Emiliano Posted March 12, 2022 Posted March 12, 2022 Hi guys, I need some good suggestions about a decent budget/backup sensitive bottom contact rod for light jig/worm application. I usually fish in highland reservoirs with clear water with rocky bottom and some tree and brush piles but very few heavy cover spots. Fishing depth in 10 to 30 feet. Just finished to upgrade my boat with new front unit and a new trolling motor, so no much money to spend in a new rod. I'm looking for a a light jig and worm casting rod for 1/2 at max to use with 12 to 14 lbs line. The rods I can afford and get here in EU are the following ones: Discontinued 2018 Loomis E6X 843, 844mbr, 853 and 854jwr for 170. I read a lot of reviews about them and can't figure out what is the best one for the use I need. Some loves MBR and some prefers JWR flex for b.contact. The new Shimano curado 7'2 M and MH for 135 I would like to try the Dobyns Kaden but no way I'll pay 260 for a rod that in US has the same price of Sierra line that I can consider in 703 or 733model. For +50 I can get the Champ.Xtreme St Croix Mojo that I owned in 7'1 MH felt mushy and not sensitive at all, so I sold it. I hope to have some suggestions from you guys, thanks in advance! Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 12, 2022 Super User Posted March 12, 2022 The MBR844C is my all-time favorite. Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted March 12, 2022 Super User Posted March 12, 2022 I'd do the SLX and save the pesetas for some sangria... Quote
Emiliano Posted March 12, 2022 Author Posted March 12, 2022 36 minutes ago, Deleted account said: I'd do the SLX and save the pesetas for some sangria... Very funny man! Pesetas disappeared in '99 and I hate sangria! Just to be clear. Thanks for your kind suggestion Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted March 12, 2022 Super User Posted March 12, 2022 4 hours ago, Emiliano said: Very funny man! Pesetas disappeared in '99 and I hate sangria! Just to be clear. Thanks for your kind suggestion LOL. Como se dice poetic license en Espanol?, and where did the wiggly thing on top of the n, and the upside down leading question mark go?... I'll be here all week... 2 Quote
DINK WHISPERER Posted March 12, 2022 Posted March 12, 2022 I would look for a deal on the Shimano Zodias 72MH. Quote
Solution Emiliano Posted March 14, 2022 Author Solution Posted March 14, 2022 @road warrior @DINK WHISPERER thank you to both, found last Zodias available here, it's a 7'2 M, for 160 shipping cost included I think it's a good deal. 2 Quote
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