Not sure what size baits you are throwing but consider the XX Jerkbait special. Fantastic top water rod.

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3/8 is fine on this rod

It's an awesome bottom contact rod and very nice for half oz range baits. Many may not agree but for me it's just as sensitive as my NRX rods. Good for chatterbaits and big spinnerbaits too.

I love those big Hedgehog handles.

I second Vince's recommendation. The x10 is an awesome open water squarebill rod.

My go to cheap cranking lines are Pline CX premium 12 and YZ Hybrid 12. YZ H has lots of memory but relaxes with conditioner, it's also very strong. For my few more important trips a year Tatsu 10 or 12 is my favorite.

The Core is one of the all time greats.

The Antares is a casting machine. It's also heavy and bulky but outcasts the Met and CQ for me. Is also very very smooth. I use mine for chatterbaits, mid depth cranks and big spinnerbaits. Love all 3 reels but they are completely different.

Great information. Thank you.

Haha. A little of both I guess:) It's worth mentioning that I have the MS-X 70MH and love it.

Buy the 72x then tell us how you like it. I'm considering the 74H as a pitching rod.

It's not tip heavy at all and very light in hand. Tip is soft so not great for jerkbaits but nice for cranks and topwater.

I fish the x10 extensively on the Great Lakes for Smallmouth. Awesome open water cranking rod for baits down to 6 or 8 ft.

I emailed them and they said the rods will be back soon. Since then Major Craft has reappeared.