The MB873 takes everything you love about the MB843 and extends the playing field. Three extra inches of blank length creates a larger casting arc, launching lures further with less effort while giving you superior line management once the bait hits the water. When your fishing demands long-distance casts across grass flats, open flats, or deep-water ledges — this is your rod.
Better Sets. Better Control.
Length equals leverage. When a fish strikes at the end of a long cast, you need to move a lot of line to drive the hook home. The MB873 picks up that slack instantly. Once pinned, the 7'3" frame gives you more swing to lead a fish away from bridge pilings, thick grass, or timber.
The MB873 is for the angler who wants the versatility of a Medium Heavy but needs the distance and hook-setting leverage that only a 7'3" blank can provide.
Primary Techniques
Deep Texas Rigs & Jigs — increased sensitivity and hook-setting power at depth
Carolina Rigs — ideal length for casting long leaders and maintaining bottom contact
Large Spinnerbaits — extra leverage for ripping baits through submerged vegetation
Swim Jigs — cover massive amounts of water and check the bait with ease
What Else This Rod Can Do
MB873 — 7'3" MH Fast Casting. The "Long-Range" Power Tool.
Freshwater Techniques
Black Bass: Deep-water Carolina Rigs or bombing a swimbait across a grass flat.
Largemouth/Smallmouth: Sweeping hooksets on long-distance Texas Rigs.
Pike: Working walk-the-dog topwaters over deep weed edges.
Steelhead (Casting): Throwing spoons or spinners in large river systems where you need distance and leverage.
Inshore Saltwater Techniques
Redfish (Bull Reds): Long-distance casting on open flats where fish are spooky.
Striped Bass: Throwing bucktails or swimbaits in heavy surf or from jetties.
I have two of these and Ive caught my pb of 8.01 pounds with one of them and multiple 5 pound fish! This rod is basically an extension of my arm when i go fishing, i dont put it down unless i absolutely have too! Very enjoyable rod to use all day! I throw spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, and medium diving crankbaits on this rod!
An 8lb PB on the MB873! That's what we built it for. Congrats on the fish — keep sending those catches our way!
The MB873 takes everything you love about the MB843 and extends the playing field. Three extra inches of blank length creates a larger casting arc, launching lures further with less effort while giving you superior line management once the bait hits the water. When your fishing demands long-distance casts across grass flats, open flats, or deep-water ledges — this is your rod.
Better Sets. Better Control.
Length equals leverage. When a fish strikes at the end of a long cast, you need to move a lot of line to drive the hook home. The MB873 picks up that slack instantly. Once pinned, the 7'3" frame gives you more swing to lead a fish away from bridge pilings, thick grass, or timber.
The MB873 is for the angler who wants the versatility of a Medium Heavy but needs the distance and hook-setting leverage that only a 7'3" blank can provide.
Primary Techniques
Deep Texas Rigs & Jigs — increased sensitivity and hook-setting power at depth
Carolina Rigs — ideal length for casting long leaders and maintaining bottom contact
Large Spinnerbaits — extra leverage for ripping baits through submerged vegetation
Swim Jigs — cover massive amounts of water and check the bait with ease
What Else This Rod Can Do
MB873 — 7'3" MH Fast Casting. The "Long-Range" Power Tool.
Freshwater Techniques
Black Bass: Deep-water Carolina Rigs or bombing a swimbait across a grass flat.
Largemouth/Smallmouth: Sweeping hooksets on long-distance Texas Rigs.
Pike: Working walk-the-dog topwaters over deep weed edges.
Steelhead (Casting): Throwing spoons or spinners in large river systems where you need distance and leverage.
Inshore Saltwater Techniques
Redfish (Bull Reds): Long-distance casting on open flats where fish are spooky.
Striped Bass: Throwing bucktails or swimbaits in heavy surf or from jetties.