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I am also trying to decide on weather to get a graphite or glass rod. I’m looking for an all around rod, something that will hopefully cover all of the vast majority of my crankbaits

I’m currently deciding between getting the st croix legend glass 7”4, or the expride b glass 7”2. The st croix rod is easier to get and a little less expensive, but the expride seems better balanced. This would be a dedicated all crankbait setup, and I know most people use that expride model for chatterbaits, so I’m not sure how it would compare to the st croix with crankbaits

Sorry I messed up the order, I meant japan tackle, and thanks, will order it

tacklejapan.com

I am trying to buy a shimano bantam 22 from tackle Japan, but it doesn’t have a photo of the reel. I am wondering if anyone has experience ordering from them and if they are legit and the reels are in good condition

Will do!

Thanks, I have been looking at reels like the tranX, lexa, and toro beast. Those all have relatively high drag settings, so I wont need to set mine even close to the max. The absolute heaviest swimbait I would throw is 5 oz, with most of them being between 7/8 and 3.75 oz. I would use the setup 60% for bass, and a little bit of pike and musky fishing.

I am thinking about getting a 7´9 dobyns champion xp swimbait rod, and I was planning to throw 50 lb braid on it until I saw the line rating capped it at 30 lbs. Is the line rating just a suggestion for the assumed technique, or will the rod actually wear out faster if I go above the line rating.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I have not bought the rod yet, and I have heard that medium power and moderate action is better on a 7 foot 2 rod for what I am using for than medium heavy and fast. I have also heard that 7 foot 3 works slightly better. Which one would you recommend for what I will be using it for

Thanks! I will go with mono

I have a shimano curado dc 151, and a medium heavy 7 foot 2 mojo bass rod. I would primarily use the setup for cranking, some jerk baits, some hard and soft plastic swim baits, and maybe some weighted senko rigs. I will also use it for some topwater applications. I am wondering if I should go towards mono or fluoro.

My friend bet me that I couldn’t catch anything out of a spot that he occasionally goes to. It is overfished, and the bass there are pretty small (3 pounds max) and have seen plenty of lures and bait. Does anyone has any suggestions

Thanks a lot!

Thanks! That is exactly what I was hoping for. Would it also work for weighted plastic swimbaits, and hard plastic swimbaits/glide baits thanks a lot

Thanks for all the help. The model number is JOC72MHMF My camera is not working, but under the mojo bass logo on the rod it says finesse carbon cranker