Considering an X-13. Anybody got any experience with one? How do they compare to a Huckabee??
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Considering an X-13. Anybody got any experience with one? How do they compare to a Huckabee??
I can’t tell you how it compares to the Huckabee rods but I can tell you it’s a super nice rod. Super sensitive, easy to hold all day, plenty of strength to boat flip big crappie. I’ve been using one since they first came out, I liked it so much I also bought the X10.
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Ok, thanks Doug!
I picked one up at Basspro the other day. Its a heck of a nice rod. Its lighter than my phantom 13 but doesn't have nearly the backbone of the P13. I guess it just depends on what you're after. Its costs about $20 more than my P13.
I went from Huckabee 10' Meat Draggers (which I loved) to an X13 for more length. (Huckabee was out of stock on their 13' at the time). X13 is a great rod. Boats 1.5# slabs with ease (my lake seldom produces bigger). Recently 2 Huckabee's and my X13 died in a fire. Jenkos' 3 yr no fault warranty is NICE!
I have the X15 and its my favorite among my other 13-16 footers. Its lighter, balanced well and pretty dang stiff for its size. Its a two piece rod, which I really like.
Iv got 13x and 15x. 13 is my goto rod with mega . Love it
My favorites are the 10 and 13 footers made by Jenko. Kevin Rogers Signature Series. Although I like cork these are foam handles. Just a tad smaller in diameter than others. Just fits my hand better and never had trouble boat flipping any size fish.
Never owned Jenko X series. YET!!
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Chuck i've been wondering about the Kevin Rogers series & you have me more interested in them now. Thanks.
Les,Quote:
Originally Posted by Les Young
The rods are not like broomsticks and have a very fast tip. It loads up well on the hook set.
I set the hook hard when vertical fishing like Kevin Rogers does and the rod loaded with braid reacts as it should.
Confident it will swing in anything I catch around here. I haven’t netted a fish in a long time BUT I haven’t caught anything over 1.5 pound in a while either. [emoji23]
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Thanks Chuck. I'll more than likely be picking one up shortly. :ThumbsUpQuote:
Originally Posted by Chuck Adams
Hey Les,
Just checked and MidwayUSA has the 11 and 13 footers in stock.
69.99 and 79.99 respectively.
About as cheap as you can find them.
Free shipping.
I have always had good experiences with MidwayUSA.
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I checked earlier today and they only had 1 left of the 11’ rod.
Old Thread but I'm a Newbie here & an Old Guy. :biggrin I have had the pleasure to buy, own, purchase a few things that others haven't & different Rods is one. I feel for the Length being 13 foot it was well thought out to give you extra reach than the 12's & 10's for Forward Face Technology now but the Back Bone to Boat Flip 2lb+ Crappie is not matched when it comes to the Jenko X-13 & X-15. The way this rod is balanced it virtually makes the darn fish hook themselves but the feeeeeeeeeeeeeel of the Hookset is Not like any other Rod I've had in my hands. Rods are personal & I personally call my Jenko X-13's & X-15's "EXCALIBER'S". They were made for my hands :RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by Leebob