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This is fantastic A-Jay! Working out is great for the mind too! Takes away anxiety and stress! The wife and I walk every day and lift weights 3 times per week at home. I lost 55 pounds by simply quitting alcohol. My nemesis.

I really like my Tatula 7'4" frog rod. It is fantastic. I use it for pitching sometimes, but I have a dedicated rod for that technique.

I have a few rods that meet your criteria that I really like: Daiwa Tatula TTU701MRB, this a 7' medium power rod with regular action (not fast) Carbon Lite 2.0 JCT70MTF, this is a 7' medium power rod with fast action I also have a glass rod with medium action: Daiwa Tatula TTU701MRB-G, this is a 7' medium power rod with regular action (not fast) All three are great for throwing lighter lures. I can cast #9 Rapala a pretty good distance with any of the rods mentioned above.

I typically get an email saying the backordered item(s) shipped.

I still own a small 12 foot semi-V boat with 7.5 Honda outboard. I use this when I want to fish with someone or fish larger bodies of water. I have 2 kayaks, 1 pedal, 1 paddle. As you noted, nothing like fishing from a kayak. Love being closer to nature and the solitude. I am in "work mode" 5 days per week, nice to get out and relax fishing from my kayak. Not many things are more relaxing and fun than kayak fishing.

Happens to me on a weekly basis, if not more often. That d**n monkey gets me every time. I also did the 6th Sense deal on TW...

Almost got that very rod around Black Friday. Ended up with a Tatula glass rod with similar specs.

I ordered a few too. I have about 10 already, but not in Black Magic.... Which rod did you go with?

Daiwa DX swimbait rods are great for the price. I have the heavy version.

TW has the 6th Sense Curve 55 for $5.99 or 25% off today.

2019 PB: 4.2 lb largemouth caught on Zoom Super Fluke bluegill flash, rigged weightless/Texas style. Overall PB 5.8 lb largemouth caught on a Strike King 5XD in yellow perch.

Monkey got me for some Strike King goodness: Rocket Shads, Lil Mr Money, 3xd, 5xd, 6xd in Clearwater Minnow.

You might consider the Old Town Topwater PDL series. They have the yak in 10.6 and 12 foot models. I just bought the 10.6 on Black Friday. I have used it a few time since I got it. Super happy. Great pedal drive, 36 inches wide, plenty of room.

I have both, the SV TWS is my favorite reel by a pretty wide margin.

I wear Kuhl and REI convertible pants.

The monkey got me for a bunch of gear around Christmas. I have 1 rod and reel still on my list. I put together my 2020 rod line up and have 1 hole to fill: flipping/pitching combo. Once that’s filled, I should be good to go for awhile. I hope. I’m sure the monkey will get me on baits at some point.

My favorite band of all time. Sad day. I have been crying all day. Cranking Moving Pictures right now!!! Neil was the best drummer I have ever seen, widely regarded as the best in the world.

Deep cranking is one of my favorite techniques. I have a Tatula glass rod for the size of deep divers you are asking about. 7'4" Heavy Glass. Model TT741HRB-G. I use it for 1/2 or larger spinnerbaits and chatterbaits too. I have it paired with a Tatula 150 5.4:1. The rod is pretty light for the size and I can use this combo all day without getting too wore out. I really like the glass rod for this application. I mostly throw these crankbaits on it: 6th Sense Cloud 9 C15/C20, 5XD, 6XD, Dredger 20.5 and 25.5, and DT14-20.

I use a deep Plano 3600 and Cabela's wrap for larger baits.

I have 3 Carbon Lite 2.0 rods, 2 casting, 1 spinning. Got them last year for $79 each. For that price, fantastic rods.

Yes, the crate is secured with bungees in the back well section. I bought a crate and added rod holders. My profile pic is my current set up (paddle yak).

I bring 4 rods (3 casting, 1 spinning), the 3 not in use are tethered. I bring 3-4 3600 waterproof boxes and a bag of plastics, this all goes in my crate behind my seat. I try to bring what I think will work based upon time of year and conditions. Always wear a PFD.

IMA Glide Fluke 125 and Spro BBZ-1

2.8 Keitech Fat Impact and Dark Sleeper are my best producers.