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@Darth-Baiter @Gera @badfish79 @Maverick2017 @Texas Flood @Brian11719 @WRB Thank you for the recent suggestions and information. I feel like I have a ton of research ahead of me. I won't rush into the purchase. I want to make sure I get the best option for me. I'm starting to lean more toward going with a Medium+, although the thought of having the Dobyns action with increased sensitivity from the higher-end models is appealing. It may come down to making a list of which rods would fit the bill and then paying attention to the ones that go on sale.

I will look into this. Thank you! Do you use braid to leader on the DX744 or straight fluorocarbon? I will be using straight fluorocarbon and have some concerns with the sensitivity of the Dobyns brand, both from the comments above and my own experience with the Fury line. Do you think this one would handle the 1/2oz jigs + trailer? The action looks Fast, at least from the video I saw. One of my main concerns is having some "give" within the rod. I don't want that tiny hook popping out.

Thank you! I will be looking more towards Falcon or Megabass.

This info is key. Thank you very much for this!

Thank you! I've never owned a 2pc rod. I will look into this one. Thank you! I've heard about this brand before concerning finesse jigs. I will look into this one. The Dobyns' taper is definitely slower. I own the Fury 733 and 734, but I only use them for moving baits, as the sensitivity is not that great with straight fluorocarbon. I'd expect the Champion line to have much better sensitivity though. Dobyns does seem like a good direction to go. I can probably find a dealer close to me and check them out before ordering online. I love my Fury rods. I just hope the sensitivity on the Champion Series matches that of other high-end rods. I know the taper would be great.

I'm looking for a technique specific rod specifically to throw the Keitech Tungsten Football Jig Model 2 Version 2 jig in 1/2oz. This Finesse Jig has a tiny hook, so I'm not looking for the typical MH/H Fast action rod that you need to set a big jig hook. I'm looking for something in the 7-4+ range that will have a softer tip, but not sacrifice sensitivity. I'd like to keep it to around $300 if possible, but open to suggestions that go over that range as well. Jig - https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Keitech_Tungsten_Football_Jig_Model_2_Version_2_/descpage-KTFJV2.html Thanks!

@Ryan N you got turtles where you fish?

Agree. 3/0 EWG makes me think Texas Rig.

This is what I do (ignoring heavy cover): Have your drag on the tight side, but not locked down. Rod tip high with controlled slack. You want to be able to feel the lure/bite without affecting the movement of the lure. When you detect a bite, reel down. You want to feel the weight of the fish before you set. You don't need to set like you're Greg Hackney in his 20s. Reel down and pull. I can remember one time in 4 years of fishing that I had to set without reeling down. This was because the bass were spitting the senko incredibly quick. I use a Palomar knot for everything.

Thank you for this!!

I watch Greg Blanchard's channel and he typically does well in the Northern CA reservoirs from a kayak. When I read about the Southern CA reservoirs (around Los Angeles), all I read about is how the fishing is tough. Is there a significant difference between the lakes in the North of the state and the South (assuming the skill level of the angler is the same)? Are there any geographic or other differences that are critical to an angler's success in the South that would be different from the North?

Thank you very much for this information!

Could someone fill me in on what the Bass fishing is like in and around this area? I know that Castaic and Casitas are close, but are there other lakes that I could kayak, or ponds close to the city that would have bass?

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Your drag is too tight.