I am looking at the 7’6” spinning one, or is there also a casting 7’6”? Either way I think I’m going to try it and pair the rod with a twin power maybe.

I’ve been looking for a travel rod that will work as a travel inshore rod and still be usable for bass the rest of the year. I stumbled across the expedition series of the Valkyrie rods and have been eyeing the model VKS-76M-4 I just don’t know if it’s going to be too much rod to effectively cast li...

13 fishing also has a teaser video out.

https://youtu.be/Vdf0d-HO97o

Figured I do one more update on this thread. I've gotten out two more times with this rod and it's sweet spot seems to be 1/16-1/8 ounce. I tried a 1/16 jig with the smallest zoom fluke and that was way too much weight in my opinion. Anything rated at 1/16 seemed good and a 1/32 jig head with a crap...

After doing some searching here, I started reading on finesse-fishing.com and think I might buy a setup through them. Their website is a marvelous and full of information. I can't afford anything crazy expensive but a Daiwa Iprimi or Gekkabijin maybe something I could do. Be aware that area trout r...

After doing some searching here, I started reading on finesse-fishing.com and think I might buy a setup through them. Their website is a marvelous and full of information. I can't afford anything crazy expensive but a Daiwa Iprimi or Gekkabijin maybe something I could do.

I have an older 6'6" Procyon that I use back home, but I'm not a fan of the reel I have on that rod or maybe I just need to go with 2 pound test. I'm thinking I need to look into buying a proper ultralight setup for back home. JDM rods confuse me though as there are so many different types for diffe...

Well I got out with it for the first time today. I have a 2000 size Exceler spooled with 4 pound Sufix Elite paired up with it. The balance point is just in front of the reel seat. I was able to cast a 1/32 jig with a crappie magnet at least 45 feet which was perfect. Landed long eared sunfish about...

I ended up buying the 7'6" presso from fishusa, and a hand full of small Hardbaits. I really like the looks of that Abu rod i just really wanted something fast action and at least 7'. I will be mostly fishing a fairly wide river and wanted the added casting distance. I'm also not very good with shor...

I was actually just looking at those on that website. I like the fact they are rated as a fast action, most of the rods in the price range are moderate or mod/fast. Also I wouldn't be throwing 1/64 by itself, I would be using a float of some sort.

looking to pick up an 7'-7'6" ultra light rod with in the next week and was wondering who I should look into that I can get state side? I'm going to visit family in NC and want to have a pole to keep down there for when I visit in the future. Currently I am leaning towards a Fenwick HMG or HMX as th...

You ever thought about using a backpack? With the pack behind you and both hands free you should be able to carry your rods in one hand and maybe a small lunch bag or something in the other hand. As far as water is concerned why carry multiple bottles? I carry a 3 liter jug with me, it will last me ...

Sadly things fell through on a sale from another hobby and I decided to keep what I was selling, so the cash I thought I was going to use doesn't exist. So I am going the "cheap" route to dabble my hands at a lighter action casting set up with a Phenix Recon 713 and a yet to be decided reel. Then if...

I'm not familiar with ripping, what is it exactly?

Those JDM Heartland rods sure are nice looking and with the Conquest 51DCs on top that is truely an enthusiast finesse casting set up.