Carrot Stix 7'9" CLTX791XH-C

[Lard_Bass]

Yes, another thread about the carrot stix but this time about a specific one. I am eyeing up the 7'9" Fast-XHeavy (CLTX791XH-C) version. I need a good flippin stick to punch through heavy slop. I also see that I can use this as a swimbait rod because it can handle up to 3.5 oz lures. The boys at TW said its a fine stick to do double duty. I am thinking about pairing it up with a Daiwa Megaforce Plus baitcaster. I was also contemplating the shorter 7'6" version. Thoughts or advice? Much appreciated.

[bassprofishguy]

awesome rod but i duuno id think about putting a better heavier duty reel on that rod spec. if your going to dump your hooks in slop and heavy veg.cause you get a bite in that remember your going to be pulling up 20lbs of that junk along with the fish,something with a heavy duty drag,id go curado or revo sx or higher end daiwa

[Lard_Bass]

I just modified my post.  I meant the Megaforce Plus but don't know if that is must better than the regular Megaforce.  I was looking for a 7.1:1 reel and it stood out.  It felt smooth when I was at the store but again, I don't know how the drag is.  Thanks for the heads up.  I 'll look into some other reels.

[bassprofishguy]

alls i know of the upgraded megaforce is more bearings as for everything i else i.e drag and all i believe its the same,i know ppl who have the viento from daiwa and they say after awhile the twitchin bar becomes more pain then a bennifit.but cant go wrong on that rod i love my Cstick.email TW and see what they say see if they can give you more specs on the upgraded mforce

[Lard_Bass]

Bassprofishguy,

Thanks for the feedback on the C-stix.  Do you use yours for flippin/pitchin or other applications.  What is your stix paired with?

[bassprofishguy]

i got the 7mh fast and 7xh...both paired with revo sx'x for the power of the drags,i use one for just like you pitching into slop holes and the other i use for deep crankn or whatever i feel like putin on it that day,but for the money that stick cant be beat go read reviews everyone raves about them theyre taking the lead over 300-400 rods i have more expensive rods but i love this rod sure its a little ugly haha with that bright orange but it handles like a cadillac.plus a lifetime warranty.just weird how a rod can be made out of actual carrots (or should i say carrot nano fibers) dunno but its awesome...lemme know what you think of it when you get it and hold onto it

[Simp]

alls i know of the upgraded megaforce is more bearings as for everything i else i.e drag and all i believe its the same,i know ppl who have the viento from daiwa and they say after awhile the twitchin bar becomes more pain then a bennifit.but cant go wrong on that rod i love my Cstick.email TW and see what they say see if they can give you more specs on the upgraded mforce

I hate my megaforce and it's horrible "twitch bar". Dang thing won't stop flapping when I would reel in. First one did it out of the box and the replacement after a few months. It now sits on the shelf colecting dust.

[BigBrotherThunda]

if your gonna spend that amount of $$$ go with the td tierra, a substantial upgrade over the MF plus. only 10-15 more$ most of the time, or if your on TW go with the Black Widow II, its colors match the carrot SICKLY! and its a better reel than the MF plus

[Lard_Bass]

if your gonna spend that amount of $$$ go with the td tierra, a substantial upgrade over the MF plus. only 10-15 more$ most of the time, or if your on TW go with the Black Widow II, its colors match the carrot SICKLY! and its a better reel than the MF plus

Thanks for the recs.  That black widow looks sweet.  Unfortunately, neither reel is 7.1:1.  

[Big Bait Fishing]

i have the 7'xh paired with a REVO SX 7.1:1 , you couldn't ask for a better combo !!!! btw , the rod is superb !!!

[joeyd50]

Do you think this rod would make a good Jig?

Thanks

Joe

[Big Bait Fishing]

Do you think this rod would make a good Jig?

Thanks

Joe

i guess some one was digging thru past threads !!!! ;D , but to answer your question , yes that rod would be sweet for jigs , BTW , i still have my 7' XH carrot stix and it has held up thru hundreds and hundreds of bass !!!

[barroncooper]

because of you and this thread i bought one.  I figured for 89.00 what the hell.  i needed a new flippin/frog stick.  they're ugly an i've heard the break but with a warranty like that i said what ever. if i don't like it i'm sure some newb woud take it off my hands for what i had in it.  i get it tomorrow and i'll post my review for what ever it's worth

[bassfishign62]

I like the 7'6 for swimbaits and pitching but for flippin the 7'9 is just right. not to big not to small.

[joeyd50]

Been using the 7'9" for jigs, I like it, I just suck at fishing jigs.

[bweave09]

Do you think this rod would make a good Jig?

Thanks

Joe

It would probably make a better rod than it would a jig ;D

[promax200]

I use a 7'9"xh counter-weighted with 6 ounces, matched with a 2nd gen Quantum Tour PT 7:1 for flipping.  It balances perfectly for flipping, keeps the rod tip up effortlessly, feels light as a feather and can pull up the friggin' lake bed with 65 lb. Power Pro.

[joeyd50]

Do you think this rod would make a good Jig?

Thanks

Joe

It would probably make a better rod than it would a jig ;D

I know, I seen that 

[barroncooper]

well... I'm impressed.  I cant believe how light this rod is for almost 8feet. it pitches and flips effortlessly and I think i kinda looks cool with a curado. I'll be honest and say that  i was one who said to myself "i'll never buy one of those" just because that's what people were saying. but on the other hand i'm glad i waited because i got one for 89

[barroncooper]

I use a 7'9"xh counter-weighted with 6 ounces, matched with a 2nd gen Quantum Tour PT 7:1 for flipping. It balances perfectly for flipping, keeps the rod tip up effortlessly, feels light as a feather and can pull up the friggin' lake bed with 65 lb. Power Pro.

holy crap...6 oz. I used 2 oz. and i thought it felt perfect.  I have a curado e7 on it.

[promax200]

Meh.......different strokes.  Thats the beauty of a rod with a weight port.  It becomes custom, basically.