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Close by hand for me. It helps with line twist and is better for the reel.

The Levante offers the whipsnake as well.

*Up to 35%, most rods are not nearly that much off.

I would go expride or helium 3.

you could also consider the Bantum MGL.

894 is seen at the holy grail jog rod by many, 895 is supposedly very tip heavy.

FYI

Curado K is much smoother IMO, but loses out big time on ergonomics.

Not sure, but I have been very happy with my Legalis 2500 for stream trout fishing. Very smooth reel all around. You might also consider the new Regal LT-$10 cheaper than the Legalis at retail, not sure about Ebay. I got my Legalis for about $52 on there.

I feel like this would render the 70 obsolete.

I am a subscriber who is very entertained by all his videos. He is a total Shimano fanboy, however.

Update: got a birthday check from my parents, so I ended up ordering the 73LMH. It may be a little tip heavy but truthfully when I am dialed in on my fishing I don't really notice a little tip heaviness. I Will likely throw a chronarch MGL or JM platinum signature on it for now.

The DC casts further according to tackletour, but the MGL is smoother and compact. http://www.tackletour.com/reviewshimanocurado150dc.html

Which model?

I have had breakage issue with it.

What type of wait times did those who have gotten exprides(assuming they were back ordered) experience?

Frogs for me.

Played with a few rods in a local gander mountain. I am strongly considering picking up the big sexy 74mh. It was very light and well-balanced, good tip to it, and looks filthy. The phantom felt decent bus I was not impressed at all with the sick stick or defender.

How long?

How do they fish in terms of power?

What sticks do you find underrated?

I might pair it with a new scorpion MGL.

how do you find the balance of the rods?

Does anyone have experience with the zodias 72m casting? It would be used as a longer senko/fluke/light t-rig/finesse jig rod.

I will probably pass on this model, in that case.