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I have the 704 and 705, for 3/4oz with trailer, I would go with the 705.

E mail Dobyns and let them see the issue. The rod was bought in new condition and should be in new condition, I recently purchased a Dobyns rod where the techniques the rod could be used for had spelling errors, it doesn't impact performance but I purchased a new rod. I really hope they aren't starting to have quality control issues, or letting sloppy work hit the market , either way it's not acceptable. I sent them picture's of the spelling errors and they sent me paperwork to send the rod back, the replacement rod had all technique's spelt correctly.

Just 1000 yards of 10lb Abraz X for $55 from Midway

It seems like the new Zodias rods are overpowered from their listings, I think I will go with the ML rated rod with the hopes it can serve as a M rated rod. Thanks.

Hi Everyone, I am looking to pick up the new Zodias spinning rod with the Carbon Monocoque handle, I intended to get the 6,9 M but I am hearing its more like a MH and the the ML is more like M. Anyone have any experience or info they could share about the new Zodias spinning rods is greatly appreciated.

90mm is ok in my opinion, given its 5:0:1 gear ratio, this will become a dedicated cranking reel, im thinking a 105mm avail handle,personally I like the longer handles when dealing with moving baits, especially crankbaits. I've been eyeing the new okuma crankbait select rods(graphite), I think this would pair very well with one.

Anyone know when the Scorpion version will be available?

It's been a while since I have seen a reel that fits the build for lefty cranking, I have been using a lefty Bantam PG that I really like. But with a 5:0:1 gear ratio I can throw some really big deep divers , I assume the handle will something like 84mm, so that will need to be replaced.

I'm not thrilled with the paint job either, I'm hoping the JDM Scorpion 70K version comes out soon, hopefully the paint job will be more desirable.

Dobyns Champion 805CB, 806 CB if you are throwing closer to the 2oz baits.

Hi Everyone, I have a few 16 Scorpion 71s and I would like to replace the stock handles with longer ones, I would like to replace the current handles with 105mm Avail Off-set handle ESD STi2 for Shimano 7mm . My question for anyone who can answer it is, will this handle fit my Scorpion 71s? I don't want to order them and then find out the hard way that they do not fit. I pasted the links below.Thanks in advance. https://japantackle.com/shimano-16scorpion70.html https://japantackle.com/tuning-parts/handles-casting-reels/shimano/avail-esd-sti2-machine-cut-swayback-handle.html

Awesome reel for cranking, I wish they still made it in a lefty version. The Shimano Bantam PG 5:5:1 is a great cranking reel as well.

Revived a rod from Dobyns , the tube was bent and the tip was broken. I sent Dobyns the pics and a new rod is on the way, lets hope FedEx does not break this one.

Anyone know if Shimano will be releasing a Scorpion version of this reel?

Looks like I need to set up direct deposit from my job to Shimano.I love my Scorpion 71s, these look even better.