Answered a question earlier and it got me thinking about how it seems a lot if not all rod brands have that one model that is a "must have" almost. I look back and of the rods I have tried in the past I think the G. Loomis IMX 843/844, Dobyns Champion 735 and Megabass Orochi XX Perfect Pitch all are that model for me.
ALX Zolo Deputy. If I could only own one rod this would be it.
Berkley Lightning Rod. 5.5' casting, medium.
St. Croix Xtreme 7MHF does a lot of chores for me
Last edited by Bobs21X; 02-14-2018 at 02:39 PM.
st croix elite 6'6'MH
Thats a good one too. Don't see people mentioning many sub 7' rods these days. Funny how we all used to think 7' was long.Originally Posted by Snickers89
The Unicorn rod for dropshotting big smallies: Old style Loomis GLX Shakyhead rod, it's better than anything made and the only thing I haven't tried is the new Conquest.
I had 2 6'6 mh glx models that were the best feeling rods I ever had. Sold them and went to 7 footers.
My 2 is a 853 NRX and my Allstar topwater special
For me it was a 7ft MH Kistler Helium LTA. Had one and broke it. Finally got one off of this site and it is my favorite rod for bottom contact fishing (worm/jig).
894 nrx
Jason
2015 Phoenix 919 225 ProXs
My St. Croix Eyecon 7'6" ML. I build most of the rod I use but I can't ever leave that one behind. Has been a good utility rod for me for using light baits. Smallies Crappie Walleye. Its done well at all 3 for me.
One of these days I'm going to order a bunch to put to the side in case they ever become hard to find.
G. Loomis NRX 873 CRR
Loomis SJ782. Tenn handle.
Duckett 7' Heavy
The real dropshot unicorn is a Shikari IP-7000.
My must have is a St. Croix 5S69MLXF or 5S610MLXF.
Phenix K2 765
Where are the BIG ones? When are we going?
LOOKING for a Great deal on a Slightly used 20-21' Boat.
ALX toadface. Most versatile blank I have ever felt.
That one and Advanced Tubular Composites version of the same blank. Your St Croix picks are spot on but would add the NFC drop shot rods also.
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