Just picked up a 6'6" med. light spinning rod for smallmouth/ walleye and put a new stradic fj on it. I'm pretty pumped about these new rods w/ k series sic guides and the new resin. I've been a big fan of their XML rods for a few years.

I'll be getting out with it tomorrow so I will check back in with a report.

Looking forward to the report

Looking forward to the write up as I handled the rods in store but haven't pulled the trigger on one yet.

Only got to make a few casts with the rod today. I have the exact same rod in the regular XML series and plan to do a head to head with it this weekend. I'll be using the same line and lure. Like I said, I have a lot of love for the original XML and I'm curious how they'll compare.

Only got to make a few casts with the rod today. I have the exact same rod in the regular XML series and plan to do a head to head with it this weekend. I'll be using the same line and lure. Like I said, I have a lot of love for the original XML and I'm curious how they'll compare.

I have a couple of the XML including the 6'6" ML as well as a couple of the XMLTi rods of last year so looking forward to seeing how they compare as well.

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/98789-cabelas-platinum-zx-rods-field-stream-writeup/

Got out today and was impressed with the platinum. Its a little stiffer and a little faster than the classic XML. Sensitivity wise the platinum is signifigantly(noticably) more sensitive also. The platinum is a nice stick, no doubt.

I thought that the classic XML is very nice for its price point. The platinum is more expensive ($199.99 vs. $139.99 retail), but well worth it in my opinion. Also IMO, this rod series will compete with ANYTHING in the sub $200 range.

Obviously my time fishing the rod is minimal so these are my initial thoughts.

Got out today and was impressed with the platinum. Its a little stiffer and a little faster than the classic XML. Sensitivity wise the platinum is signifigantly(noticably) more sensitive also. The platinum is a nice stick, no doubt.

I thought that the classic XML is very nice for its price point. The platinum is more expensive ($199.99 vs. $139.99 retail), but well worth it in my opinion. Also IMO, this rod series will compete with ANYTHING in the sub $200 range.

Obviously my time fishing the rod is minimal so these are my initial thoughts.

What your intial thoughts are is what I expected to hear just because I was looking at the weights of the rods and judging from that and the components it would make sense for it to be more sensitive. I have both an XML and an XMLTi, I think these were one of if not the best rods in their respective price range. My XML is an old 6'3" M-F that I use for topwater poppers and walking baits along with jerkbaits and the XMLTi is the older grey blank model with full cork grip, it is 6'6" MH-F that is a fantastic jig rod, it is strange as it is bottom heavy, which make roll casting a spinnerbait a little tough but really allows me to pitch with it extremely well. I know it may sound weird but I can pitch 25 feet and hit the water with barely a ripple with that short rod but it is balanced in a way that makes it great for that purpose and because it is tip light, it transmits bites very well. I'm expecting the Pltinum ZX to be a great jig and worm rod and I was even thinking of getting the 7' heavy model as a new flipping stick/frog rod, so it would be great to get a detailed review after you have some time fishing it.

You could always buy one and try it out cause they have a tag right on the rod that states the rod can be returned within 60 days, no questions asked.