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See this existing thread. Already discussed

I just put 15# on two of my poles. Very impressed so far.

I use Seagaur invisx or tatsu at 15 for all of those but shallow crankbaits and jerkbaits, which get 10. Top water gets 15 pound Seagaur rippin for mono. I used to use senshi.

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Vision 110 in GP blue and GP pro blue 2, sexy shad, ozark, and I could go on. I primarily us pro blue. Also when we are in Minnesota the pike love them so I switch to rick clunns so I don't destroy megabass. They are a decent substitute.

Yes I heard this is true. I must be getting blind fish.

I always back with mono. Every time I don't, the braid ends up coming loose on the spool. Never again.

I skip with either - 6'8" IMx spinning rod paired with p line braid and shimano stradic fk, or a curado 70 on a 6'6" IMx with 15lb tatsu.

Curado 70. That is my setup.

This. I have the CI 4 and they are great reels. I am sure the MGL is better, but you could have 2 CI4s for that price. Your money, spend it on what you want.

I have had probably 20 shimano over the years. Never had any issues. I currently have/use curadoI's, Chronarch Ci4,s and curado 70. All have been flawless. I have heard good things about daiwa and Lew's, but have no reason to change as I am happy with shimano. Also the newer lower regular price of the curado 200 makes it a no brainer. To each his own

6-6 would be my choice for an all around rod.

Jerkbait. Vision 110

Curado 70.

I agree. I don't like rods over 7 foot in general but for top water, I use a 6-10 duckett white ice for buzzbaits and a 6-6 or 7 foot IMX MBR for spooks and poppers.

I throw chatterbait son a duckett white ice terry scroggins. I love that rod for buzzbaits too. Occasionally I throw the chatter on the IMX spinnerbait rod. Depends on what baits I am throwing that day.

This time of year. Vision 110 jerkbait.

I love the reel so far. I have the brakes turned up as I upgraded to boca bearings

I swear by invisx and tatsu. I got the new mono rippin and it has been really sweet so far. One of these days I want to try sniper, but I am so happy with Seagaur no reason to switch. I will have to try the finesse.

I swap out the bearings in all my shimano with ceramic boca bearings. Great upgrade. My friend and I bought in bulk so we got them half price, I think around 15 a set rather than 30. Also consider just upgrading the line. It can make the reel perform better with really good line.

I have the 803s for a spinning rod. It is the most sensitive rod I own paired with braid. Great rod, but because it is only 6'8" it is pretty stiff. Depends on what you are using it for. I use a medium action spinning rod for drop shots.

I have always pitched with a medium heavy, but I mainly pitch and flip docks. In heavy cover you might need heavy, but it depends on if you plan on using this rod for other techniques. In my opinion, MH or 3 power is more versatile. Like I said 783c or 843c are my recommendations depending on your preference in length.

My drop shot rig is a stradic fk and a red shimano Cumara(drop shot specific rod). I don't think they make those anymore so I would probably recommends and IMX with the stradic as that is what I use for shakey heads. IMx comes in several actions.

I have several IMX rods and love them. The 6'6" 783c is my favorite and the 843c 7ft MBR rod is close behind. I love the 803c worm rod and I have the spinnerbait rod as well. The Carolina rig version is not my favorite compared to the others. These rods do not disappoint and are super light and sensitive. I would get one of the MBR rods as they are very versatile(783 or 843) depending on your preference in length.

If you need to change bearings upgrade to the Boca ceramic bearings. I have done this on all my reels. Amazing!