evo2s197 Posted December 29, 2019 Posted December 29, 2019 Hey guys looking for a new Carolina rig rod, help me decide, experience with the below choices are preferred any other brand are welcome, budget rods are out of the question. St Croix: The legend Tournament part number: LBC74MHF Legend X part number: XLC74HF. Avid X part number: AXC74MHF Also the Legend Elite part number: EC74HF And finally what about a moderate fast rod like the Legend X: XLC76MHMF Daiwa: Steez STZ751MH/HFB-AGS Quote
Super User webertime Posted December 29, 2019 Super User Posted December 29, 2019 Steez or Avid X A custom build on an NFC MB807 is perfect for rigs Quote
Bass Rutten Posted December 29, 2019 Posted December 29, 2019 Since you’re into st croix check out the legend extreme lxc711hmf, great for c-rigging and a whole lot more, very versatile rod. Quote
evo2s197 Posted December 29, 2019 Author Posted December 29, 2019 49 minutes ago, Bassjam2000 said: Since you’re into st croix check out the legend extreme lxc711hmf, great for c-rigging and a whole lot more, very versatile rod. That guy is super heavy and 6.6 ounces. Quote
zeth Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 idk about any of those. i've been on an ALX kick lately. liking them a lot. Quote
Super User FryDog62 Posted December 30, 2019 Super User Posted December 30, 2019 10 hours ago, zeth said: idk about any of those. i've been on an ALX kick lately. liking them a lot. I absolutely love my ALX Zolo Dragger for Carolina rigs, and dragging Jointed Structure Heads along the bottom. I’m a former St. Croix fan-boy and still have a couple Mediums and Medium-Light rods. They manufacture a quality rod. But when you get into their MH and Heavy rods they are heavy, thick, tip-heavy, etc. Similar priced rods in ALX, Kistler, Orochi, Daiwa.... I find lighter, better balanced and just as powerful. But the Dragger is an excellent CR rod. If you need something even heavier than that check out the Brawler. Both rods weigh quite a bit less than the St. Croix options.. Quote
Efishin Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 How big of Carolina rigs do you plan to throw? What budget do you have in mind? I typically stay with Shimano, G Loomis, Daiwa, St Croix, Megabass. Not a fan of ALX Quote
evo2s197 Posted December 30, 2019 Author Posted December 30, 2019 15 minutes ago, Efishin said: How big of Carolina rigs do you plan to throw? What budget do you have in mind? I typically stay with Shimano, G Loomis, Daiwa, St Croix, Megabass. Not a fan of ALX I dont have any budget restrictions, yes the ALX rods are not for me, ugly design and I dont like how they fish, I've played with a few. The weights I use are up to 1 ounce tungsten but mostly 3/4. Lures are no heavier than a 6 inch senko. These are the brands I will not consider ALX Lews 13 fishing Phoenix Powell Quantum Abu Berkley Quote
Efishin Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 1 minute ago, evo2s197 said: I dont have any budget restrictions, yes the ALX rods are not for me, ugly design and I dont like how they fish, I've played with a few. The weights I use are up to 1 ounce tungsten but mostly 3/4. Lures are no heavier than a 6 inch senko. These are the brands I will not consider ALX Lews 13 fishing Phoenix Powell Quantum Abu Berkley I would suggest the NRX 873, Expride 7'6 H, Megabass Destroyer Valdivia, Steez AGS 7'6. Quote
evo2s197 Posted December 30, 2019 Author Posted December 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Efishin said: I would suggest the NRX 873, Expride 7'6 H, Megabass Destroyer Valdivia, Steez AGS 7'6. I'll look into the megabass and the steez, not a fan of the NRX build quality, awesome blank factory second build quality, which made me sell mine the ones I had. Quote
Efishin Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, evo2s197 said: I'll look into the megabass and the steez, not a fan of the NRX build quality, awesome blank factory second build quality, which made me sell mine the ones I had. I would take a good look at the Expride. Its a sweet rod. One of my favorite for sure. Quote
evo2s197 Posted December 30, 2019 Author Posted December 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Efishin said: I would take a good look at the Steez AGS and Expride I couldn't put a daiwa on a shimano rod its sacrilegious, that's another reason I got rid of my NRX rods, I converted to Daiwa. The Steez I'll look into. 1 Quote
Pfisher Posted December 31, 2019 Posted December 31, 2019 Just another use for my Gloomis MBR rods. Quote
evo2s197 Posted December 31, 2019 Author Posted December 31, 2019 5 hours ago, Pfisher said: Just another use for my Gloomis MBR rods. I agree the Loomis MBR series is a versatile choice if your limited on rods or lures for one reason or another. They are similar to multi purpose surface cleaners, they get the job done and dont take up a lot of room by having a cleaning product for every application, the only problem is they are not the best choice for most applications, but they work if good enough is acceptable. Rods for specific applications fits my fishing style better, after all sometimes it comes down to the details. Quote
evo2s197 Posted January 2, 2020 Author Posted January 2, 2020 I decided to go with both the Legend Tournament Carolina Rig Rod and the Daiwa Steez AGS Bottom Contact. Thanks for all the advice Quote
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