WAY Pumped...

[Basschaser]

As many of you know, I am a bit addicted to the drop shot. I'm cool with that, I can admit it even.. I probably fish it a little too much.. but darn it.. IT WORKS for me. Anyway, I have been in search of the perfect drop shot rod. I have the 7'2" M XFast Cumara, which works very nicely. But lately I have wanted more backbone and be able to use slightly heavier line. So I went to the 7' M Fast Crucial Baitcaster Drop Shot rod. To be honest, I love this rod, but maybe not perfect. I missed the added 2 in of lenght, which was actually more as the reel seat is further back on the Cumara.. so tip length was even more.

I also have the 7'2" M XFast Cumara for one of my drop shot rods. I'm thinking of upgrading my reel to a Curado 51E. Good idea or bad idea? Would I be better off getting the 201E? Thanks in advance for the help!

[Larson15]

The Curado 51E is awesome for that application. I absolutely love them for finesse fishing. They handle the lighter baits much better than the 201. I just picked up the new 51 chronarch and its pretty much the same reel as the curado 51.

[MNdreaMN]

Deitz,

Great looking rod...but the boat in the background looked pretty sharp too. How about some pictures of the Cat??

[Basschaser]

The Curado 51E is awesome for that application. I absolutely love them for finesse fishing. They handle the lighter baits much better than the 201. I just picked up the new 51 chronarch and its pretty much the same reel as the curado 51.

Thanks! Ordered a 51E on BTD last night. Also picked up another 7'-2" Cumara for $159.99 and no shipping costs!

[Deitz Dittrich]

Deitz,

Great looking rod...but the boat in the background looked pretty sharp too. How about some pictures of the Cat??

Here it is, if you ever see me on the water, please stop and say Hi.. love to meet HSO/FM members.

[bassfshin24]

I never get sick of seeing pics of your boat Deitz. Such a sweet lookin rig.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Thanks.. ---I have to admit, I dont get to sick of looking at her either..

[bassNspear]

deitz, are the seats hard to keep clean? What DONT you like about your cat?

[Deitz Dittrich]

Its an 07' There is a very small crack in one of the hand rails, Other than that, there is nothing that I dont like about this boat. I wish it had a 36v T-Motor. thats about it. Which has nothing to do with the boat. And I would really like a front padded deck like Cecils Ranger.. but that is not an option with Cat. I could do it myself, but have been told its REALLY expensive to do as you know SpearingBass.

I have not had a problem keeping the seats clean..