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I guess under 1oz could be a big variation between rods, I'd say figure what size jigs/flipping you're planning on using the most. Then figure what rod brand/specs are going to work out the best for you. You're going to have lots of choices out there to go through in that price point.

I just usually use regular mono or co-polymer on my crankbait setups, you'll see alot of variations just between line type/brands/amount of stretch etc. You can also add the rod to the whole situation.

I love me a buzzbait, I always have one tied on in the morning & evening. Last summer I was smashing them on a buzzbait in the middle of the day with a little green slime on the water surface. My buddy smashed a 8lb Channel Cat on a buzzbait a couple years ago.

My new Falcon Expert rod setup with Daiwa Fuego CT.

I had to add a new rod to my collection, Falcon Expert "Frogginn/Pitchin" 6'11" Heavy. This rod feels really solid, I'll be rippin' them out of the slop. I have it paired up with Fuego CT 7.3.1. I have to say they look very aesthetically pleasing together. I also like that they have a lifetime warranty for this rod model.

Last September morning fishing. Beautiful day on water with the lake to myself.

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Falcon BuCoo SR Spinnerbait/Jerkbait BRC-5-168. Only $59.99

Fuego LT, $74.99. I only have one spinning setup so I'm not gonna spend much money for one, but if you want to spend more go for it.

I'll use smaller 3-5" on wacky rig if they aren't as aggressive, I use alot of 6/7" on stick baits. Last season they really liked the larger 6-7" baits for me. I've been buying the Bass Pro Stik-O, they do the job for me. When they get ripped up and I'll repair them with Mend-It. Once I use them for the second time I'll do a complete re-melt and make new ones again.

I try to buy the lures that I have confidence and success with. I have 85% of my tackle in my one large tackle bag. Other then that I just keep my soft plastics 2 or 3 plastic totes in my boat. I have 7 combos and I can use them to fish all applications/situations. I'm not a tackle collector, I'm a tackle user

Anybody that has this rod, is the rod blank black in color?

The Fuji ones are the way to go, best quality. I've tried the cheap ones and they don't cut it. I don't know if the cheap ones have every lasted 6 months. The Fuji ones will give you a long time of use/service.

I have a couple of the undressed Shock Blades which I scored on TW on discount last fall. It looks like the difference's is the head design/blade type between the Shock Blade & the Shock Blade Pro. I like the regular Shock Blade, but there are more weight choices & colors now then last year. Shock Blade on top, Shock Blade Pro on bottom.

I've used the regular shock blade before the Aaron Martens name was attached to the brand. I don't know if there is any differences between them and the Martens models. I caught a 19" & 20" last October on the same day with Black/Blue.

Take it to your local USPS/UPS/FedEx and have them get you a price. Prices will probably vary between all of them. A majority of my rods that I've received have come from USPS. Have not had any issues or damaged rod tube and were all in 1 piece. I like to wrap a few layer of bubble wrap in 3 sections on the rod tip/middle/butt that way it isn't bouncing around in the tube. Some foam between the caps and rod doesn't hurt either.

I guess your gonna have hundreds of different suggestions on this one. This would be a never ending conversation between everyone. You don't have to spend $300 for a nice combo/setup in my opinion. I feel that most of my rods/reel combo setups between $120-$200. I'd say figure out which brand rods/reels you are planning to use and go from there. I have all Daiwa reels so that is what I'm rolling with. I'd say find a rod brand that you really like that has good variety of choices in their lineup that will fit you planned techniques and match them up with the reels you like. Everyone is going to have a different opinion/suggestion for specific brands they like/prefer.

I have a couple Dobyns rods, I have a Sierra & Fury. I've been happy with my Dobyns Rods that I have. I've never used a Phenix rod so I can't comment for their rods. I think you'll have more choices to choose from with the Dobyns Fury compared to the Phenix. I think your best choice would be the Fury comparison wise. I would also recommend the Falcon BuCoo SR for around that price, you can find them on sale right now. I picked up 2 of them from Sportsman's Outfitters, they were $59.99 & $69.99. I think if you sign up with them you can get a discount code/points if I remember right.

Well the last time my wife was out with me in the boat I hooked her hat with a treble hook. So I'm still working on her trusting me again.?

Which rod model did you go with and how did you like them?

Which model rod did you get??

White, White/Chartreuse, Black/Blue

If your boat starts sinking, that's when you know that you have too much tackle in your boat.