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I usually hit the northern part of LC in mid May but was thinking of going last week of April. What can I expect? Anyone have experience with SM or LM this time of year up there? Is is a good time to go? Thanks

I’ve been looking for a light or ml spinning rod for Ned rigs, smaller tubes, senkos, small swimbait, etc. Just wondering if this rod has a softer tip or is it fast? Overall sensitivity and performance! Thanks

Don't really understand why everyone says the SF 702 doesn't have enough hook set. I have the Sierra SF 702 and I feel it is more like a medium vs a medium light. I have plenty of hook set using tubes, ned rigs, small swim baits. I was actually wishing it was a little lighter. I am targeting smallmounth in open water, not heavy cover. My thoughts!

Looks like it's a defect and should be a free replacement. You just need to pay shipping but they need to determine if it's a defect or was caused by you. This could be an interesting conversation!

For tubes, I like 1/0, 1/8oz jigs that I insert. Ned rig hooks from ZMan, very light. Small swim baits I use 1/8 oz round head jigs, very light hook. I mostly use 6 lb flouro line but this year I was going to try some 10 lb Power Pro with a 6 lb. leader.

Thanks. I was just worried that the 702sf might be too limber? Enough backbone for good hook sets?

Thanks again, The Skinny Dippers look pretty similar to the Keitech Swing Impact FAT baits which I've used. My only complaint about the Keitech is durability. Pretty much a 1 or 2 fish bait. I also fish the 5 inch Kalin Grubs, same color as you, but never on that hook you pointed out. The more I watch the Paul Mueller's videos with him using the SA 702SF, the more I think it will work. Great action, and most of all, a great fight. Can't wait to try on Lake Champlain come this June. I'm from NJ so I fish the Delaware River and some small lakes around here but I make my pilgrimage once a year to LC with my son. Can't wait. Love it!! Me and my son.

Thanks so much for your reply. I may just have to take you advice and pick up the SA 703SF as a complement to my SA 702SF. I love to fish 1/8 to 1/4 tubes, drop shot, small plastic swimbaits and weightless senko's. This is a smallie rod and mostly fished in open water. Usually, nothing deeper than 20 feet. Most likely 7-12 ft reefs. I will also like to fish a Ned Rig with really light jigs. I'll get back once I have a chance to use it. Thanks, Again!

I posted this on the Fishing Tackle by mistake. I just ordered the subject rod from Cabela's yesterday and wanted some feedback on rod performance (i.e. tip action - fast or soft, rod backbone, etc.). I watched one of the videos on the Dobyns website where a gentleman was drop shot fishing for smallies using a Champion Extreem DX 702SF rod. How do these 2 rods compare? The Champion Extreem looked kind of limber, maybe a little softer than I expected to see. I want something maybe a tad bit faster with not as much bend through the mid section. I probable should have posted this before I bought but it is always a gamble buying without having to touch and feel. Thanks!

I just ordered the subject rod from Cabela's yesterday and wanted some feedback on rod performance (i.e. tip action - fast or soft, rod backbone, etc.). I watched one of the videos on the Dobyns website where a gentleman was drop shot fishing for smallies using a Champion Extreem DX 702SF rod. How do these 2 rods compare? The Champion Extreem looked kind of limber, maybe a little softer than I expected to see. I want something maybe a tad bit faster with not as much bend through the mid section. I probable should have posted this before I bought but it is always a gamble buying without having to touch and feel. Thanks!