jbsoonerfan

Has anyone used this rod yet? I am looking at a rod for using braid and fishing jigs and heavy cover. I have used a couple Carrot's in the past and really liked them. I just wasn't sure how heavy this rod actually was. I can't seem to find anywhere that actually has one on hand. Thanks, JB

If you have already bought it, go try it out and see how YOU like it. After all, YOU are then one who is going to fish with it. That being said. I have three and love them.

Let's see, I have 6 bass setups, 4 catfish setups, 1 trout setup, 4 crappie setups, 1 striper setup, so if my math is correct that's 16. Man I would like to know how much coin that is. On second thought, I don't really want to think about it.

Sorry man, but if you have a full spool(or even close for that matter) then there is NO WAY you are throwing all of your line out, not even close. The B.S. train is cruising down the tracks.

Zillion rods on the way too. Oh Man!

Check out the Daiwa Sol, 5.8:1, not too slow, not too fast. It works perfect for me.

It doesn't protect the reel. However, the president of the Possee must make those claims so that there is absoluetly no faults with any Shimano product I mean what would happen if all members of the Possee realized that there was indeed something about their reel that was flawed. It's the end of the world as we know it!

I use a Daiwa Sol on a 6'9" M-Parabolic Carrot Stix to throw my crankbaits. I absolutely love this rig.

I'm no pro, but I will give my .02. I am sure there will be better answers than mine, but here goes. I use a 6'9" M-Parabolic(basically a soft) for throwing crankbaits or any other treble hook moving bait. Reason being is that I want the rod to absorb part of the hookset so that I don't rip the hooks out. For top water lures I use a 6'9" MH. I can work the lure a little better with a 6'9" and it still gives me enough backbone to get a good hookset. For soft plastics I use a 7' MH. This rod gives me a little more casting distance and definately helps give me better hook sets. Especially on long casts. I will sometimes switch to a Heavy rod with braid if I am fishing cover. I do this to get the fish turned and headed my way as soon as I get a hook set. Like I said. I am no pro, but these are the reasons I use the rods I do.

Buy a reel cover. Those things are scratch magnets.

It may be Jeremy Sweet fishing with a Daiwa so he knows what a quality reel feels like. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Bring it on Posse

My first choice would be a Carrot Stix 6'9" MH, but if you arent a fan of them, my next choice would be a Kistler magnesium 6'9" MH All purpose rod.

It's an air beam reel seat. It takes some getting used to, but it is actually very comfortable after you get accustomed to it.

You can rig a Senko weightless, but then it isn't T-rigged. If you are talking about rigging the Senko weedless, that isn't T-rigged. You technically can't cast anything that is "weightless" because it would as Dr. Raul said, be "without weight." If something is without weight, it would more than likely be a gas. Actually some gasses are more dense than air thus giving them weight and therefore even making them not "weightless." However, I agree with RW. We typically refer to anything without a "weight" as being "weightless" so instead of being with weight. We are actually talking about; without "a" weight.

I'll give you the same advice I do everyone. When you are spending $150 and over, you are going to get a quality reel. It all comes down to personal preference. Go to the store and handle a few and buy the one that YOU like best. Get something that YOU are going to be happy with. After all YOU are the one who is going to be using it, and YOU are the one paying for it.

I said the same thing on another forum. I bought both of mine from them. Great place to deal with!

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Cool, just wondering.

RW, do you have any evidence to back up this claim?

I really wanted to stay out of this, but here goes. In fishing as well as everything in life, people are going to think what they use is the best. Those that fish with Shimano think they are the best. Those that drive Chevy's think they are the best. Those that wear Nike's think they are the best. Those that play Titleist irons think they are the best. Those that use Goodyear tires think they are the best. Well I think you get the point. I have heard this reliable, with stood the test of time, this that and the other until I am sick of it. Abu has been making fishing reels as long or longer than Shimano, yet because they design a new reel, the Revo, people say "Let's see how they hold up over time" Why? Abu has been around forever. Why when Shimano redesigned the Curado was this question not asked. I know the "possee" is going to think I am talking nonsense, but I was once where you were as well. I fished Shimano's for 8-10 years, then decided to give Daiwa's a try. Was there anything wrong with my SHimano's? NO. I was just willing to give something else a try. After having made the switch, there are actually a few things that I like better about the Daiwa's. But I will never say that Shiamano makes a bad reel. They make a great reel. But those who use Shimano's don't want to think that there are other reels out there that are as good or better. In the end it all comes down to personal preference. Same as with trucks, shoes, golf clubs, or tires. It all depends on what you prefer. Because generally what we prefer, we also preceive as better, when that may not always be the case.

Did you not notice the smiley face with the winking eye. I assumed people would realize that was a hint that I was joking around. I guess I should have stated that it was a joke. I could care less if anyone agree's with me or not. I am not here to jump on the Shimano or Daiwa bandwagon. There is nothing wrong with Shimano. They make GREAT reels. However, He asked if anyone had used both side by side and could compare them. I have used both, so I gave my comparison. Sorry that I believe the Steez is a much better reel than the 50Mg. I forgot to add. There is also absolutely no back-play in the handle. I know there is only like 1/16 of a inch in the Shimano's, but it may make a difference to some people. There is zero in my Daiwa's.

I had two 50 Mg's and sold them to acquire a Steez. IMO the Steez is far superior to the 50Mg. I believe it looks 1000x better and it performs better. I think it performs better because of the braking system. You may be fishing a weightless Senko and throwing with the wind and have the brakes set on zero, then you turn the boat and are throwing into the wind. Simply turn the brakes up a little and throw. There is no removing the sideplate and having to adjust the plastic weights or anything like that. Also the 90mm handle of the 100HA is much more comfortable in my opinion. I wouldn't trade my Steez for three 50Mg's. I am sure there are those who will disagree, and most will not have ever used a Steez, they are just disagreeing because of the Shimano name. Which I completely understand, I too was once lost just looking for the answer. I finally found it in Daiwa

I use a 7' MH fast. I have no problems casting a weightless senko or a 1/8 oz T-rigged worm. A Medium is too soft for me personally. I usually fish from the shore and there is always some sort of cover around. So the MH sure does make it a little easier.

I'll give you some good advice. No. Make that Great Advice. Go to the store, handle a few reels. Handle a bunch of reels. Buy what YOU like best. Don't let a bunch of people on a forum tell YOU what to buy. After all, YOU are the one who is going to be using it.

I fish for Crappie quite a bit. Not knowing the girth I would guess it to be between 1.5-2 lbs. Usually around here a 13-14 incher will go about a pound. I caught one that was 17inches and was a little over 2.5 lbs. Of course they usually get taller as they get bigger. So the girth could have played a large part on how much the fish weighed. Either way, it was a nice fish.