Thats the Medium version of the MH rod I recommend.Mattpusa wrote:What do you guys think about this rod?
http://www.kistlerrods.com/store/fishin ... P-8Xjw8KaM
Rod for topwater poppers/jerkbaits?
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Or you could treat yourself
Glx mbr 782
http://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_pa ... ts_id=9373
Or
St croix legend elite 6'8 medium fast
http://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_pa ... ts_id=8050
Glx mbr 782
http://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_pa ... ts_id=9373
Or
St croix legend elite 6'8 medium fast
http://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_pa ... ts_id=8050
Re: Rod for topwater poppers/jerkbaits?
Stingray my cousin has that exact rod you sent me very nice rod but I think I'm in the market for a medium but may change my mindstingray23 wrote:Thats the Medium version of the MH rod I recommend.Mattpusa wrote:What do you guys think about this rod?
http://www.kistlerrods.com/store/fishin ... P-8Xjw8KaM
Re: Rod for topwater poppers/jerkbaits?
spookybaits wrote:Na man. Pass on that. I don't even know what those guides are on it. And a split grip handle is snaggy for tip down/ walking the dog/jerkbait applications.Mattpusa wrote:What do you guys think about this rod?
http://www.kistlerrods.com/store/fishin ... P-8Xjw8KaM
This is the rod I was going to recommend before I clicked on that kistler. Turns out it's the exact same price(actually cheaper with tackletour forum member discount thru tackletrap).
http://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_pa ... ts_id=2312
That rod is money for topwater, jerkbaits and shallow cranks. It's a proven winner.
If something happened to my beloved vintage topwater rods, that rod would be in the top 3 rods of what I would replace it with, reguardless of price.
Also worth taking a hard look at is the new jdm rattleviper. I haven't held it personally so I can't say for sure, but it sure fits the bill on paper. $249 +tackletour forum member discount.
http://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_pa ... s_id=10649
Spooky I may have just fell in love with that megabass rod that thing is good looking
The 250 pri0 price kinda gets me but may have to bite the bullet
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cork crucial 6'8" is what you will love has the backbone to cover what your asking it to do and it does both quite well.
you can search and find them sometimes at a great price but must people don't want to part with that line up.
you can search and find them sometimes at a great price but must people don't want to part with that line up.
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Oh ok. Thats funny, as my cousin have that exact rod too. I loved it when I tried it out for the first time.Mattpusa wrote:Stingray my cousin has that exact rod you sent me very nice rod but I think I'm in the market for a medium but may change my mindstingray23 wrote:Thats the Medium version of the MH rod I recommend.Mattpusa wrote:What do you guys think about this rod?
http://www.kistlerrods.com/store/fishin ... P-8Xjw8KaM
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I'm probably in the minority here but I prefer a 7' rod rated up to an ounce. I just might buy that dobyns champ xp 704c. I like being able to pull more line and stick them at distance. I walk the dog with 8' musky rods so the extra length doesn't bother me at all.
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I got a MB XXX Rattle Viper at the beginning of this season and love it for jerkbaits. I throw a lot of jerkbaits and prefer a mod fast medium power rod most of the time. I do use a medium heavy for bigger jerkbaits. You don't have to spend as much for a rod that is designed for trebles but it is nice to feel the fish striking the jerkbait. Many times, smallies will smack it without getting the hooks. I speed up my retrieve when this happens and they will usually come back for it. This can also happen with LMB as well. All of my jerkbait rods double as topwater rods in the summer. The best length for me is between 6'3" and 6'9". Good luck in your quest.
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I also use the Avid 6'8" for jerking walleyes. smallies, and lgmth and for topwater. I like it so much I have two of them. One of the rods is strung with Sunline Def. Armillo and strictly for topwater. I love, love, love the rod. Another rod I like for both is an IMX 783 MBR.
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