Good heavy power rod that isn’t…heavy?

[casts_by_fly]

3 hours ago, LogFinder said:

I’ve weighed both the Expert line and the Lowrider line of Amistad

Expert- 4.27oz

Lowrider- 5.0oz

also, the Lowrider Heavy Cover Jig 4.6oz

Expert Bayou- 4.1oz

 

I don’t know if that helps in your search or not but figured I’d offer my numbers 

im surprised the bayou is only 1/8 oz lighter than the amistad given the 4” difference. I’m sure is feels a lot more in hand because of the length difference but that’s surprising. I considered both when I bought the amistad and picked the extra length for pitching rather than the shorter for frogs (my plan was double duty). 

[Boomstick]

Of the three rods you listed, the Victory will be the lightest in weight but also the strongest in power. The Sierra will cast lighter lures the best, and the Tatula is somewhere in between.

 

My suggestion is if you are looking for a single do it all heavy rod, the Tatula and Sierra are a pretty solid choice. But if you ever add a second heavy rod, the Victory is great because they make a 7'3" H/XF rod that runs a little lighter and is designed for jigs and trigs and that compliments the heavier 7'4" rod nicely - unless you live in an area with a lot of heavy weeds and need a punching and frogging setup concurrently.