Hello - first post. We tournament fish to catch lake trout - limit 100 fish a day. We key on the small fish vertical jigging in 200 - 300 feet of water using a 1 - 2 oz jig with a fly above. The bite is super light, more like a change in weight than a tap. I am looking for a new rod that will help detect more bites. Some of the top fisherman are using the Excel 664 C. Any rod you would recommend that would be more sensitive in a medium weight - micro guides? Thanks.


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I would suggest the XL 703 CM. It is a touch lighter, 6inchs longer and also has the micro guides that you are looking for. Hope this helps.