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| Just fished my Okuma EVX 7'6", 2 - 6 oz rated stick and I must say I was disappointed. This rod is clearly mis-rated. It could likely throw a 6 oz lure but it is very soft!!! I felt that my 2 oz swim jig was too heavy for it. The rod flexes into the handle when I set up on a snag or a fish. Am I way off base here or dpes anyone agree. I'd exchange it for a stiffer Okuma if I thought I could!!! Or could I? I do believe the rating is misleading. This should be a light to medium bucktail rod in my opinion.
I sure would like to hear from an Okuma rep on this one because I believe they have some great products and a solid rep too.
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I have one, and regularly throw 2 to 6 ounce ounces with it. No problems and I like the rod, but that's me. I like a blank with action, and stay away from 'clubs' if I can. Usually the best way to address this sort of thing is directly with the rep, Mark will happily answer all your questions. Drop him a PM.
I also have an extra heavy telescoping, I bet you'd be happier with that rod. |
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| Steve,
Really? It is way softer than my 1 -3 oz rods. Hmm. Maybe I just need to get used to it. Do you find that the flex is full (meaning down to the cork) and do you have any problems pounding the hooks home?
I know that Okuma (and Mark) are known for good products and fair customer service, so I am not bashing the company or it's line of products. Maybe I am over-analyzing things - as I tend to do:)
A second question: What do you usually throw with this rod?
Thankyou
Landry Smith |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I've caught a ton of fish on that stick, and they are always pinned up well. 10" Weagles, Double 10 spinnerbaits, 8/10 spinnerbaits, big gliders (Wabulls, etc.) |
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Location: Ontario, California | Landry...
Thanks for the comments. There is no industry standard for lure ratings from one manufacturer to the next. The majority of the Muskie rods are grossly mislabeled as broomsticks being labeled as 1-3 ounces for example can handle baits in upwards of a pound in most cases. One rod we have in our lineup (EVX-C-741H) used to be labeled as a 1-3 ounce rod (or somewhere around there). I have used that rod for Pounders in the past which as you are probably are aware of weight almost a pound. When I developed additional rods in the series, I adjusted the ratings on the older versions which previously followed other manufacturers ratings to get a true rating.
One thing that we have done is gotten away from the "broomhandle" actions which most are familiar with. Those rods / ratings were used when braided line wasn't around and monofilament was the only option. A stiff rod helped with the hooksets as the mono would stretch out and a stiff rod was needed. With braided line now the norm... there is no need for a stiff, no action rod as the rods no longer need to compensate for line stretch. A softer rod is a huge advantage for playing the fish to prevent the hooks from ripping out on the hookset.
If you are fishing the 761H within the ratings (1-6 ounces) and using braided line, you will not have any issues with hooksets. You will find that you will land more fish because of the softer action. That particular blank that you are talking about is actually rated in another series (for bass swimbaiting) up to 8 ounces so it can handle a 6 ounce lure without a problem.
If you are looking for a much stiffer action rod... here are a few that you can check out....
EVX-C-741X
EVX-C-6101XH
EVX-C-861XXH-T (Due out in July)
EVX-C-931XH-T (Due out in July)
Keep giving the rod a try. It may not be what you are used to but then again, you probably aren't still listening to an 8-track tape in your car either.
If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask and have a good season.
Mark
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| Mark,
Thanks for the great response. I will stick with it and am sure it will be great.
Landry |
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Okuma EVX 7'6"???