When NFC introduced their version for pre-order for $99, I ordered one. They are not $99 anymore but I really like mine. This was an all-in build with Torzite guides.
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As my board name implies, I am all in! The only exception is if I am tournament fishing, then it's BFS to get my limit and then the big baits come out!
When I was recovering from shoulder surgery, I bought an Ugly Stick Tiger Elite spinning rod ($80 at the time) and a 4000 size spinning reel for my big baits. I never had an issue except I had to tape my index finger that grabbed the line. The heavy baits were just too much friction on the cast. In fact I still use it for big topwaters and wakes. With the qualty of spinning reels and rod actions available today, I see no reason why you could not do everything.
Years after mine was stolen, I found another East Texas Grass Rake at a garage sale. And the name is very accurate but this was the perfect punching rod before the term was invented.
I have done this using 2 bobber stops on each side. Unless you are power shotting, setting a light wire hook will not be a problem. Now, if you get a biggun', it will slip down, but I tie my weights and do not use the crimp weights.
I got one in my Lucky Box and visted The Hook Up Tackle in AZ this past week & grabbed a few more. These are great for fishing grass that's 2 or 3 feet below the surface. I think they will also be the ticket for fishing tree tops/brush piles that are the same depth under the surface.
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