I could be wrong, but I believe my current 7’ M fast action casting rod just doesn’t have the backbone for driving home 3/0 or 4/0 EWG hooks on bigger bass. It could be my technique, but I think I will be better served with a 7’ MH fast action rod. I looked at several, but have no desire to spend $$ or $$$ until I know for sure. So I’m picking up a Daiwa Aird-X 701MHFB rod tomorrow. I have a spare Garcia Black Max to put on it. I plan to use 12 lb YZH. 
 

I'm hopeful a MH will provide a more positive hookset then I’ve been getting. I opted for this rod after all the positive reviews I’ve seen here on the Aird-X line. 

I have that rod, I use it for spinnerbaits. It's got a good amount of backbone. I fish a lot of bigger spinnerbaits (1/2oz is about as small as I go, up to 1.5oz), and it handles those fine and drives the hooks home with authority.

5 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

I have that rod, I use it for spinnerbaits. It's got a good amount of backbone. I fish a lot of bigger spinnerbaits (1/2oz is about as small as I go, up to 1.5oz), and it handles those fine and drives the hooks home with authority.

Good to hear. Exactly what I’m looking for. 

I’ve never had this rod in my hands before today. For less than $50.00, I’m impressed. Looks good, has nice balance, all guides aligned, reel aligned with the rod. Feels more like a MHF than the Fenwick MF I currently have (which as MF, it should, but I’ve learned here that one’s MH is another’s M, so there’s no guarantee unless you feel it for yourself). 
 

All spooled up with 12 lb. YZH and just sprayed down with KVD. Can’t wait to cast a TR with it!