Posted 4/20/2008 9:00 PM (#314343) Subject: okuma EVX-8'6" XH 4-12 OZ
Posts: 27
Any one use the okuma EVX-8'6" XH 4-12 OZ to throw DCG's and mag dawg's? or would the 8'6" H rated 1-8oz be enough? Wondering if the XH will have enough whip to cast the DCG's. Picked up the XH today and wondering if I made the right choice between the two. Both rods felt great. For $110 I think its a great rod!
Posted 4/20/2008 9:11 PM (#314346 - in reply to #314343) Subject: Re: okuma EVX-8'6" XH 4-12 OZ
Location: Des Moines IA
I use the Xheavy for XX's, and mag dawgs. Paired with a Abu 7000 this set up works excellent. Casts a mile with enough backcone to take the hard pulling/heavy baits.
Posted 4/20/2008 9:41 PM (#314355 - in reply to #314343) Subject: RE: okuma EVX-8'6" XH 4-12 OZ
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs
dlman - 4/20/2008 9:00 PM
Any one use the okuma EVX-8'6" XH 4-12 OZ to throw DCG's and mag dawg's? or would the 8'6" H rated 1-8oz be enough? Wondering if the XH will have enough whip to cast the DCG's. Picked up the XH today and wondering if I made the right choice between the two. Both rods felt great. For $110 I think its a great rod!
I have both rods and I would say without a doubt, go with the XH. The XH will be better for the dawgs vs. the H and only slightly lose the battle for application on the XX/DCG type baits. It's a rod that "flings" the lure, being that it is a little bit of a slower action, so it will load up on the bigger hunks of plastic, yet you can still cast a DCG well.
Posted 4/20/2008 10:05 PM (#314363 - in reply to #314355) Subject: Re: okuma EVX-8'6" XH 4-12 OZ
Posts: 97
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
are these rods telescoping? For some reason i cant seem to buy a telescoping rod over a simple one-peice. Anyone have any problems with telescoping rods?
okuma EVX-8'6" XH 4-12 OZ