Major Craft Seabass Custom 9'6'' 7 35g lure rod review

The brand new, top of the range 9'6'' lure rod from Major Craft. I have had this blank in various guises for 18 months now and it's a peach of a rod. I was nothing at all to do with the development of this new lure fishing rod, but it's so my kind of fishing rod and it's an absolute joy to fish with.
Lure rod: Major Craft Seabass Custom 9'6'' 7 35g bit.ly/3h9jNw4 and bit.ly/3uCLCkc
Spinning reel: Shimano Vanford 4000XG bit.ly/38m343m
Braid: Sufix 131 bit.ly/33lV5kL​​
Leader: Seaguar Ace Hard
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[@jackstreet6992]

Hey mate, just discovered your channel and love it! I used to watch you all the time on TV and my dad got me your autograph when you picked a mate up from rhobeda in Bideford 'May all your fish be monsters'. Love your enthusiasm and passion!

[@henrygilbey302]

Thanks so much Jack, more than kind, thanks for coming on here...............

[@ChrisCrat]

Nice video, love the dog! Rood looks nice too. I'm looking forward to more videos from you.

[@henrygilbey302]

Thank you!

[@joewalton399]

Great review ! Looks like a proper piece of kit ! If I had the money I would definitely upgrade, however I do love my eu custom

[@henrygilbey302]

That EU Custom is fantastic

[@mrsniff3676]

Just picked up a major craft spx 962 ml. For an £80 rod I'm in love with it, great introduction to major craft in my eyes

[@henrygilbey302]

they make some seriously good rods

[@ctgilcrest]

Major craft is used quite a lot in so. California for sea bass, perch, and halibut. nice affordable rods. I am central coast San Francisco bay area. and target stripers. The 9'6" shimano dialuna M & MH have been outstanding on our beaches. i enjoy your content keep them coming!

[@henrygilbey302]

nice one Craig, good to hear, but you can't go wrong with those Dialunas...........good to hear they are doing so well for you

[@strickostricko]

They’re “premium” rods, not “affordable”. Even Henry confirms that in the video. Cracking rod, though.

[@InfinityFishing]

i think video element will add a lot depth on your rod reviews Henry , im excited about these new SG rods too.

[@henrygilbey302]

thank you, will keep at as and when I can

[@MarcinKantor]

very nice quality video Henry, and good information there. The only thing, I'd rather see you get all sprayed by that last wave 🙃

[@henrygilbey302]

thank you, and just got out of the way of that one!

[@leeevans1874]

Could have muscled that last wave Henry and used the clip of a stud and boot review 😄.

[@henrygilbey302]

@@leeevans1874 bad person! Good idea though!!!!

[@leeevans1874]

I've got a feeling you've been struck off Charlie and Jodys Christmas card list! How's the rod play fish BTW?

[@henrygilbey302]

In all seriousness I don't think I have even thought about how any of the many, many lure rods I have fished with and/or reviewed might play a fish.................it's just not something I think about when it comes to bass fishing, not with the relative size and power of our fish and the gear we use to fish for them. I just get the fish in as fast as I can, I don't really care what the rod's doing on the playing front.

[@imamangler8462]

Nice bro

[@henrygilbey302]

thank you!

[@cstarsfly]

That dog though!

[@isaaccheang7371]

ahhhhhhh i have finally found a youtuber who loves Majorcraft!!!! :)))))) imediately subscribed lol. ALso, have you tried the CRX 964 LSJ? My friend recommended it to me and I'm not sure if this is better or not.... I'll be sure to stay peeled for more videos :))))

[@henrygilbey302]

Thank you for subscribing! I have fished with a load of MC rods over the years, there are some written reviews here if that is any help www.henry-gilbey.com/lure-rods-major-craft/

[@isaaccheang7371]

Thanks!!! Such a clean website and blog page👌 Love it

[@henrygilbey302]

@@isaaccheang7371 thank you!!

