Just sold a Dobyns Champ 701SF didnt like it even used braid and still liked my old carbonlite better. Im looking to step up my dropshot rod here is my final rods im choosing from!

 

St. Croix LTB 6'10 ML

 

13 *** 6'10 ML

 

Shimano Cumara 6'8 M 

 

St. Croix avid 6'9 ML 

 

WHICH is the most well rounded?

So do you want a well-rounded rod or a drop shot rod?

I've got the Avid you mention and though I don't DS much, it does a very nice job

So do you want a well-rounded rod or a drop shot rod?

I've got the Avid you mention and though I don't DS much, it does a very nice job

 

Well rounded as in Customer service, durability and sensitivity. Im leaning towards the LTB.

A bit confused by your words. Do you want a well-rounded spinning rod or a dropshot-specfic spin rod? I have 2 older Crucial 6'8" MXF dropshot rods that have no equal in their price range, IMO. Have boated countless big smallies out of the Great Lakes on the rods. I also have a St Croix Extreme 7'MLF that is the best all around spinning rod for smallies, including dropshotting, again IMO. Have an *** but not an *** so can't give an opinion on that one but would guess it's as good as the others you listed.

 

Maybe if you specify LM or SM, depths usually fished, cover or open water, etc. along with if it's for more than just dropshotting then you may get a better answer than I gave..

I'd go with the TBS610MLXF, for sub $300 rods, the LTB cannot be beat.

I'd go with the TBS610MLXF, for sub $300 rods, the LTB cannot be beat.

Just order the same rod thanks!

Good choice, you wont be disappointed.

 

BTW don't forget to register your rod on the webpage for the warranty.

Ok, thanks for the tip!

Good choice, you wont be disappointed.

BTW don't forget to register your rod on the webpage for the warranty.

Absolutely ... I have and it really complicates matters, good advice