dramabeats Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 I just broke the tip off my medium bass x rod and looking to change up the power at a minimum. Don't mind going to a nicer rod under $200, though. Techniques I primarily fish: Texas rigs Jigs Flipping/pitching Punching Top Water frogs spinners/bladed jigs I also have a 7 foot medium heavy premier and a Dobyns 705CB I am mainly a shallow water fisherman but wouldn't mind expanding my skillset. I have ventured into shallow cranking but already have a rod for that Quote
Super User ATA Posted February 8, 2022 Super User Posted February 8, 2022 You can Fix that easy, If you like your rod. Quote
Finessegenics Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 Mojo Bass 7’1 MH/F, definitely a step up over a BassX Quote
Super User FishTank Posted February 8, 2022 Super User Posted February 8, 2022 Call St. Croix. They have a few options for your rod. One is an upgrade program. There's a fee of course but you could get some value out of your broken rod. 3 Quote
Super User FryDog62 Posted February 8, 2022 Super User Posted February 8, 2022 I’m hesitant on most anything in the St. Croix lineup (until you get very expensive) - to go to a MH. Their rods weigh a lot and I find quite tip heavy and fatiguing when you go up in power from a Medium. I still have a Mojo in a Medium I really like but sold all my MH and Heavy Avidx, LTB’s, etc. Other rod manufacturers make lighter better balanced rods IMO. I haven’t fished the new Victory however, maybe it’s better... Quote
dramabeats Posted February 8, 2022 Author Posted February 8, 2022 I should have clarified St. Croix is replacing the rod and I'm allowed to apply the credit towards a different rod. The Medium/fast has been ok but it really only works well for me for light Texas rigs I got these rods when I was just starting out last year and I agree they're a bit heavy. I've handled other rods since and seem to like other brands more. Although, Dobyns still hasn't responded to my email query from over a week ago Quote
Aaron_H Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 If you already have another MH and a crankbait rod, why not move up to a Heavy for the frogging/flipping/punching? Quote
dramabeats Posted February 8, 2022 Author Posted February 8, 2022 Just now, Aaron_H said: If you already have another MH and a crankbait rod, why not move up to a Heavy for the frogging/flipping/punching? I'm definitely not opposed, but not sure which of their rods would be best for that I have a Dobyns 735C that I don't really like because the handle is 1-2" too long for my taste. Hoping they will swap it for something different Quote
Aaron_H Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 2 hours ago, dramabeats said: I'm definitely not opposed, but not sure which of their rods would be best for that I have a Dobyns 735C that I don't really like because the handle is 1-2" too long for my taste. Hoping they will swap it for something different How long is the handle on the Dobyns? IIRC mostly they're 14-15", like most other manufacturers. I was going to suggest the Victory 7'4" Heavy/fast, seemed to be right up your alley for the techniques you plan to throw on it, but it's a standard 15" handle. Quote
dramabeats Posted February 8, 2022 Author Posted February 8, 2022 51 minutes ago, Aaron_H said: How long is the handle on the Dobyns? IIRC mostly they're 14-15", like most other manufacturers. I was going to suggest the Victory 7'4" Heavy/fast, seemed to be right up your alley for the techniques you plan to throw on it, but it's a standard 15" handle. It's a 15" handle, which feels a lot longer to me. I'm fine with the handle length on my premier. I think its a 14" (#4 handle) Checking out that victory - hopefully it would balance well/not be fatiguing Quote
kingmotorboat Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 33 minutes ago, dramabeats said: It's a 15" handle, which feels a lot longer to me. I'm fine with the handle length on my premier. I think its a 14" (#4 handle) Checking out that victory - hopefully it would balance well/not be fatiguing might I suggest a dobyns kaden 7’6 flipping stick. It balances well if you wanna keep it under 200. I own nothing but dobyns so if you wanna go the dobyns route feel free to shoot me a pm and I can try to send you down the right path. Some of these guys can tell ya I really don’t send anyone in the wrong direction Quote
dramabeats Posted February 8, 2022 Author Posted February 8, 2022 12 minutes ago, kingmotorboat said: might I suggest a dobyns kaden 7’6 flipping stick. It balances well if you wanna keep it under 200. I own nothing but dobyns so if you wanna go the dobyns route feel free to shoot me a pm and I can try to send you down the right path. Some of these guys can tell ya I really don’t send anyone in the wrong direction Thanks for the suggestion. A champion 7'6 heavy has been on my list. in this case I'm taking advantage of a broken rod tip to get credit on a new rod from st. croix Quote
kingmotorboat Posted February 9, 2022 Posted February 9, 2022 6 hours ago, dramabeats said: Thanks for the suggestion. A champion 7'6 heavy has been on my list. in this case I'm taking advantage of a broken rod tip to get credit on a new rod from st. croix the 766 or 765 champ? Quote
dramabeats Posted February 9, 2022 Author Posted February 9, 2022 2 hours ago, kingmotorboat said: the 766 or 765 champ? 766 but now that I'm looking at it again I'm not a big fan of the 15" handle, would prefer 14" wouldn't mind a 610-4c for skipping Quote
kingmotorboat Posted February 9, 2022 Posted February 9, 2022 1 minute ago, dramabeats said: 766 but now that I'm looking at it again I'm not a big fan of the 15" handle, would prefer 14" wouldn't mind a 610-4c for skipping If it wouldn’t be beyond your budget the dx746 would definitely be your thing man Quote
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