ChrisWi

I dont think you'll be disappointed, I've never fished a Endurance but the Max 3D is supposed to be a step ahead.

Over the winter, I purchased the Powell Max 3D 723 almost as soon as they were released. Now that I have gotten to fish the rod for a month and catch some nice fish on it I think I can review it. I have this rod paired with a Shimano Curado I 7:2:1 And 12 pound Seaguar InvizX I mainly use this rod for casting jigs and swimming jigs over open water. For a MH it feels maybe a bit soft, but I formerly fished St. Croix rods which are pretty stout. The rod is very sensitive. When dragging rock it has a very crisp feel, easy to detect bites. The rod balances pretty good with the Curado, about 3/4 inch in front of the locking nut. The guides are places well and haven't had any problems with the alconite guides. They are pretty small guides. No where near micro guides but a bit smaller then most. The reel seat is completely open and allows me to have 2 fingers on the blank at all times. However, the locking nut doesn't tighten down flush with the threads. (Not sure if you get what I mean) From a looks standpoint I think its a very attractive rod. The olive green and green thread wrapping by the handle look great. For $190 I'd suggest taking a look at the Powell Max 3D

My season here in Wisconsin was pretty bad, that being said I didn't get out to fish much, ended up walleye fishing a majority of the run. That being said I still landed some great fish!

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I'm from north eastern Wisconsin, right on the lake. Some big smallies in my local rivers.

Just keep fishing! May I ask what river Youre fishing? Also from Wisconsin.

I prefer cx over fluoroclear, tougher, and the blue/clear is nice if you're watching your line.

I love my lews g2's!

I'd go st croix, better warranty and rod in my opinion.

My buddies balances amazing with a lews lfs. just About an inch above the reel. It's ridiculously light too.

My friend has one and he loves it! if you are rough on your equipment though I might look at a different rod. They have no protective coating and tiny guides.

Wavepointe harbor on little sturgeon, or the pier for the Washington island fairy. Also egg harbor and fish creek are good areas

mine work flawlessly.

I'd buy them both

Powell Inferno 703 is what I've been using as a Spinnerbait rod and so far it's great.

not all fish spawn at once though. So you can really catch fish at any stage.

Dobyns savvy or Powell Max 3D

No line is going to hold up to zebra muscles, it's like a knife, I will usually use 12 pound leader on top of braid, but it gets frayed pretty easily. Just watch your line.

Shimano clarus is my favorite $100 rod

What do you guys run for sensitivity, surface clutter, and really everything on your helix 5 sonar

Francho where ya at?

It's against forum rules, that's why we point it out. A thread was just closed because of this.

I'd go Shimano personallye, but the pflueger is a fine reel, I don't have stripers around here, but I've heard they are powerful, I'd consider a 2500 or 3000 size shimano, for pflueger 30 Or 35

Didnt you just start this thread like last week?

Spinnerbait, dropshots, shakey head would by my top 3