My newest combo is a winner!!

[CrashVector]

I got a new Abu Garcia Fantasista X rod and paired it with an Abu Garcia Revo MGX.

 

The rod is 7' MH/Xfast.

The reel is an 8.0:1.

 

The combo together, without line, is 9.23oz.

 

Took it out and caught a 4lb largemouth on it.  It was awesome

[MN Fisher]

Sounds like you got a winner there and that is definitely a light rig...my lightest is 10.55oz, but most of my rigs run 11.8oz to 12.3oz.

 

BTW: How the heck do you pronounce that rod name...it just seems awkward to me.

[casts_by_fly]

I just picked up an mgx also (bass pro sale?) and put it on a falcon expert 6’10” mh.  Haven’t weighed it yet but it’s gotta be close to that 8oz mark. Soooo light weight. Can’t wait to fish it in anger. 

[CrashVector]

18 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

Sounds like you got a winner there and that is definitely a light rig...my lightest is 10.55oz, but most of my rigs run 11.8oz to 12.3oz.

 

BTW: How the heck do you pronounce that rod name...it just seems awkward to me.

Fanta-seesta.

12 minutes ago, casts_by_fly said:

I just picked up an mgx also (bass pro sale?) and put it on a falcon expert 6’10” mh.  Haven’t weighed it yet but it’s gotta be close to that 8oz mark. Soooo light weight. Can’t wait to fish it in anger. 

 

Yep!  $150 off.  Couldn't pass it up lol!

 

It's a tiny form-factor.  Perfect

 

[casts_by_fly]

I didn’t realize the reel was physically smaller than my sx and stx reels. They are the same exact size as each other but the mgx is just a bit smaller and a lot lighter. Perfect for the rod I put it on. 

[CrashVector]

20 minutes ago, casts_by_fly said:

I didn’t realize the reel was physically smaller than my sx and stx reels. They are the same exact size as each other but the mgx is just a bit smaller and a lot lighter. Perfect for the rod I put it on. 

 

My workhorse is a Revo sx.  I knew the MGX was smaller, but didn't know it was THAT much smaller until I held it at the store.  I got the HS one, so the 6.3:1 would be even smaller than mine bc of the bigger gear in the 8.0.

 

It's exactly what I wanted: a smaller more compact reel that is super lightweight to match with a super sensitive lightweight rod for finesse fishing with weightless or 1/8th oz max weighted Texas rigs.

48 minutes ago, casts_by_fly said:

I just picked up an mgx also (bass pro sale?) and put it on a falcon expert 6’10” mh.  Haven’t weighed it yet but it’s gotta be close to that 8oz mark. Soooo light weight. Can’t wait to fish it in anger. 

Honestly though...1-3 ounces is hard to detect.  I only notice how light the new combo is when holding it side by side with my Revo SX/veritas TE combo.

[thediscochef]

1 hour ago, CrashVector said:

Fanta-seesta.

 

Yep!  $150 off.  Couldn't pass it up lol!

 

It's a tiny form-factor.  Perfect

 

 

It'll always be the Fanta Sister to me

[MN Fisher]

1 minute ago, thediscochef said:

 

It'll always be the Fanta Sister to me

[thediscochef]

9 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

???
I wouldn't be able to use that combo without singing the song

Congrats @CrashVector on the light weight setup, though! Always exciting to get new gear that you really like. Makes you wanna hit the water, huh? 

my new Tatula CT 8.1:1 + H2OXpress Tac40 V (7'5") weighs in at 12.56oz, including a full spool of 20lb braid and a 4" jerkbait that's 1/2oz. Whole combo ran me shy of $225 after tax. I feel good about it; the thing is a joy to fish, kind of feels like an extension of my arm now.
 

[CrashVector]

42 minutes ago, thediscochef said:

???
I wouldn't be able to use that combo without singing the song

Congrats @CrashVector on the light weight setup, though! Always exciting to get new gear that you really like. Makes you wanna hit the water, huh? 

my new Tatula CT 8.1:1 + H2OXpress Tac40 V (7'5") weighs in at 12.56oz, including a full spool of 20lb braid and a 4" jerkbait that's 1/2oz. Whole combo ran me shy of $225 after tax. I feel good about it; the thing is a joy to fish, kind of feels like an extension of my arm now.
 

 

I'm going tomorrow to catch some big 'uns.

 

I'm a big proponent of just doing what you enjoy while you're fishing, and I've had a hell of a lot of fishing fun using $15 combos from Kmart back in the day... Now though with the limitations of my right arm and hand, pretty much dictates that I have to have something lightweight.

