The bite hasnt been great around here (for me, at least) and Ive really had to change how I fish in some of my favorite areas
The Hornet Stinger Plus has been around since 2018 with a remarkable 12 travel rods, enough to handle just about any freshwater bass situation
To increase balance even further, they are furnished with titanium alloy guide frames and ultra-light zirconium inserts that reduce the overall weight across the blanks for better feel
Speaking of which, I am not paid or rewarded in any way by the manufacturer here, so the opinions here are my own entirely, with the rods purchased using my own hard earned

7 stainless steel ball bearings plus roller bearing deliver exceptionally smooth retrieve performance A-Symmetric graphite frame and V-Rotor reduce weight with quick startup response V-Spool design creates a lighter spool for balanced casting performance Carbon Matrix drag system delivers smooth, consistent pressure across the entire drag range Rocket Line Management system improves control across monofilament, fluorocarbon, and braided lines Rocket Spool Lip Design enhances line flow for smoother, longer casts Machined aluminum braid-ready spool prevents braided line slippage without backing 24/30 ton carbon blank delivers lightweight strength with enhanced sensitivity Abu Garcia custom soft touch reel seat improves comfort with increased blank contact High density EVA grips enhance sensitivity while providing a secure, durable grip Aluminum handle with soft touch knobs improves cranking comfort and control