Enjoy that reel! I have mine paired with a Dobyns DX702 and 8 lb yo zuri. It is a finesse machine!

Enjoy that reel! I have mine paired with a Dobyns DX702 and 8 lb yo zuri. It is a finesse machine!

Good to know! I just happen to HAVE a Dobyns 702 Drop shot finesse! Have the Curado 50E on it at the moment.

Thinking of getting a custom Phenix as Vince Borges suggested. Waiting for an answer from Bob.

Bob must have been too busy...so I ordered a JBCustom "Baby Snake" custom rod instead from John Barlow. He called back and it was mailed today! Will try the SOL, 50e, and Pixy on it and see which is best.

Ive been trying light cranks SK Bitsy Minnows (1/8rated-actual 1/12oz .0832) on a couple set-ups. 50E & JM Carbonlite reels and Smoke 7MF, LTB 69MLXF rods. The Smoke rod performs better by just about 5' with an avg of 40' by both reels. Guess a light/fast ModF powered cast rod would work better but dont have one.My spinning set-up will toss one 60'-65'

I think there IS a lighter Smoke rod now...the Smoke PT Micro Guide 6'6" medium, fast. I played with one at Bass pro today and ordered it this afternoon! Feels extremely light and should pair up nicely with 50E or Daiwa Sol or Pixy. Been looking for a light rod to cast those small baits, for awhile. Price at Bass Pro about $150. On the web, to my door for $117. I can't find a deal like that.