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They are indeed cool looking. I saw a few at the store two weeks ago. They definitely stood out from the other rods. I can't say how they handle fish, but if they're anything like the Premiers, they'll do pretty well.

As some of you know from one of my other threads, I've been looking to add a bait casting setup to my existing spinning arsenal. Since I have so much experience with spinning reels, I do have to wonder why it seems like there's not too many left hand retrieve bait casters out there? I know that it ultimately comes down to personal preference, but are there any pros and cons to left vs right hand retrieve bait casters? I've fished with a right hand retrieve and it seemed ok, but it just seems like a bit of a chore to switch the rod from my right hand to the left after each cast.

If we get ice, I'll do that. Until then...bury myself in work and school.

I'd like to thank everyone for their suggestions. Unfortunately, I probably won't be buying until after Christmas, so I'm not sure if those sales will still be around...gotta see how things look after those Christmas bills come in. :'( Also, could anyone answer my question about 10 lb test being too light or not for casting? Am I just thinking entirely too light because I'm so used to spinning gear? Thanks

My 6'6 Avid is a tight fit in there, but if I play around with how I've got it in there, I might be able to do it. I don't like it being so close to the glass that the tip smacks it when I hit a bump, though. Anyway...What pound test line should I be using with casting gear? As I had said before, I was planning on going with 10 pound test, hence the 8-14 lb rated rods I had mentioned. Is this too light for casting gear?

So a 783 would be good? I also have been looking at the MBR782C. I was only planning on using 10 pound test, so I was thinking a rod rated for 8-14 pound test would be ideal. I may just be thinking a little too light because I'm so used to spinning gear, though. Oh, I forgot to mention that I'm not a fan of the split handle style of rods like the Legend Tournament rods. I like cork all the way down, so pretty much any Loomis would satisfy my needs in that department.

Hello everyone. Somehow I managed to go this past summer without buying any new rods or reels (I'm still trying to figure that one out). Now that its almost Christmas, I really want to get a new baitcasting setup. All around kind of deal, mostly for cranks, jerkbaits and swimbaits, maybe some topwater here and there. I do mostly spinning, but a friend of mine has got me interested in casting gear, and I think it would be a nice addition to my lineup. Anyway...I'm thinking about a Curado E7 for a reel but I'm not sure what rod to get. I'm limited to around 6'6" due to space in my car. The trunk does open to the rest of the car, but the stuff that's in the trunk isn't coming out every time I want to go fishing (20 mins to take out, 20 mins to put back in...not gonna happen). I guess I'd like to keep it to about $200 or so for the rod. I really like the IMX spinning rod I have, so I've been looking at a few Loomises. I liked the feel and action of the SMR753C-JB Bronzeback when I saw it over the weekend, but I mostly go for largemouth. Anyone have any suggestions for me? I guess I've always preferred G. Loomis and St. Croix, and the shop I'd probably buy from carries both, as well as Shimano and a few other brands. Thanks in advance.