Mhx Elite X 8225

[sarcazmo]

Has anyone built on this blank? The first rod I ever built was on a Gen 1 hi mod version of this blank. 

 

It's horribly ugly, I think I used a size 30 stripper guide, but I love it and I have caught my biggest fish on it. I've attached some pics of a 7lb 4oz beast I caught this past week dragging a drop shot down some ledges. 

 

I've fished open water, submerged grass and everything in between and it really is excellent. 

 

Perhaps it's my confirmation bias talking, but has anyone used the latest version of this blank? I was thinking about building another one. 

 

I have a rod geeks c4 73mhxs waiting to be built up as well. 

 

I'd like to have 2 drop shot rods ready, one for bigger plastics rigged weedless and one with nose hooked smaller baits

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Call them and check the lure weight rating. Website shows 1/4-3/4 typical of their M or MH. I’ve built on both generations. If I remember, I think the x is more crisp, not necessarily more powerful. 

[sarcazmo]

1 hour ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

Call them and check the lure weight rating. Website shows 1/4-3/4 typical of their M or MH. I’ve built on both generations. If I remember, I think the x is more crisp, not necessarily more powerful. 

I really like the power if it's similar to my first Gen. It's very versatile imo, can be used around grass or open water. 

 

I shot them an email but don't think I'll receive a response until later in the week. 

 

Was hoping people that have fished it could give me there thoughts.