Well more specifically what exactly do you like to use your 7' mh/f avid for? I have mine and I havent found what I really like it for, and I found it has taken a backseat to my Powells. Just wondering what you all like yours for because mine hasn't seen too much time on the water.

All baits that have bottom contact

Sounds like it could do spinnerbaits

I have the same rod, I use it for jigs, t-tigs, c-rigs, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, frogs, 3/4 oz lipless cranks, big squarebills around really heavy cover. I wouldn't be without that rod most of the year.

I thought about that, but I love using my Powell 6'7" MH/XF for spinners.

And pretty much all I use is plastics, jigs, and spinnerbaits with a little dabbling into hardbaits.

Maybe I should just use it as an AP rod for when I only want to take one?

That rod is an awesome rod. I use mine for jigs and it is also a pretty darn good frog rod.

If you don't like/need or want it, sell it and get another Powell. Fish with what you like. Besides those Avids are terrible......just send it to me and I'll get rid of it.

I have that same rod and faced the same problem. I hated that rod until I put a Curado 50E on it. It took awhile to get used to, but now its a pretty decent t-rig rod. It is very sensitive, but it just doesnt feel right in my hands sometimes. It feels too tip heavy. Im with you, I like my Powells, Dobyns, and Phenix rods alot better!

I got that exact rod for a STEAL from Dick's when they had their .97 cent sale. rod was marked down to 99.97 and i got it for just shy of 75$. had a model number from st.croix only 2 years old i believe and i trade up to the legend tournament for WAY less than cost or a legend, led alone an avid. i did use it for a few days and it was a very nice trig/plastic rod.

I thought about that, but I love using my Powell 6'7" MH/XF for spinners.

And pretty much all I use is plastics, jigs, and spinnerbaits with a little dabbling into hardbaits.

Maybe I should just use it as an AP rod for when I only want to take one?

hmm, I could give it a home haha

hmm, I could give it a home haha

Depends on what you'll give me for it

Depends on what you'll give me for it

80? 90?

80? 90?

Nah, i'll keep it

Nah, i'll keep it

Alright!!! Try maybe using it for a Jitterbug

My 7 foot MH Avid has been moved to a camping rig (to make space for my elite, same model). I use mine for soft jerk baits, spinner baits, and t-rigs.

Mike D

That rod will work for 1/2 oz and up spinnerbaits and chatterbaits, larger squarebills, t-rigs, jigs, and pitching, and even sizmic or horny toads. It is a VERY versatile rod.

Wow, I love that rod. Since I fish from shore and wade, I will take just one rod, with a spare in the truck of course. I can use that rod for just about everything except the very light stuff. I especially like it for any type of T rigging or spinnerbaits/buzzbaits.

Mike

I have the same model in the LE line, and paired with a Calcutta 201 DC, it is the best 1/2oz spinnerbait combo I've had the pleasure to use.

I use it for everything.

I haven't really gave it a fair shot with alot of techniques. I think tomorrow I'll give it a go with larger texas rigs. This morning I threw some red eye shads on it and I thought it handled them well, but just seemed odd. I think it might just be too tip heavy.

Mine is paired with a core 50 and is used for T-rigs.

Jeff

I love mine, I primarily use it as my carolina rig rod which is a technique I use frequently. It's got a Daiwa Zillion on it.