Anyone have this and what are your thoughts if you do?  

The Bushadder is my second X10. Similar to the Swamp Survivor, the blank is quite chunky; looks a lot like a glass rod. It's not light, but the balance is quite good and the reel seat is probably my favorite from Megabass. Very comfortable with a Bantam A on it and 16 lb Sniper.

 

It's a very versatile rod and surprisingly sensitive. The sensitivity is most impressive when dragging a bait. I've used it for 6" Magdrafts (rigged and freestyle), Sleeper Gills, 3/8 and 1/2 oz jig pitching, and 5/8 oz footballs. I haven't pushed the top of its rating yet but if I can find a 2 oz rat I will. I have not tried braid or frogs with it but I might.

 

I won't make any bold claims as far as sensitivity, but I think it may be more sensitive than my P5 Super Destroyer (when dragging). I need to put them side by side. Same for my Adrenas; feels better but not scientific (sidenote: the old 610M Adrena is a killer little dragging rod for like a Keitech Model 2). 

 

However it's nowhere near as light in hand. It's like you're dragging a football jig with a very sensitive glass rod. It's initially pretty weird but it grew on me.

 

Let me know if you have any additional questions. 

16 minutes ago, PGA Dropout said:

The Bushadder is my second X10. Similar to the Swamp Survivor, the blank is quite chunky; looks a lot like a glass rod. It's not light, but the balance is quite good and the reel seat is probably my favorite from Megabass. Very comfortable with a Bantam A on it and 16 lb Sniper.

 

It's a very versatile rod and surprisingly sensitive. The sensitivity is most impressive when dragging a bait. I've used it for 6" Magdrafts (rigged and freestyle), Sleeper Gills, 3/8 and 1/2 oz jig pitching, and 5/8 oz footballs. I haven't pushed the top of its rating yet but if I can find a 2 oz rat I will. I have not tried braid or frogs with it but I might.

 

I won't make any bold claims as far as sensitivity, but I think it may be more sensitive than my P5 Super Destroyer (when dragging). I need to put them side by side. Same for my Adrenas; feels better but not scientific (sidenote: the old 610M Adrena is a killer little dragging rod for like a Keitech Model 2). 

 

However it's nowhere near as light in hand. It's like you're dragging a football jig with a very sensitive glass rod. It's initially pretty weird but it grew on me.

 

Let me know if you have any additional questions. 

Thanks for the response.   You pretty much nailed what I was looking for to allow me to pull the trigger on one.   I was thinking of putting a 2018 Bantam or 2022 Zillion HD on it and using 16lbs fluorocarbon.     Wanted something for dragging football jigs but also do alot of other stuff well.    
 

how’s the swamp survivor?  That was the one I originally wanted when they announced the x1O rods but never ended up getting one.   Found a Bushadder locally that with the right price I can’t pass up.   

the X10 line.. glad it is getting some nods.   I am struggling to choose my next one.   I'll prob choose a spinning rod next.  

2 hours ago, Darth-Baiter said:

the X10 line.. glad it is getting some nods.   I am struggling to choose my next one.   I'll prob choose a spinning rod next.  

You have an x1O?  Which one?

 

50 minutes ago, MiceNReets said:

You have an x1O?  Which one?

 

Bandersnatch 

13 minutes ago, Darth-Baiter said:

Bandersnatch 

Oh nice!  How do you like that one and what do you use it for?

13 minutes ago, MiceNReets said:

Oh nice!  How do you like that one and what do you use it for?

All moving baits except deep divers.  Is a killer shallow crank rod.  It will yank them thru grass. Plus lipless 

7 hours ago, MiceNReets said:

how’s the swamp survivor?  That was the one I originally wanted when they announced the x1O rods but never ended up getting one.   Found a Bushadder locally that with the right price I can’t pass up.   

 

Swap Survivor is pretty good. I flip or punch 3/4 and 1 oz on mine. Handles lighter just fine but it's way too much rod for the compact flipping jigs I prefer. Good mat frog rod. Not my favorite for open water, sparse cover, or smaller frogs. I think the double footers affect its tip-down use. Too much rod for a 6" Magdraft. I want to try 2 oz glides on it.

