lmbfisherman

Yeah saw you post it afterwards. The key for me is the last part. I like peace of mind.

Definitely and China is more under handed imo. They aren't "truly" private, the government pulls a lot of weight.

It's not that it's made in China it's that the brand name company has to uphold a certain quality control or they lose market share. The then said backed product would be better than a no name brand who will sell things with less quality control and not "back" their crap. Key is quality control and who builds it (brand).

He's also the one who helped me take the plunge in trying out Fenwick rods and now this one is a vital part of my arsenal along with the Aetos.

I would go with braid if you're using the 6'10" also as a jig rod.

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Sweet!

Daiwa lower ends which I have experience with would definitely be stiffer. If that is what you prefer you might favor the XF rod more.

That would be interesting to know if it is Fenwick. If it is, I would be interested in checking them out.

What rods do you use now? Compared to a Abu Garcia and St. Croix's I owned, they do feel lighter. To me "personal preference" this is the power/action I feel is what they should be. That is why I usually buy these rods the most. Trust me though, they may feel lighter/wimpy, but they have the backbone to handle the situations you ask of them.

Before you make a decision though I'd still get one in hand. I am just going by my experience with Loomis power/actions that I have. So you still should base your decision on feel. I would never buy a rod without holding it.

Yes, shouldn't be an issue. You'd have no problems probably with finesse jigs on a M/F too.

You're right on. Arbitrarily high up here for no good reason.

That's not cool! You a Shimano basher?

Bootytrain answered the 200 frames are being retired. The 50E is staying sounds like.

He said it better than I was trying to state.

Well, the Chronarch CI4+ I own palms pretty much the same as a size 50 reel. The Chronarch has a slightly longer frame. I also remember a Shimano rep on another board stating their probably won't be one either for the near future. Just thought you knew something that disputed that.

REALLY? SOURCE!

Too many to just pick one dream combo.

Sahara or Symetre would be in your budget.

Just going by my Loomis experience I'd go with the XF version. Especially if you are using jigs that need some backbone on it.

They are still honoring lifetime warranties for previous purchases.

What he said.

No one is saying a replacement is coming. They did say there are a couple of new things that will be introduced at the classic. Lots of rumors, one of them is there will be a new Citica. It's only a week away!

Yum Craw Chunks and BPS Hollow Craw (I can't find them anymore, not sure if that is even the name!)