I've been watching your reviews for years now and they are the only ones I can trust on youtube. You do it the right way, just like the rest of us...buy a rod that you're interested in, fish it and talk about it. Without the goal of selling us stuff to make a living. Plus, I find that you pretty much have the same taste that I do. Have you thought about building rods for yourself? It's just dumb easy to do. You can really tailor to your own needs, or at least wrap a hook keeper where you want. There's nothing like having a favorite rod that you built. I still buy store rods that interest me , but it isn't the same.
I own several P5 rods including the FMJ. I love it and agree that 1/2-5/8 is the sweet spot. When I want to go lighter, I use an X bites! I love that rod too! megabass makes some amazing rods for sure!
Thanks for another deep review! Did you see Malik( Famiy Budget Fisherman) ordered up a Stella and the new Poison Ultima from Omnia! Can’t wait for his first look and especially his after use review! Thanks for your discount code!
@@tylerblank7565 technically to save weight, but that’s not really the point. The best rods usually just don’t come with hook keepers, whatever the reason is. Most are JDM (and they ARE the best rods anyway).
Have you tried the FMJ ripping a lipless through grass ? Haven’t found that perfect lipless rod yet as I like one to be sensitive but also stiff enough to rip through the grass but then to have a bit of bend to keep the fish hooked on treebles. This FMJ intrigues me
Great video. I absolutely love the FMJ. I have been dragging big worms with mine and like you said you can feel everything. Have you fished the new p5 javelin? I got one a few weeks back and all I can say is WOW it’s an amazing rod.
are you planning on grabbing the new Shimano Poison Ultima? i would love to see your review on the spinning rod and how it compares to the conquest and nrx+
Have one 873, is it necessary to get fmj😂. Live in Toronto, love dragging football jig for smallie but mainly I fish small lake and pond that full of grass
Hey Brian, I'm looking for a longer spinning rod just for wacky rigs. I've been thinking of an NRX+ 7'3" 872 or a GLX 7'5"?? Your thoughts & thanks for your channel.
I love my NRX+ 872 but it is hard tossing 1/8. The tip takes some weight to load and cast properly, but I was able to feel a steelhead hit a small ned head on slack line. That was the bite where I would not have felt on another rod.
7' to 7'3"... 7'5" hits a lot of trees but on the flipside you can bomb casts if your not hacking through a jungle. So would depend on if you're pond fishing or river fishing.
Grab this or the x-bites for 3/8 to 1/2 oz lil magnum and t rigs in Midwest grass bowl fishery? Thinking I might have to make my first P5 purchase soon.
@@PunchFishingif I mainly throw 3/8oz jigs with the occasional 1/2oz, would you prefer the X-bites over the FMJ? I also only throw the Keitech jigs. It’s the only jigs I really use. Thank you, Punch.
I think megabass offers now a lot of overlap on rods from Xbites, dark sleeper, daemos, Super Destroyer shorter rod , Fmj, BMG. The Xbites to me is good for 3/8 wheelhouse or dragging finesse jig cause its softer tip. I also use for light plastics or light wacky free rigs. Where the FMJ wheelhouse is 1/2,5/8 with trailer plus it's more stout to hammer em. I think if you have any just of the 2 rods cover most jig fishing up to 3/4.
I've been watching your reviews for years now and they are the only ones I can trust on youtube. You do it the right way, just like the rest of us...buy a rod that you're interested in, fish it and talk about it. Without the goal of selling us stuff to make a living. Plus, I find that you pretty much have the same taste that I do. Have you thought about building rods for yourself? It's just dumb easy to do. You can really tailor to your own needs, or at least wrap a hook keeper where you want. There's nothing like having a favorite rod that you built. I still buy store rods that interest me , but it isn't the same.
Maybe when I have more spare time I'll get into rod building. It does look fun! Thanks for the support.
I own several P5 rods including the FMJ. I love it and agree that 1/2-5/8 is the sweet spot. When I want to go lighter, I use an X bites! I love that rod too! megabass makes some amazing rods for sure!
Totally agree
Love the FMJ. My favorite jig rod for 3/8 to 3/4!
Great review I have the old FMJ didn't like it for my jig fishing great too see megabass rebooted it
You should review the Dobyns Xtasy 755C, best jig and worm rod I’ve ever used. PHENOMENAL sensitivity.
Pretty sure he got the Xtasy for football jigs. Mentioned it in one of his other videos.
Thanks for another deep review! Did you see Malik( Famiy Budget Fisherman) ordered up a Stella and the new Poison Ultima from Omnia! Can’t wait for his first look and especially his after use review! Thanks for your discount code!
Great review! I definitely think it's a great rod. Thank you for taking the time to share with us. Keep up the good work my friend.
$500 you better have great cork and not have to worry about issues with the lock nut. And as you say, a friggin hook keeper.
