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I wanted a shorter rod for bank fishing canals and areas with trees, especially at my peacock spots. Ended up with: (Major Craft Days 70x) It's rated from 3/8 to 3oz. They also make a 6ft8 68-BB version with the same rating. All of my swimbait rods that are capable of heavier weights are about 8ft. My up to 3oz rod was a Powell Endurance 7ft6 - I wanted a particular rod which was under 7ft6 and up to 12oz for the Ghost, but I have to wait months for it due to production, so opted for the 70x. 70x may be better for me since it's shorter than the initial rod I wanted if it throws all. 68-BB version may be better than the 70x for my purposes based on length Either way, they can be obtained for under $200 shipped if you look around. - Reasons for picking this rod, since I could not get the initial rod I wanted: I watched people in Japan throwing Gan Craft Jointed Claw 303's (9oz) (video linked) Someone in another video was tossing a Roman Made Mother on the 2 piece version Rod rating, again: up to 3oz - Took 4 days to get from Japan and Fedex to deliver to the door. Got it 3 days ago. All double footed guides unlike my Powell. Rod came inside of a nice rod bag. Made in Vietnam. - Baits thrown: *1st day: Gantarel, Shine Glide 7 inch, Tiny Klash, KRK 205 with all tungsten pellets inserted (Giggidy) (3.4 oz) *2nd day: foam filled due to leak, now slow sink Klash 9 (4.3oz), Wild Beat and Deps 250 (6.5oz range) (Wild Beat felt slightly heavier, Deps casted better due to shape of bait) **Reel used: Daiwa Catalina TW with Zillion HD spool (20lb CXX) - Rod did not feel taxed at all IMO, the Deps was easy to cast with minimal effort. With the bait hanging, the rod tip barley bends. The K9 flew out easily on this rod. K9 will probably be the heaviest bait I fish most bait. The Wild Beat felt a little weird casting (may be due to shape as mentioned), will test again since I have not really thrown it much since 1st getting it. - I will test Balam 300s today, which should be fine since they are near the same weight as my day 2 baits. Reel: 2012 Exsence DC on BB setting (20lb CXX), will see how it goes. - Heaviest bait I own is a ghost which I am working up to at 8.8oz. Still in the box. I do have (2) 300 size reels with 25lb CXX and 80lb braid where I can add leader if needed. I hope to fish the rod this weekend and land a fish on it after this initial weight range testing near my house. - Here is one of a few videos with it from Japan Sorry if any typos, will update