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depending on situation, I always go as light as possible, And for sure I use lead and cheapest one even if I can use split shots. you going to loose that weight left and right so go cheap.

No, My salt waters and slow jigs and M1 only. No feather.

This is what they have now, Mine discountinued already.

Mine is Curado 8' XH 3/4-3oz with curado 150 size. Here in SoCal you need it heavy to pass that blankets. Shimano Curado Casting Rod 7'8" Extra Hvy Taper Line Wt. Lure Wt. Guides Handle Type Handle Length Stock Price Qty Fast 14-30lb 5/8-2oz 8+Tip Curado 21 E 18" In Stock: 2 $169.99

Got the famouse 6'10" Champion XP for pond hopping.

What I meant, Additional to what you said:"1/4 to 3/8oz square bills, mid depth (up to 10' max baits), and maybe 1/2oz poppers." I am using it for this techniques as well. And I am using 6'10" 4 power also as my all around lake hopping.

spinner/chatter bait, Light Texas rig, light jigs like 1/2oz keitech football jig. you got the idea as long as hooks are not 2x or 3x.

Since I was just in market for dobyns Champion, I understood that glass rod is very technique specific and great for one job, But the 704 is something all round style and you can do tins of techniques with it if you need to, Not only crank bait. Thats what I got from my research and thats why I got the graphite 4 power.

Put them i9n Pelican Cases, this is one of my box. Have two layers divided by sponge. they are in my truck, if you need more pics, Let me know.

I have so much exprience in this matter due to my addiction to big soft swimbait/glide baits. Since you already have the rod, I am not going to talk about them. ill give you straight answer, You want Revo Toro Beast 60 size(you can do 50 size as well), The only reason I am recommending this over TranX is the way Revo beasts are sitting very well on the rods eat and it will make it very low profile, Also the drag system and drag power which is awesome as well. Dont forget to get toro beast 3(new generation. use it and if you dont like it you can return it. But coming out of team Shimano member you can make sure that is what you really after. I have one and I can send you pictures or if you have any question(mine paired with Dobyns champion XP 807 and it is 60 size).

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/search-tackle.html?start=0&count=30&prevsearch=dobyns+champion+xp+swimbait&searchtext=dobyns+fury+swimbait Dobyns Fury Casting Rod 8' Heavy Swimbait 806

I have one and it cant do it right. You need to look for another options. There is few other rods in same range of price that can handle it.

I am using izorline(2lb test), the reason is izorline is limper.

In truck 24/7 1-SLX crank bait Rod Combo SLX DC reel 2-13 fishing combo 7'2" MH For all around with 13 Z reel 3-Dobyns 807 For big swimbait with Abu Toro Beast reel 4- Curado Combo for flip punching 8' with Curado DC 5-Phenix M1 and Metanium DC for all around 7'2" H So thats the combos I carry 24/7 for any bass fishing I might do during day without planing.

Going bitsy bug and super chunk jr. this weekend and hopping to catch some bass

Cant see the picture

Just toss it and get new one please. Not worth destroying a good cork.

Yes I got so many phenix rods and weight is always a plus to make my decisions, I am going to pair this with my Metanium DC as all around rod in my truck. So if I want to walk around lakes and hike, Ill only have this combo with me.

Got it online, They had two kind 6' and this one 30". Just google Rapala giant lure and you'll see them as well.

New Giant Lure Hahahaha...

Garry Loomise?

Specially if someone have 7'2" H. I want to know is that true that their power is little less than what they rated for? So Heavy is more like MH?

Dont see anything special to point out, I really pitch with DC same as normal reel.

Curado Dc, Scorpion DC or Metanuim DC or Antares DC, See your budget and buy any of above.