Carbonlite 2.0 combo or something else???

[Joedodge]

So I have 2 carbonlite 2.0 combos. A Med and MH. They fish wonderful sensitive cast great and are smooth. I can’t stand the white personally. And not sold on the grips. I’ve had them a couple years now. With the sale going on I was considering picking up another medium heavy combo. Orrrrr going Shimano slx and a dobyns fury 7’ heavy. I’m an avid pond and bank fisherman. So there is some demolishing return lol. But things my only hobby. What is everyone’s thoughts? 

[wolfe_ohara]

if you like the carbonlite 2.0, perhaps the j.m. technique specific rods? they feel similar to the 2.0 and are black. I believe they come in combo form as well.  I have, and fish the heck out of, the glide bait rod. It performs quite nicely for big treble hooked lures. they do still have the winn style grips though.
 

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[WRB]

Diawa TatulaXT is very good and $99 price point. 7’3” MXF rated 1/8-3/4 cover nearly everything you need.

Tom

[Joedodge]

6 hours ago, WRB said:

Diawa TatulaXT is very good and $99 price point. 7’3” MXF rated 1/8-3/4 cover nearly everything you need.

Tom

I just looked that up and watched some videos. Wow! That is a nice rod for the money. I had a Procyon spinning rod from them 15 years ago and it was wonderful. Thank you for the help!!

[LCG]

11 hours ago, Joedodge said:

I just looked that up and watched some videos. Wow! That is a nice rod for the money. I had a Procyon spinning rod from them 15 years ago and it was wonderful. Thank you for the help!!

I have the 7' M-F and can confirm it's a very nice rod. The lure rating is a little off though in my opinion. 3/4oz feels overloaded. 1/8-1/2oz is good to go though. Maybe up to 5/8. Just paired it with a Daiwa exceler LT 3000, nice pairing. 

[RFSims]

BPS have Carbonlights rod and reels in black now.

[Joedodge]

4 minutes ago, RFSims said:

BPS have Carbonlights rod and reels in black now.

I see that and someone mentioned the technique line which is the same thing. I mean the white isn’t bad I don’t care if it functions well and catches fish they aren’t a fashion statement. I just don’t prefer white lol

[Eric 26]

I had the 7’-0” med powered carbonlite combo and like you didn’t love the look but loved the action, I wound up selling the combo but my reasoning was I wasn’t a fan of the reel in hand which just didn’t fit right for me. I did purchase an SLX and wound up selling too but as I said in another post I regret that decision and remedied that with a jdm SLX MGL that I really like. I say get the SLX and Daiwa rod as variety is the spice of life. I should add I bought a Carbonlite 1500 spinning reel that I absolutely love and I purchased a 7’-0” med hvy spinning rod just last weekend along with owning a Lews TP1 rod so I guess it wasn’t the color as much as I thought.

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[NorthernBasser]

On 3/19/2025 at 6:49 AM, Joedodge said:

I just looked that up and watched some videos. Wow! That is a nice rod for the money. 

I grabbed a Tatula XT when they first came out. I ended up giving it to a friend who really liked it. I can confirm they are VERY nice rods for that price point. 

 

And if looks matters to you, they're a beautiful rod with nice craftsmanship. If someone gave me one to try out and I didn't know the price, I'd guess it's a $150-$200 rod.

[Joedodge]

8 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

I grabbed a Tatula XT when they first came out. I ended up giving it to a friend who really liked it. I can confirm they are VERY nice rods for that price point. 

 

And if looks matters to you, they're a beautiful rod with nice craftsmanship. If someone gave me one to try out and I didn't know the price, I'd guess it's a $150-$200 rod.

Wow thank you! I’ve been reading some guys say they don’t fish to the power rating on the rod? Did you find that true?

[NorthernBasser]

4 hours ago, Joedodge said:

Wow thank you! I’ve been reading some guys say they don’t fish to the power rating on the rod? Did you find that true?

I got the 7' MH/F, and I thought if was stouter than other MH/F rods. I actually used it a few times for closer quarters, open water frogging. 

[Joedodge]

9 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

I got the 7' MH/F, and I thought if was stouter than other MH/F rods. I actually used it a few times for closer quarters, open water frogging. 

That’s what I was reading. If you are looking for a mh/f you can basically get theyre M/F.  I had a Procyon 7’ spinning rod years and years ago in M/XF and I remember it being a stout rod 

[NorthernBasser]

58 minutes ago, Joedodge said:

That’s what I was reading. If you are looking for a mh/f you can basically get theyre M/F.  I had a Procyon 7’ spinning rod years and years ago in M/XF and I remember it being a stout rod 

Yep. I'd definitely check out the M/F if I'm wanting a more true MH/F. Their M/F is rated up to 3/4oz. 

[Joedodge]

13 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

Yep. I'd definitely check out the M/F if I'm wanting a more true MH/F. Their M/F is rated up to 3/4oz. 

I’ve seen people talk about the trigger on the rod not being comfortable. And the feel seat. How did you feel about that? 

[GRiver]

I have a carbonlite 2.0 combo….. I absolutely love it.

It’s a 6’6” med/med- fast, I was on the fence when buying it, the med fast felt stouter that a regular med/med. 

I use it a lot, it’s one of my most universal rigs, I can throw t-rigs, cranks or spinners. I don’t mind the white, it has yellowed a bit.

I all so  have another carbonlite reel, 7:5 LE, I like it a lot too.

[Joedodge]

14 minutes ago, GRiver said:

I have a carbonlite 2.0 combo….. I absolutely love it.

It’s a 6’6” med/med- fast, I was on the fence when buying it, the med fast felt stouter that a regular med/med. 

I use it a lot, it’s one of my most universal rigs, I can throw t-rigs, cranks or spinners. I don’t mind the white, it has yellowed a bit.

I all so  have another carbonlite reel, 7:5 LE, I like it a lot too.

I can’t argue that at all. The 2 combos I have are great set ups. I just am not in love with them. But I am budget minded so they are perfect lol

[NorthernBasser]

3 hours ago, Joedodge said:

I’ve seen people talk about the trigger on the rod not being comfortable. And the feel seat. How did you feel about that? 

I didn't experience any of that at all. I thought it was comfy. 

[Joedodge]

24 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

I didn't experience any of that at all. I thought it was comfy. 

Thanks so much for the help!!

[NorthernBasser]

6 minutes ago, Joedodge said:

Thanks so much for the help!!

No problem.

If you go the Tatula route, don't forget to do this. 

 

https://daiwa.us/pages/tatula-aftco-promo

[Joedodge]

Thank you! Im gonna get on tacklewarehouse