Powell Max 683C

[robster80]

for those that hav this rod what applications do u use it for? i just picked one up. think its a bit light for t-rigs so i may get another rod for that but to those that hav used this rod what type of baits does it handle best?

[Arv]

I have used mine for almost everything 

[robster80]

right now im using it mostly for t-rigs. havent fished any cover yet. seems like it has plenty of backbone. i did just pass on a deal on a 684 tho. i almost swiped it up but told myself not to that the 683 should handle things well enough. has anyone owned both of these? is the 684 a better rod for weighted worms?

[EvanT123]

I have used mine for almost everything

I have the endurance in 683 and this is my sentiment as well. It's generally my go to for frogs and sprinnerbaits though.

[senile1]

The 683 is an awesome rod at its price point and can do many things well.  I have the original Powell Max 683c and it works well with Senkos, and t-rigs.  Also, as a lighter medium-heavy rod, it woks well with deep crankbaits, jerkbaits, and spinnerbaits, though the length could be longer to allow for longer casts.  The 683 hasn't changed a great deal since Tackletour first posted its original review in the link below.  They even tested it with a swimbait. 

 

http://www.tackletour.com/reviewpowell683cxfast.html

[robster80]

thats one reason i got one after i read that review. i hav a medium heavy cork shimano crucial and this powell rod is definitely a bit stouter

[senile1]

I bought the rod in 2006 based on that review as well.

[War Eagle 44]

I have the Max 683 spinning rod and I like it a lot for t-rigs, finesse jigs, shakeyheads, Senko's, and many more. It's a very nice spinning rod so I'm sure the casting version is equally good for t-rigs.

[JGBassinAL]

Used to have it. I used it for topwaters.