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Thanks alot skeletor! Now I gotta go check out another rod!! LOL! No really thanks for all the great input guys. I'm a lot bettter prepared to buy the rod now! Most of my drop shotting will be in the Ohio River for smallies. We'll have four lake tournaments fairly early in the year and then from early June on, most of my fishing will be in the river. Low current and super clear water has been the norm last three or four summers. !/4 oz weight probably be about the heaviest I go unless current gets up. 1/8 and 3/16 oz weights in 12 to 25 feet of water most of the time around bridge pilings, barges, ledges, etc... Occasional 3 or 4 lber but average bout 1 to 2 lb. Been some great suggestions for rods that seem right up my alley.

Merry Christmas All

Dobyns is sounding better all the time! Nothing against Loomis, I know they are quality rods, just never had one feel right. They always seem a little on the stiff side to me. Gonna check around and see what kinda deal I can find on the Dobyns. I'm a big fan of the Cabela's XML series. Might check out what they have.

Thanks for all the replies guys. Was leaning toward med action before starting this thread. After listening to everyone and hearing about their set ups, now lookin med/light. ShaneJ thats a sweet lookin combo! Tom, thanks for the explanation on the Dobyns. Gonna keep lookin around and checkin different rods. any more info will be appreciated! Thanks again.

Fish mostly the Ohio River for smallies. Local club. Maybe 6 tournaments a year on local lakes. Dobyns SS692 is med./ light. Think it would be alright or go with the med. 693?

Never had a Lamiglass. Have to check it out. Looking hard at St Croix Mojo 6' 9" ML X fast. Also a Falcon Bucco. Tackle warehouse has a Powell Diesel on sale at 60$. Never owned a Powell either. Seen a Daiwa TD-X ? dropshot. Sweet looking but 200$ a little steep.

Lookin to get a new drop shot rod. What's everyone like?

J Francho, that white toad on the jig will definitely be in my arsenal from now on!

Culprit. Love some of the colors they've come out with.

Nice lookin jigs!! All about personal pref but I like a fuller skirt also.

Hi everyone. Dan from Ohio. Was on the site before but haven't been able to log on under my old username so I created new account. Fish a small club here in southeastern Ohio, mainly the Ohio river and some small local lakes. Just wanted to say hey and looking forward to hangin out on the site.