 

Also has an 18 Bantam on it. Straight 60lb FX2. Not too many complaints.

 

I have too many F7 Megabass rods.

Be aware the handles are pretty short.

4 hours ago, Columbia Craw said:

Be aware the handles are pretty short.

what models do you have?

14 hours ago, MiceNReets said:

what models do you have?

Super Elsiel and Bandersnatch

On 7/2/2025 at 9:54 AM, PGA Dropout said:

The Bushadder is my second X10. Similar to the Swamp Survivor, the blank is quite chunky; looks a lot like a glass rod. It's not light, but the balance is quite good and the reel seat is probably my favorite from Megabass. Very comfortable with a Bantam A on it and 16 lb Sniper.

 

It's a very versatile rod and surprisingly sensitive. The sensitivity is most impressive when dragging a bait. I've used it for 6" Magdrafts (rigged and freestyle), Sleeper Gills, 3/8 and 1/2 oz jig pitching, and 5/8 oz footballs. I haven't pushed the top of its rating yet but if I can find a 2 oz rat I will. I have not tried braid or frogs with it but I might.

 

I won't make any bold claims as far as sensitivity, but I think it may be more sensitive than my P5 Super Destroyer (when dragging). I need to put them side by side. Same for my Adrenas; feels better but not scientific (sidenote: the old 610M Adrena is a killer little dragging rod for like a Keitech Model 2). 

 

However it's nowhere near as light in hand. It's like you're dragging a football jig with a very sensitive glass rod. It's initially pretty weird but it grew on me.

 

Let me know if you have any additional questions. 

On 7/2/2025 at 9:54 AM, PGA Dropout said:

The Bushadder is my second X10. Similar to the Swamp Survivor, the blank is quite chunky; looks a lot like a glass rod. It's not light, but the balance is quite good and the reel seat is probably my favorite from Megabass. Very comfortable with a Bantam A on it and 16 lb Sniper.

 

It's a very versatile rod and surprisingly sensitive. The sensitivity is most impressive when dragging a bait. I've used it for 6" Magdrafts (rigged and freestyle), Sleeper Gills, 3/8 and 1/2 oz jig pitching, and 5/8 oz footballs. I haven't pushed the top of its rating yet but if I can find a 2 oz rat I will. I have not tried braid or frogs with it but I might.

 

I won't make any bold claims as far as sensitivity, but I think it may be more sensitive than my P5 Super Destroyer (when dragging). I need to put them side by side. Same for my Adrenas; feels better but not scientific (sidenote: the old 610M Adrena is a killer little dragging rod for like a Keitech Model 2). 

 

However it's nowhere near as light in hand. It's like you're dragging a football jig with a very sensitive glass rod. It's initially pretty weird but it grew on me.

 

Let me know if you have any additional questions. 

On 7/2/2025 at 9:54 AM, PGA Dropout said:

The Bushadder is my second X10. Similar to the Swamp Survivor, the blank is quite chunky; looks a lot like a glass rod. It's not light, but the balance is quite good and the reel seat is probably my favorite from Megabass. Very comfortable with a Bantam A on it and 16 lb Sniper.

 

It's a very versatile rod and surprisingly sensitive. The sensitivity is most impressive when dragging a bait. I've used it for 6" Magdrafts (rigged and freestyle), Sleeper Gills, 3/8 and 1/2 oz jig pitching, and 5/8 oz footballs. I haven't pushed the top of its rating yet but if I can find a 2 oz rat I will. I have not tried braid or frogs with it but I might.

 

I won't make any bold claims as far as sensitivity, but I think it may be more sensitive than my P5 Super Destroyer (when dragging). I need to put them side by side. Same for my Adrenas; feels better but not scientific (sidenote: the old 610M Adrena is a killer little dragging rod for like a Keitech Model 2). 

 

However it's nowhere near as light in hand. It's like you're dragging a football jig with a very sensitive glass rod. It's initially pretty weird but it grew on me.

 

Let me know if you have any additional questions. 

Would you say the blank thickness is about the same for the Bushadder vs Swamp Survivor? My Super Elseil is a bit thick and I really don’t want it be much more than that. I’d rather just get a P5.