I'm looking into a light rod after doing some reading on the forums as finesse techniques like drop shot seem like they'd be fun to try. The Iovino Finesse spinning rod is a medium fast that is on the lighter side evidently, while the Corrza is a ML. With the Cyber Monday sale, prices are both down to within around 105-120 dollars or so. Anything else I should be considering in this range, that's within 50 dollars or so of these two? I won't pay more if there's not a noticeable difference in comfort/balance/performance, which I realize can be subjective. However, I don't have a dealer that carries these rods near me. I'm just getting back into fishing, and to give you an idea, I liked the feel of the 6'9'' HMG ML F the most after playing around with a few rods from St. Croix's Triumph/Premier line as well as Fenwicks HMG/HMX/Elite Tech Bass lines. I also appreciated the split grip on the elite tech which I think both of these rods have.

If anyone has personal experience with these spinning rods, I'd appreciate your input on the matter.

Corzza gets my vote. They are pretty slick. Light, crisp, and well put together.

I see, I was just worried the ML would be a little too light from what I've heard about their ratings. I had also notice that they list this rod as Med Fast rather than fast, will this be a problem? It's a shame it's the last sale model available. 

Update: Went to order the Coorza from Major Craft's website for 149 shipped, but they don't have valid payment options in my state? ( Nevada ). So now I'm open to suggestions, as the Coorza is no longer an option. 

When a good friend of mine started repping Major Craft, he let me "demo" several rods and wanted feedback - positive or negative. One of the ones I took was the Iovino rod you mentioned. I wanted to try it for the Ned Rig since at the time, it was just starting to get traction. I though the rod performed well above it's price point. I have it and the finesse casting in my arsenal.

36 minutes ago, 1201vilbig said:

When a good friend of mine started repping Major Craft, he let me "demo" several rods and wanted feedback - positive or negative. One of the ones I took was the Iovino rod you mentioned. I wanted to try it for the Ned Rig since at the time, it was just starting to get traction. I though the rod performed well above it's price point. I have it and the finesse casting in my arsenal.

Glad to hear it does well. Is it still in use as a Ned Rig rod?

It's late Monday too busy today to reply earlier.

The Don Iovino finesse spinning rod is ideally suited for your Ned rig presentations and the weight @ 3.6 oz with good balance, handle design and quality workmanship is outstanding at this price point.

Tom

39 minutes ago, WRB said:

It's late Monday too busy today to reply earlier.

The Don Iovino finesse spinning rod is ideally suited for your Ned rig presentations and the weight @ 3.6 oz with good balance, handle design and quality workmanship is outstanding at this price point.

Tom

I appreciate the input. Do you fish this rod regularly? And the price point being around 120 dollars or so? With the Tackle Warehouse sale I'd be willing to push my budget a little higher. Do you have any experience with their Ms-1 line? Or anything thing in the 200 range? Also, I don't really have many rods right now. How versatile is this for other finesse styles? I was actually pretty interested in the style of the Corrza, I hope Major Craft messages me back. 

Any questions you have regarding Major Craft contact Don Iovino directly.

I gave you my recommendation.

Tom

PM for direct number 

23 hours ago, Havock said:

Glad to hear it does well. Is it still in use as a Ned Rig rod?

Yes it is. Got a Shimano Ultegra 2500 on it. I'm nomally a big swimbait guy but this combo caught more fish this year 2 to 1 over anything else.

On 12/2/2019 at 4:38 AM, Havock said:

    I liked the feel of the 6'9'' HMG ML F the most after playing around with a few rods from St. Croix's Triumph/Premier line as well as Fenwicks HMG/HMX/Elite Tech Bass lines. I also appreciated the split grip on the elite tech which I think both of these rods have.
  If anyone has personal experience with these spinning rods, I'd appreciate your input on the matter.

I have 1 Fenwick Elite Tech Bass 6'10 ML and 2 Abu Garcia IKE 6'10 ML Finesse Series Spinning Rods. The Ike is a tad more sensitive but not enough to matter. The IKE I prefer the action more and reel seat is also better in my opinion on how it locks down the reel. I use both IKE's as dedicated dropshot rods for the past two years and love them. I use the Fenwick for neg rigs mostly and a backup drop shot 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Abu_Garcia_IKE_Finesse_Series_30_Spinning_Rods/descpage-ABIKES.html?from=basres

 

Little late to the game here, but my vote goes Nanoace. I feel this series performs well beyond its price point, I have 3 and am quite happy with them. That said, the Corzza rods are prettier, but don’t seem to be any more sensitive and have more moderate actions. Also, I really don’t like the reel seat on the casting Corzza rods 

53 minutes ago, evilcatfish said:

Little late to the game here, but my vote goes Nanoace. I feel this series performs well beyond its price point, I have 3 and am quite happy with them. That said, the Corzza rods are prettier, but don’t seem to be any more sensitive and have more moderate actions. Also, I really don’t like the reel seat on the casting Corzza rods 

Thanks for the input, I ended up ordering the signature series nano ace before the TW sale ended. Seems to have good reviews from everyone that has had experience with the specific rod. 

10 minutes ago, Havock said:

Thanks for the input, I ended up ordering the signature series nano ace before the TW sale ended. Seems to have good reviews from everyone that has had experience with the specific rod. 

Awesome, I think you’ll really like it 

Out of curiosity, what else could I get away with when using this rod? ( a Medium XF that runs a little light. ) The suggestions so far have included the ned rig and drop shot. It's rated for 1/8oz - 3/8 oz.

56 minutes ago, Havock said:

Out of curiosity, what else could I get away with when using this rod? ( a Medium XF that runs a little light. ) The suggestions so far have included the ned rig and drop shot. It's rated for 1/8oz - 3/8 oz.

I have the non Iovino version of this rod (same rod really) and have used it for light texas, small jigs, 1/4oz poppers/jerkbaits, and neko rigs.  My primary uses have been drop shot, ned rig, and grubs/paddletails.