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I would use zoom super chunk standard/jr or reaction innovations beaver. Both are subtle on the fall. A beaver will give your bait a nice gliding action on the fall. Perfect for lethargic bass.

X2 I use the same. To be specific, I am currently using a 7' MHM St Croix Avid.

Thanks everyone for the responses. I really appreciate it!

For spinning, 15 lb braid with 8 lb flouro leader. My preference is power pro and seaguar invisix. For casting, 12-15 lb copolly. My preferance is mccoys. Xtra clear or mean green.

I use 10 lb the majority of the time. Either copolly or flouro. I dont throw much of a jerkbait late season, I usually switch to a fluke for then. So my setup is dedicated to Jerkbaits almost exclusively. So that's why I can get away with just the flouro. Usually seaguar invisix or mccoys xtra clear copolly.

Thank you! I figured the consensus was braid with flouro leader. That's what I wanted to hear! I'll give it a shot this year.

St Croix avid X w/ shimano curado I or a lightly used dobyns champion 734/735 pending on weight range you plan on throwing.

So I've started dropshotting more and am making a dropshot specific setup. Up north here I have had the opportunity to fish various depths drop shotting, from shallow water to 40-50ft deep up at Lake Erie. I know it's preferance, but I want your opinion on line choice. Is there a certain depth that influences you to choose straight flouro vs braid with flouro? Or is it water clarity? I would be happy to hear what you use to dropshot with, line wise, and a justification as to why you choose that. Thanks in advance!

My favorite so far to this day has been a St Croix Avid X 6'8 MXF. Perfect rod IMO. Plus can't beat their customer service if something were to go wrong.

My favorites are the shimano stradic ci4+ 2500. Hands down.

If you can wait, I would wait for the 15-20% off sale at TW and pick up a St Croix Avid X.

I would go with the Medium as well.

Wow looks like I lucked out on this one. That's so odd that it was only temporary... But I can't complain.

Not sure but I just picked one up! 147 to my door!?!? Wasn't even in the market for it but hard to pass up for the price.

I know it was not mentioned, but for that price I would look for a lightly used St Croix Avid 7' MHM. I love mine for those mid diving plugs. Great blank and the best customer service in the business.

If the seller is a reputable seller, then I would jump on the ci4. They are one of the best spinning reels for the money IMO. I love mine. Like others have said, it's hard to find one on sale or dicounted, new in box.

I've had a 6'6 MF for a few years which I have always liked, but this past year I picked up a 6'8 MXF and had good success with that too. I honestly can't say I prefer one over the other. Both work for me, but don't have in enough time on the water to make a definitive choice.

X2 this would be my choice. You can get one in good condition for under 75. True workhorse.

I use flouro the majority of the time. 15-20 lb pending on the structure. Open water dragging, 15 lb. Brush/laydowns, usually 17-20.

Cmon.. Someone has to have used one, or at least have held one!

I prefer mhm when fishing squarebills because I tend to fish them around cover. So I want the added power to get them out.

Hey everyone. Big fan of St croixs avid and avid X line up. I am looking for a review on the 7'4 Heavy in the Avid X line up. I own s couple 7' MH in the original avid line up and like most know, they tend to be on the stiff side. I want to know if the Heavy power in this new series is a broomstick or more moderate. I have no way of getting my hands on one before I purchase. Any advice or review on this rod would be appreciated even if u have only just held one in hand. Once again, I am already a huge fan of the avid X series so I know quality and performance I am getting, just need some help with this model. Thanks!

I have had decent luck with them. Most success seems to come throwing them raged rigged.

X2. I have a St croix avid X 6'8 MXF and absolutely love it. Perfect for small topwater a and Jerkbaits!

Both great reels. I would have to agree with Blue that the I feels a little smoother and "tighter" as far as the gearing. Both built like tanks. Can't go wrong with either. But for the going price I would defiantly go for the I. You can pick one up for 120-130 new, where as a slightly used 200e will push you 175-200. Just my opinion.