Calling all EMTF Gen 2 owners

[Chief250]

I recently had a guy break the top two inches off of my Orochi XX EMTF 7’5 F5 and is having it replaced. He’s giving me back the broken one with a new tip on it but it will obviously be two inches shorter. At its original condition I believe the EMTF is one of the best most versatile rods there is. It’s got a soft enough tip to launch anything but it’s got a ton of power and still good sensitivity. I’m wondering what your guys thoughts are on how it would fish two inches shorter and if it’s still useable. Obviously it will be closer to 7’3 and it will have less of a soft tip and the top inches are gone.


just wondering if you think it’s useable and if so does what it’s used for change? Any input is appreciated.

[98 Elite203]

Use it for top water baits. Buzzbaits, poppers, wake baits.

[BoatBuggy]

I'd probably still use it for the same stuff I use it for now - cranks up to 6XDs, traps and small glides - but I agree that it might be good for buzzbaits