jk...what's up Clayton? We going to hit Lake Wabunsee this April when it opens? Planning on it. I live about 30 minutes closer to it now so that helps a lot with the drive time. Quote
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