Megabass Levante Enforcer vs. Orochi Enforcer vs. Destroyer Brigand

[Big-Bass1]

Looking into these rods to serve as a heavy drop shop option for fishing in upstate NY. Usually throwing 1/2 - 5/8oz drop shot weights in current. How different is the Brigand vs. the Orochi XX? How much more am I gaining with the Orochi over the Levante? Would be matched with a 4000-CXH size Certate or Luvias...maybe even an Exist 3012H? Thanks and best wishes on the water!

[Bronzefly]

Just get the US Destroyer Brigand. You're already pairing this rod with a premium reel and you'll wonder if you chose one of the others. The XX Enforcer is a very nice rod indeed, but the Brigand is noticeably more sensitive when dragging tubes or larger DS rigs across the bottom.

[NathanDLTH]

For that kind of reel, I’d really looking at the Brigand. I do have the Enforcer and it’s sweet, but after holding the Brigand this week makes me wish I would of stepped up however I do like split cork grips but that’s me. You’ll be happy with the Brigand, I think the Exsit is overkill for what you’re doing here, stick with the Luvias or Certate imo. My enforcer is for tubes and dark sleepers up to 1/2oz, I’ll even throw weightless plastics too and shakyheads.

[bpz520]

I have the Brigand and it’s nice, but a little stiffer overall than I was hoping. If you’re throwing heavy stuff, it would probably be fine. I was looking at the XX Enforcer, but the handle length on that one has me hesitant. I feel like the rear grip would get in the way as it’s a couple inches longer than most spinning rods that length. You might take a look at the P5 Destroyer “Wind Buster”. It’s an F3.5 power but it feels at least a half power heavier than the other 3.5 power rods in the Megabass USA line. If has a little slower action as well.