Seems like it doesn't get as many reviews or praise as others. I did a search on here and only found a couple people referencing it but everyone really seemed to like it.

Do any of you have any experience with this reel? I am looking at the Flipping Stick version, 7'6". I will also use it with some frogs and other stuff like that. I can get one for around $220 shipped on Ebay. I guess it's either this or the Shimano Crucial.

So what's the deal? Why don't they get as much praise?

Thanks,

Carlos

 

 

They are Light, well balanced, very strong, sensitivity is pretty close to Steez rods... Like tackle tour said about 75% of the performance of the Steez at less then half the cost... I love my Steez sticks and have a lot of them but I have a few Zillions on the boat to and really like them! I love the reel seat.

Exactly the rod I'd like to pair my Fuego with. I've heard nothing but good on those rods.

I've got two, a 7'M and 7'MH, and love both rods. The 7'M is my tube/shakey head rod, paired with an Alphas 103. It's extremely light and balanced but powerful. My 7'MH doesnt have a set miche yet but i throw jigs, trigs, crigs, and swimbaits on it, it throws a Mattlures soft gill wonderfully.  Many say the rods are underrated, that's an understatement the M fishes between M-MH while the MH is rated the same as a Dobyns, Powell, or Kistler H but fishes like my Powell MagH. I truly think they jumped almost 3 powers between the two which frightens me to think of a H . They both are extremely sensitive too, they are the most sensitive rods I own.

Might have to take a look at these.  My local tackle shop has them on sale for 20% off.

Later,

I've got two, a 7'M and 7'MH, and love both rods. The 7'M is my tube/shakey head rod, paired with an Alphas 103. It's extremely light and balanced but powerful. My 7'MH doesnt have a set miche yet but i throw jigs, trigs, crigs, and swimbaits on it, it throws a Mattlures soft gill wonderfully. Many say the rods are underrated, that's an understatement the M fishes between M-MH while the MH is rated the same as a Dobyns, Powell, or Kistler H but fishes like my Powell MagH. I truly think they jumped almost 3 powers between the two which frightens me to think of a H . They both are extremely sensitive too, they are the most sensitive rods I own.

This is VERY true, the 6'9MH XF is a TON of rod that weights 113.2 grams... it balances well with a Zillion on it this is the only one I have with a Zillion on it.. the rod is a beast of a 6'9 rod very light for the power and very sensitive.. It has no trouble pitching very heavy cover and make a good frog rod to! I like it for BIG T-Rigs 12in+ worm's with 3/8oz+ weights 55# Daiwa braid. this rod is plenty sensitive with a decent mono/coploy very sensitive with a good FC and VERY VERY sensitive with Daiwa braid....

if you are looking for a silly strong, Very Sensitive, Very powerful, good looking and light weight line of rods at 200 dollar range this rod will fit the bill and you will be VERY happy with it.... IMHO there isnt a rod in the sub 300 dollar range that will compete with this line up.... 95% of the rods that have a full time spot in my boat are 500-850 dollar rods... And for 4 of these to have a full time spot on my boat is amazing to say the least.. I have plenty of other very high end/Very high dollar JDM and Custom sticks in the rod n reel room that dont have full time spots in the boat....

I have the 691MHXF, Flipping Rod 7'6" Heavy (761HFB), Swimbait Rod 7'4" Extra Hvy (741XHFB) and the 661MXF...The are all great rods and OH SO powerful lol...

Thanks a lot man. I'm definitely going to go with these then. I am really impressed with what you said about the 4 rods beating out all those other 500-800 rods 

I am looking at the 7'6 Heavy Flipping version.

I am going to pair it up with an Abu STX with 30# braid. I am going to use it for pitching, frogs and maybe some lighter swimbaits!

I hope its as good as the reviews i'm hearing  ;D

Carlos