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Thanks. I think I am gonna stick with the Pflueger XT reel. Seems like a light reel from a company with a good track record. For the rod I am considering the following now: Orochi XX Spinning Rod 6'10" Stinger Shot Dobyns Champion Extreme HP Spin Rod 7' Light 70 G. Loomis IMX Pro Spinning Rod 6'10" Mag Med 822S SYR Kistler Helium 3 Series Spinning Rod 7' Med Light Phenix Bass Recon Elite Spinning Rod 7'2" Light Shimano Expride A Spinning Rod 6'10" Med Lt St. Croix Legend Tournament Spin Rod 6'10" Med Lt St. Croix Legend Xtreme Spinning Rod 6'10" Medium A little bit of a price range, but want to start to limit my options. I am still overwhelmed!

Thanks very much for your great insight! I might as well go that road, if a legend extreme gives a significant upgrade and pair the rod ( I am thinking of the St. Croix Legend Xtreme Spinning Rod 6'10" Medium) with a Pflueger President XT Spinning Reel. On the other hand I am not sure if a legend extreme is really twice as good as a Phenix M1 Spinning Rod 7'2" Medium, as the price would suggest. It is part of the fun to talk with other anglers about their gear and experience to find one's right choice! Thanks everybody for helping out!

I did not rule St. Croix out per se. I just dont want to go with an Avid X, since that rod is not sensitive enough for me. I am hearing good things about the St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass Spinning Rods though.

Any recommendations here?

I am wondering what is more important for the combo, rod or reel? I found this reel: https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/catpage-PFLGRREELS.html?from=basres and wonder if I should spend more on the rod, or keep both balanced. Choices...

Thanks for your response! Small finesse jigs (1/8), weightless worms, shaky heads (1/16) and drop shot. Every now and then I would also throw a little a 2.8 inch keitech. Thanks again!

I think if I get a 1000 reel there is not too much braid that i would have to put on. Might even use the braid directly sometimes if the water clarity allows it.

I was planning to put 20 pound braid as backing and then add a 12 feet flure (7-8 pound) leader to it.

Thanks for talking sense into me! My wallet appreciates it!

Thanks guys! When I looked at the Phenix / Shimano combo yesterday, it felt very nice and balanced, though I am not aware of a method to test the sensitivity of a set up in the store... That having said, I would say my 'most sensitive' rod is a St.Croix Avid X. To be honest, I have never been blown away by the rod's sensitivity. Never had this feeling that I would be able to really feel the fish. With the Spinning gear set up, I want to change that! So, if that means I have to save up a little bit longer and put another 100 USD on top of my budget, so be it. I really want to be blown away by the sensitivity of the combo. Thanks again for your help!!!

After some weeks, I finally had time to go to check some rod and reels out. I really liked the Phenix M1 Spinning Rod 6'9" Light paired with a Shimano Stradic Ci4+ (1000 series). Would be slightly higher than my budget though (would go for around 400 USD). Any thoughts on that? Thanks!

THanks guys for the thoughts! Looks like I am not going wrong with the Stradic. Will check them out in the next tackle store! Thanks again!

Hi all, I have decided that I need to upgrade my spinning gear. Currently I am using a bass pro extreme 7' (where the tip is broken off) with a pflueger 6940X. That combo is heavy and to be honest I do not feel **** with it... So I am looking for a light, sensitive combo that I can throw ultra finesse lures with (micro jigs, weightless plastics, etc.) I would really appreciate it, if you could give me some recommendations, since I am totally overwhelmed with the options! Thank ya much. Cheers, Seb.

I went with the Deps. Should be here in a couple of days. Will do a quick report on it once I tested it.

Do you have the model description?

I am tending to go with the Simms, though twice as expensive. It really looks like a quality product. What I have not found out though is how many plano boxes (of what size) I can get into it.

Hi guys, I have been using a 20USD Hip Bag for the last 2 years and while it was ok it is slowly getting to the end of its life and I want to replace it that offers more functionality and quality. What I am basically looking for is a hip bag where I can get 2 3500 utility boxes in and still have plenty of space for other stuff (bottle pouch, etc). The two that I like so far are these: DEPS TARPAULIN HIP BAG and G4 PRO® HIP PACK I am wondering if you guys have experience with any of those bags and/or have recommendations for similar ones. Thank ya much!

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Thanks! I think the rod tote could be interesting with some modifications!

Hi all, I am for the most part a bank angler. When I am fishing I like to take somewhere between 2-5 rods with me. Since, I am moving a lot when I am fishing and sometimes even fish while I am walking, I found a way to stick some of my rods into backpack that I bring with me. That solution is not optimal though. I am wondering if there is some sort of rod holder where you can store and quickly access your rods. Thanks

So I narrowed it down to three options: 1. Used Dobyns 867 for 180 USD 2. Okuma Guide Select "a" Series Swimbait Rod 7'11" XH or Okuma Guide Select "a" Series Swimbait Rod 7'11" XXH (125USD) 3. Genesis II Cast Rod 8' Swimbait Bailey Swim Heavy . (150USD) Thoughts?

Which one would u recommend do throw Deps 250?

I would recommend a iRoD Genesis II and pair it with something like a Lexa 300. That should be possible for below 300 USD.

I like the idea, though I would like to fish with the rod within this year

I am leaning towards either of the two right now, since I can not find a Low Down Customs anywhere... :/ * Okuma SBX Swimbait Casting Rod 7'11" Extra Hvy* Dobyns Champion XP Swimbait Rod 8'6" Mag Heavy 867