Good rods don’t have hook keepers
@@avocato2829why is that?
@@tylerblank7565 technically to save weight, but that’s not really the point. The best rods usually just don’t come with hook keepers, whatever the reason is. Most are JDM (and they ARE the best rods anyway).
I have the same setup but with the older model steez a. It’s the perfect jig rod! Great for open water frogs too like the Jackall Kaera
Just got this rod. Looking forward to Saturday!
Someone recommended me this rod for light pitching would you say it has enough power to pull fish out of cover ?
For future reference, please do some Gloomis MBR rod. Tactical bassin love those rod and would like to hear ur opinion.
megabass did have micro titanium torzite guides on their Heritage series, but good luck finding one on sale.
What do you use to seal your cork with?
U40 cork seal.. you can get it on Amazon.
What would you choose between an fmj and an nrx+ 893 jwr for jigs and chatterbaits?
music to my ears. picking my new FMJ up Sunday 🤌🏻
Have you tried the FMJ ripping a lipless through grass ? Haven’t found that perfect lipless rod yet as I like one to be sensitive but also stiff enough to rip through the grass but then to have a bit of bend to keep the fish hooked on treebles. This FMJ intrigues me
Great video. I absolutely love the FMJ. I have been dragging big worms with mine and like you said you can feel everything. Have you fished the new p5 javelin? I got one a few weeks back and all I can say is WOW it’s an amazing rod.
No! I have the original one.
are you planning on grabbing the new Shimano Poison Ultima? i would love to see your review on the spinning rod and how it compares to the conquest and nrx+
How does this rod compare tothe shimano expride B for jig fishing?
Have one 873, is it necessary to get fmj😂. Live in Toronto, love dragging football jig for smallie but mainly I fish small lake and pond that full of grass
Love my FMJ and SD - but where does the 873 fit for you now?
what is the lightest weight you'd throw on the SD?
873c is my main dragging rod. Football jigs and wobble heads. I drag a lot for smallmouth.
Hey Brian, I'm looking for a longer spinning rod just for wacky rigs. I've been thinking of an NRX+ 7'3" 872 or a GLX 7'5"?? Your thoughts & thanks for your channel.
I love my NRX+ 872 but it is hard tossing 1/8. The tip takes some weight to load and cast properly, but I was able to feel a steelhead hit a small ned head on slack line. That was the bite where I would not have felt on another rod.
Thank you MB for not putting EVA on this rod.
I agree!
If you had to have one jig rod between this and the steez bc 2, 873 crr what would you pick?
FMJ or BC2
In your opinion what is the best rod length for jig fishing on boat and on shore? If I can only get one rod which length would you recommend?
7' to 7'3"... 7'5" hits a lot of trees but on the flipside you can bomb casts if your not hacking through a jungle. So would depend on if you're pond fishing or river fishing.
You move that jig to the rod tip, would it still balance? I never test a rod like that. Put a heavier reel, etc.
Yes it will. It's a wonderfully balanced rod.
Question, whare do you sell your old rods? I'm looking to move on from some of my rods that I'm not the most fond of.
Facebook marketplace
Thanks
Have u tried the new orochi X10?
do you think this fmj is better than the 873ccr nrx?
For just straight up traditional jig fishing? Yes. 873x is amazing at other things though.
how is the steez A 2? I've heard the spool is finicky
Seems fine to me 🤷♂️
Grab this or the x-bites for 3/8 to 1/2 oz lil magnum and t rigs in Midwest grass bowl fishery? Thinking I might have to make my first P5 purchase soon.
FMJ no question. I sold my xbites 🤷♂️
@@PunchFishing Already!? Good to know haha. Thanks
@@PunchFishingI have one on the way. I’m excited 👍🏼
@@PunchFishingif I mainly throw 3/8oz jigs with the occasional 1/2oz, would you prefer the X-bites over the FMJ? I also only throw the Keitech jigs. It’s the only jigs I really use. Thank you, Punch.
So essentially: Xbites - 1/4-3/8+plastics, SD - 3/8-1/2+plastics, FMJ - 1/2-5/8+plastics?
Kind of messed up you need to sirens$1000 to throw 4 weight class jigs 😅
I think megabass offers now a lot of overlap on rods from Xbites, dark sleeper, daemos, Super Destroyer shorter rod , Fmj, BMG. The Xbites to me is good for 3/8 wheelhouse or dragging finesse jig cause its softer tip. I also use for light plastics or light wacky free rigs. Where the FMJ wheelhouse is 1/2,5/8 with trailer plus it's more stout to hammer em. I think if you have any just of the 2 rods cover most jig fishing up to 3/4.
If you're ok with a 7'1 rod try the x7 aaron martens. It's good from 3/8 to 3/4oz
what's your favorite $200ish Jig rod?
I think once he mentioned Xprides but they are close to $300