2 hours ago, Johnbt said:

I wonder how far I'd have to drive or fly to actually see an NRX, Conquest or any other $400+ rod?

That's why I keep my bud, @Maico1 around.

17 hours ago, Johnbt said:

True, but my excuse is that my boat is a carpeted 1648 Grizzly with only 9' between the seat posts. I have a 7' Avid MHF that is pretty stiff and I've been looking on line at the NRX, Megabass Destroyer and Conquest rods, but haven't seen one up close. I'm leaning towards a Conquest 783C or 843C. Now you have me looking at the 903C too.

 

I own 10', 11' and 12' surf rods too, so a long heavy rod isn't out of the question. I did get rid of my old 11' spinner that would throw 14 ounces - just too much work anymore.

 

Thanks for the advice and encouragement.

 

John

 

2 minutes ago, Maico1 said:

In my opinion what @A-Jay described is my spinnerbait/trap rod to a Tee!

 

6 hours ago, fishwizzard said:

Susquehanna Valley Tackle, in Columbus PA.

I'm retired. Thanks. My girlfriend says we can make a trip of it and go to Gettysburg and the next day she'll show me around Penn State. Next thing she'll want to do is have me give her a tour of Blacksburg.

 

Might be cheaper and easier to just call them up and order 2 or 3 nice rods and wait on the delivery truck.

3 minutes ago, Johnbt said:

I'm retired. Thanks. My girlfriend says we can make a trip of it and go to Gettysburg and the next day she'll show me around Penn State. Next thing she'll want to do is have me give her a tour of Blacksburg.

 

Might be cheaper and easier to just call them up and order 2 or 3 nice rods and wait on the delivery truck.

It's right by Lancaster Pennsylvania, which is an cool little town with a decent number of restraunts and such. If you enjoy road trips and shopping in a physical store, then SFT is a real hoot. I had never been to a bass-centric pushing store before and it blew me away the first time I've went there.  

 

They have a decent inventory but not quanties of most items, so if you're going to feel a specific rod call the day before to make sure it is still in stock even if their site shows one in stock. 

1/4 lite wire hook mxf

3/8 ths and above mhf.

I use three different jig rods. One for working clean/rocky bottoms. One for fishing timber and one for heavy vegetation. None are extra fast. 

1 hour ago, fishwizzard said:

call the day before to make sure it is still in stock even if their site shows one in stock. 

Already checked the site. They have some nice rods in stock right now.   

The only extra fast tip I can vouch for is St Croix because they sell them here in the Midwest. I prefer extra fast tips for weightless presentations. If I can’t see the rod in person and floor it I’ll pass on it. If there is another rod company that has a better extra fast tip I just haven’t had the luxury to see it or actually hold the rod.