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[Loop_Dad]

What's the characteristic of rods designed for spinner bait?

[Goose52]

Depends on the weight of the spinnerbait...but generally, an intermediate length rod (for accuracy and most SB casts will tend to be shorter and to specific targets) and medium-heavy power to have the ability to set what is usually a pretty stout hook. Lighter spinnerbaits generally need less power, really heavy SBs (like Ledgebusters, et. al) might need more length and power.

The classic baitcasting spinnerbait rod offered by many rod companies seems to be a 6'10" medium-heavy.

Me, I have a 5'9" mh BC rod that works well for close-quarters SBs, up to a 7'6" mh BC with a 5.2 ratio reel for heavy SBs. Lighter SBs are tossed on a 7' m BC rod or more typically on a 6'8" mxf spinning rod. And, I have two 6'10" mh BC rods...but have never tossed a SB on them...

[Loop_Dad]

Thanks.

What about the action wise? Is it like in between the one of crankbait (medium parabolic action) rods and jig/worm rods (fast taper action)?

[Goose52]

Often extra-fast action - for those big thick single hooks.

If other folks chime in, there could be quite a few different opinions on rod length, power, and action. At the end of the day, you've got to hit the target and be able to set the hook...

[iabass8]

I use a 7'1 MHF. I tend to pitch my spinnerbaits sometimes and like the longer rod for this. i don't do a lot of "sniper" spinner bait fishing but I have a 6'6 m/f that sits in the rod locker that is used basically just for that on the rare occasion i need it. I've tried XF and just prefer F. Both worked but I feel more comfortable /w a F tip.

[jerzeeD]

I use a M/XF St. Croix Avid for my Spinnerbait/ Weedless swimbait rod. I

[jerzeeD]

Sorry..forgot. 6'3" length

[Jake P]

Thanks.

What about the action wise? Is it like in between the one of crankbait (medium parabolic action) rods and jig/worm rods (fast taper action)?

I view baits in 2 categories for the most part. Single hooks and treble hooks. Treble hooks IMO need a more mdoerate action or parabolic bend. Single hook baits like spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, t rigs, jigs i use either a F or XF action to get the hook in their quick. Power of a rod will be determined by the weight of the lure your throwing. I use a M/F for 1/4 oz spinnerbaits and under and for 3/8 oz and up i use a MH/F. I hope this helps simplify it for you because it sure did me when it was explained to me this way years ago.

Length is up to you. Like Goose said, shorter rods under 7' are more popular because most guys are throwing at specific locations and the shorter rod allows you to be more accurate with your casts.I prefer a 6'6" MH/F for 97% of the spinnerbaits i throw. The only time i really use a 1/4 oz is when im fishing the shallows during spawn. Other than that its 3/8 and up. Good luck finding what you need!

[kickerfish1]

I don't toss spinnerbaits with much frequency but I have a BPS Rick Clunn spinnerbait outfit I bought probably 10 years ago. The rod is 7 foot MH. I believe it is a fast action rod but has a little give to it. I have never had issues setting hooks or losing fish on it.

[roadwarrior]

St. Croix LEC70MHF/ Calais 200/ #12 Yo-Zuri Hybrid

[Rangerjoe]

My first rod is a G loomis SBR752. 6'3" MXF/14lb Sten original and Daiwa Advantage Reel works great for close in work 1/4 - 3/8 oz baits. The second rod is a St Croix 6'6" MF (keep in mine that a St Croix M is closer to most rod companies MH)14 - 17 lb Stren original/same reel 3/8 - 1/2 baits.

[BASSclary]

M or MH with an XF tip, preferably 6'10".

Sufix Seige 14# mono

[Flywatersmallie]

6'10" MHF is my current rod. Just ordered a 6'8" MF for smaller baits.

[J Francho]

http://www.bassresou...nnerbait-setup/

I prefer an XF taper, but F will do. That's a big hook, and getting into the backbone fast aids in sticking the hook set.

[The Rooster]

One thing to remember is that all spinnerbaits weigh in at about twice what they are rated at. So 1/4 oz. is closer to 1/2 oz., 3/8 oz. is closer to 3/4 oz., and I have some 1/2 oz. rated baits that actually weighed at 7/8 oz. They rate the weight by the amount of lead used to pour the head. When the skirt, wire frame, hook, and blades are added that's where the extra weight comes from.

So, having said that, it's safe to assume most spinnerbaits you'd throw would actually weigh about 1/2 oz. or more. And this means that your average MH rod with a lure weight rating of 3/8 to 1 oz. can handle nearly all of your spinnerbaits needs.

I use one rod for all spinnerbaits. It's a MH Shimano Compre, fast tip action, 6'6" long, with a Curado E7. Any normal, off the shelf spinnerbait is fine on it. I don't fish any larger than a 1/2 oz. rated so it's all I need.