[@cespaia]

Nice job Henry, you always add that particular flare to what could be some other person review... One question, how do you match your rod/reel, what do you take into consideration to make such a choice ?

[@henrygilbey302]

Most kind, thank you.............. To be honest I just try different reels to see what feels good to me, nothing scientific about it, just fishing time really.

[@cespaia]

@@henrygilbey302 👍🏼wish I could do the same !! 👌🏼

[@christosstavrinides8493]

Great video. How do you compare this rod with the new Major Craft TiDrift 5G Seabass 962ML ?

[@henrygilbey302]

thank you! I love the new Tidrift, I would be more than happy to have it compared to this Seabass Custom.

[@thomaslewisburridge5863]

9ft 14-42g daiwa prorex ags kicks some ass!!

[@henrygilbey302]

it may well do, but what's it got to do with this video?

[@thomaslewisburridge5863]

@@henrygilbey302 its a lure rod isn’t but guess it’s not one ur promoting..sorry if I touched a nerve mr gilbey..🤣

[@henrygilbey302]

Touched a nerve? How might I ask? Not at all, but I still don't see what your comment praising a rod that might well kick ass but which is nothing to do with this new Major Craft rod has a huge amount of relevance here...................plus the rod you are praising is 6'' shorter and designed to fish with heavier lures than this rod I am reviewing.

[@alexgath3217]

Nice work Henry. What wading boots do you have for these South Hams rock marks? Thanks buddy.

[@henrygilbey302]

Thanks Alex............ Have a look here www.henry-gilbey.com/blog/so-hoping-that-these-bestard-sar-pro-water-rescue-boots-last-a-proper-amount-of-time-because-they-are-fantastic-to-wear-for-fishing and here www.henry-gilbey.com/blog/im-going-to-put-three-rather-different-pairs-of-wading-boots-through-the-ringer-this-year-and-see-where-i-end-up

[@alexgath3217]

@@henrygilbey302 thanks Henry. Tight lines chap.

[@dimitrispantazopoulos8775]

Congratulations on your videos Henry, they're all so informative! I have a question if you don't mind: In my country ( Greece) we consider a,7- 28 gr lure rod as the "Go to" bass rod for most situations because when we fish hard plastics we can go down to 10 gr. In your videos you consider a 7-35gr lure rod as the ideal bass rod. I'm considering buying a rod from the sgs2 series so what is your opinion; Thank you in advance.

[@henrygilbey302]

Sorry for the late reply................ Yes, I do like a 7-35g lure rod, and the SGS6 9' 7-35g is AWESOME!!!!! See my review here if that helps www.henry-gilbey.com/blog/savage-gear-sgs6-9-7-35g-ml-lure-rod-review-apia-made-me-do-it-around-200-in-the-uk

[@dimitrispantazopoulos8775]

@@henrygilbey302 Thanks a million Henry,it was very helpful.

[@MonktonJohn]

Hi Henry just need some advice if possible. I’ve a Favorite cobolt 902 at the moment been fishing for 2 years on the Kent coast with surface and softs I’m looking to upgrade my rod will the major craft tcx 962ML work as I can’t find this custom one in the video cheers John

[@billybass4189]

Is the eu custom still at a good price henry? May be looking at adding something a little heavier for the rougher surf and bigger chunks of plastic/metal. I'm pretty much covered between 9-40 gr so looking for 15-60 really at an affordable price.

[@henrygilbey302]

Not sure there's an EU Custom around the 15-60g range, or is there?

[@billybass4189]

@@henrygilbey302 ahhh, actually you are prob correct there. Gonna have to do a search now. If that's the case what else would you recommend in the £150 - £200 bracket or less if theres a great cheap option?

[@johndotcom]

Great video as usual Henry But I’d love to see you doing but beach and rock fishing like you use to yrs ago Fishing on the edge Bring it back mate 👌👍

[@henrygilbey302]

Thanks John, haven't done any bait fishing for a fair while now, but you never know...........

