robster80 Posted May 5, 2014 Posted May 5, 2014 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? Quote
robster80 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Posted May 14, 2014 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? Quote
EvanT123 Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 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. Quote
Super User senile1 Posted May 14, 2014 Super User Posted May 14, 2014 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 Quote
robster80 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Posted May 14, 2014 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 Quote
Super User senile1 Posted May 14, 2014 Super User Posted May 14, 2014 I bought the rod in 2006 based on that review as well. Quote
War Eagle 44 Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 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. Quote
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