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  1. 04-19-2025, 09:14 PM #1
    VA Bass
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    Buying a rod blind. Sort of. ALX rod

    Still looking for a square bill rod to fit my needs. I have a few alx rods. 2 toadfaces, 2 ikos. Alex told me once he used the buzz 7 ikos for a long time for squarebills until he made the hustler which is glass and I don’t want glass. I fish around d cypress trees, lots of lay downs and jetties and pilings etc. short roll casts mostly. I will throw bx brats and kvd 1.5s exclusively. Anyone have this rod and use it for square bills? All of my alx rods have good backbone and are light. Any help will be appreciated
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    #2 04-19-2025, 09:17 PM
    The buzz is a good squarebill rod. So is the dream. Also good spinnerbait rods, and I threw up to dt-10s with them.
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    #3 04-20-2025, 05:08 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Hollopoint94 View Post
    The buzz is a good squarebill rod. So is the dream. Also good spinnerbait rods, and I threw up to dt-10s with them.
    I trust Alex alx. Good to hear
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    #4 04-20-2025, 06:35 AM
    No idea but I just ordered 4 alx to try. Can't wait to get them.
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    #5 04-20-2025, 07:10 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by basnbran View Post
    No idea but I just ordered 4 alx to try. Can't wait to get them.
    You won’t be disappointed! Alex builds great rods! And they stand by their products!
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    #6 04-20-2025, 08:36 AM
    I have never regretted buying one.
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    #7 04-20-2025, 08:52 AM
    My next rod for small cranks and squarebills will be the Zolo Crank. Sounds perfect for throwing Echo 1.75 squarebills. Might fit your needs.
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    #8 04-20-2025, 08:59 AM
    I've been very pleased with all my ALX rods. Loving the ALX Enox Aura bfs rods.
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    #9 04-20-2025, 09:19 AM
    I just received an ALX Hover yesterday. Hoping to try it out soon. I think it'll go nicely with all my other AlX rods. They've all been great thus far.
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    #10 04-20-2025, 04:28 PM
    The hustler is the best sqaurebill rod I have used. Alex is correct on this rod
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    #11 04-20-2025, 05:25 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Scott AU View Post
    The hustler is the best sqaurebill rod I have used. Alex is correct on this rod
    When spoke with him 2 years ago he recommended the buzz7 for my sees because it has a father tip and less parabolic which is good for hard cover like I have here. In fact he used the buzz for years himself so I am basing everything on what he said.
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    #12 04-20-2025, 08:00 PM
    I like the Mitch that rod is great for a lot of things.
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    #13 04-20-2025, 08:49 PM
    I have a couple Hustler's and have used one for shallow cranks like a DT6. I know its not a square bill but i find that rod to be "to much" for a small cb. Love using it for a DT8 or bigger. Also with the Buzz 7 rod, used it for vibrating jig and frog but i could see it being a great rod for SB.

    Overall, love all of my ALX rods and plan on getting more.....
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    #14 04-21-2025, 06:04 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by fishin couillon View Post
    I have a couple Hustler's and have used one for shallow cranks like a DT6. I know its not a square bill but i find that rod to be "to much" for a small cb. Love using it for a DT8 or bigger. Also with the Buzz 7 rod, used it for vibrating jig and frog but i could see it being a great rod for SB.

    Overall, love all of my ALX rods and plan on getting more.....
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    #15 04-21-2025, 10:44 AM
    I have 6 or 8 now. They’re all good rods. Wouldn’t hesitate buying one.
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    #16 04-21-2025, 10:48 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by tdnick View Post
    I have 6 or 8 now. They’re all good rods. Wouldn’t hesitate buying one.
    I have 4 right now. 2 toad faces. one for swim jigs and one for frogs. by far the best rods I have. 2 hammers. one 7'3 heavy and one 7 heavy. they are stiff but I like that for texas rig and jigs. I should have bought the buzz a long time ago
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    #17 04-21-2025, 12:45 PM
    Very rarely does ones reputation live up to the hype......In the case of Alex and ALX rods the man and product exceed the legend. Never bought 1 before, called ALX and spoke to Alex. Cordial, informative and fast shipping. Very happy with my first of what will be many rods. IMHO, great service, very good product and an excellent value. When a guy tells you to buy the less expensive rod because it is a better value and fit.....THAT is integrity and service.
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    #18 04-21-2025, 03:18 PM
    From my talk with Alex he is just a bass fisherman like the rest of us and he is true blooded American with morals
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