Couldn't say no to 20% off, plus another 5% cash back on card, plus free shipping.

Hopefully it lives up to what the reviews are saying. Will probably pair it with a size 30 Pflueger and 6-8 LB Tatsu.

Based on what I've read it should be good for finesse/hair jigs, weightless T-rigs, tubes and shakey head, right?

Sucks that it's going on winter in the Midwest but I should be able to get some time with it before the water freezes up. Looking forward to it coming in next week!

i did the same and love it. love the handle length and feel.  good sensitivity. good tip.  i have the ML and have 4lb co poly on it for split shot/weightless techniques.  if i could change one thing i would make the guides stronger.  i bent them a few times in transport so be careful. an amazing rod for $100. makes most rods in the prince range look like a sapling.  you won't be disappointed.

I have two and love them both.

 

A-Jay

I have 3, I was impressed with the first one which is the one you have and that lead me to buy 2 more. Some don't like the short cork grip on the casting models but they work for me and the actions are perfect for the way I fish, they just fit me and my fishing style really well. I still am amazed at the sensitivity of this rod series, I've never fished with a rod at that price point that has as much sensitivity, at least for me. The spinning rod you got is also the most comfortable rod I ever put in my hands, and I'm a guy who uses casting rods for most of my fishing but I was really quick to go finesse eve since I got mine and that was when they first came out. Good luck with your rod, I hope you like it.

Mr. smalljaw turned me onto the Smallmouth series.  I have the same model in a casting rod plus the 6'10" MF casting.  I've stated before that I prefer the Smallmouth series better than the *** Black I have.  I know I will get flamed for saying that. 

 

fishusa currently has the best everyday prices on them that I know of...unless you know of a better place....$99.95.

 

I think you will like it a lot once you get a chance to fish it.  I know I need the 6'10" MH-MF after smalljaw's rave review of the rod.

The fit and finish was above average on the ones I've seen as well. Nice little off the rack rods. I find myself moving more and more toward ML power for spinning rods.

Glad to hear it's as good as prescribed. Will be here next week. Looking forward to a nice Black Friday session at the local pond while the crazies are out shopping!

Nice pick up! The reel seat on that looks comfortable. I picked up a silver hawk a ways back and hated the reel seat they used. Rod does cast great and is pretty d**n sensitive. Let us/me know how it performs !