Want to get an MHX Fly rod kit for Reds, trout, anything in the inlets and backwaters. Also may occasionally use it for bass very rarely. any recommendations... a lot of people have said to get a ten weight rod but I'm fairly new to fly fishing itself, built plenty, but just starting to use them more.

Just built an MHX 8. It's a very decent rod with lots of backbone. 10wt would handle some very large fish and is probably overkill, especially with Bass on the menu.

I'd love to hear more feedback on MHx. I've built a 5 and an 8 and extremely pleased with both. Any comparisons to Batson RX8?

Drew

7 on the lighter side, 8 on the heavier side ... definitely not a 10 weight.

8 will be fine .

Wes; Want are the fishing condition's? Strong winds, sight fishing for tailing fish vs. broadcasting,wade or boat. I build for a large fly club and the most popular rod I build is a 9ft 9wt. If you know a fisherman that fish's the area you fish ask ! ! !

most of the time its semi windy, 5-10 mph, and most of the time you are just fishing in muddy water. and most of the people i would be fishing with refuse to use a fly rod unfortunately.

the 8 will do exactly what you want. Definitely do not need the 10wt. Save the 10 for cobia or big ocean run stripers. I have bullt a few of the MHX-890-4's and they cast extremely well. Rod is very light and won't wear you out after a full day of casting. Absolutely perfect for trout, reds, flounder, croaker and other inshore species. Have thrown sink tips up to 350 grains with them and no problems. Another great value would be a Batson RX8 in the 8wt. Can't go wrong with either.

Wes,
Unless you are looking at a lot of double digit fish the 8 would be a lot less exhausting for a full day of casting. Much more enjoyable for the single digit guys also.

Eugene Moore

I built myself a 9ft 8wt MHX 4 piece and it handles 8-14 lb coho salmon and 30" + rainbows just fine in swift currents.

I have not fished for reds but just bought a 10wt for tossing 8' dead chickens to Muskie. Seams like from what I have seen it would be too heavy for your needs. This thing is a meat stick to say the least.

I picked up an 8wt 9' 2pc MHX at the expo and have to agree with Eugene. It is very light, fast and powerful. Mine weighs in at 1.62 oz which is extremely light for an 8 weight. I will probably save it until I know I'm throwing to 25-30+ inch reds, jacks, spanish or other stronger species. My #1 gun for backwater reds & trout will be a 6 weight. Do yourself a favor and go with a 6,7 or 8 depending on wind and the size of fish you'll be targeting. IMO, 10 would be overkill.

Steve