Orochi XX flat side Special

[newyorktoiowa57]

Does this make a good spinnerbait rod? 

[Dens228]

The power and action would be too light for my liking on a spinnerbait, or most single hook lures for that matter. 

[newyorktoiowa57]

35 minutes ago, Dens228 said:

The power and action would be too light for my liking on a spinnerbait, or most single hook lures for that matter. 

What rod do you usually throw a spinnerbait on? 

[Dens228]

A MH/Fast  

Currently aSt Croix AvidX.   

But I also have two Brailists that I would use too. 

[newyorktoiowa57]

2 hours ago, Dens228 said:

A MH/Fast  

Currently aSt Croix AvidX.   

But I also have two Brailists that I would use too. 

Do you have diablo spec R? 

[rangerjockey]

The FSS wouldn't be my first choice for a spinnerbait rod.

The Spec R works fine if you don't mind the length.

The Witch Doctor Surman 50G is about as good as it gets for spinnerbaits and moving baits in general.

[thunderblack]

I have the spinnerbait special and the destroyer daemos. The daemos is a great spinnerbait rod.

[Dens228]

7 hours ago, newyorktoiowa57 said:

Do you have diablo spec R? 

No I don't. 

I currently have the Levante 2019 Flatside and Braillist as well as an Orochi XX Braillist.

[iabass8]

FSS is ok but not great for spinnerbaits. Spinnerbait special would be my choice. I have a diablo spec r gen1 i use for bladed jigs. Awesome rod for them. Would make a good spinnerbait rod too but i prefer spinnerbait rods a tad shorter for targets.

[newyorktoiowa57]

3 hours ago, rangerjockey said:

The FSS wouldn't be my first choice for a spinnerbait rod.

The Spec R works fine if you don't mind the length.

The Witch Doctor Surman 50G is about as good as it gets for spinnerbaits and moving baits in general.

Which model? Medium or medium heavy? 

Ive never seen these on TW. 

[STBen1215]

Diablo Spec R or even the Daemos would be nice. 

[rangerjockey]

8 hours ago, newyorktoiowa57 said:

Which model? Medium or medium heavy? 

Ive never seen these on TW. 

You wont see them on TW only direct from Witch Doctor. 

I have the 6ft 10 MH . It's a great spinnerbait rod but I also use it for walking baits and stick baits like the Mcstick and Vision 110. 

It's a graphite/glass  blend blank. Great craftmanship.

 

[JLewis134]

2 hours ago, rangerjockey said:

You wont see them on TW only direct from Witch Doctor. 

I have the 6ft 10 MH . It's a great spinnerbait rod but I also use it for walking baits and stick baits like the Mcstick and Vision 110. 

It's a graphite/glass  blend blank. Great craftmanship.

 

Never heard of Witch Doctor but i'd personally buy a MBR G Loomis or Diablo Spec R

[newyorktoiowa57]

4 hours ago, rangerjockey said:

You wont see them on TW only direct from Witch Doctor. 

I have the 6ft 10 MH . It's a great spinnerbait rod but I also use it for walking baits and stick baits like the Mcstick and Vision 110. 

It's a graphite/glass  blend blank. Great craftmanship.

 

How is the balance? 

[rangerjockey]

Seems fine. I use  old Citica E on mine and it's right in front of the reel nut.

 

[Efishin]

MB Diablo Spec R will be hard to beat as well as the 843C MBR GLX

[newyorktoiowa57]

The diablo is an intriguing rod to me, but from what I have head it is really a MHF rod. More of a texas rig rod in my hands then a spinnerbait rod. I definitely prefer softer rods for reaction techniques. I have never handled an MBR loomis, but it is tough for me to imagine wanting to use a texas rig Stick for spinnerbsits. 

[Stephen B]

18 minutes ago, newyorktoiowa57 said:

The diablo is an intriguing rod to me, but from what I have head it is really a MHF rod. More of a texas rig rod in my hands then a spinnerbait rod. I definitely prefer softer rods for reaction techniques. I have never handled an MBR loomis, but it is tough for me to imagine wanting to use a texas rig Stick for spinnerbsits. 

Loomis MBR is awesome!

[Junger]

2 hours ago, newyorktoiowa57 said:

The diablo is an intriguing rod to me, but from what I have head it is really a MHF rod. More of a texas rig rod in my hands then a spinnerbait rod. I definitely prefer softer rods for reaction techniques. I have never handled an MBR loomis, but it is tough for me to imagine wanting to use a texas rig Stick for spinnerbsits. 

GLX 844 or 843 MBR are very versatile tapers. Enough give for a moving bait, but when you lean into it, plenty of tip for a jig. Similarly, I have a Zillion 7’2 MH/R with those characteristics. 

[newyorktoiowa57]

30 minutes ago, Junger said:

GLX 844 or 843 MBR are very versatile tapers. Enough give for a moving bait, but when you lean into it, plenty of tip for a jig. Similarly, I have a Zillion 7’2 MH/R with those characteristics. 

hows the reel seat

 

[Junger]

Some people don’t like it, but I have no problem with it and hold it a couple different ways depending on the lure. 

[Efishin]

1 hour ago, Junger said:

Some people don’t like it, but I have no problem with it and hold it a couple different ways depending on the lure. 

Love the reel seat. Complaints are primarily just nit picky people

[NHBull]

I use that rod and like it for many treble hook techniques.

 

[fishwizzard]

4 hours ago, newyorktoiowa57 said:

hows the reel seat

 

I have a pair of new model GLX rods and I am 50/50 on the reel seat.  Some reels are comfortable but an equal number have not been so.   I 100% love the power/taper combo of the mbr rods though.  Between the various  mbr and cr lines I have 6 of them and if I was honest with myself I wouldn't need anything else. 

[Junger]

5 minutes ago, fishwizzard said:

I have a pair of new model GLX rods and I am 50/50 on the reel seat.  Some reels are comfortable but an equal number have not been so.

Good point, I didn't like the SV103 on it, but enjoy a Zillion SV TW on it.