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My Local Gander Mountain & Dicks are both loaded with Favorite rods.

I have had a good experience with them. But return shipping is not free so keep that in mind if you decide to order a rod.

I know, I was just explaining why I wasn't interested in another Dobyns. If I am looking to spend more than for the SLX I will keep the toadface in mind.

Yea, they are almost always have a Metanium or a Curado DC on their sticks.

I really did not like the reel seat on the old tatulas You are correct, I should have said pitching.

Matt Allen spoke positively of them in a spring gear review. He had the 7' heavy model.

In my original post I said that I wanted to stay away from the 735. I dislike my Champion 734 due to its weight, so I don't think I will like the 735 any better.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Favorite_Fishing_Lit_Casting_Reels/descpage-FALCT.html This is ridiculous. 4 reels at the same price point with different names and paint jobs? A reel called "Lit", really? Give scott martin one of those on a white bird and he will win every FLW event he enters.

Thanks for the feedback. I would assume the ALX is lighter overall, though. The bait monkey just overcame me and I purchased another Chronarch MGL, lol. I had been rotating my newly acquired chronarch between a different ZOLO model and an expride. I decided I would rather just get another chronarch than buy another frog rod for now. I will likely end up buying that slx 72H combo with a month though, realistically. d**n you, Bait Monkey!

I was also wondering what it would be like to frog with a H power rod in general. What were your impressions of the SLX rod?

The handle on my Legalis could definitely be more robust but for the price I can't complain.

How is the balance? Why do you prefer the ALX?

I experienced that with the old tatula rods.

Agreed. I also feel that it is lighter

I might also use the rod to flip. I forgot to mention the new Levante perfect pitch as a possibility.

Sierra is much more crisp & sensitive than the fury, IMO.

I live in the northeast and do my frogging on a 76mhf. I fish a lot of open water grass fields, and I like that length for distance casting and good hooksets. There are situations, however, when I feel the longer rod hurts my casting accuracy and thus costs me fish. As a result, I am looking into experimenting with some different frog rods, especially since I always have one in my hand during the summer. I am looking at something slightly shorter for tighter quarters. I have never had any issues with my MH but due to its length it may have more power in the upper mid section than other MH rods. I am considering -Expride 72H -SLX 72H(would probably get the combo with the xg) -ALX toadface -Diawa 2018 Tatula 73MH(was impressed with it in the store) I am not interested in a dobyns 735. What does everyone think? I am curious about the Expride as I am quite liking my 72MH, but the SLX combo would be a great deal. Anyone have the SLX 72H? If so, how does it feel in hand? How tip heavy is it?

I have a mitch and have missed a few light pickups lately. My H3 and Expride are much more sensitive.

Spinnerbaits, senkos

Diawa Legalis has been very solid for me at $50 off ebay. It is the same as the Fuego but for Magseal.

Better to get the K for $20 more or so on ebay. I picked up my last K for $135 on there. IMO the K is definitely worth the extra money because of the micromodule gears.

Only advantage is ease of carry:however it can make your life a lot easier.

Straight 50lb powerpro for me.

Is there any indication of a new 70 coming out this year?

I have a once used 734C(Full Handle) I will sell for a good price...