I have two X11s in the 10'6" variety. For two years they've been trailered loosely all over the state in my raft, thrown on banks, snagged in branches of trees I'm floating under, and have fought 30+ large migratory fish. They're still as good as they were new. Highly recommended based on my experience alone.
Bought one this year and loved it until I ran into multiple issues with it. Reel seat came unglued to rod and had to tape it to fix it, as well as having the rod tips eyelet ring fall off during a fight and said tip breaking on another fish. All in all I liked how it performed but the craftsmanship was something I’d expect from Shakespeare, not a lamiglas.
I’ve had some issues with my other lamiglas rods but this one hasn’t let me down. The X11 is still a good bang for the buck although I had to warrantee out my first one because the guide ring poped out first time I used it.
That should be a pretty good set up. I really like my Shimano Nasci spinning reel. A cheaper option would be the Pflueger President or president XT. You could always slap a centerpin Reel on that too ;) if you want to go with the top of the line reasonable real get a diawa tatula 3000
@@ReelMichiganAnglers Thank you for the response. Greatly appreciated. I’ll go with Daiwa Tatula LT 3000, but there are two options TALT3000-CXH and TALT3000D-CXH. Which one would be best ? I guess D stands for bigger braid/line capacity?
@@NMcCauley Good thing you didn't go with the President, I have two of them and both of them have a problem with their reel handle caps falling off. After just four uses I lost both of those reels caps, the fourth time being when I took my nephews fishing and they both lost the reel handle caps of the Presidents that they were using. I don't understand how that reel gets so many good reviews because every time I used those two reels their caps always coming loose and wanting to fall off the reel handles! I went back to the store where I bought those two reels and when I checked out the two President reels that they had on displace both of those reels also had their reel handle caps missing! Apparently, somebody bought one of those reels and when their reel handle caps fell off and went missing they returned to the store to steal the reel handle caps from the store! People may not know this, but a little company that sells their fishing reels through Aliexpress and their own website, sells fishing reels for $40 - $50 that are super high quality to the same level that you would find in a typical Shimano and Daiwa reels! Not just that, but their reels are also lighter than the Shimano reels that I also own. That company is Piscifun. Try the Piscifun Honor XT and you would be surprised at the quality of the reel for the $45 that you spend!
Do you think this rod can lift a 3-4 pound fish over a pier without breaking? I'm looking to buy a rod for surf fishing that could cast light lures as light as 3/8 ounce, but strong enough to cast lures up to 2 ounces. Also, do you think your 9' version could cast up to 80 yards with a good reel and a decently weighted lure?
I bet it would work but feel it would Eventually break. They have the nickname lamisnap for a reason lol. These are good distance casting rods I’ve used mine on the peir for spoons.
@@ReelMichiganAnglers Thanks for your response and input, I appreciate it! I am also looking at the Lamisglas Carbon Surf rod, the 9' medium version as well, but I'm not sure it would cast lures as light as half ounce like it said on the rod because most surf rods that I come across can't live up to the lower rating that they are listed for. That's why I'm checking out steelhead rods because I know they could throw light lures.
I’m a bad judge of distances but I can cast a rapala from the bank to the wall at croton dam (with 20 lb braid) which is probably in the 75+ yard range. I would say it’s capable of long casts for sure not quite surf rod distance but it Can send a half oz pretty far.
@@ReelMichiganAnglers do you have any suggestions on which of the x11 models I should go with? I’m wanting to cast a 1/2oz -1oz egg weight in the 70-100 yard range. All of the places I fish are stocked lakes so the most important thing is distance. In your opinion do you think a moderate or a moderate fast is better for casting distance?
@@teamlary I would get the longest most moderate rod that is rated for an ounce. Maybe consider a baitcaster for extra distance too. I think the fast tip adds some snap too. I’m not as knowledgeable about rods as I should be lol but that’s my experience.
I have two X11s in the 10'6" variety. For two years they've been trailered loosely all over the state in my raft, thrown on banks, snagged in branches of trees I'm floating under, and have fought 30+ large migratory fish. They're still as good as they were new. Highly recommended based on my experience alone.
Glad to hear that! I am super rough on my gear for sure!
Now you are loving the longer rods it makes it easier to keep that hook in those big fish mouth I even bass fish with a 10-6 rod.
Yea I just got a new 13 foot pin rod yesterday too lol it’s a nova midnight series and I like it a lot already :)
I just ordered a 8’6” medium heavy fast action.. I’m pumped!
Nice!
Bought one this year and loved it until I ran into multiple issues with it. Reel seat came unglued to rod and had to tape it to fix it, as well as having the rod tips eyelet ring fall off during a fight and said tip breaking on another fish. All in all I liked how it performed but the craftsmanship was something I’d expect from Shakespeare, not a lamiglas.
