Anyone used these casting rods: MH Enigma HPT Gen 3, IROD Genesis III, Okuma EVX, Daiwa Tatula?

[akmac]

I am looking for a 7'ish MH rod that will handle medium to large cranks and spinnerbaits.  Basically a rod that fishes in-between F and ModF.

If you have experience with these rods could you please elaborate on how they fish?  Are they true to their action, stiffer, softer, balance, weight, etc? 

 

    

[roadwarrior]

I have the Okuma EVX 7'2" MH. True to the Power Rating and Action.  This is the perfect

all-around rod at the pricing point.

 

[MassYak85]

I have 3 of the older tatula rods. I assume the new ones have the same blank but I could very well be wrong. I thought they were true to their rating, maybe a hair fast compared to the rest of the industry. I have the 7'2" H, 7'2" MH, and 7'4" H. The MH is a "regular" action (mod fast IMO) and probably my most versatile rod. Not what I'd call a "crank rod" but it's got enough give to fish treble hook baits. I use it for jerkbaits and topwater, as well as spinnerbaits. It's not ideal for much but it's the one rod I'll take to go bank fish with cause I can fish so much on it. 

[walleyecrazy]

The Tatula rods are great for the money, and fish pretty much spot on with their ratings in my experience. If you want something in between a fast and mod fast anything in the Daiwa lineup that is listed as "regular" action is pretty much what you are looking for.

[swhit140]

The Tatula rods are legit rods. ?

[Glenn]

I have the Okuma EVX 7'2" MH. It's a great, all-purpose rod true to it's power rating.  Lightweight and sensitive, it's one of my favorite rods.

[Bluebasser86]

I've got 2 EVX Okumas, 1 spinning and 1 casting. They're both great rods in my regular rotation.

[new2BC4bass]

Okuma and Pflueger  are the Rodney Dangerfields of bass fishing.  I've always felt I got good value from both.  I got an Okuma Helios 7' M on sale.  Once it arrived and I had a chance to use it, I went and bought a second while they were still on sale.  That is not something I normally do as I like to try different gear.  I only have doubles of 2 rods.  Once because I hated the spinning rods in that line because of the small guides (tried micro and standard) so I exchanged it for a casting rod I already had.  And then there's the Helios.  That's it.  No other doubles.

 

I now have some rods I wouldn't mind having doubles or triples of, but finances prevent it.   

 

I also agree about the Tatulas.  Only have the originals, but think they are excellent for the price...or even more.

 

[Bluebasser86]

15 hours ago, new2BC4bass said:

Okuma and Pflueger  are the Rodney Dangerfields of bass fishing.  I've always felt I got good value from both.  I got an Okuma Helios 7' M on sale.  Once it arrived and I had a chance to use it, I went and bought a second while they were still on sale.  That is not something I normally do as I like to try different gear.  I only have doubles of 2 rods.  Once because I hated the spinning rods in that line because of the small guides (tried micro and standard) so I exchanged it for a casting rod I already had.  And then there's the Helios.  That's it.  No other doubles.

 

I now have some rods I wouldn't mind having doubles or triples of, but finances prevent it.   

 

I also agree about the Tatulas.  Only have the originals, but think they are excellent for the price...or even more.

 

I have a few Okuma TCS and they're one of the best, most ignored rods out there IMO. I buy them any time I find a good deal on one.

[Eric 26]

On 3/28/2021 at 10:12 PM, Glenn said:

I have the Okuma EVX 7'2" MH. It's a great, all-purpose rod true to it's power rating.  Lightweight and sensitive, it's one of my favorite rods.

 

On 3/28/2021 at 11:18 PM, Bluebasser86 said:

I've got 2 EVX Okumas, 1 spinning and 1 casting. They're both great rods in my regular rotation.

 

9 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

I have a few Okuma TCS and they're one of the best, most ignored rods out there IMO. I buy them any time I find a good deal on one.

Although this doesn’t help the OP I’m glad to read these comments as I purchased a TCS and received an EVX for  Christmas purchased on TW’s Black Friday sale and can’t wait to use them this season. 

[akmac]

I appreciate all of the input guys.  It really helps me out since I don't have access to a store to put one in my hand.

[Mbirdsley]

I have an 7ft medium okuma EVX I with a phlueger supreme bait caster. I bought it just this last November. I plan on using it for shallow to medium cranks.  I think it would make a good spinner bait rod too.   I haven’t used it yet but, feels awesome in my hands though.  I’m going for the first time Friday I’ll let you know how it does.