Fishin' Fool

Yamamoto double tail hula grub on a shakey head rig?? The idea just hit me, it seems intriguing.

Flip a coin you can't go wrong with either. My only other suggestion would be if you join the mailing list at American Legacy Fishing you get a $25 off coupon code. You'd still have to pay shipping under $200 but I think my Fury was $97 from them.

What are you using the rod for? I've had a lot of luck switching from fluoro to P-Line CX. It's such a softer line and it casts like a million bucks.

Daiwa Tatula is a sweet rod that can be found for around $100 online.

What are you looking to use it for? Your post is pretty vague. If you provide more information about how you want to use it you will likely get better suggestions. Around $100 tends to be the sweet spot that will give you many choices of rods. But for the most part spending more money will get you better equipment.

Check out the Daiwa Aird X or the Fuego. Both are within your price range.

How does more stretch benefit you?

For the guys using the longer leaders 15 ft+ what are the advantages that you think it gives you?

Good point. Maybe the person recommending 25' drop shots in 60 fow.

I've heard 6-7 feet. I've heard 25 feet. I'm sure it's mostly preference but is there a distinct advantage of the long leader length? I'm my mind the disadvantage is your knot slapping through the guides when you cast.

Hogs!

This is my very high tech version. It's risky though as I didn't dispose of the TW box and the evidence may be found by the wife

Spinnerbait/Chatterbait don't give up. Usually windy days bother the fisherman more than the fish. The fish tend to be much more active on days like that.

I'm interested to know where you found them for that price? Glad you like it since I sent you that direction. Tatulas are very underrated rods that seem to have a cult following but seem to be missed be the majority. It doesn't help that they are not available in many stores.

Contact TW and see what they suggest.

Hey bud not to talk you out of purchasing a decent rod because you probably will eventually grow into it but for your intended use that you described you could grab a much less expensive rod. But I'm all for spending others money so if you are serious about the E6x also look into the St Croix Avid X.

Yes you could use any hook you want as long as it's a Gamakatsu split shot/drop shot hook in a size 1 and a 1/8th or 3/16th tungsten cylinder weight. Now you have all my secrets

Tough to beat the Dobyns Fury 705cb in the $100 price point. If you sign up for the mailing list on American Legacy fishing you get a discount code for $25 off. You'll still have to pay shipping but I think it ends up being about $93.

If you truly want a dedicated CB rod than a Dobyns Fury 705cb rod would be the route to pursue. However that is a casting rod and you mentioned wanting to spinning rods. If you are willing to go that route I'd get the Fury for CB and the Tatula for worms/jigs and you're looking at slightly more than the cost of an Avid for 2 rods.

Get a Mojo in a M will feel more like a MH and get the Daiwa Tatula I recommended in the M at that price. Both great rods in that price range. Keep in mind the Tatula retails for $150. See which one you like and expand your arsenal from there.

The Mojo SCIII blank is supposed to be a good rod for the money. The one thing to keep in mind regarding St Croix their blanks run a bit on the heavier side of power. So if you get a Medium it may feel closer to a MH in another line of rods. Just something to consider as you finalize your selection. If in doubt go put one in your hands. This line of rods is typically carried at most Dicks, Field and Stream, Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas locations.

-Drop shot -Ned rig Doesn't get any better for numbers than these two techniques.

If you can get a Tatula for less than a Mojo that's a no brainer.

I'd look into the 7' M Daiwa Tatula from Sportmans Outfitters. That is a great rod at a great price. http://www.sportsmansoutfitters.com/daiwa-tatula-feshwater-spinning-fishing-rods/

G Loomis