MB P5 Lineup

[Jeffrey Walker]

Looking to pick up a few MB Rods. I am overwhelmed at the options. Already decided on the Cyclone, What rods do you think are not worth considering or too niche? 

 

https://www.thehookuptackle.com/fishing-Rods/Megabass/Destroyer+P5+Casting+Rods

 

 

 

[evilcatfish]

What are your intended applications? I have a couple and really like them 

[kayaking_kev]

I'm not going to list all the ones I wouldn't personally consider, but I am interested in trying the X-Bites & Bait Finesse. I don't really want to pay almost $500 for any moving bait rod.

[Derek1]

On that right up, they seem kind of versatile. 

[Jeffrey Walker]

i have no rods, what rods do i need to have a well rounded arsenal?

22 hours ago, kayaking_kev said:

I'm not going to list all the ones I wouldn't personally consider, but I am interested in trying the X-Bites & Bait Finesse. I don't really want to pay almost $500 for any moving bait rod.

why the bait finesse? dont most people use spinning fods for BFS? ive heard the cost tonuse BFS can be not worth it 

[kayaking_kev]

1 hour ago, Jeffrey Walker said:

i have no rods, what rods do i need to have a well rounded arsenal?

why the bait finesse? dont most people use spinning fods for BFS? ive heard the cost tonuse BFS can be not worth it 

I just personally prefer not to use spinning gear if I don't have to.

 

1 hour ago, Jeffrey Walker said:

i have no rods, what rods do i need to have a well rounded arsenal?

why the bait finesse? dont most people use spinning fods for BFS? ive heard the cost tonuse BFS can be not worth it 

You want your most sensitive rods for Finesse and Bottom Techniques, and the Bait Finesse and X-Bites would take care of that. Plus, the X-Bites from what I've heard about it is pretty versatile as well and you could throw most of your single hook moving baits on it as well. If you prefer spinning gear for finesse, then just substitute out the Bait Finesse rod.

 

To complete a well rounded arsenal you would need a Crankbait rod and a Power rod at minimum. 

 

Your Crankbait rod doesn't have to be pricey, just something that feels comfortable and has the right action you want. The Dobyns Colt 705cb is cheap and made with 15% glass, and the Dobyns Fury 705cb has a Lifetime warranty. 

 

 

Your Power rod depends on what you're going to be using it for. If you're just using it for frogs, you can get away with a cheaper rod where sensitivity isn't as much of a factor. But, if your going to be using it for heavy jigs and t-rigs, you want something more sensitive. I've had Shimano SLX and Fenwick HMX rods for frog fishing and I've also owned a Dobyns Xtasy 755c for Jigs & T-Rigs.

 

I've looked for a Heavy Jig rod in the Megabass P5 lineup a couple weeks ago and nothing really stood out. I like the Super Destroyer, but have heard it's a soft rod and rated up to 1.25 oz lure, not really my definition of a true Heavy rod. The Tequila Baccarac has the lure rating, but looks geared more towards big swimbaits. The best companion for the X-Bites that I have came across would be the Expride 7'3 XH.

 

That would take care of the basics, but you could keep going and going if you wanted to.

 

For comparison here are my current setups, as it stands. I'm always reworking it though, trying to get it just right. It's completely different than it was at the beginning of the year, when I had a lot more rods. As you can see, I don't have a true power rod, swimbait, or deep crankbait rod. I want to replace the Champion 734c with a Expride 7'3 XH.

 

G.Loomis Conquest 843c / 2020 Metanium MGL = T-Rig / Jig, Single Hook Moving Baits

Dobyns Xtasy 723c / 2020 Tatula SV = Neko Rig, Ned Rig, Shakyhead, Tube, Dropshot

Dobyns Champion XP 704cb Glass / SLX MGL 70 = Light Crankbaits

Dobyns Champion XP 734c / SLX DC = Spinnerbaits, Heavier Jigs & T-Rigs, Open Water Frog

Daiwa Tatula 7'0 M/R / 2020 Tatula SV = Whopper Plopper, Medium Diving Crankbaits

Dobyns Fury 663c / SLX XT = Jerkbait

St.Croix Panfish Series / Daiwa Revros LT 2000 - Panfish 

 

Backups.

 

Lew's Hank Parker Speed Stick 6'10 M/F / Abu Garcia Pro Max

Ugly Stik GX2 6'0 M/ Abu Garcia Black Max

Berkley Cherrywood HD 6'9 M / Penn Pursuit III 2500