TimTheGearNerd

I use the pacifun speed X as well. Mainly because I’m cheap and try to save my line or move line around among my 10ish reels.

I had the Dobyns SUF700c. The solid tip makes it great for moving bait. It does pretty well on bfs jigs like the ones from Keitech. It will do well with karashi. It’s not great for single hook stuff. I got rid of it because it feels very much like a bass rod. It’s a bit heavier than what I wanted for BFs. I upgraded to p5 megabass siglett. It’s a 6’6 and extremely whippy. But it’s feather light. Still does well with karashi but will be overpowered by slightly larger rooster tails.

I’m a big fan of kistler as well they’re very much alive due to unsanded blank. I’ve had chromium and KLX The best values I’d say are used Dobyns can be had for deep depreciations. Kistler runs crazy deals on the site so sign up for email. Also great value. If you’re waiting search forums and used for NRX, you might find a good deal. But new you may call a shop asking for a discount. You’ll see folks recommend NRX because it’s truly different from all the rods I’ve tried regarding bottoms contact. If you like it, you’ve got the market leader already no need to upgrade later unless you just like trying new gear. Resell value is always pretty good as well. Sensitivity is not a deal breaker and subjective. Not going to eliminate the times where a fish pick up bait and you don’t notice. The NrX feels different in a good way. For line even if you have grass I’d go 40 braids and 17 flouro, you’ll get more distance from bank. Maybe even consider 30 braids and 14 flouro

Cool. I can chime in. Ive fished a few of these options. The rod your want is the NRX 873. The 894 is very stiff and won’t do well on basically any cast and wind technique. It’s super sensitive and powerful. Half oz jig is ideal and balances really nice on a bantam A. 894 Will never balance on a metanium. The Daemos is not very sensitive. I’ve fished the USA destroyer, not the P5. So you may have to look to see if P5 became more sensitive. It’s great for single hook moving bait like swim jig and spinner bait. The rod feels very light and great bend for cast and keeping fish pin. It’s not great for chatter bait, it’s not as sensitive as my glass rod. If it’s your first high dollar, I don’t know if Megabass is the way to go unless you buy new to get that warranty. If sensitive rod is what you need, go NRX. You can get one for 400 on the forums or used with great warranty. a good second is maybe the xtasy. It’s always well balanced and Dobyns always has great tip for moving bait and you can get one for a good deal on used market. You can slap the metanium on it and the balance will be awesome. The replacement/warranty will also be pretty good even after the gsm situation.

I own the USA destroyer Daemos and the drx 724c I throw the 3/8 oz Megabass Uoze underspin exclusively on the Daemos and it’s perfect. Daemos is pretty parabolic and requires heavier lures. I cannot throw 1/4 oz lures well if that gives you a sense of the rod low range. It needs heavier lures but is pretty parabolic which is great for a long cast and keep the fish pinned once you set the hook. It’s 7’2 but feel much smaller and nimble. It’s one of my favorite rods but isn’t very sensitive in my hands. It’s just easy to fish all day. It’s pretty versatile for moving baits. I usually fish off a kayak with 12# flouro. The drx724c is way less parabolic so it’s good for bottom contact but has a good tip and does great with 1/4 oz lures. Both for bottom contact and a small paddle tail. I would not recommend for 3/8 swim jig. It’s also way more sensitive. It has a longer full cork handle so actually feels like a bit more rod if that makes sense.

