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I didn't know about the 841c. I have been using my GLX 842 mbr with an Alphas Air, and it's a killer setup for light stuff. I use 3/32 Neds, 1/8 shaky heads, and grubs on it and it's fantastic. Is that 841 like and MBR taper?

I’d check out the Phenix Feather light power rod. Good for neds, top water, small cranks, jerkbaits, and I have fun w 4” wacky stick baits too.

Braid on a bfs reel is the only way I roll. 8lb power pro to a 6-8lb fc leader. Impossible to get any dig, the spool is so shallow it can’t happen. 8lb power pro is crazy thin, and fun to fish with. Almost no drag in the water.

I use this too thanks to A Jay, it works great.

If you get a L or ML power rod 7'-7'3" you're golden. Just switch to 8lb braid, and you can cast so much farther and easier with better sensitivity.

I got my hands on an 843mbr and the 822 drop shot rod. I can’t compare the spinning rod, but I can do a direct comparison to the last version GLX 843 MBR. New version has a different cork back handle and reel seat. The 2024 843 feels about the same stiffness wise but may be a touch lighter in weight. They are beautiful in person, look super slick. GLX are my favorite rods, and these seem fantastic to me. Coming from a person who regularly fishes 5 different GLX rods.

The recent, past GLX reel seats are very comfortable for me. I use Zillion G, Alphas SV tw, Metanium, Steez A, and Tatula Sv tw 103. All are great for me. How much are Exprides, and St Croix Avids up there?

I bought a Steez A II on Amazon 3.5 weeks ago for $269. The price dropped for one day, then went back up to $298. Just got lucky.

Never leave slack in my line when fishing t-rigs and jigs. When fishing the free rig I will do 3-4' pulls and let it fall on a completely slack line, but after the bait falls to the bottom, I reel in to see if a fish hit. If no hit occurs I repeat that move. That's the most slack I leave when bottom fishing.

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On the GLX? I've heard that some people find it uncomfortable, but I love it. Feels great with a few different reels. I use a Zillion g, Steez A, , Alphas, and metanium.

Neko in water 5-12' is a great presentation for me. I also like skipping it under docks. My longest every LMB 23.5"was a caught on a Neko under a dock in 3' of water. I usually like a little more depth though to get the action right.

I have a bunch of Loomis stuff. I got most of them used (all GLX were used) or very discounted for my IMX-Pro. I don't think many people pay list for Loomis rods.

I have all right handed reels, but I cast with both arms. So when I cast with my left arm no switch, when I cast with my right arm I do the switch.

I have the last version 7’1” m and mh, both are amazing. Only way I’ll be getting a new one is if I break one of mine. Expensive

They are not boring looking, they are things of subtle, refined, touches of natural beauty.

T rigged, stupid tube, weightless, and of course with a standard tube jig head inside.

I use yellow, dark green, and the neon light green color lines. I don’t mind if they fade, I usually changes it out every three or four years depending on how much I use it.

I’ve used both. Never thought pp ss was worth the extra money. both are good lines. I still used 832 and think it’s great line regardless of the price.

This would be my recommendation too. If you need a slightly lighter rod than the 736c get the 735c Dobyns. Both are great.

They added a bunch of new models to the line up.

They look great. Other than the grips and the reel seat I'm not sure what has changed.

I only fish braid to leader, I think you would be best served with 30lb braid to start. Sufix 832 and Daiwa J Braid grand are two great ones to check out. Both are smooth and have great line management.

Very well. I go between the 843 and the 844. Yesterday I was throwing a 3/8oz chatter bait with a minnow trailer on an 843 and it was killer. I always have two-843, and one or two 844 every trip. I use them for what ever is needed. Jigs, t-rigs, spinnerbaits. chatterbaits, swimbaits w belly weighted hook, swim jigs, buzz baits, They are my favorite chatter bait rods. Unlike every other person in the world, I don't like moderate rods for chatterbaits.