Super User ChrisD46 Posted February 23, 2015 Super User Posted February 23, 2015 Many indicate the 7'3" MH casting rod is their all - everything (almost) rod for many applications ... What is your favorite OR best value 7'3" MH casting rod under $250 and please explain why ? Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted February 23, 2015 Super User Posted February 23, 2015 Best value - For me it's a Powell Endurance 723 I have two of them for a reason. If I'm grabbing 1 setup to take this is the one for me. I've thrown everything on it. Balance with either a heavier or lighter reel is incredible. I have a Dobyns Champ 733 but I'm not going to say it's my favorite yet because I need to try a 734 first. It is a nice rod though. Quote
WdyCrankbait Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Powell Endurance 7'-2" MH Fast tip 723 (Personally, I dont think so about the tip.) Great sensitive rod for bottom connect, a TON of hook setting power, great senko rod. It balances well, I believe the weights are 3/16oz. - 3/4oz. and 10#-17# line. So, most of the lures are covered with the rod. Versatily for this rod it can do a little of everything well. But, Powell has eliminated this line and replaced it with the 3D Max series. Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted February 23, 2015 Super User Posted February 23, 2015 ^^^ the tip is rated as xf. I think all of the Endurance series are except the obvious ones. Yes, it has been replaced but the 723 is offered in the 3d max series. Supposed to be a slightly better blank. Quote
WdyCrankbait Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 XF, I knew it!!! Ugh, didn't go with my first educated assumption... Quote
SenkoGuru Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 I love the Duckett White Ice 7'3" MH but I can agree that the Powell 723 is one fantastic rod. I hate that they quit making those. I sold all of my Powell Rods to buy Duckett's except for a 703 Powell max and a 723 Endo, I just couldn't part with those two rod's. Back to the White Ice, that Rod just has the "It" factor for me in a 7'3, I know a bunch of the guys here do not agree with me but I am loving the Duckett Rod's. It is lighter than the Powell, has a nice soft tip and I can throw many different baits on that one rod. I never leave home with out it. Quote
Diggy Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Lamiglas Infinity Bass Casting Rod 7'3" Med Hvy Its 279.99 but got it on a twh sale, which is often enough. It can do it ll pretty much based on my experiences with it. I bought it primarily as a jig rod which it does well (sensitive) but I also use if for throwing some swimbaits and frogs and whatever else pops up. Its rated 1/4-1 1/2 I too have a Powell 723 which is amazing. It feels weightless with a team lite lews on it. I also got one when TW was blowing them out. Quote
BassmanDan Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Powell Endurance 7'-2" MH Fast tip 723 (Personally, I dont think so about the tip.) Great sensitive rod for bottom connect, a TON of hook setting power, great senko rod. It balances well, I believe the weights are 3/16oz. - 3/4oz. and 10#-17# line. So, most of the lures are covered with the rod. Versatily for this rod it can do a little of everything well. But, Powell has eliminated this line and replaced it with the 3D Max series. Another vote for this...it's the only rod that I have 3 of ad I wish I would have bought one more when I had the chance. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted February 23, 2015 Super User Posted February 23, 2015 I believe my only 7'3" rod is an *** MF. That would have to make it my favorite 7'3" rod. Now if you throw 7'2" rods into the equation, I'd have to change that choice....as much as I like the ***. Quote
Super User ChrisD46 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Super User Posted February 23, 2015 Great replies - a 7'2" MH casting rod is close enough to my original post , so let's add this rod length & action as well and hear what you like in a 7'2" or 7'3" MH casting rod and what you like using it for ! Quote
JaxBasser Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Kistler KLX 7'3 MH F. I can throw just about everything in my box with this rod except for the really light weightless stuff. Really great blank on these. If I was going out and could only choose one rod this would definitely be it. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 23, 2015 Super User Posted February 23, 2015 http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/dhc7-primmus-review.html Quote
WdyCrankbait Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 ^^^ Yeah, I handled a couple of Pinnacle rods at the Richmond Bass Expo late Jan. and I was impressed, lighter then I thought they would be. I haven't fished with one. But, definitely seemed to have been built correctly. Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted February 23, 2015 Super User Posted February 23, 2015 13 *** Black. Their XF blanks are AMAZING. Crazy backbone, nice springy versatile tip and ultra light titanium recoil guides. Honestly I have owned several XF Envys and have been super impressed by all of them. I also own an NRX and they are VERY close. The Envys are even a little more versatile IMO as the tips have slightly more give and thus handle weights to the lighter end of their rating EXTREMELY well. It's my assertion that the 13 *** rods and specifically the XF blanks are the best sub-250 rod out there. Quote
ColdSVT Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 I have a 7'3 *** mh and a croix ltb 7'3 MH and i love em both...great all around sticks. i tend to favor the *** when im on the water though Quote
Hogsticker Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Tatula on the lower end of the price, Megabass Orochi on the higher side. Quote
kschultz76 Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Well it's a bit above the stated price range but right now it's the MB Orochi XX Diablo Spec R. It's a 7'2" MH/F, but a really versatile taper that makes it a great multipurpose stick. I just got it and looking forward to really fishing it this spring. Quote
HogsAndHawks Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 7'3" 13 *** Black. Its my jig rod and its amazing. Got it on sale for 175 shipped. Best purchase ive made in a while. Quote
Super User David P Posted February 24, 2015 Super User Posted February 24, 2015 Dobyns 734 .. The light weight feel, and balance of this rod makes it an absolute pleasure to fish. The sensitivity is also great for a rod in that price range. It just seems to fish everything so well and make it fun. 90% of fishing can be covered with this rod IMO. Quote
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