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samgann93
03-11-2009, 04:01 PM
im looking for a new dropshot rod. thinking og a gloomis or a phenix.
any prefrences?
DarkShadow
03-11-2009, 04:12 PM
OROCHI F3-610 DGS
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BassFreak
03-11-2009, 04:40 PM
Loomis DSR820 GLX!! best light drop shot rod out there, pricey but worth every penny..
samgann93
03-11-2009, 04:48 PM
Loomis DSR820 GLX!! best light drop shot rod out there, pricey but worth every penny..
i was thinkin in the 200 dollar range.
but thanks for the reply
bonitoboy
03-11-2009, 04:57 PM
Shimano Crucial -drop shot in either casting or spinning run about 200 bucks. Very nice rod and ltd lifetime warranty. I have the flipping stick and absolutely love it. Another is the calcutta spinning rods. a little over 200 bucks. My favorite rod.
samgann93
03-11-2009, 05:11 PM
im really lookin at the phenix. anyone used it?
im looking for a new dropshot rod. thinking og a gloomis or a phenix.
any prefrences?
The Phenix 76M is the only one I have first hand experience with. It is very sensitive and has more than enough backbone (my dad's legal halibut didn't outclass the rod). I like it a lot, and it has done everything I have needed it to do well. G. Loomis makes a nice rod too though. The warranties are pretty much the same, so they're both good. I'd see them in person before making a choice though.
BassFreak
03-11-2009, 05:28 PM
i was thinkin in the 200 dollar range.
but thanks for the reply
In that case, Try looking at the new Okuma C3 rods as well, I played with one a little bit at the store and it definitely has some great potential..
samgann93
03-11-2009, 10:05 PM
im getting the cumara drop shot rod. 6'8" extra fast action
any reviews?
That Dang Guy
03-11-2009, 10:22 PM
I personally use the 6'8'' ds spinning cumara rod. Fantastic rod. It will be forever in my line up. It fits well with any 1000 size shimano rod. Balances well with any spinning reel weighing between 7.1 and 7.6 oz.
A 2500 sized reel might be a bit oversize for it. Well worth the money...but I have not tried a gloomis. Although there are many good reviews for it. Shimanos warranty policy tips the scales for me.
shy_boxer
03-11-2009, 10:22 PM
Loomis DSR820 GLX!! best light drop shot rod out there, pricey but worth every penny..
I agree~!!!! G-Loomis Rocks!!!
calico killer kevin
03-11-2009, 10:52 PM
Buy a Phenix Ultra-MBX 700l and have someone wrap it for you. I'm wrapping
a Lamiglas soon cause I don't have enough dough for another Phenix. Check
out the stuff at Mudhole.com or Acidrod.com. Also, Pac Bay just came out
with a skeleton spinning and casting seat which I am gonna use for my all
my customs from now on.
boomstikit
03-12-2009, 09:48 AM
Look at Kistler. I use their Magnesium TS 6'9" drop shot rod, great sensitivity and feather light. Way better than the Shimano Crucial.
Nessie Hunter
03-12-2009, 02:44 PM
Go right to Shimano Fire Blood..
Matched set....
Dont mess around..
calico killer kevin
03-12-2009, 05:32 PM
Go right to Shimano Fire Blood..
Matched set....
Dont mess around..
Too bad they're all 2-piece.:Crying: