Craiger12

If going with the Dobyns I suggest looking at the 4 power rods. A 734 would make a nice jig rod.

Absolutely love my old school Zillions. My favorite reels. I have 5 and will never give them up.

Exactly this.

I hear that. I'm staying as far away as I can.

Another vote for the 743C. That's pretty much exactly what I use mine for.

Another vote for 10-20# braid with a fluoro or copoly leader.

Again, I completely agree. I owned the DX 742SF at one point and I'm thinking about picking up another. That is the rod you want. More power in the mid and butt sections to help move fish as well as more length to help move line when setting the hook, especially in deeper water. Not to mention it will be more sensitive than the Champion series.

I completely agree with the last 2 posts by DTack. Spot on information.

I'm really liking my new 7'6" medium-light HMG, especially for schoolie stripers. A lot of fun.

Completely agree. If you want the lightest then go with the CI4+ 2500. I recently picked up a Stradic FK 2500 and have to admit it is a pretty sweet reel.

100% agree here. Line twist alone is reason enough to go with braid as a mainline and use a fluoro leader.

I was looking at the Silver Hawk online recently. How does it compare to the HMG?

Sounds excellent. I was hoping to be able to launch some 1/8 oz lures as well. I should have it by the end of the week, so I should get a chance to try it out before the end of the season. Thanks.

I apologize for the temporary hijack, but I just purchased the 7'6" ML/F HMG for shore/wading primarily in rivers. I'm wondering what is the lightest weight you are able to cast? I'm hoping to be able to cast 1/4 oz spoons and inline spinners a long distance. Thanks for any help.

Anyone been out on Candlewood lately? How did it go and what have you been getting them on?