 

I caught more fish on that Kmart special then I have on all of the other rods and reels I own combined, and I'll be honest with you, I never knew the difference. I just had a lot of fun and that's all that I remember, which is what I think is most important.

[thediscochef]

1 minute ago, CrashVector said:

 

I'm going tomorrow to catch some big 'uns.

 

I'm a big proponent of just doing what you enjoy while you're fishing, and I've had a hell of a lot of fishing fun using $15 combos from Kmart back in the day... Now though with the limitations of my right arm and hand, pretty much dictates that I have to have something lightweight.

GET EM!

[CrashVector]

13 minutes ago, thediscochef said:

GET EM!

 

Dude..let me tell you something...and I DON'T say this often at all...in fact, I've only said it once before to someone I just met:. If you lived near me, I'd take you fishing with me ANY day of the week lol!

[thediscochef]

Just now, CrashVector said:

 

Dude..let me tell you something...and I DON'T say this often at all...in fact, I've only said it once before to someone I just met:. If you lived near me, I'd take you fishing with me ANY day of the week lol!

I consider that an honor, thank you ? you know I'd be on that!

[CrashVector]

Just now, thediscochef said:

I consider that an honor, thank you ? you know I'd be on that!

I'd put you on some bigguns lol

[thediscochef]

Just now, CrashVector said:

I'd put you on some bigguns lol

I believe you ? my baitcaster is ready 

[CrashVector]

2 minutes ago, thediscochef said:

I believe you ? my baitcaster is ready 

If you're ever headed to the baton rouge area, let me know.  I'd hook you up.

[thediscochef]

6 minutes ago, CrashVector said:

If you're ever headed to the baton rouge area, let me know.  I'd hook you up.

You know I will - that's an offer I can't refuse! Likewise if you ever make your way to DFW give me a shout, I don't have a boat but I do know a little about my home lake, there's a good brush pile map out there.

Edit; a Real Boat™ lol

[CrashVector]

Just now, thediscochef said:

You know I will - that's an offer I can't refuse! Likewise if you ever make your way to DFW give me a shout, I don't have a boat but I do know a little about my home lake.

I have a few kayaks

[thediscochef]

Just now, CrashVector said:

I have a few kayaks

I have a little plastic jon boat, it's adequate on a calm day near the bank ?

[Mojo Bass]

Congrats on that combo as an Abu guy I bet that combo is amazing! Enjoy 

[casts_by_fly]

13 hours ago, CrashVector said:

 

My workhorse is a Revo sx.  I knew the MGX was smaller, but didn't know it was THAT much smaller until I held it at the store.  I got the HS one, so the 6.3:1 would be even smaller than mine bc of the bigger gear in the 8.0.

 

It's exactly what I wanted: a smaller more compact reel that is super lightweight to match with a super sensitive lightweight rod for finesse fishing with weightless or 1/8th oz max weighted Texas rigs.

Honestly though...1-3 ounces is hard to detect.  I only notice how light the new combo is when holding it side by side with my Revo SX/veritas TE combo.

 

I weighed it last night at 9 oz with a full spool of mono.  Mine is the HS also.  I picked up the rod last year as a topwater rod and put an STX on it.  Great combo.  When I put the MGX on it last month it was a huge difference.  I think my uses will be similar to yours.  Its a great rod for walking baits, but I fished the rod with a finesse jig last year to good effect.  It is a great 3/8 oz chatterbait rod and I'm sure it will be good for 3/8 and lighter spinnerbaits (I normally start at 1/2 oz).  I want to fish a little more light texas rig this year and it will be great with 1/8 oz and a beaver.

 

I also know what you men comparing it to other rods.  My other new to me rod is a 7'3" amistad heavy with an STX.  Haven't weighed it, but its noticable...

 

 

[CrashVector]

1 hour ago, casts_by_fly said:

 

I weighed it last night at 9 oz with a full spool of mono.  Mine is the HS also.  I picked up the rod last year as a topwater rod and put an STX on it.  Great combo.  When I put the MGX on it last month it was a huge difference.  I think my uses will be similar to yours.  Its a great rod for walking baits, but I fished the rod with a finesse jig last year to good effect.  It is a great 3/8 oz chatterbait rod and I'm sure it will be good for 3/8 and lighter spinnerbaits (I normally start at 1/2 oz).  I want to fish a little more light texas rig this year and it will be great with 1/8 oz and a beaver.

 

I also know what you men comparing it to other rods.  My other new to me rod is a 7'3" amistad heavy with an STX.  Haven't weighed it, but its noticable...

 

 

 

I mainly throw powerbait pit bosses with a pegged 1/8oz tungsten sinkers.  That's my go-to lure setup.