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6'6" is lowest I prefer to go, personally. And that's a jerkbait/topwater rod. 7'3" for jigs/worms. 7' for frogs.

I've heard that it is being replaced. I do not know details

An all around rod for me is a 7' MH/F graphite. With a softer tip.

Bank mostly. I have a Sun Dolphin Sportsman, but have to rely on my brother and his truck to take it out since I drive a sedan.

I like fluoro or coplymer. Usually #12-#15. If your going to be cranking rocks and brush I'd check out Seagar AbrazX. For some added confidence.

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They feel very nice. I wouldn't hesitate to get one if I was in the market.

I've always wondered the same until I've held them in the store, they are by no means fast. They have a good parabolic bend, not sure why they label them as fast and extra fast.

Irod Gensis II 7'8" JR Swimbait rod comes to mind here. Depending on budget of course, that is a $149.99 rod.

Works for me right now

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Power Pro is the cheap alternative IMO

Hey all, looking for some input on these two rods. Both models 7'3" MH/F. Going to be used as strictly a Jig/texas rig rod. I'm curious for those that own/have owned both... is the KLX worth the extra $40 over the Cousins? Sensitivity, balance and durability being my main concerns. Thanks! ?

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My go-to around wood, 7" ribbontail on an unpegged texas rig. Sometimes with the tail dipped in chartreuse Spike It.

Side sweep ?

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3 casting 1 spinning at the moment. 7'3" MH/F 8.1:1 reel. #15 copolymer My jig and Texas rig outfit. 7' MH/MF 6.8:1 reel. #15 copolymer Mainly spinnerbaits and chatterbaits. This doubles as a do-it-all rod when I'm wading a stream or only feel like carrying one rod along with me, it's far and away my most versatile setup. 7' H/F 7.1:1 reel. #65 braid My heavy cover rod. Frogs, heavy jigs and Texas rigs and punching. 7' M/F spinning. 2500 reel. #15 braid to an #8-10 fluoro or mono leader depending on situation. Wacky rigs, ned rigs and poppers mostly. That's it ATM, in the process of adding a jerkbait/topwater rod which will be a medium/fast casting and a cranking rod which will be a medium/moderate casting.

Situational for me, if I'm finesse fishing with light line and a spinning rod I play the fish and take my time. In heavy cover situations, especially frog fishing, I have my drag tightened all the way and I ski them across the top of the mats. I caught a 6.5 on a frog this year in some thick mats and had him to the bank in all of about 5 seconds.

Whatever they replace the Tat CT with has big shoes to fill.

I own 1 spinning outfit, it's for ned rigs, wacky rigs and lightweight poppers.. casting for everything else.

I like compact beaver style baits for heavy cover, and any good craw for more sparse targets like laydowns, standing timber, ect. My favorite craws are Christie Craw, Paca Craw, Speed Craw

Total budget? I've heard good things about the Lightning Shock though I haven't fished one. I do own a Bass Pro Bionic Blade 7' MH/F ($79.99) and I fish all of my moving baits on it, it has a soft tip which I find perfect for spinnerbaits/chatterbaits. I had it paired with a Silvermax at one point and it was a sweet little reaction combo that only ran me $140.

I own the 6.8:1. I use it on a spinnerbait/chatterbait rod but it's going to jerkbait duty shortly. It's a fantastic reel to say the least. Casting distance is great, it's lightweight, and it cast lightweight baits very well, I throw 1/8oz swimbaits with this reel. I also have the similarly priced Daiwa Tatula CT and I prefer the Tournament MB over it.

Agreed