Arv

I was not aware haha.

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Either my dx 742c and shimano aldebaran bfs or dx 703 and Daiwa Tierra 2500

Get it for me if you don't want it. I'll pay shipping

American shad usually

Dobyns 705cb, 6:1 reel, 30# braid

Other trebles and spinnerbaits

I used to have a 723cef. It was one of the most versatile rods I've owned.

You can if you want. I've known a few guys with that combo not knowing what they were doing. Obviously once you can get the right reel on the better.

I just picked up a couple. Thanks for the heads up

Around $200+ its hard to go wrong IMO, so a lot of it comes down to personal preference. Different reels will excel at different things but they are all quality. over $200, I feel like the steps up in performance are smaller. I do appreciate the higher end reels that I have fished with as they feel more refined, but does it make me a better fisherman? Not by a long shot. I say all that to suggest that you try out a Curado or a Chronarch if you want. Then make your decision from there. I haven't done anything but play with the Curado in store so I can't say a ton about it. I have the Chronarch Ci4 and like it a lot. You will hear different preferences between the two reels as some like one over the other. Now, if you can get your hands on a 50/51 size Shimano, that's probably where my money would go. Try them out. That's what makes fishing gear fun.

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Another vote for a shakey head

I'd say which ever palms better. I doubt you'd be upset with either reel.

For the most part I would say a heavy power rod, but again, power ratings can be pretty different. Considering rods in I've used in the past, a 4 power (heavy) Dobyns is what I would use for 1/2oz jigs, and some guys even like a 5 power in the Dobyns line for that. However, I would also be comfortable with a MH St. Croix Avid for 1/2oz jigs in rocks/wood. Now saying that, personal preference on how you like your rod to load/handle the lure will play a big factor into your choice as well.

I'd lean heavy, but so much depends on which manufacturer you're buying from and other factors like cover, depth, etc.

Nice looking reel. I'm curious to hear what you think. Especially compared to the Curado I

If you catch fish and have fun doing it, who cares. Different strokes for different folks.

Something from lews or shimano

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I like a Dobyns 742c which is rated up to 5/8 oz for light t rigs.

what price range?

I haven't used my 2 gen 1 models enough to give a fair review yet, but so far I like them a lot. I know a lot of people don't care for the new Cumaras either, but I picked up one of the rep models, a 6'8 m/f spinning model, a while back and I like it too. My wife broke the butt, so we got it fixed and its her rod now and she catches plenty of fish on it.

Glad you like your new rod. The endurance is a great line, one of my favorites I've used.