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Why don't you look at a Dobyns Champion XP they are excellent rods & if you wait until Black Friday you will probley find them for few bucks over $ 200. Most likely less than $10.

Since your fishing out of a kayak you might out a Dobyns Champion XP DC683 C or a DC684 C depending on what weight baits you want it for. I do not own either of these rods for I like full handle grips. I do own 14 Dobyns Rods & find them a excellent plus will save you a few bucks. I suggest you call them & tell them what you fish out of & what you are looking for in a rod & they will suggest a few rods that they have in your price range. 903 919 8028. Then you can ask around.

I am with RW on this NO

What Brand are you using?

I have fished these for a few years in the spring & have found them to be effective around grass & lilies.

Have you Tried Shimano Customer Support?

I tried to order 14 swim jigs yesterday but could not find the coupon so I gave up. I am not very good on a computer.

How True probably 99% of the time.

I have been BASS fishing for 46 years. Catt & I went to different schools together so when in Doubt SET THE HOOK!!

I found a couple of left-handed coffee mugs at Cracker Barrel a couple of months ago. I have shipped to the grand poo pa for his blessing so there value will soar. When they get back I'll put them on the Flea Market.

You might be fishing it in the wrong direction. Come from behind the branches & not into them.

The 736 is a great choice. As far as the reel choice goes I do not own either of those reels but own 86 Shimano's so my choice would be to try the Shimano 1st.

My partner & I keep a towel in the boat so when we hook a sea gull when casting topwater baits for schooling fish. We cover the bird with the towel as it tends to calm them & it's easier to get the hook out.

I cast with my right hand & reel with my left. I always cast past the target when fishing with a short rod when fishing in & around tree's. (5 1/2 & 6 Ft. rods) On the flats & in the grass & stumps using longer rods I cast with both hands & reel with my left. Again casting past my target & working it back.

I use non ethanol in my boat every time & put a can of Sea Foam in each tank also. My car runs on 93 octane & I also add a can of Sea Foam every fill up. My Truck is a diesel & I put 2 cans of Sea Foam in on a fill up. Around here WalMart carries Sea Foam for between $ 6 & 7 bucks. I buy it from Amazon by the case it's a bit cheaper.It keeps my engines cleaner.

@Delaware Valley Tackle I have been trying to contact you about the status of my reel going on the 3rd day. I have been using the messages but must be doing something wrong. Please contact me. scbassin

Catt once again you hit the nail on the head!

I fish alone 99.9% of the time. I go during the week only, this way I don't have to put up with the crowds & jet ski's. I can come in for lunch or stop fishing & go looking around for new places to check out or maybe take a nap.

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I have kept my old ones & have purchased new ones along the way. My total of Shimano's is now at 86.

I own 4 Scorpion 1001's & 6 Scorpion 1001mg's . The mg's are great for fishing light weight lures. These reels are bullet proof.

I too feel Dobyns rods fish a little lighter than most.

Wow Those reels take me back to the late 70's. I have 2 left up at my place at the lake & they both have extra spools & are in excellent condition. If it's not pouring rain this weekend & take some pictures & contact you,I might sell one. If someone has one the want to sell take it for I am on the fence.

In 1974 I bought my 1st bass boat it was a new Ranger DTR-10. Since then I have owned 3 more Rangers. I up graded to larger boats each time & am now running a 2008 z-21. I sold the 1st 2 for more then I paid for them. My grandson is fishing out of the 3rd one which is a 2002 185 vs. A Ranger boat that is taken care of will last & have excellent resale value. Plus I have had always had excellent service from Ranger.

Well said Catt!