Does anyone have experience with the Kaden 713C. Pro's, con's? Thanks! I'm considering one to replace my Savvy 703.
I went ahead and ordered one today. I should be receiving it very soon. ;)
I have a Kaden 713, but it's the SF. I got it for weightless soft plastics, but I mostly use it now for vertical presentations in deeper water, like drop-shotting and jighead minnows, since I built that BFS rod. I would think the 713SF and the 713C might be the same blank, but I am not positive. I have no complaints about mine for what it's worth.
Quote from: J.W. on April 23, 2024, 07:20:32 AMI have a Kaden 713, but it's the SF. I got it for weightless soft plastics, but I mostly use it now for vertical presentations in deeper water, like drop-shotting and jighead minnows, since I built that BFS rod. I would think the 713SF and the 713C might be the same blank, but I am not positive. I have no complaints about mine for what it's worth.
I also have the 713 spinner. I enjoy it.
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Kaden arrived! Breaking it in tomorrow! Stay tuned. ;)
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I was fortunate enough to break in the new Kaden 713C today.
I have this rod paired with a Shimano SLX MGL. This 70 size reel matches nicely with the Kaden.
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The rod will serve as my topwater rod for smaller spooks and poppers.
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My Savvy 703 was used for those applications, but I wanted a rod that was a tad longer and with a faster tip. (The Savvy has not been retired btw. ;) )
Since I have a 713 in the spinning series, I had a feeling I was going to like the 713C. I was not wrong.
The reel and rod combo casts fantastic, and the hooksets are strong. The rod keeps the bass pinned nicely.
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I'm going to enjoy this rod for years!
Thanks for reading.
Nice! Not to sidetrack things, but how are you liking the SLX MGL?
Quote from: J.W. on April 26, 2024, 07:20:56 PMNice! Not to sidetrack things, but how are you liking the SLX MGL?
Tx! I'm loving the SLX MGL. Slings lures beautifully.
Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on April 26, 2024, 07:27:17 PMQuote from: J.W. on April 26, 2024, 07:20:56 PMNice! Not to sidetrack things, but how are you liking the SLX MGL?
Tx! I'm loving the SLX MGL. Slings lures beautifully.
I think that might be my next reel. Glad you got to go reel some in with that combo. I have culled some rods since I started building, but both of my Kadens stay in rotation.
Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on April 22, 2024, 06:11:32 PMI went ahead and ordered one today. I should be receiving it very soon. ;)
I am not a fan of the full grips. Yes I know I am picky. I have a Kaden 714 with the plastic still in the handle that is in mint condition. Mint condition bc I only took it out once. I like to u load it.
Quote from: Masterbasser45 on May 04, 2024, 08:29:36 PMQuote from: Capt. BassinLou on April 22, 2024, 06:11:32 PMI went ahead and ordered one today. I should be receiving it very soon. ;)
I am not a fan of the full grips. Yes I know I am picky. I have a Kaden 714 with the plastic still in the handle that is in mint condition. Mint condition bc I only took it out once. I like to u load it.
I would have preferred a split grip model for this particular rod, but a full grip is not a big deal to me.
Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on May 05, 2024, 09:13:39 AMI would have preferred a split grip model for this particular rod, but a full grip is not a big deal to me.
Pretty much my sentiments as well. The only knock I have against full grips is they don't fit as easily in my homemade rod rack that I built for my boat.