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I've got a pair of St Croix Avid Inshore, 7'6" ML that I really like for any number of things.

I was a die hard Shimano guy until about a year ago and now I buy Daiwa's almost exclusively. The LT series at the different price points have been a game changer for me.

This! I've already spent enough money on different brands and these are where I've settled. Interestingly enough most of my casting rods are Dobyns but the spinners are split about 50/50.

Dobyns 765CB with a Tatula for me.

Texas rig with an Owner Cover Shot. Size to match the worm thickness.

More than one guide on Fork says to avoid braid for bottom contact techniques. Evidently the noise coming from rubbing against structure results in fewer bites. Given the pressure Fork sees it makes...

The Avid 7' ML will work but it's really too light for a 1/4 oz shakey head, the 7' M would be a better choice as stated. I'm fishing a 7'6" ML in the Avid Inshore series that's rated for 1/8-1/2 oz...

Nice work!

I'm waiting on the new Strike King Ned Bug, looks like a winner to me!

Either a Dobyns 705CBG or 765CB. Lews BB-1 with 15# Ande Backcountry.

If you can stretch out another $30 the St Croix Avid X 7'4" H is a great rod for the money.

Guess I'll go for it then. Thanks for the help!

Anyone have experience with the TTU701MLRB? This is the "OG" version of the Randy Howell rod. Looking to throw poppers, small cranks, and, of course, jerk baits.

I haven't bought any Daiwa rods...

I've dealt with them several times and had 1 issue which they more than made right.

Decided to go with 65# on the 736. The bigger question that I didn't mention was whether to buy a Tatula CT or an SV for the 736. I realize the SV would hold more line than I would likely ever need...

I've got a Dobyns 735 that's spooled with 50# Sufix 832 and I've got a 736 that I'm setting up. My question is should I stick with the 50# on the 736 or possibly step up to 65# mainly due to the...

I've got both. Several spinning rods from both but most of my bait cast are from Dobyns, Champions and Extremes. I just bought a 7-4H Avid X for a dedicated jig rod so time will tell on that...

This and an assortment of SK's crappie baits are about all I fish anymore and I don't have an issue catching plenty..

I had (and want another) St Croix Premier 7' Medium. It's not listed as a crankbait rod but it had a decent, parabolic action to it. I fished lipless on mine and never had an issue pulling hooks.

I seem to be getting more St Croix's in my collection as well. I'm a particular fan of the Avid spinning rods and use a pair of Avid Inshore 76 MLXF for most all of my lighter tackle needs. Wishing I...

Been fishing St Croix Avid Inshores in 7-6 MLXF for my lighter spinning rod needs and haven't found anything I like better. Mine are the older brown blanks that I bought just about the time they...

Take the spool off or strip them line into a pile before re-spooling otherwise you may introduce twist.

Another vote for the Dobyns 765CB. Mine has a Lew's 6.? reel with 15# CXX and throws them a mile and keeps them pinned once they're on. Thinking about changing the reel out for a Tatula fir nit good...

I've rigged crappie baits wacky on jig heads and tossed them over brush piles. It worked but but as well as the conventional presentation. My thought was to slow the fall to trigger bites.

They are the best of the crappie specific rods IMHO. I've been fishing them off and on for at least 7 years. Unfortunately my tastes are expensive (in spite of my fund levels) so I really prefer my...

Low profile baitcasters. Easy to adjust depth and no line twist. You get a better quality reel for the $$ spent too. I'm using Daiwa Laguna's.