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Coryjames, thanks for the reply. It is med/hvy with a fast action. It is gonna be for all around bass use...I am brand spanking new to fresh water, but I believe in buying the best I can once then to buy sub standard 3-4-5 times...

After my recent thread about 2-Piece rods, I have come down to a Loomis GLX in 2-piece configuration. I was wondering if anyone uses one, if so how do you like it? Even if you don't have one, do you think that I am making the right choice? I will be pairing it with a Curado 200. This will be my all around go to rig for bass. Thanks.

Thani you all for your input and advice, Do to the resent sale of a knife I am now able to add a little more money to my rod fund. I have found a loomis MBR783 GLX 2-piece...it is costly, but I am willing to sound the money...good choice? Thanks again!!

I know this probably won't help you much, but it really varies from one manufacturer to another. A M/F from St. Croix, for example, will typically be a bit "heavier" (power, not weight) than a similar model from Shimano. Actually that does help, I have been reading and I do see that some companies are heavier then others, but it is hard to keep track of them all...so yes that is helpful, cause it tells me that if I go with a Shimano product I should get med/heavy with a fast action.... Looks like I am gonna end up with a few rods...lol...I am really making my self crazy...

MED/FAST and med/hvy are two differant things. Med/fast is the action and med/hvy is the power. You are correct I do apologize...allow me to be a little clearer... I found a 2 piece that is med power with a fast action...do you think that is ok? Pros? Cons? Remember I know really nothing..

Thanks guys for all the advice, keep it coming... I did find a Shimano Compre 6'6" med/fast 2-piece, do you think that med is ok instead of med/heavy? Pros? Cons?

I am thinking that I will end up with a couple of rods...and a 2-piece should be within my aresnal.

I need some help from our knowledgeable crew... Let me start by saying I am new to freshwater fishing, being from long island i mainly salt water fish. That being said I am in the process of setting up my first rod/reel for fresh water. With everything that i have read here I have already ordered my reel with confidence, which is a Curado 200. What I need to do is now pair it with a suitable rod for general use (plastics, spinners maybe some crank baits) for some local bass fishing. So I am thinking 6'-6'6"MH/Fast action. Problem is I would prefer a 2-piece rod due to transport and storage issues. Can any of you guys suggest a rod that would suit my needs. I am kinda on a budget and would like to keep this at around 150-200. I could put the back seat down in my car when i need too if you guys think that i am just better off with a 1 piece, if that is the way i should go tell me. I know there are ton more choices this way...do you think i would get more bang for my $? Ok maybe a 2-piece rod suggestion and a 1-piece rod suggestion is what i need.... HELP!!! Thanks for the help in advance, guys, i really appreciate it.

Thank you guys...appreciate it!

Hiya guys, thanks for the welcome!!!

I would be interested in your rod if you are really selling it...drop me a e-mail

WOW...never seen one of those...

Great Photos, I can't wait for the season to start!

Hello Everyone, my name is Andrew and I am really new to the sport of fresh water fishing. In fact, I have not even put a line in the water yet. Over the weekend I went out and ordered a reel, and I am on the hunt for a rod to match it up with. I look forward to reading and learning as much as I can before I get out there and put it all in to practice. Andrew