Need a new partner in crime for my new MB reel

[bigfruits]

Youre welcome. If another $100 falls in your lap before his sale is over, I'd make an inquiry. For moving baits, you dont need a $300 rod. The St. Croix Avid line comes to mind for $200.

[SUPERHOT]

7 minutes ago, bigfruits said:

Youre welcome. If another $100 falls in your lap before his sale is over, I'd make an inquiry. For moving baits, you dont need a $300 rod. The St. Croix Avid line comes to mind for $200.

Well i decided to swap out the JWR E6X for an MBR E6X. So any thoughts on it?

[bigfruits]

i have not fished the e6x rods and i have not heard much about them. I think most people like them but they are not special at the price point.

 

 Im sure the action/power is great if youre looking for versatility but I'd probably go with an Avid before an e6x (st croix has similar replacement plan).

 

PM me if you would like some links to other resources to research rods.

[SUPERHOT]

12 minutes ago, bigfruits said:

i have not fished the e6x rods and i have not heard much about them. I think most people like them but they are not special at the price point.

 

 Im sure the action/power is great if youre looking for versatility but I'd probably go with an Avid before an e6x (st croix has similar replacement plan).

 

PM me if you would like some links to other resources to research rods.

Thank you man. After i get my Reel might visit my Cabelas and BPS and see what the staff suggests for me.

[bigfruits]

youre welcome. i think you will get better advice here and on other forums than you will with retail staff. remember that opinions vary greatly in this sport. read as much as you can and dont base your decision to any one review.

[nocluefisher]

I just got a good deal on a dobyns mislabeled rod from their website. Check them out. $170 for a champion 736cb. I don't know if that rod is as versatile as you are looking for bit it is an option.

[nameiztaken]

On 3/13/2017 at 6:06 PM, SUPERHOT said:

I got alot of people suggesting custom rods.

Im just an typical HS Angler and i can hear my wallet crying stop buying JDM Tackle...

Not sure if i can afford a custom rod :I

Any more better suggestions?

 

Somebody get this man a discount! Honestly building a rod might be fun too, if you're inclined in that type of stuff.

Otherwise, the orichi would be fine.

[reason162]

On 3/14/2017 at 10:11 AM, SUPERHOT said:

I only have about 200$ with me. Thanks for the suggestion but ill pass. 

 

I think you'll be much happier with either the Zodias or Cronos. Definitely skip the e6x, and the Levante as well...

[kschultz76]

If you've got to stick to that $200 price range then earlier input about the E6X vs the Orochi XX is likely not useful. When comparing a $200 rod to a $300 rod those with experience with either are likely to recommend the more expensive stick. 

 

Id suggest if you want good input from the group here that you start over and restate your requirements in terms of lures/weights/cover you want to fish, budget, and preferences like grip material. 

 

If if you want feedback on specific models then list them out. 

 

Ive never fished an E6x so I can't give you meaningful input. I've held and inspected them in store and they didn't "feel" great in hand and I noticed on everyone I held some small cosmetic issues. 

 

If you want a good all purpose rod, the MBR series is better than JWR series for that need for sure. 

 

I think the suggestion to look at the Avid or Avid X is also a very good one, especially if for your needs something like a 7' M/F will work. I tend to find the St Croix MH/F rods too heavy for any crankbait.  But they're certainly good for jigs/trigs. 

 

I have no experience wit them but have read good things about ALX rods and their Zolo series is in your budget and has a cork handle. 

 

I also think Kistler rods that are built on NFC blanks are a really good bang for your buck option in your price range. 

 

Look at rod reviews on TackleTour where the reference "Search For The One" where they're specifically considering all purpose sticks. 

 

Lots if if good options for $200, and likely none of them is a "bad" rod. 

[SUPERHOT]

1 hour ago, kschultz76 said:

If you've got to stick to that $200 price range then earlier input about the E6X vs the Orochi XX is likely not useful. When comparing a $200 rod to a $300 rod those with experience with either are likely to recommend the more expensive stick. 

 

Id suggest if you want good input from the group here that you start over and restate your requirements in terms of lures/weights/cover you want to fish, budget, and preferences like grip material. 

 

If if you want feedback on specific models then list them out. 

 

Ive never fished an E6x so I can't give you meaningful input. I've held and inspected them in store and they didn't "feel" great in hand and I noticed on everyone I held some small cosmetic issues. 

 

If you want a good all purpose rod, the MBR series is better than JWR series for that need for sure. 

 

I think the suggestion to look at the Avid or Avid X is also a very good one, especially if for your needs something like a 7' M/F will work. I tend to find the St Croix MH/F rods too heavy for any crankbait.  But they're certainly good for jigs/trigs. 

 

I have no experience wit them but have read good things about ALX rods and their Zolo series is in your budget and has a cork handle. 

 

I also think Kistler rods that are built on NFC blanks are a really good bang for your buck option in your price range. 

 

Look at rod reviews on TackleTour where the reference "Search For The One" where they're specifically considering all purpose sticks. 

 

Lots if if good options for $200, and likely none of them is a "bad" rod. 

Will do thanks.

[THE_Vue's]

x2 on the AvidX especially the 7'Med/F