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Hope I'm posting this in the proper place. Curious what digital scale are you all using for weighing bails and various small items. Would like to purchase an accurate scale that won't break the bank. Thanks for your replies. Ron

For a shaky head rod I use the NRX+ 852C rod. It's a great rod for 1/8 - 3/16 oz bullet weights and 6", 7" worms or finesse plastics like menace grubs, small craw like baits.

I prefer the 873 with a 1/4 oz bullet weight. The rod is actually more powerful than most MH rods, I would say it's a MH+ and will handle your medium cover exceptionally well. It's a great jig rod also. Both great rods!

back to back uni's for me, easy to tie and holds

How was it casting the ned rig? I’ve heard mixed opinions on how it does casting the lower end of the rod rating. Reel had 20# 832 braid on it, I added a 8# Invix leader and it casted a 1/8 oz blockhead and a fuzzy TRD just fine. I'll probably go to 10# j-braid so it will cast even better, don't see any problem on the lighter baits. I don't use spinning equipment much but this will always be on my boat this year. I think this will make a good walleye rod for certain applications too. I will try some wacky rigs next time out. Let me know how you find this rod to be when you get yours. Thx Ron

Did you get the rod yet? I decided I need one and put through an order today so will try to post feedback when I get it and more ideally when I get it out on the water I did receive the rod and put a Daiwa Certate, ( old version), on it. Did take it out one time but didn't get much time on it. Casted a ned rig around a little but was using a small swimbait mostly. Water was 45-47 so still cold here. Will give a review when I get some time on it.

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Ordered this rod to use for light finesse applications, should arrive in a couple of days. I don't fish spinning rods much but am curious as to what opinions are of folks currently using this rod. I also saw Brians review on this rod and hope I'm as impressed as he is in this rod. Looking forward to responses. Ron

no one has fished these rods?

I currently have the Shimano Expride B 6'10'' medium rod for jerkbaits. I'm looking at the G-Loomis GLX 6'10'' medium jerkbait rod and Megabass options for jerkbaits. I like the shorter handles over the Shimano but am curious as to the powers of other options. Anyone have experience with these rods and can compare the power and differences to the Expride. Thanks in advance for your input. Ron

Ashboom, for your info Off Gammas webpage stated Lb test Diameter Actual break strength 12 .013 20 10 .012 17.5 8 .011 15 6 .010 13 Hope that helps Ron

I've been using Gamma polyflex for many years and love it. Be aware of the diameters and don't go by the rated pound tests. I use 12# test on my heavier use baitcasters as it breaks at 20 pounds. Gamma has a breaking pound chart on their web page.

has anyone fished both rods?

Has anyone fished both rods and can make a comparison between the two? I'm looking at using a rod for ned rigs and finesse applications. I've fished the Cashion 6'10'' rod and really liked it but would like to hear from someone who has fished the longer Cashion rod and wonder how it compares to the Falcon rod. TIA, Ron

I'm not a fan of fluorocarbon lines either and have tried all of the lines mentioned. I used to use YZH and still do somewhat but have used the Gamma Polyflex and prefer it over all others. It has a larger diameter than some but is very low memory. I also had issues with Fluoroclear breakage but the other P lines were ok. Give the Gamma a shot, I've switched several people over after trying it. Let me know your results, Thx Ron

I plan to fish this on a NRX+ 904C MBR also. Do you have problems with hookups and how is the durability?

Anyone fishing the sleeper craw. Any tips, likes or dislikes. What rods and lines are you using? Thanks for your insight.

Fishing Bull Shoals next week during the cold front. Fishing out of Pontiac, anyone have any recommendations or been there recently? any info would be appreciated.

Planning on making a fishing trip to Sugar Lake, Mexico. Getting conflicting information as to whether auto and boat insurance is required. Anyone know for sure what is required and the best way to comply. Thanks in advance for any information in this matter.

I have that rod in the Legend Tournament Bass series, and it is perfect for what you are looking for. I use it for those exact applications. It has a very flexible tip, decent backbone but be aware that St Croix's XF is a lot faster than most other rod manufacturers XF. The MXF that RW recommends is a great rod also, but for the lighter, (more finesse applications), I prefer the ML.

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I used Sunline Super Natural this year on a crankbait set up, and a top water set up and really liked it. I would recommend you try it but use the line diameter as a guide line instead of pound test of the line. I am looking forward to trying Sunlines' Defier but it is a little pricy for a mono. Let me know how you like Super Natural, as I think you'll like it more than the old XL.

I believe the trebles are size 5 as I know they are on the Spro MD, but I'm sure a 4 will work fine.

I'd have to say the Gen 2 Revo Premiers.

As already stated there are many good choices for a crankbait rod and most folks will have more than one depending on the depth, lure or presentation being used. I have a St Croix Avid 7' MHM rod and it comes as close to an ''all around'' crankbait rod that I know of. Take the reel that you will be using on this rod and put it on as many rods that you can find. See what feels best to you as it's all about personal preference. So many options, good luck in your search.