For the money, you can get a custom!! 

If it were me, I'd get the 7'3 MH 13 ***. Love those rods, can't say enough good things about them.

Live in Washington? You should come on by! 

I usually use 14-17 lb flouro line. I rig z-craws, crawfish baits, senkos, and ole monster worms mainly. It's not for really fishing think cover, maybe light brush from time to time. And you say the emtf is a true medium/medium heavy rating? I worry if that would have enough backbone for my hooksets

And I know a guy sponsored by kistler so I will check them out, and I prefer rods on the slower side of fast as well

My main worry is does the emtf have enough power to set the hook in the 5/0 and 6/0 owner ewg hooks I use for my thicker t-rig plastics?

For the lighter weight t-rigs I love my Shimano Cumara. Super light and sensitive, I use the 6'8" M Xf. It's only rated to 1/4 oz but it can handle a decent fish and the action is perfect for tossing light weights

Well I think I have it narrowed down now, I'm mainly looking at a used loomis glx, or the orochi xx emtf. I can't believe I'm about to drop this kind of money on a rod haha. But are there anyone who has used these two rods to compare them? Or anyone that owns similar ones as these? And thanks guys for all the help so far, I'm very new to higher end rods.

Well I think I have it narrowed down now, I'm mainly looking at a used loomis glx, or the orochi xx emtf. I can't believe I'm about to drop this kind of money on a rod haha. But are there anyone who has used these two rods to compare them? Or anyone that owns similar ones as these? And thanks guys for all the help so far, I'm very new to higher end rods.

Give Tackle Trap a call. They can answer any questions you have about Megabass rods. I'm willing to bet that they direct you towards the Diablo Spec R. I throw the same weights the majority of the time. That's the rod Gary recommended to me for that application. It's not just a shorter EMTF. The action is different too.

The EMTF will be perfect for what you want to do.  It is almost too powerful for 3/16 oz texas rigs, but with the baits you listed it will be fine.  To me, the ideal lure weight for that rod is about 1/2 oz total and you should be right in that range.

Thanks stapsy, I throw light tighten but all the plastics I throw are heavy so i think it should be heavy enough. I'm starting to believe the emtf is the rod for me

You will have no problems setting the hook on those baits with the EMTF or the Diablo Spec R, both have plenty of power. And since you like an action on the slower side of fast they will suit you will. I'd think the Perfect Pitch would be too powerful and too fast for you based on what I know of it. I set the hook on a 4/0 VMC heavy EWG rigged with a KVD rodent and 3/8 tungsten no problem with Spinnerbait Special and it is more moderate and just a bit less power then the Diablo or EMTF.

I personally don't worry about the warranty. 3 years is plenty of time for manufacturer issues to show up and be resolved, and I've heard good things about their service. I also buy all my MB rods from The Tackle Trap who offer outstanding support and are willing to help you get service from the manufacturers they deal with. Other longer warranties beyond that are awesome but they're really service plans to cover your own mishaps and you generally pay to use them.

X3 on contacting Gary at The Tackle Trap for input and to purchase. Gary has a lot of on water time with the Orochi and knows the high end rod business. He will help you dial in your selection on the EMTF or Diablo or any other rod.

Update us on how it goes!

Ok I'm gonna give the tackle trap a call, is it tackle trap.com? Because I cannot find megabass rods on there site edit: nevermind I found them they have there own section for megabass

The G. Loomis IMX 893C JWR is ideal for you if you want a longer rod, it's 7'5".

What you will notice is the newer Loomis rods are not like the original rods, they bend differently and are very light weight for their power rating. This is a 3 power that feels more like a 5 power, very strong. This is a full handle design rod.

Whatever rid you decide on touch and feel it before buying and consider customer service, warranty etc.

You can have a custom rod made for this price range!

Tom

Thanks all, I'm still very into the emtf im calling tackle trap tommorow. But could you tell me a few custom makers in my price range? I've never even looked up a custom. Sorry to have so many questions, the most I have spent on a rod was $100 on a Johnny Morris sig I got on sale. So $250+ on a rod scares me

Thanks all, I'm still very into the emtf im calling tackle trap tommorow. But could you tell me a few custom makers in my price range? I've never even looked up a custom. Sorry to have so many questions, the most I have spent on a rod was $100 on a Johnny Morris sig I got on sale. So $250+ on a rod scares me

I think the Bait Monkey smells blood in the water, look out...

Warning once you buy one Megabass...you'll want to own them all.

That's good to hear, I want to standardize all my bottom contact rods, so if this one pleases me I will have another. From the reviews of there customer service it looks like I need to buy from tackle trap to avoid problems in the future.

Definitely give tackle trap a call. I bought my NRX 893 from Gary and it is a pleasure dealing with him. He was a huge help in narrowing down my choices and selecting the right rod based on exactly what I wanted. Tackle Trap provides a lot of added value with their service.

I will for sure, I really like the rod I'm looking at. I've been researching them all day at work, the only problem I see is cs. But tackle trap seems to fix that

Yeah I have had it happen many times to, I'm big on the vision 110 now. Seems like everything I see megabass I want now

Update: talked to Bryan at the tackle trap, and the emtf will be in stock on Tuesday, I plan on ordering one then. Thanks all for the help!!

Well my rod is on its way, hopefully it will be here on Friday so I can try it out this weekend. I also splurged on some sunline super fc sniper to try out. Can't wait for the weekend. Thanks for all the help guys

Awesome enjoy it!!

Well my rod came into today, and wow is this thing light and balanced. It feels more like a 6' rod in the hand. It is extremely easy for me to flip and roll cast. I took down to the river for a sec to feel it and it is extremely sensitive, I'm in love already. And also this rod is beautiful, looks like a piece of art

Caught the first one on it today and the rod is amazing, definitely worth the money to me. Extremely sensitive, lightweight, and loads beautifully

Awesome way to break in a new stick. The Orochis are beautiful and addictive.