PBBrandon

Oh my bad, I thought there was a PA prior to the 2018 model making the new one the 3rd gen model

Been so busy I forgot to post a snapshot of the Christmas haul all of these look awesome and I can’t wait to use them, especially the Daiwa/Yamamoto Neko worms. Thank you!

That’s why I still keep my GX2 in the truck. Anyone who makes fun of how much I spend on rods can get whacked with ol cheapo 😂

I’ve never had the 873 NRX. I do however have the 7’3” MH Poison Adrena as well as a St. Croix LTB 7’3” HXF which many folks say is very close to the 873crr in terms of power and action. It’s really gonna come down to what you are wanting to throw on it. The PA is really more of a moving bait rod than a bottom contact rod like the 873. I can’t imagine a rod being more sensitive than my PAs. That being said, its more moderate action caters towards things like spinnerbaits, swim jigs, lipless cranks and such. It does make a fine Texas rig rod in a pinch as well thanks to how darn sensitive the thing is. Now if you are planning on mostly throwing T-rigs and jigs, you might want to trade that moderate/fast bend for the faster taper and a beefier backbone for setting those thick jig hooks. That’s where the NRX would excel. My LTB has a pretty soft tip, soft enough to throw T-rigs down to 1/4oz, but it locks in to a true heavy backbone. The NRX will probably be a bit lighter than the PA, but Loomis rods are not known for being very well balanced if that bothers you. If you can hold one in a store, that would give you a better idea. I’m not sure what the rest of your rod locker looks like, but the 7’3” MH PA and the 873crr really do compliment each-other very well. That PA might be the best moving bait rod on the market and 873 might be the best bottom contact rod out there. If I could only have 2 MH rods I’d probably roll with both of those.

Seems like a 1000 Nasci is the way to go. I had a 2000 Regal on it for a while til I tore it up in the saltwater. That reel was 6.7oz and it was a tad tip heavy. I currently have a 1000 Nasci FB on my ultralight setup and it works great. the 1000 Nasci FC I see is 7.2oz which should be perfect. I also did notice TW has a 2000 size Procyon AL on sale for $109 which catches my eye too. I’ll probably get the Nasci though since I can get it for 70-80.

Been looking into getting a Miravel for my 6’6” Light 2pc St. Croix Premier. What size reel should I pair with it? Leaning towards a 2000 size shallow spool. Any thoughts? Likely gonna be using 4-6lb copoly for crappie fishing and small ned rigs

I started out with a Chronarch Ci4+ on it and liked it, then put the Alphas SV on it and love how light it is. Really you could put anything on it thanks to how light and balanced it is. I don’t think the balance of Shimano rods gets talked about enough

Yeah with Dobyns, they have great actions and balance throughout their rod lines. As far as sensitivity, from the Fury to the Champ XP there are better options at those price points. Probably the best moving bait rods in their class. When you get to the DX and DRX lines, they really come alive. I have a DX743c and a DRX755c and love them for bottom contact. The Kaden line is also decently sensitive for the price as well thanks to their faster action

I have a 6’10” MLXF Legend tournament rod that acquired some damage on the cork butt. Whats the best way to fix this? Thanks

Bantams are great reels too, a bit on the heavy side though. I’ve had Bantams and Chronarchs and will say the Curado 150 MGL is the best Shimano reel I’ve ever used

Nice deal, I hear great things about that rod, you’ll love it for what you are wanting to do

I have that 7’3” MH PA and throw mostly spinnerbaits/chatterbaits/swim jigs on it. It’s paired with a 7:1 Alphas SV. I’ve Texas rigged with it as well but prefer a faster rod for setting the hook with t-rigs and jigs. Great all-round moving bait rod. Almost like the Shimano counterpart to the Dobyns Champ 734c

I don’t have a heavy power Dobyns Extreme rod but I do have a Dobyns Extreme HP 743c and a Xtasy 755c and they definitely are not lacking in the sensitivity department. That being said, Poison Adrenas feel electric in hand

I have both Shimano and Daiwa spinning reels and I haven’t had a problem with either drag system. The drag on my Tatulas have been really smooth

Just picked up a new model 7’2” ML Poison Adrena from Scheels. Planning on throwing neds, wacky rigs and such on it. Anyone have this model or the new Adrenas in general? What do you like throwing on it?

Well I went to Scheels with some gift cards I acquired during the holidays looking to snag a 6’10” M Expride, the praise it gets is unmatched, but it was slim pickins today. I managed to grab the last 24’ Poison Adrena they had (7’2” ML spinning) as I have been wanting the Expride version to pair with my 7’ M spinning rod. Looks like I’m gonna give throwing JBs on the Expride spinning rod a shot 👍 thanks to all for your help!

Order placed! Should be there on the 20th!

So currently I throw all my jerkbaits on a 7’0” MLR Daiwa Tatula rod. I really like it for small cranks and smaller jerkbaits. But it feels a little soft when throwing a full size Vision 110. Any suggestions? I’d like to keep it under 300 or so. Mostly gonna throw Vision 110s, McStick 110s, Provoke 106s, and their +1 counterparts on it. I will also add that I have a 7ft medium Expride B spinning rod with a Stradic 2500 on it, and if anyone has experience throwing JBs on that, I might just do that as well. Thanks!

Where I live just north of DFW, I used to go to the Cabelas in Allen all the time. Pretty much a smaller BPS now. Since Scheels opened up down here however, I’ve been going there instead. It’s just so much better. Cabelas is nice, but their selection, especially compared to Scheels, is kind of lacking. I still go there when I’m in town though and the service is usually great

Should be able to get it replaced through the express program and get a new one for 1/2 off. Not sure if that works for JDM rods though assuming that is one

I haven’t thrown it much but I really like the 6th sense Movement 80wk

I don’t have the All Purpose but I have the 7’4” and 7’6” H AGS models, and have owned non AGS Tat Elites as well. The big thing with the AGS guides is they lighten the rod up and make it balance much better. Some of the longer Non-AGS rods are a bit tip heavy, but the AGS guides do a good job of balancing the rod. You also get a slight sensitivity boost thanks to the stiff, light guides and the overall weight reduction of the rod. The trade off is that the guides are more fragile. I’ve personally never had any issues with them but I can imagine if you step on one the guide could shatter, as opposed to bending like a metal guide would. I think they are worth the price jump over the non-AGS rods on longer rods and for bottom contact presentations

looks like part number 1133. One of the yoke springs for the pinion gear. They usually pop out easy when opening reels up

Spro had some really good sales. McSticks for 5 bucks, various cranks for 3-4. Got nearly 30 lures for 128 bucks

Alphas SV > Tatula SV. Both are the same in terms of backlash control but the Alphas is a higher quality reel. Both are great but the Alphas is built a little better. Rod 1: 2500 size Vanford (finesse) Rod 2: 8:1 speed Alphas SV (bottom contact) Rod 3: 7:1 speed Alphas SV (moving baits) Rod 4: 6:1 speed Tatula 300 (swimbaits) Rod 5: 6:1 speed Tatula SV (crankbaits) The Alphas only comes in a 7 and 8 speed so if you want a slower ratio for cranks, a Tatula would be your best bet. Also neither reel is built for baits that heavy. So they wouldn’t handle 2+oz baits very well. I would consider maybe the Tatula 150 SV if you are mostly just throwing A-Rigs and small swimbaits. Really with baits that large, aggressive brakes and an SV spool aren’t gonna do too much as there is so much force pulling line off of the spool. As long as you maintain good casting mechanics with swimbait rods, and have correct spool tension, you shouldn’t backlash with a swimbait.