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I recently bought some yo zuri, it was pretty stretchy I was kind of surprised. It was 6#, is that normal? Does it get better the higher the test?

Looks like my strike king heavy cover spinnerbait.

You guys have no idea how happy this makes me! haha

Those kvds have a moderate tip, how does that hold up with something like a DD22 or a 6xd? Most of the rods I've seen have a mod-fast tip. Just wondering if there's a big difference.

TW has exclusive Daiwa DX rods that looked pretty interesting. I like the cork handles and how they look. I was looking at the 7’6/8 models in particular for deep cranking. Has anyone heard about them or used them at all? Any other options around the $150 mark you’d recommend for deep cranks? http://www.***.com/Daiwa_DX-Bass_Crankbait_Casting_Rods/descpage-DXCCR.html

I really like those TCS reels, I have the the 6.6:1 and the 7.3:1. Can cast an Xcalibur one knocker forever.

Grab a few different colored Senkos and go to town. Besides a lipless crank my second biggest producers is probably a wacky rigged senko on light line. I also fish from shore.

I was waiting to see how the new ones are. I'm glad I stocked up. If you look hard enough you can still find them online. Over the last couple weeks I bought a pair of sexy shad, Rayburn red, chrome, and gold.

Hey, I just read your review of the Okuma tcs MH/MF 6'9. I just ordered it actually. You said it handles jerk baits fine, I would be using McSticks. Hopefully that's the case then I can keep my dedicated topwater rod. Great review!

What would # test would you recommend for topwater/jerkbait? Thanks!

It’s an Okuma tcs 7’ Crank/jerkbait rod. Someone used the analogy of a wet noodle when they described it though which makes me nervous for squarebills and lipless cranks. In WI don’t fish a whole lot of timber but will be around docs. That’s what’s making me consider the 6’9 MH/MF. Should I make my topwater rod a jerkabait rod? Then eventually maybe a longer rod for med/deep diving cranks? I’m trying to limit myself to 6 rods since I don’t have a ton of space or a boat. My rods so far: 7’6 Heavy Okuma TCS – Flipping/Frog 7’3 Medium Heavy Duckett MM - Jigs/t-rigs 7’ Medium Okuma Helios – Topwater àShallow cranks/Traps???? àMedium/Deep Cranks???? 7’ Medium Duckett MM Spinning - finesse

I just ordered a 7' M/MF rod for squarebills, lipless cranks, and jerkbaits. After snooping around on the forums it sounds like everyone uses a MH for squares and lipless cranks. But then what do I use for jerk baits!? I'm now considering getting a MH and using my topwater rod for that and jerk baits. If I do that then I have to pick a buoyant line that's also good for jerks. What would you guys do in my shoes?

I have the 7'6 H paired w/ a TCS Helios, my favorite setup so far.

I know you like 6# on spinning gear. Would you still use 6# for both finesse jigs and drop shot or bump up to 8#?

Do you have any idea what p line cxx 6# breaks at? Trying to decide between the two.

I usually see you mention Yo-Zuri, what is the 6# test like as far as break strength? Would it work for drop shooting?

Hey guys, thanks in advance for your input. I have a 7' M-F Micro magic pro that I use for my finesse fishing. I enjoy it a lot, light and sensitive. I use it for shaky heads, wacky rig senkos, dropshotting, etc.. I recently purchased some Izorline XXX in 20b test (broke above 27lb) for my MH rod. I really like it strong, low stretch, and decent abrasion resistance had a few pike bite my lipless crank. Tooth marks but still had my lure. Here's my question, I started looking into finesse jigs. About 5/16oz with a light wire hook. I want to use izorline xxx in about 10lb. Would this line be good for finesse jigs but still be good for certain finesse applications that focus on presentation like a drop shot? Maybe 8lb? I would like to attempt both with the same setup. What do you guys use for finesse jigs?

I got a MH veritas then purchased a duckett ghost and it was a lot more sensitive. I can feel when the smallest nibbles and it has in creased my hook ups on t rigs. Like others said the veritas is a little stiff.

I think I settled on 15lb mono for topwater. I believe xxx is a copolymer though so I felt like it would be fine for t rigs. I just want sure how it would cast or sit on the spool. And sorry if I made that confusing. I have a flipping rod spoiled with suffix but I want to use another rod for t rigs. I'm definitely keeping the suffix braid on the flipping rod. Thanks for the help guys!

Yeah, that's why I was thinking of using it for topwater treble hook baits like walkers and poppers. Did it seem to cast alright though?

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone has experience w/ Izorline XXX in 20lb or above? I want to use it for t rigs for light to moderate cover on a MH rod. I have my flipping rod spooled w/ suffix 832 but the low visibility of floro and copolymer give me a little more confidence. I notice the diameter is kind of thick though (.45). I was just curious as to how it would perform on a low profile bait caster. For topwater I was thinking big game which is also a little thick and was wondering if 20b will be alright on a baitcaster. Thanks for the help!