CLE_33

So I decided on the 7'4" smoke.. my 7' smoke is my current favorite rod, so why not? Plus, I found a website that has them for $80 right now.. Considering my 1st one was $150 and worth every penny, I couldn't pass this up.

Thanks! And I haven't gotten to really work the clarus yet.. only had it for a month or so, and we've had a seriously bad winter up here. Took it to the river one time just to try it out, and it was definitely too heavy/not sensitive enough for that application.. but then again, I knew it would be.

I will be.. but I'll also be throwing spinners and chatterbaits for steelhead. the 7'4-7'6 seems like it would offer slightly better control of a powerful fish, while allowing the sensitivity for a good feel of the baits.

With spring around the corner, I'll be slinging cranks everywhere. In my opinion, there's nothing better than spring crank fishing for bass and those tasty walleye!

about the st. Croix, I only own the mojo, so I wasn't sure if it was just that rod or their entire line that fished stronger. Also looking into the rage as well

Thanks! First post! hah.. I do already have a shimano clarus 7'2" medium-heavy that will be my pitching/flipping/big bait rod. Just looking for a slightly longer rod for added control, and distance. Who doesn't love getting new stuff?

I'm in the market for a new addition to the lineup (aren't we all?). I own multiple 7' mediums, and this is my go-to choice for just about anything.. I'm looking to add a 7'4" or 7'6" medium or medium-light.. Any advice on which rod? I own a 7' smoke already and its a perfect all-around rod. Also own a Mojo, and feel the 7' medium is an absolute brute. Strongest backbone I've fished with a medium power. I've narrowed my choices down to the smoke, vendetta, escalade, mojo, and the fenwick elite tech smallmouth rod.. Will be used primarily for large and smallmouth, steelhead, cats, and walleye. Anyone fished with any of these rods with that length and power?