This is my view as well and I’ll add a few points. I own both reels Met DC XG Steez A 6 speed. Met DC will cast longer especially with braid or light line. I use it for jerk baits. Palms great and I would use for bottom contact as well but nothing too heavy. The Steez is more solid of a reel. The mag breaks are very user friendly with fewer backlash issues. Also Palms low which is comfortable. Great for heavier moving baits. 1/2 and up would be great on this. Even some heavy-ish swim baits would work well, maybe below 2 oz soft baits. Both are smooth on retrieve so hard to choose there. Zillion is great and a bit cheaper. But also has material and paint that wears faster. Antares 70 fishes great and is smoother and cast further, I have used it don’t own it. I can’t justify the added price as I don’t think the different is adding anything in my hands. Feels super solid though closer to steez than the MET. @Magic_Man94 how heavy is your usual trap? Half oz might get you pretty low on the spool depending on how thick your line is? If you’re lighter side like 1/4 or you’re fishing wind a lot. Or throwing that light crank more often Go met. If you’re throwing heavier or those easy to cast traps. Go steez. I also kinda like the T wing for those easy to cast lures like a trap. I just like how the line flows out more. Can’t say the performance is very different.

Could Your research on the 23 met is showing 100 size is 12/120 meters. Not yards? It’s actually closer to 130 yards if try, which leds us to be believe the pages are just wrong. 100 size is 20 yrds or 60 feet more than 150 size? I don’t think that can be true. More likely shimano just take all their 150 size reel in USDM and say it’s same capacity. Then international market they say 100 size is 12/100 and for some reason the met 100 is 12/120? The most likely thing is that the 100 and 150 USDM size is exactly the same. internationally shimano just fudge the numbers so the 100 size and JDM smaller size met show a line difference of 20m for marketing purposes. All other 100 size like the Calcutta 100 is 12/100. Either way the size diff is likely not going to make a noticeable difference. Get the international 100 size. The price on those Met have come way down on secondary market. Whether it’s 150 or 100 size. So either way used is going to be cheaper than JDm or USDM. If you hit fish hard and are fishing a lot I’d find something brass gear. Knobs and handles are cheap if you have a pref of bigger handles. Gomexus has good alternatives if you’re into those.

Only thought that isn’t heavily mentioned is the frog set up I find I have a hard time with top water hollow frogs without 8:1 speed reel with 50# braid. It’s just not a good time missing bites. If that’s good for your single hook and t-rig set ups then you’re good to go. Also my favorite versatile set up is a p5 tequila Baccarac. 7’ it’s super light weight for the power It will throw anything 3/4 oz up to 4 oz so will cover anything your levante cannot. You might even be able to eliminate two rods with that one set up. Including a rig or Carolina rig. Versatile, does good a lot but not the best at any technique.

The OG zillion is honestly one of the best built around. That drive gear is giant and bullet proof. yeah those T3 were on the chopping block for sure. the Chronarch these days fetch such low prices. Market is between 50 and 100 bucks. It’s. A solid caster still. I have a few of Calcutta I’ve been using more. Most of my techniques are basically covered with all these reels gone. im surprised no one mentioned stradic or the Met since I figure those would get picked up fast for a good price. Sorry sir. All right handed

Hey all, I have the following reels and I need to let go of some l but can’t decide which. I just have more than I would use. Seems like it would be better to put the money towards maybe an upgrade of some sort. I appreciate the help. Feel free to choose 5 or more you’d post for sale. If so inclined, share your reasoning. Metanium B DC 8:1 Daiwa T3 1016 7:1 Chronarch MGL 7:1 Team Daiwa Zillion 7:1 Zillion SV 7:1 Metanium B 6:1 Daiwa Lexa 5:1 First gen Tatula 6:1 Daiwa T3 1016 6:1 Steez a 6:1 26 IPT Ultegra Stradic FL 4000

I talked to a shimano rep. He definitely said a new Chronarch is coming but didn’t provide details. I saw a few sites discount the reel 100 bucks so good time to grab one.

How did no one respond to this. I’m curious ! Bump bump

Maybe grab a Stella , or twin power for some power spinning or an exsense for a super light set up. all will be super smooth, you’ll catch a ton of bass off a drop shot and you’ll never need another spinning reel again as those reels better last forever for the money.

what kind of cover are you throwing in? Pretty heavy cover usually? football jig? I’m trying to find ways to make this rod really stand out. It’s sensitive for sure, I’m just trying to find how others are utilizing it.

Which dark sleeper do you throw on 853? Is it the 1/2 oz?