I Want To Buy Another Baitcaster

[ipeeinmywetsuit]

Long story short; after one year as a temporary lab tech I had to apply for my job through HR and I recently found out I will now be a permanent Instructional Assistant in the Ceramics department at the college I've been working at. I want to reward myself this memorial day with a new fishing rod.

 

I already have a 7.0:1 Shimano Chronarch that I bought from a previous sale.

 

I currently have these:

7' M Duckett micromagic (small cranks, jerkbaits, flukes, light worming, small spinnerbaits)

7'2" MH Powell Endurance (spinnerbaits, wakebaits, 3/8oz texas rig, 1/4oz swimjigs, pretty much anything I feel the Duckett is underpowered for)

8' H Dobyns Swimbait Rod (hudds, etc)

 

I have some small - midsize swimbaits & wakebaits (1/2oz - 1 1/2oz) & jigs (3/8oz-3/4oz) that I was thinking a pitching rod might cover. Its getting into the summer months here in Southern California. I fish in a club at various reservoirs which include: El Capitan, Sutherland, Hodges, Lower Otay, etc. Theres grass, tules, and rocks at these reservoirs. I am interested in what you guys think the next best rod for me to get might be despite what I think I should get.

 

I was looking at the zombie 7'3" XH pitching rod mainly because of tackeltours review stating that although it is a stout rod capable of pitching heavy jigs it could also be used for some smaller swimbaits and umbrella rigging. I was also looking at the Megabass Orochi X4 f6-72x4 Destruction; again because tackletours review stated this rod is so versatile you can pretty much throw anything comfortably from the 1/2 - 1 1/2oz range. Both of these seem like sweet fishing rods and they are from what I understand extremely versatile yet capable of handling heavier lures.

 

I was looking at the new xx orochi's and some of the dobyns rods but theres too many options so perhaps you guys have some opinions?

 

The zombie rod seems nice but what threw me was its weight and its "lack of sensitivity" according to TT. The Orochi x4 destruction seems too perfect. The only thing I am worried about is that it has only 9 guides + tip which seems outdated or like it will not transmit alot of whats going on with the bait. Anyways, I am hoping someone here has experience with these rods or something comparable and can help me decide on the next step. I am going to say my price limit here is at the Orochi x4 which is a $450 rod. This should leave the door open for a lot of suggestions.

 

Thanks! Hope you guys have some good plans for this coming weekend.

[Craiger12]

As far as Dobyns goes, I would take a look at the 735C and DX745C depending on your price range. The 735C will be slightly faster in action with a softer tip than the DX745C.

[ipeeinmywetsuit]

As far as Dobyns goes, I would take a look at the 735C and DX745C depending on your price range. The 735C will be slightly faster in action with a softer tip than the DX745C.

The dx 745C looks like a great rod. However it doesnt have as wide of a lure range as the two that I am most interested in now. I am worried I wont be able to throw some of the 1 1/2oz baits without overloading the rod since its right at the high end of its limits.

[BenB54]

The dobyns champion 766 might be a good choice. It's heavy with a fast action and rated for 1/4 up to 2oz.