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Right, but Powell rods tend to fish more like a power down rather than their actual rating. I've fished with the rod mentioned above and it felt like a MH/MF rather than a H/XF.

The rod probably isn't stiff enough for jigs - I would upgrade a power.

Pitching and frogs as well! How sensitive us the DS flipping rod?

If I had neighborhood lakes, I would ride it. That is pretty cool.

Nice fish Jeff! Looks like she was comfortable while she was bassin'!

I'm not getting the link, but really wanna see this!

I can say with full honesty that you in fact need Adderall, not an energy drink. That stuff is like speed.

High school blows, can't wait for college.

I think the 7'6 H Vendetta would be fine...I personally do see the need. A DX795 / Zillion Type R+ would be one filthy punching combo.

I just read the word ultralight...didn't even read the thread LOL.

Presso!

Well, it wouldn't last very long where I flip and punch. Have either of you ever fished a 5 power Dobyns rod? That is some SERIOUS backbone. If it works for you, great. It isn't my preference though.

That's basically a whippy MH. I would never use that rod for punching. I don't know where you're from or what you define as "punching", but that would snap real quick here. A great rod for punching is the Dobyns Champion 805FLIP.

It will definitely torque the spool and bend it - I've done it before.

Yeah it's definitely better than the Curado looks wise! How much smoother is the Core 50 than the Curado 50?

I think the black spool looks way better than the red. If he had the Power Grips I think that would be a reel I would definitely buy and customize the same way. I would love to have an NRX/Core or Steez combo. Maybe for graduation...

You gotta post pictures man! What setups were you using as well?

There was a big ol' fat woman takin up the whole road.

I'll help out.

I haven't fished the 663, but being that it's a 3 power rod, yes the tip will load easily.

Go 704, it is a stiffer rod. Unless you prefer a shorter, smaller rod.

It definitely does kill the action a little bit. It's kind of a finesse presentation. I like it. What would you recommend for fishing it like a swimbait with a slow, steady retrieve?

I agree, you probably need a longer, stiffer rod. Flipping and pitching rods are very versitile as well.

Really? I had an amazing morning with the eel today, keel-weighted. It's like a swimbait. Why not? I don't remember even making this topic last night...long night.

It fishes like a Fast action, should have specified that.