How to choose rods and reels?

[david79thomas]

Originally Posted by bayouchub

I would get the shimano core50mg7 and look at loomis, kistler zbone, or st.croix has their top of the line legend extreme rod on sale for half price right now on their site.

what's the deal with those "skeleton/bone" type rods where the cork or foam doesn't follow from the reel to the butt end? Is it for feeling?

[bayouchub]

A split grip, it saves a little overall weight on the rod.

[jchief]

Originally Posted by bayouchub

A split grip, it saves a little overall weight on the rod.

And it does allow more "feel" on the blank.

I make custom rods. I use this blank for an "all around" rod. Works well with plastics and topwaters.

MHX SJ 842


Length 7'
Pieces 1
Line Weight 6-12
Lure Weight 1/8 - 1/2
Power Med-Lt
Action Fast
Butt OD .519
Tip Size 4.5
Color Slate
Recommendations LB, DS, CB, TB, WA
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