Recently moved from FL back to the midwest. So my winters are filled with scheming and not fishin.

I am in the market for a new baitcast set up. I have decided to go with the CU200DPV or CU200DHSV from Shimano. For those that don't habla shimano. Anyways, I need help with the rod though. I am looking in the 7' length area. I want this to be a versatile set up. Want to be able to throw spinnerbaits, topwater, and small SB's. Yet want it to still have good sensitivity. I love the look of the Cumara. Just haven't heard a lot about. Love shimano. But also have a G Loomis spinning rod. So I realize that Loomis is anouther route.

Sorry so long winded. Just thinkin a lot about it since you know the weather is cold.

Help me please.

Rand

Get a G Loomis GLX MBR844C.  This should fit all our needs and the good news is that since Shimano owns G Loomis, you money will go to making the same person rich as it would if you buy a Cumara.

Go custom.  David G has a couple for sale on his website built on the 7'0 MH Avid blank.  No reason to get a factory rod when you can get a custom for the same price.

Anthony

you got a link to his site

you got a link to his site

http://www.rod-crafting.com/for-sale.html

The MBR844C is a very versatile rod and my favorite. This G.Loomis would be my suggestion for an "all-around" rod. However, I like fishing "technique specific" equipment. So, for the particular applications you mentioned, I am fishing a St. Croix Legend Elite EC70MHF which has a slightly softer tip.

Thanks for all the input guys. And for everybofy else. Keep it comin

Rand