RogueAmerican

I'll definitely check into that. I'm hoping to expand my selection a little this year. Thank you! I get you on that. I used a BPS graphite spinning rod and Quantum Hypercast reel exclusively for 19 years. Great rig, but weighed more than the fish I caught, haha! That's pretty sensitive ? The KLX is supposed to be here Friday, so the first day we have decent weather, I'll give it a try and let you know. With Kistler's sale, the H3 is only $15 more, but I took Trey's selection on the rod.

Thanks, Matt! I had a real hard time deciding between the H3 and KLX, in the end, I ordered the "2018 KLX Texas/Carolina Rig Worm Jig Medium-Heavy 7' 0" Fishing Rod" Hopefully it works out well!

Thanks, Steve. I'm a big fan of Lew's after issues with several other brands. You're right about smallies being a different animal. Who knew even the small ones could fight that hard? That's why I love 'em. I had no idea. Discount is applied at checkout. I don't like the moderate action on the KLX, but that HE3 is a deal. I believe I'm going to jump on that. Thanks a lot, Chris! Thanks, buddy! Always nice to know other KY anglers. We've formed a support group here after all the tourists showed up on the lake this weekend

Hey guys, new to the forum, but long time reader. I read a ton on here, but couldn't find what I was looking for. What would be a few recommendations for a "mainly" texas rig rod? I tend to use baby brush hogs, and 10.5" monster worms using a 3/16 bullet weight, with the occasional zara spook, whopper plopper, and spinnerbait. I was hoping to take advantage of a Memorial Day sale, and am looking in the sub $200 range. There's simply too many choices being thrown out for me to decide on something. My current setup is a Kistler Magnesium 2 6'9 MH with a Lew's tournament Pro G baitcasting reel. I really like this setup, but would like another rig to save me the hassle of switching baits so often. To give an idea of the fishing I do - I'm on the water 1 - 2 times per week, and commonly catch 2 - 6 pound bass. Last night I managed to land a 6 pound smallie, and three 2 - 4 pound largemouth. Any help is appreciated! I'm just wanting to narrow the choices down before my head explodes from looking at 30 different models.