[@joachimhautekeete8255]

nice info, Just in time. But not in stock at the distributor. Any suggestions for a 2,30m boat seabass rod? 15-30gram lures. tnx!

[@henrygilbey302]

sorry, I am not current at all on boat lure rods

[@Saifounify]

Hi Henry i have the same rod but 10-30gr 25gr is to heavy for please?

[@Howtotrickafish]

Thats it, I'm applying to become your mailman ;)

[@henrygilbey302]

it would wreck your head as much as it wrecks mine! Saw a video yesterday of some samples we have been working on, haven't slept since!!!!

[@Howtotrickafish]

I'm still using a sub £40 hto stick for bass 😆.Only target them once or twice a year usually. About to upgrade to a sub £200 stick due to moving to Southwest but haven't a clue what to get yet. 🙃. Great problem to have

[@garyjones3130]

Will other model major crafts rod ends fit on this rod? I recently snapped the tip and it is beyond repair 🙁

[@I.have.an.std.]

Looks an incredible rod way out my price range though 😂

[@henrygilbey302]

Yep, it's an awesome rod, but there are plenty of really good lure rods around for far less money...............wait until next month and our new Savage Gear SGS5 rods for around £150, they are insane, seriously

[@I.have.an.std.]

@@henrygilbey302 yes that what I’m thinking £150 is just about in my price range I have others savage gear rods and there good

[@henrygilbey302]

@@I.have.an.std. if you can get yourself to Torpoint and I'm around, you are welcome to have a quick thrash with the SGS5 rods to see if you like them

[@peterrindomkristensen3411]

How would you rate this in stiffness compared to the 96 Lunamis or 9 foot 6-25? That’s my point of reference

[@henrygilbey302]

Stiffness? Not sure how to compare really, but I would happily take either rod

[@alvindunn8027]

What savage gear lure reel would anyone advise for the 7-35g rod?

[@allalongthewatchtower_4851]

What size reel do you use normally?

[@audriulis]

Looks like a great all rounder , but I can see some people saying 359£ for a MajorCraft ??? Anyway, its time to start saving lol 😂

[@henrygilbey302]

yes, I am sure some people will say that, but it's a quality bit of kit

[@audriulis]

@@henrygilbey302 I am more than sure that it is 👍🏻

[@rumcoke9123]

Hi, Im looking to buy a new rod to fish the Med in Southern France. Ill be fishing the Bassin de Thau as well as from the shore. I already have a Major Craft CRX-762ML/S ( Crostage )...I will let my son fish with this one and a 3000 Daiwa Procyon AL. I want to buy one of these 2 rods and want to know your opinion. 1.TIDRIFT 5G TD5-862L/ML 2. TRIPLE CROSS TCX-862ML they both seem similar. Tidrift is slighly more expensive. My target fish is bass so nothing too heavy of a fish. But may take it to Florida as well to fish up to 10 lb fish. Do you have an opinion on which is better and why...thank you

[@chrissimpson6806]

I have the eu custom. Is it worth upgrading to this or not?

[@henrygilbey302]

A hard one, those EU Custom rods are rather lovely. For sure this one is a step up, can't get away from it, but worth the upgrade if you really like your EU Custom?

[@ksachao]

Where can I order one online ship to the USA? Thx

[@henrygilbey302]

www.henry-gilbey.com/blog/the-brand-new-major-craft-seabass-custom-limited-edition-96-7-35g-lure-rod-video-review-350-uk-price

[@aroshanrai5213]

Is it aviable in shorter length?

[@henrygilbey302]

there is an 8'8'' version with a cork handle, just been released

[@peterrindomkristensen3411]

How would rate this up against the tailwalk hi-tide tz 96?

[@henrygilbey302]

This Major Craft all the way for me

[@peterrindomkristensen3411]

Then let’s hope a non limited edition will come soon so uk outsiders can get one as well

[@henrygilbey302]

@@peterrindomkristensen3411 there are some other really good 9’6’’ rods as well……..Shimano Lunamis, our new Savage Gear etc.

