I just got a Conquest 843c last week that's going to be my Jig/T-Rig rod, because it's more of a true MH than the Xtasy.

A lot of people talk about how they like the flex in the MBR rods, but the tip on the Xtasy is a lot softer. I wouldn't say the Xtasy is parabolic, it just has a lot softer of a tip before hitting the backbone, and almost creates like a hinge action. Tackle Tour labs rated the Xtasy 754c as a MH, almost a M, so I imagine this 723c is like a Medium. It does have some decent power to it once it hits the backbone, just not quite as much at the Conquest 843c.

 

Anyway, I'm thinking since it has such a soft tip and I'm not a fan of spinning gear, that I could re-purpose the Xtasy 723c as my Finesse rod.

I've already fished 1/6 oz Ned Rigs, Neko Rigs, 1/4 Shakey Heads on it, but never thought about trying a Drop Shot. It's paired with a 2020 Tatula SV TW, which is good for light lures, so I think I could go lighter on the Ned Rigs and Shakey Heads, and I normally only throw 1/4 oz Drop Shots, but I could probably go lower on that also. I have seen one guy who uses it as a Drop Shot rod and lives it for that application.

 

So, my question is, does this sound crazy or should I just buy a nice Finesse Spinning Rod for those techniques? If I did go spinning my options would be the Adrena 6'7 ML or Expride 7'0 M with a Vanford reel.

No that’s not crazy at all man  I have the xstasy 723 also and I also use it as a drop shot rod and for finesse baits. Neds rigs. Small swimbaits and I looooooove it. It’s a great sub-option for drop shot if you don’t like spinning gear which I don’t fancy too too much as well.