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[zwhiten12]

G.Loomis IMX MBR844C/ Curado 200E7

Mid-range pricing, on sale, gently used or found in our Flea Market:

You may find them a little cheaper, but I paid around $125 apiece.

I've been looking at the revo s and the veritas.

[Mike L]

Depends on your style.  If it's a topwater rod, then I want an extra
fast taper, with the power section spread across the rest of the blank. 
Topwater rods are usually shorter, and I want to make the most of the
rod to cushion the fight and protect treble hooks from pulling out, but
enough power to pull a fish from weed cover.  Definitely don't want a
jig and worm type rod.  A short rear handle is nice too.  I use an Avid
6-2 M/XF rod, AC62MXF.  That's been the perfect rod for me.  It's also
my jerkbait rod.  It's very sensitive, and although traditionally
considered a "moving bait," jerkbaits often get bit on the pause where there is slack line, and sensitivity is a must.

 

That's just one example of a moving bait rod.  I could go on about each type, but that's beyond the scope of the OP.  I've commented on several different threads involving cranks, spoons, spinners, topwaters, etc.  You might do a search, and find a bunch of info.

 

I think a lot of people are cheating themselves out
of some bites by not using a somewhat sensitive stick for moving baits. 
I'm not saying you need a $400 rod for this, but consider a halfway
decent rod for this.

J, question if I may...I don't own any XF action rod's, so bear with me....Useing an XF action rod "to protect the trebles from pulling out"

seems like a contradiction to me, unless I'm reading your intent wrong.

If you would please explain.

 

Thanks

Mike

[J Francho]

J, question if I may...I don't own any XF action rod's, so bear with me....Useing an XF action rod "to protect the trebles from pulling out"

seems like a contradiction to me, unless I'm reading your intent wrong.

If you would please explain.

 

Thanks

Mike

 

I guess I glossed over that, and it does sound contradictory worded that way.  What I mean, it's more about the type of power, further down from the tip.  A medium power rod, where the load of a fish on is spread out across the entire blank will protect the trebles better than a MH.  The XF tip just makes it easier to control the twitch.  The rod "settles down" quicker on a faster taper.

[J Francho]

Dang it! I just knew you were going to say a Zebco 33 Classic and an Ugly Stick with the glow tip. Shows what I know...

 

Don't knock the 33, man!

 

[Mike L]

I guess I glossed over that, and it does sound contradictory worded that way.  What I mean, it's more about the type of power, further down from the tip.  A medium power rod, where the load of a fish on is spread out across the entire blank will protect the trebles better than a MH.  The XF tip just makes it easier to control the twitch.  The rod "settles down" quicker on a faster taper.

 

Thanks J

 

Mike