[@peterrindomkristensen3411]

I know but this triggered me with lenght, weight, casting weight, looks etc. I think the 96 Lunamis is a bit too stiff for my seatrout fishing in Denmark. I prefer the 9 foot Lunamis 6-25g for that so how are the mentioned ones compared to the 96 and 9 foot Lunamis for reference? Btw nice with a video review to support the written. Keep up the good work

[@peterrindomkristensen3411]

@@henrygilbey302 do you have any point of reference to compare it to the 9 or 96 Lunamis? I might have a possibility to get the sgs8 in my hands but I’m affraid the last remaining MC will slip my way before

[@henrybatson8455]

Just bought a Lunamis was looking at this rod it is just not in stock anywhere

[@henrygilbey302]

it's a limited edition, it might already have sold out?

[@henrybatson8455]

@@henrygilbey302 yeah literally not shops have in it stock

[@henrygilbey302]

@@henrybatson8455 have you looked at other rods? Hope this might help www.henry-gilbey.com/ive-got-x-to-spend-on-a-rod-and-reel/

[@henrybatson8455]

@@henrygilbey302 yeah i did i bought the Shimano Lunamis. Same price range same weight and I love shimano rods. I held the 8’6 size and the 9’6 and the shorter one just felt perfect so I bought that. Paired it with a Vanford 3000 and it feels ace. Knew I’d like shimano because I’ve already got a dialuna 8-45g with a stradic 4000 with caught me some good bass this year and some huge pollock. My dad just bought an sgs8 as well and hes very impressed with that too.

[@henrybatson8455]

@@henrygilbey302 have you tried to Gomexus handles on your reels? Got them on all my spinning reels now and think they’re ace. Just wondering about your opinion on them

[@rickyvadepesca]

Made in Vietnam Rod ?

[@henrygilbey302]

sorry, I have no idea where it's made

[@JeroSoto-JSC]

seabass "major craft" models too soft. Seabass custom models faster and much more suitable in Atlantic coasts. torcite guides, and 126 gr for a 290 cm fishing rod. impressive data. Good publicity, and good fishing rod. When I need a new fishing rod I will think of triple cross custom limited 96. regards

[@henrygilbey302]

I did find the original TripleCross to be a bit too soft for me, then the EU Custom sorted that out. This new one is light and fast and lovely!

[@mickysly1]

Good vid 👍😎 but I can’t see the average joe looking at getting into this fantastic way of fishing, realllllly paying that kinda money … are you mad 😂😂😂 I think we as a sport really need to “catch” the knewbies market by introducing a more expectable price range rod/reel review video. Yes and before all the trolls come back at me !!! This isn’t that kinda vid ?? I know. I’m just hi jacking this vid to bring my thoughts to light. Capture the knewbies and it will go hand in hand eventually with educating them in saving our oceans (over fishing, pollution, more Marin reserves), if people have a vested interest, there care more….. it has to start somewhere ? And that’s at the till/wallet 😂😂👍😍😎🇬🇧

[@henrygilbey302]

Yep, we need really good, cheaper fishing tackle, and I would argue that there is more and more it around these days. And yes, fishing needs to "capture" loads more people - more kids, more women, more everybody!

[@Hookedonlurefishing]

Funny you should say that. We’ve got something in the pipeline.

[@thelmaviaduct]

@@henrygilbey302 As a newbie spinner, Been using an old Shimano Beastmaster 300MH, just weighed it at 292g. Earlier today I've bought a Shimano Vengeance Sea Bass 270MH that supposedly weighs 140g. Am I likely to notice much of a difference between them? What reel with a spare spool would you match it with for similar money?

[@DONT.BUY.MAJOR.CRAFT-BAD.RODS.]

⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ I dont like Major Craft. Bad quality.