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I've never used anything other than black or green pumpkin and never had a problem catching fish.

Yeah, I just like the 6'10" for creek fishing.

Wish they made a 610 MHF

I own a few of both, the K feels more sturdy and the build quality is nicer than the SLX. But, I have smaller hands and prefer the SLX size over the K.

Haha, yeah I agree. ? Thanks, well looks like I'll be grabbing a few Curado DC's as I can't wait until May. I'll try and get a Metanium early summer.

I was planning on buying a few Curado DC reels before Spring but I'm having second thoughts. I might buy a few of these instead. When do you think we'll see a release date on LH models? I know the LH retrieve Shimano models are always a few months behind the RH.

Wow, this is going to be a home run!

With that ratio, crankbaits.

For summer I usually wear the Columbia PFG zip off pants.

I use the Curado K 6.2 on all my crankbait rods.

Jackhammer but I'm about to pull the trigger on some swimbaits as I want to venture into that wormhole.

I'll add another vote for 6th sense cranks. I used to only buy SK, KVD and Rapalas until trying a 6th sense and now I haven't bought any others in a while. They are well made, sharp factory hooks and have some really cool colors.

I recently started throwing swim baits in the length and size you are talking about and I used my Dobyns Sierra 734c and it seemed to do great. It's a pretty versatile rod from what I've read on here.

I don't buy a lot of stuff from Cabelas as it's mostly overpriced and I try to support my other local independently owned bait shop here in town. I have about $200 in gift cards to Cabelas from the Holidays. I know they have a Spring fishing "classic" sale but don't remember the specifics on what is on sale. I know I usually see the BPS brand rods and reels on sale but do they mark down Shimano or Daiwa reels? Trying to decide on whether to wait and buy a new DC reel until Spring or go ahead and do it now.

I own a 66MF Avid for jerkbaits and don't ever really use it as I don't throw a jerk probably as often as I should. I'm sure it would make a great topwater rod too but I have a Mojo Bass I use for all my topwater lures.

Yep, a bit more than your $150 budget but the Avid is an excellent choice. I own several and much prefer them over the Mojo Bass.

Crankbaits and ned rigs.

Dobyns Fury St. Croix Mojo Bass

I have a few 3/8 but like others said, they're really small. I've never fished them but hope to try some next season.

Curado K

734C

Brandon Johnson and Bradley Roy

I use an Avid X 68MXF paired with a Stradic 2500 Ci4+

Nope, I was referring to what the idiot manager at the store told the OP.

LOL, Favorite better than Loomis, St. Croix or Dobyns? I need some of what he's smoking.