Bass_Fanatic Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 I just got one in the mail using the upgrade program. I loved my premiere, but from the feel of the avid, it seems to be more tip heavy. I havent fished with it yet, so hopefully my impressions of it will change because I have only heard great things about this rod. What do you guys use this rod for? EDIT: I already have a Powell 704C that I love for T-Rigs and jigs, so what should I do with the avid? Quote
Slipknot6 Posted May 18, 2011 Posted May 18, 2011 Anything! I'd use it for spinnerbaits and chatterbaits, or even lipless cranks when ripping them out of weeds. Its an extremely versatile rod. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted May 18, 2011 Super User Posted May 18, 2011 I own a couple copies of this rod. It's VERY touchy as to what reel you put on it. I have a Zillion on one, and it was terrible, same for a TD-A. Put a TD-X flipping reel on it, and it became a surgical fishing tool. Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted May 18, 2011 Super User Posted May 18, 2011 I have a core50 on mine, and use it for t-rigs. Jeff Quote
Super User KYntucky Warmouth Posted May 18, 2011 Super User Posted May 18, 2011 I've had one for a few years. Designated it my spinnerbait rod at first, don't throw them much so it wasn't fished at first. Even though I still think it's a great spinnerbait rod for me, I also fish t-rigs and lipless cranks on it every once in awhile. I like to put a heavier reel on it because it does seem very tip heavy, have had a Supreme and Energy on it, and now use a Citica. It's a very versatile rod once you get it balanced out. Quote
Hot n Tot Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 I have two of these, and like the rods but agree they seem to be a little tip heavy compared to 7' Loomis rods. I think they balance pretty good with Zillions, while the Loomis 843 balances pretty good with a Steez. The 7' MHF Avid compares to the 844 Loomis which they rate as a 'heavy' power. I like using this rod in thick cover with soft plastics and frogs. Quote
Mainebassin Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 I have 3 of them....Use them for T-Rigs and Spinnerbaits....Very capable rod....I have them paired with Johnny Morris reels....Great combo good balance Quote
BassThumb Posted May 21, 2011 Posted May 21, 2011 The Avid 7 MH/F is a nice rod. I used the rod for spinnerbaits for a couple years and then gave it to my Dad. He uses it as an all purpose setup now, mainly for spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, buzzbaits, and light frogging. Quote
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