MRQturbo

It's my fav model in the nrx plus lineup that I own... I use it strictly for 4.8 Keitech swing fat impact on a 1/4 swimbait hook... Have used it for frogs also... Will be the 1st nrx plus that I want to get another one..

I usually run 12 lb sniper for cranking duties... Up to 14lb if i need more abrasion resistance... Shooter is reserved for bottom contact only....

Nice setup... I love my ap120 too... Best fishing kayak... If it were only a little faster... Nothing an NK motor can't correct in the future...

I've sold off all my p5s except for my xbites and 2 javelins.. 3 yr warranty is a deal breaker for me for such high end rods....

Too vague to answer... Weightless or weighted plastics?... What range of weight, type of cover.... My two favourites would be megabass p5 xbites for weightless and nrx plus 893c for under 3/8 in light cover... Open water would be nrx plus 873c for 1/2oz and under.... 894c for above 1/2oz....

I'd vote for 7'2 MH expride in that price range...

You will spool yourself with 1/2oz on a pixy...every reel should handle that weight with ease...

Shimano core....

I'll run 12 to 14lb sunline sniper for cranking... 20 lb sunline shooter for bottom contact on my baitcasters...

I spray 303 on everything on my kayak... Keeps stuff from fading... Even put it on my PFD...

The warranty offered on the Ultima is enough for me to stay away.. No way I'm paying more for a rod that does not have the same warranty as g Loomis..

I like to be able to cover all throughout the water column and types of cover in general... Then have my confidence baits ready to go... Drop shot, crankbait, bladed jig, paddletail Keitech, spinnerbait and jig/t rig... Weather just makes me go heavier or lighter in weight...

Once I discover the rod/reel combo I have is exactly how I prefer to use for a certain technique, it'll stay for that one purpose only.... If I can only bring a few rods, I have a few rods that are versatile enough to be used for multiple techniques... But I'm blessed to be able to own enough rod/reel setups to have them dedicated to be a one trick pony...

873c in open water over hard cover... 893c in light cover... Both are very versatile rods...

Start off work 4 brakes on and play around with the cast control knob... Slowly decrease braking as needed.... All my metaniums have no issues with casting distance....