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You could get away with a 50 size shimano, but I would look at upgrading the spool when possible. In really not familiar with the daiwa reels that could be capable of handling those weights.

One more vote for size. If it's under 3/16 I go lead as those small weights are also a small size despite being lead. Even then, I'm not positive that I have a higher number of caught fish because of smaller sized weights. I'll still throw lead weights 1/4 to 1/2oz and catch fish.

I fish wacky rigs everywhere, including lots of grass. I've found that weightless plastics can be one of the best presentations to use around grass and algae as they will sit on top more than rigs that use a weight. Don't get me wrong, I have caught plenty of fish using jigs and t-rigs in vegetation, but when thats not working, or all I'm doing is pulling up salad each time I cast out, I will usually try something weightless to see if that 1. gets bites, and 2. doesn't cover my lure in weeds.

Both are better. Depends on the situation and what the fish want. If you're oging ot fish a wacky rig around wood I would stronlgy recommend getting a weed guard. It helps a lot to prevent hang ups in my experience.

Oh, and weightless plastics. Lots of weightless plastics.

I had the champ 702c, and currently have the dx742c. I do use it for what you listed. In addition I'll throw small trigs, rage rigs, drop shots, and lipless cranks. I can't imagine that the 682c would be that much different.

What Shane said.

just got that same combo, except a 6'7 mh ***. Water just needs to soften up so I can try it out

Pair it with whatever you want. All but one of my baitcasters is a 50 size. It may not be ideal for some special casses like deep diving cranks or swimbaits, but anything else it should be fine.

I fished with a guy that used these (or something very similar). We were fishing big worms and creature baits. I couldn't get a hook set to save my life. Neither could my friend. I think he hooked one. I switched up to Gammy EWG's and had much better hook ups.

Green I have some red too just cause it looks awesome on my aldebaran bfs

I've thrown it on a number of different rods, including a Dobyns Dx 742c, 703sf, 744c, and 735c. I believe I've even seen Gary Dobyns talking about throwing the Ika on a 736c. It's one of my favorite soft plastics to throw. It has good weight and, IMO, is very versatile for a plastic that I fish weightless.

I prefer centrifugal. Really, most braking systems on the market today will be fine.

Yes.

I love my 742c. I have an aldebaran bfs on mine and can cast a weightless trick worm plenty far. My vote would be for either of the 2 power rods.

shakey or DS is mostly how I use them

ditto

Zoom and rage tail are mostly what I use

4/0 ewg, weightless, backwards

Dx 742c or 703sf

Personally I'd be looking at a medium heavy for jigs at 3/8oz. Once you add the trailer you're looking at the upper end of most medium power rods. I'm more comfortable with more rod for jigs at 3/8

Daiwa tierra

If you want a more versatile rod then go 742. I had it. Liked it. Sold it. I just didn't use it enough to justify having it. The 702 is very much a finesse rod. If you plan on a lot of 1/8 oz presentations, in mostly open water, go 702. If you want a little more versatility, go 742. if you're considering the dx, imo, the mojo shouldn't be in the picture.

I've typically heard better reviews on the red label