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And what line should I be using for each set up? Thanks for everyones help thus far, but I would prefer if people could stop suggesting US stores like cabela's. I live in Canada so its almost like your waving your adventage in front of my face... Lol!

Thats just it, I have been using my Crucial for everything. I actually havent lost a fish yet using treble hook lures, which apparently should be suprising. The lake I fish on doesnt have a ton of heavy cover, I will mostly be using the rod for fishing around docks. The crucial is a worm and jig series, so I suppose I should use that for its intented purpose. What rods and actions should I look at for cranking?

Ok, a new question. I have a 7'2" MH/XF Crucial. Would I be better off using this for flipping and pitching and buying a new rod for cranks and jerkaits?

I live in Canada and have yet to see them go on sale

Hi all, just looking for an opinion on a rod for flipping and pitching. Currently looking at the Berkley Lightning Shock, Abu Garcia Vengeance, Daiwa Aird and the Lews American Hero Speed Stick. This rod will likely be paired with a Lews American Hero Speed Spool, so im wondering if the American Hero combo will be available in 7' 6" Heavy? If so, that would solve the problem. Open to all suggestions, as long as they are 7'6" H/F or H/XF.

Im also going to go with the Pfleuger Supreme. My dad and I bought our spinning setups around the same time. I got an Orra SX, and he got the Supreme.... Im still kicking myself. The abu garcia just does not compare.

Speed spool actually felt 1000x better on the rod. Decision: made

Kind of a gametime decision.. It will be paired with a crucial. Which one!?

Do you know of any good shore fishing spots for bass near there? And thank you everyone, im going to pick up the rod tomorrow morning! Now to wait for my speed spool.... lol

I see that there is already a topic started about this, but these Crucials are on clearance at Gagnon Sports in Oshawa Ontario Canada. Is there a better rod for $100 or should I pull the trigger on the Crucial? I have them holding onto the last 7' 2" MH for me.

My dad has a Compre spinning, and as many others have said, it just feels to whippy.

So, I found a place in North Bay that carries Lews and *** products, shot off a quick email because they dont have an online store, and they said they dont have a problem shipping it to me! Emailed back making sure they have the models I want... Fingers Crossed! Thanks for everyones help!

Lews is definitely still an option, as is the *** Black, I would just have to take a small hit on the shipping. No big deal! I will have to ask Gagnon Sports if they carry the regular speed spool, and if that is the case, the reel has been figured out. Any suggestion for rods?

What about this? http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Pro-Qualifier-Reel/CarbonLite-Trigger-Rod-Baitcast-Combos/product/12041705055310/ I live in Canada so getting Lews gear and *** gear is pretty hard... I have 1 store around me that carries the speed spool, however the cheapest one they carry appears to be the tournament MG. My best resource for gear is Bass Pro and Sail.

Hello all, im new to the forum and looking for some advice. I have never used a baitcaster before, only spinning. My current set up being a 6"6' Abu Garcia Vendetta with an Orra SX. I have done a little research and have a general idea of what I want. My budget is $100 for the rod, and $100 for the reel, as I will be a poor college student come September. My two rod choices at the moment are: Abu Garcia Veritas and the *** *** Black. For reels I have also narrowed it down to two: The Abu Garcia Orra SX and the Pfleuger Supreme. Not enough is said about Pfleuger in my opinion. I have an Orra SX spinning reel, and my dad has a Supreme spinning reel, and in all honesty, the Pfleuger Supreme feels 100x better besides the handle. Not sure if this carries over to the baitcasting reels, but I would love to know. These are not set in stone, I am still open to other options, so if you have any, please post them! Thanks in advance!