lmbfisherman

Even if it was version 1.0 it would still be fine imo.

I haven't tried a AvidX, I have a previous generation Avid. They aren't broomsticks, but I agree they fish/fished heavier than my other brands I own.

That is good logic and it isn't wrong either.

Yeah understood, but I'm sure he's not using an Ultralight XF rod for jig fishing. But my point to him more is that a MH/F from one brand differs from another brand's MH/F. He may just need to find the right brand with the right tip he prefers.

I was commenting more on his issue with the XF tip, that a St. Croix rod is pretty stiff to me since it was one of his choices. I wanted to have him look at other brands to see if they have the tip he's looking for.

Cant i go fishing 24/7.

i am waiting for my bills to die down. Im on a 5 year plan, by then my budget should triple. I cant wait to get my first insanely high end rod and reel. Well i mean 500 dollar reels and rods. Haha

Sounds like to me the rod is stiffer than you'd like. All manufacturers have different interpretation. For instance: I like my Veritas MH/F but compared to my Shimano Cumara MH/F or my Shimano Crucial MH/XF it's like a broom stick. This could be the main reason you don't like how it fishes, it might not be your preference. Just so you know the St. Croix Avid felt the same to me and the LTB. For bottom contact I went for the highest I could afford...Cumara, Cumulus and GLX. I got them all below retail so that helps. There is a big difference between the Veritas and GLX. Not only the sensitivity but I love how the Loomis and Shimano rods fish for me. I find them true to what I look for in Power/Action. However, I don't think you "need or require" to go over 200 to find a rod sensitive enough. I just splurged and enjoy fishing with them, as I found the Veritas sensitive enough though for my needs in reality. So my recommendation, spend on one rod and before you make that purchase look for the power action you prefer.

I did a triple take and zoomed in. I can't believe how much is in there.

Yeah I"m thinking about getting one or two. However if the old one goes on clearance for a great price....the new one can wait.

The old ones going on clearance?

I have Floroclear fully spooled on one reel. I really like it and it handled toothy critters pretty well too.

I use Red Label, AbrazX and InvisX. Stay away from the really cheap stuff imo when you go fluoro is what I learned. Bulk of my flouro use though is making it a leader. Only have two reels spooled with full flouro, 14lb AbrazX (Chronarch CI4+) 10lb InvisX (Chronarch 200E6).

Dude I wouldn't have hesitated either. NICE FIND!

These are the reviews I love. My friend yadda yadda. I guess everyone's experience is different but I've fished Shimano for years in saltwater (when I lived in Seattle and NYC) not once have I had to send them for repairs. I've also fished Okuma, Abu Garcia and Mitchell for saltwater and not had to send them either.

Please don't take farmer's posts too hard, if you read between the lines....he's saying it's fine with his sarcasm. Like the others said this is the internet and you should expect a well placed jab here and there. To answer your original question, yes your setup will work. As for it being an ideal setup? No. My main drop shot setups are the following: 6'8 Shimano Crucial ML/XF - 10 lb braid with 6-8 lb floro leader. I'm thinking of going even lighter this year. This setup is my go to for shallow water or open water up to 10' deep anything deeper I'll use my Aetos 7' M/F or 6'9 M/XF Smallmouth Elite Tech. The sensitivity over mono is leaps and bounds better. Please note that drop shot isn't just for "small fish" though.

Ah it does kind of look like that.

Hrm which rod was that?

I sure do agree with this statement. I love how immediately someone says something bad happens to a brand they love and they go on the offensive saying another brand maker is going around bashing them.

I didn't even notice, but yes..that is the TT forum format and they do have a rep from Daiwa there.

holy crap i laughed my butt off literally.

Mumbly I find most of my better prices from local shops not the big box stores. I do check Le Baron at times, but I'm usually not impressed with their deals. Maybe I'm missing something. Fishing World and my other local shop will price match too.

You're just suffering from impatience it is all. It doesn't help the water is hard. Relax, it will show up eventually.

Just buy a Shimano...yes, oh yes I did go there.

Hi Rob. My name is Wesley, I'm also a Bassaholic. I feel your pain. I have 17 rods, did have 22. (Sold some of my cheaper rods) The line up you see above was used most of the year (2014). The following rods and reels did not see anytime or very little time in 2014. Cumara 6'9" MH/XF Reaction Crucial 7'2" MH/XF GLX 894C GLX 854C Clarus 6'6 M/MF Aetos 7'6" H/XF Bantum Curaado 6.4.1 Chronarch 200E6 2 Curado Gs Citica G7 I plan to buy more rods and reels in the next month or two.