Questions About Powell Endurance

[whakx]

This season I got back into bass fishing after a few years hiatus, I picked up a field & stream combo from dicks with a field & stream rod and shimano caius reel. Fishing from the bank today I snapped the tip off my rod rushing to get a fish out of the water that I thought was poorly hooked. Don't know what I was thinking as I never ever rip a fish out of the water by the tip but whatever, time to go rod shopping 

 

Loving the sport more than I ever have, and was planning on getting a Powell Endurance rod in a few weeks anyway. The Model I am looking at is the Endurance 723 CEF. Its a 7'2 MH/Extra Fast, Is this a good rod for all around fishing? I will be throwing texas rigged plastics, spinnerbaits, spooks, buzzbaits, just all around fishing. I plan on getting another setup, but for awhile this will be my only rod. Im asking because 7'2 seems to be a few inches longer than the average "all around" rod, and I have never fished with an extra fast taper or anything longer than 6'10. 

 

It will be paired with my shimano caius until I have the funds to get the pinnacle im drooling over =D

 

-Eric

[Grantman83]

Couldn't have picked a better general purpose stick.  A MH will let you do everything you have stated.  I would suggest 40lb Braid as your base line and attach leaders when necessary.  Braid floats like mono but is more sensitive.  Attach a fluoro or mono leader as needed and it will last you longer as well. 

 

As for the length, you will get used to it.  You will find that a longer rod will really help you with line pickup and hook setting etc.  Once you get used to it, you shouldn't have any problems. 

[Megastink]

Great stick! Get one.

[ClackerBuzz]

you'll love it.

[Arv]

Get it. Fish it. Enjoy it. Powell makes an excellent rod and the 723 is one of my favorite.

[rippin-lips]

I own 3 723's and just sold a max 703 plus I have a few diesel models. It's a great rod. I have one still in the wrapper if you're interested in it.

[whakx]

Thanks everyone! It'll be here tomorrow, cant wait to fish it.