Went to Bass Pro Shop today to pickup a BSR 852 (senko rod), but the closest they had was a BSR 803, which I purchased.
After fishing with the 803 for a couple hours, I wondered whether it might be ever so slightly stiff for fishing plastics. Mind you I'm a Senko guy 90% of the time. On the other hand, I've been dying to try my new Mattlures Baby Bass. Maybe the extra power of the 803 would be a happy medium? I did love having the power to pull through grass, etc.
What do you guys think? Should I exchange it? The guy behind the counter said the other rod would be in tomorrow. This will be my only good rod.
FWIW, I am bank fishing 100% of the time (for Largemouth).