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I think when it comes to light, ML and medium for finesse that longer has more advantages than shorter. And I feel ya on both being necessary - time and a place for everything.

I mentioned having a 6'10 mxf and wondering if part of the sensitivity was it's shortness. Maybe I'll go with the 7' mhxf. I have a 6'9 mhf which I also like, but wanna try a more powerful xf. I also have a st. Croix Victory 72MHMF coming, I'm curious to try the moderate fast for jigs and tries. I've heard some people really like that action for those techniques. @ALLAYALL who are using shorter rods - you don't feel like the shorter rod messes with your hook sets or ability to maneuver the fish? Even when casting into vegetation?

I almost grabbed a lews American hero 6 ft pistol grip, like 38 bucks now on TW down from 80. But I'm going another direction for my arsenal. @Hulkster which rods are those? And I'm thinking I'll go longer, I have a couple shorter mhf rods already - gonna give the 7'3 or 7'6 mhxf a go.

What are your thoughts on the difference the length makes on sensitivity and application? I'm looking at a MH XF for bottom contact fishing and not sure which length would carry what implications. I've heard the longer rod with an XF tip has a little more give to it so its not so pool sticky - agree? Disagree? I have a 6'10 M XF which is super crisp, but IDK if its the length, it being a medium, or it being an XF that makes it feel so good - its the only rod like that I've used. Thanks

My bait monkey wants to ask your bait monkey a question... go ahead... "What were you lookin for"?

Thanks for all the info fellas. So whattaya think between the 7ft Mh XF or the 7'6 MH F?

@CrashVectorThanks for the input, so like definitely worth 150 or should I try to catch another rod on sale? I'm in no rush, but the deal looks good for sure. But if it's worth waiting for a better rod to drop on price I can. You said it was the MHXF right? With 1/8 oz What makes the x version better?

@CrashVector i can dig it, what techniques have you used it with? Do you have any experience with similar price points to compare it to?

@msgf91 Any feedback on the feel and use? How's it been so far?

@Choporoz I did search but nothing came up so I made the thread, but I just searched again. I feel like the search is finicky here sometimes. @CrashVector How'd your mhxf work out, that's what I'm looking at.

Oh, and I'm lookin to get the 7ft medium heavy extra fast- just thought I should mention.

@msgf91 yeah that one haha. The discount is enticing, but that's still a Lotta gwop for me

Anybody out there have any experience with these rods and can offer any insight? Thanks

This has always been what I call a snot rocket. Never caught a pike, but pickerel are like try to crack an egg and pour it into your hand.

Perhaps your do not resuscitate training didn't clarify, but the others are correct and that is exactly why I was asking - fishing in water that is salted vs totally fresh. I wasn't sure If I needed to do anything special to start fishing in lightly salted water. So I can hose into my reels? That won't damage or ruin the lubrication?

You fish in MA? Know any good spots? And there are some very nasty waters in MA - but I've still seen people keeping absolutely everything they catch- from the tiniest sunfish and bass to eel and catfish - all out of waters with drainpipes and government warnings on the fish. I've seen good fisheries go bad because of over harvesting- its freakin crazy!

What he said haha. But really I don't think a regular human will notice the difference in casting distance between 10 and 15, but you will notice a line dig difference- 15 handles much better and will serve all your intended purposes.

@MickD I just bumped into a post from you talking about rod repair - do you think someone who's never done anything like this could make this rod fishable again and if so any advice? Thanks

Any update on how this rod has been treating you? What techniques have you tried with it?

@Jrob78 Maybe, but the splinters feel kinda firm to just be paint. I'd really love for it to just be that, how could I tell? And just so I can take a look in case I do need to do the repairs where can I find that stuff you mentioned and what do I search to find a YouTube video on it or something?

Thanks for the tips! Its just above 3rd eye, about 4-6 inches down. It's a St. CROIX MOJO Bass. If I can get it to useable for that cheap I'd say worth a shot, how do I even search to find videos how to do that and where do I shop for that stuff? Can it be done by somebody who's totally clueless about this stuff?

@Jrob78 I'm not exactly sure if it's a layer of paint, or something. I'm still hoping someone with rod building experience can gimme some direction. I'm gonna look into some thin liquid epoxy or something if nobody points me in a different direction.

I have no experience fishing a river, but I plan to hit one up soon. Will the brackish water mess up my gear? Do I need to do anything special for maintenance? How far up the river does the brack start/is there a way to tell - just jump down and take a sip?

Thanks for the feedback y'all, maybe I'll give it a go with braid and see if that makes up the difference. I've seen some people say they like a moderate fast for jigs and t-rigs - hopefully the braid balances the action. If it's too floppy I'm either going H XF or H MF - thoughts on those alternatives?

FFFFFFUUUUUUDDDDGGGGEEEE Got snagged, braid wrapped around between a couple eyes and I didn't realize - yank to free the snag and braid ripped through the rod apparently. Maybe I'll use it until it explodes on me. Any rod builders in here who could offer a band-aid or mickey mouse fix?