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if you guys could only have one stick on the boat what would it be??

Lami 724 senko Special...can throw lots of baits with that rod

Dobyns 734

Powell 734

Custom Built Lamiglas XMG 864, 7'2" 4 power.

Great rod for jigs, t-rigs, senko, small swimbaits, buzzbaits, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, topwater, etc.

Dobyns 733 if I could only have one rod.

G Loomis 843, custom made by Steve Biechman. Bill K

Dobyns G2 765 Flip.


For the price point- the Dobyns G1 734 DX or the Powell 735.

Powell 734 or 5 power

powell 764

Loomis mbr783 imx

MBR 844 GLX... good for shaking big worms, senkos, jigs, paddle tail swimbaits and so much more. very sensitive too!

GLX 893.

Loomis CBR 906 MH

A Dobyns 733, connected to Dobyns' arm, while he fishes in my boat as my team partner for every Pro Team event in 2010... JUST KIDDING!! Either a Kistler LTX MH 7' or the new Jackall Master Stroke 6'10".

Phenix ULTRA MBX 700H

734 OR 735 !!!!!!!!!!!!! I WONT NAME ANY NAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Phil Burgess wrote:734 OR 735 !!!!!!!!!!!!! I WONT NAME ANY NAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

+1 what he said!!!

7' to 7'3" - 4 power baitcaster

For me it's the Dobyns DX744.
I can use it for spinner baits,buzz baits,c-rig,small swim baits, jigs,creature baits and senko's.GREAT rod.

The Dobyn's DX 744c is awesome......but darn it the 703 is nice too!

color me undecided.

OK, I'll chime in, above mentioned rods are fine rods. But they don't compare to the ... Diawa Steez 7'1" Compile-X (about a 4 power).

For a rod with a little more tip, the Steez SVF Graphite STZ-701MHFB (about a 3 power) is awesome.

These rods are a bit pricey, but you asked for the BEST!

*NM*

MBR 844 G Loomis custom made by Steve Beichman in Redding. Bill K

KISTLER, KISTLER, KISTLER

Best all purpose rod, what else other than a KISTLER. If I only had one rod I would take my KISTLER He2MHC69, with out a doubt a great rod. Oh and wait, I will be getting my 2010 KISTLER Z-BONE'S in a week or two, so everyone watch out. The KISTLER Z-Bone's are going to be the most advanced rod to come out in a long time. Micro Guides, North Fork Composites Blanks Made by Gary Loomis, Fuji Reel Seats, and Balancing kit. Watch out for the KISTLER Z-BONE'S in 2010.

Rob Bogin

NoCompetition wrote:KISTLER, KISTLER, KISTLER

Best all purpose rod, what else other than a KISTLER. If I only had one rod I would take my KISTLER He2MHC69, with out a doubt a great rod. Oh and wait, I will be getting my 2010 KISTLER Z-BONE'S in a week or two, so everyone watch out. The KISTLER Z-Bone's are going to be the most advanced rod to come out in a long time. Micro Guides, North Fork Composites Blanks Made by Gary Loomis, Fuji Reel Seats, and Balancing kit. Watch out for the KISTLER Z-BONE'S in 2010.

Rob Bogin

Oh, micro-guides. Heard about them. Great article I just found (sure most of the pros have read this already):
http://www.tackletour.com/previewkistlerzbone.html

Rod Martin wrote:

buddy brown wrote:Loomis mbr783 imx

good call +1

This is the one !!! +++2

Sacto John wrote:Powell 734

Agreed........this is an absolutely sweet rod for tons of different techniques.

Paul Wolter

734 Powell with micro guides

I have a Dobyns DX743C, its great all around for senkos, flukes, jigs, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, etc.

Also a DX744c

Delta or Clear Lake would be a 7 foot or longer, 4 power rod.

Foothill lakes, Berryessa, etc. would be a 7 foot or longer, 3 power rod.

Perry

665 or 704 rod maker of your choice.

7 ft. meduim heavy Ugly Stick, can't beat the price. Large mouth bass, 25 lb striper, and 30 lb. salmon all on the same rod.

Casting- Dobyns 734
Spinning- Megabass Aaron Martens limited

Dobyns 736C, not only is it money when throwing Frogs, but it works extremely well with the following techniques;
Flipping/Pitching, swimbaits, mag top water/wake baits, senko's,jigs, carolina rigs, and other power fishing situations.....

froteur wrote:7' to 7'3" - 4 power baitcaster

+1
It looks like rods in this category are dominating the poll.
I have 8 rods in this category. 6 from Loomis, 1 Dobyns, and 1 Daiwa. They are all great. You can throw almost anything on this type of rod.

For Sure GLX BCR 853, all around the best i through everything from a chatter bait to senko, jerk bait, jigs ect.... endless

Most sure the Dobyns 734 would do the trick.

IRod 744

I have to echo the Steez Compile X 7'1". That rod can do just about anything. Wacky rigged senkos (caught a 7lb bass at the delta with this technique last year, you can pitch craws with it, carolina rig it, bigger texas rig baits and an excellent jig rod, You can throw heavy spinner baits....this rod is very versatile. It was my favorite rod for the last year but after buying that the NRX 853 I may be moving away from steez rods and to NRX looms rods. Right now I am extremely satisfied with my NRX....I'm saving up money right now to buy another one, they are insanely light and extremely sensitive. If Loomis would have not changed their warranty service, they would have my business excusivly.

O and I love my Dobyns DX 744

all purpose rod............hummmmm.......... I think the best rod for me is the Dobyns Champion 764 cb rm.... Yes i said it...a crankbait rod.. I know it has a lot of give in the tip but then there is always braid to make up for that. I like the fact i can either fish light line like 8 and 10lb line or i can jump up to 15lb. The rod is light enough to even do some med. drop shot stuff and bubba shot, rip, and i have use this rods for senko and 1/2 jigs..... You also got the length to throw your baits a distance incase the spook bite is on.... I got 2 so far....looking to invest in a few more...

Just my 2 cents.. but then it always updates...lol

Steven