I’ve had some issues with my other lamiglas rods but this one hasn’t let me down. The X11 is still a good bang for the buck although I had to warrantee out my first one because the guide ring poped out first time I used it.
What. Length is the rod you use
That one was a 9 foot 6 inch
I use a 9 6 spinning rod a 11 6 baitcaster and 13 foot pin
I recently bought myself X-11 10’6 rod for steelhead float fishing, what reel would you recommend to pair this rod with ?
That should be a pretty good set up. I really like my Shimano Nasci spinning reel. A cheaper option would be the Pflueger President or president XT. You could always slap a centerpin Reel on that too ;) if you want to go with the top of the line reasonable real get a diawa tatula 3000
@@ReelMichiganAnglers Thank you for the response. Greatly appreciated. I’ll go with Daiwa Tatula LT 3000, but there are two options TALT3000-CXH and TALT3000D-CXH. Which one would be best ? I guess D stands for bigger braid/line capacity?
@@NMcCauley Good question. I recommended the tatula because I’ve used it with some guides that I fished with but I don’t know which version.
@@NMcCauley Good thing you didn't go with the President, I have two of them and both of them have a problem with their reel handle caps falling off. After just four uses I lost both of those reels caps, the fourth time being when I took my nephews fishing and they both lost the reel handle caps of the Presidents that they were using. I don't understand how that reel gets so many good reviews because every time I used those two reels their caps always coming loose and wanting to fall off the reel handles!
I went back to the store where I bought those two reels and when I checked out the two President reels that they had on displace both of those reels also had their reel handle caps missing! Apparently, somebody bought one of those reels and when their reel handle caps fell off and went missing they returned to the store to steal the reel handle caps from the store! People may not know this, but a little company that sells their fishing reels through Aliexpress and their own website, sells fishing reels for $40 - $50 that are super high quality to the same level that you would find in a typical Shimano and Daiwa reels! Not just that, but their reels are also lighter than the Shimano reels that I also own. That company is Piscifun. Try the Piscifun Honor XT and you would be surprised at the quality of the reel for the $45 that you spend!
Great review!!! Think i found my rod for the Betsie river...thank you!
Moderate enough for steelhead enough backbone for kings it’s a good all purpose rod for sure.
@@ReelMichiganAnglers And that was medium heavy, 9ft?
@@stuntznfx correct.
@@ReelMichiganAnglers Thank you good sir! Tight Lines!
@@stuntznfx likewise and thanks for watching!
I have a 9’ medium heavy. Would a size 4000 reel pair fine?
Yea it might be a tad bulky. Should be a good fit though depending on the brand. I use 3000 and 4000 sizes on my steelhead and salmon rods.
Do you think this rod can lift a 3-4 pound fish over a pier without breaking? I'm looking to buy a rod for surf fishing that could cast light lures as light as 3/8 ounce, but strong enough to cast lures up to 2 ounces. Also, do you think your 9' version could cast up to 80 yards with a good reel and a decently weighted lure?
I bet it would work but feel it would
Eventually break. They have the nickname lamisnap for a reason lol. These are good distance casting rods I’ve used mine on the peir for spoons.
@@ReelMichiganAnglers Thanks for your response and input, I appreciate it! I am also looking at the Lamisglas Carbon Surf rod, the 9' medium version as well, but I'm not sure it would cast lures as light as half ounce like it said on the rod because most surf rods that I come across can't live up to the lower rating that they are listed for. That's why I'm checking out steelhead rods because I know they could throw light lures.
@@grandwonder5858 look into the new nova spinning rod. It’s the only spinning rod they make. It’s on my to buy list.
How many yards do you think this rod could get out a half oz sinker? Trying to find a rod that can get a half oz to 1oz sinker 75-90 yards
I’m a bad judge of distances but I can cast a rapala from the bank to the wall at croton dam (with 20 lb braid) which is probably in the 75+ yard range. I would say it’s capable of long casts for sure not quite surf rod distance but it Can send a half oz pretty far.
@@ReelMichiganAnglers do you have any suggestions on which of the x11 models I should go with? I’m wanting to cast a 1/2oz -1oz egg weight in the 70-100 yard range. All of the places I fish are stocked lakes so the most important thing is distance. In your opinion do you think a moderate or a moderate fast is better for casting distance?
@@teamlary I would get the longest most moderate rod that is rated for an ounce. Maybe consider a baitcaster for extra distance too. I think the fast tip adds some snap too. I’m not as knowledgeable about rods as I should be lol but that’s my experience.
There called snapaglass for a reason
So far so good on this one. I have had every other lamiglas rod I’ve owned break unexpectedly. Good rods till they commit suicide randomly lol
Which action is this x11
Model LX90HMSGH