ctfarmer

Well, thanks to FryDog, I just pulled the trigger on an 854C NRX for $435. Seems like the best value of the rods I listed, and fits 80-90% of the fishing I’ll be wanting to do with it. I’m sure it’ll work excellent for 1/4 to 1/2oz weights with a 3/0 hook and craw or worm. Thanks to all of you who commented, and thanks to FryDog for bringing that deal to my attention. I’ll try to not set the hook on every piece of grass or rock my bait touches lol

I’ve heard ALX and DVT do customs. Which one f those would you prefer? Other suggested are welcome.

If I go with a loomis, what product code is ideal? The 894? 873?… I’m looking to throw up to one ounce as sometimes I fish 20-25 feet with some current. Also, ideal lengths range from 7’2” to 7’6” for me. Any suggestions on taper between fast and extra fast?

I couldn't bring myself to spend over $500.

I currently use 50lb braid because for the time being, I throw t rigs on my jig and frog rods. The hope is to be able to get a dedicated t rig and light jig rod so that I can go to straight flouro if in clear water, or 30/40 lb braid to leader.

Hello all, While this may be my first post, I have been reading the forums here for a long time. Though never having an account, I've had many opinions over the many posts that I finally decided to make an account. Now, on to my first question: I am looking for a dedicated texas rig rod. I plan to never use a weight heavier than 1/2 oz. bringing the overall weight of the presentation to just under 1 oz when paired with a 3/0 or 4/0 hook and a rage craw or worm. The depths I fish in are always 20 feet or less with this technique, often through grass and light brush/timber (such as fallen trees). I normally use straight 50 lb braid, and every once in a while I'll go braid to leader. The rods I have been looking at are as follows: Daiwa Tatula Elite AGS Shimano Expride Megabass Orochi XX (Braillist) Daiwa BLX JDM Sensitive Shimano Poison Adrena G. Loomis GLX Megabass Destroyer P5 JDM (X-Bites or Dark Sleeper) Other suggestions are welcome (please include length/power/taper etc. Browsing though tackle warehouse can be a bit overwhelming but I'm hoping the community can help me out with this one. Thanks,