The_Natural

You can find the new Curado 100b's on ebay for $150ish, and that would be ideal

A little mini heavy-cover spinnerbait rod sounds about right to me...and grandpa would be proud 8-)

I use a Loomis BCR 893 'Senko' rod paired with an Mg50 and 14-17lb fluorocarbon.

More expensive crankbait rods like the Loomis CBR's will be lighter and offer you more feel of what your bait is doing, but as long as it is a moderate-fast rod; your fish should stay buttoned.

:-? I would agree with you concerning other techniques, but when you get serious about your crankbait fishing, you need a rod designed for it; i.e. a moderate-fast action rod.

CBR 845 Daiwa Pixy 10lb Pline CXX in Clear Lucky Craft Moonsault CB100 in Chartreuse Shad

I ordered my Loomis CBR's from them before I found Fat Fish Farmer, and there was no shipping charged.

+1 If you want to broaden your selection, get a couple of Hot Lips, a couple of Lucky Craft Flat CB D20's, and a couple of the 3/4oz Fat Free Shads, and then you should be covered

I was thinking maybe some $5 reel grips ;D. There isn't anything better than the ZPI magnesium spool, but my TD-Z is the 105, or shallow spooled version, and it performs better than I dreamed it would for all casting or pitching. I just couldn't justify spending the money on the ZPI (if you can find one) just to have a red spool. I've considered handles for my Mg50's, and think the bearing upgrade would be nice, but I'll probably leave the TD-Z handle alone. I've been debating some reel grips since they were introduced, and don't mind paying $5 to check them out. Looking 'gaudy' and loud have held me back, but this is a bling-bling rod, so I figured what the heck 8-)

I think Gloomis is the best overall manufacturer of bass fishing rods. Gary Loomis originated the high-end rod market with the Loomis IM-6 over 25 years ago. Gloomis offers more lineups and more technique specific rods than any other manufacturer. It's hard to believe that the Loomis GLX graphite fibers were developed over 15 years ago, and is still considered by most as the benchmark for comparison in terms of weight and sensitivity. Also, with the current trend of outsourcing rod manufacturing to overseas factories; Loomis has not waivered in producing ALL their rods right here in Woodward, Washington. I don't fish Loomis exclusively, and definitely feel other manufacturers have bridged the gap. It used to be Loomis and then the rest. Now we are offered a vast selection of high-end rods, and I also enjoy St. Croix and the higher end Daiwa's as well.

I agree; that's a very good recommendation. I love the mbr843 for spinnerbaits, but prefer an extra-fast tip for buzzbaits. I've been throwing them on my BCR 803 and 852. If you can swing the extra cash for a BCR, get the 803 and you can use it for jigs and worms as well.

With the wife and I agreeing that we would each get one nice thing with our tax return, I pulled the trigger on a Daiwa Steez rod. I had previously considered a Megabass or Evergreen, but felt like I was making too many sacrifices to get one. Warranty was one of my main concerns, and I have broken several rods (three last season), all due to my mishandling. I don't want to be out $500 every time I break a rod, so a lifetime warranty is crucial. Daiwa warranties the Steez for life, and Cabelas confirmed they will take the rod back if it breaks. My next concern is the fact the Steez is a split-grip trigger handle, and every split-grip I have handled in the past has felt tip-heavy to me. The balance point doesn't lie, and Tackle Tour's previous split-grip rod reviews have shown this. The closer the balance point is to the reel seat; the more balanced the rod is. Tackle Tour generally uses an mbr783c GLX as a benchmark for comparisons, and it is the most balanced and agile rod I have ever used or held. Tackle Tour finally reviewed a Steez rod (the 6'3"), and the rod proved to be more balanced than even the venerable 783 glx. This raised my brow. Split grips are always going to be lighter than their full trigger handle counterparts, but the Japanese rods have proved to be a little on the chubby side considering overall weight. My Steez weighed in at 3.96ozs on my digital scales, and there isn't a rod in this power range that comes close. The rod is rated at 1/4 - 1.5ozs, and 16-30lb line, which is equivalent to a Croix' heavy power or Loomis 5 power...all at under 4ozs. Unreal. I've had it since Tuesday, but finally went out for around 20 minutes today to give it a try. We have had snow and ice for a week, so this trips purpose was mainly to test the rods sensitivity. Sensitivity was as expected, which was exceptional. Rest assured Loomis guys...it doesn't surpass a glx. It is close or on par with an MBR GLX, but I still feel that the BCR GLX is the absolute pinnacle of rod sensitivity. The tip of the Steez is so light, and the rod is so balanced, the tip wants to shoot in the air, making my 3/8oz jig very easy on my wrist to work...no fatigue what so ever. I have zero complaints about the rod, and would recommend it to anyone that wants a taste of Japanese craftsmanship, without the negative attributes that have come with an overseas rod purchase in the past. So am I going to sell all my Loomis rods now?! Not hardly. The Steez lineup is abbreviated, with only 4 casting models available. Compared to the MBR series of Loomis rods, the Loomis will be more versatile due to that tip or speed that we have all come to love for nearly everything. However, if you want a jig or c-rig rod that is lighter than a fart, ultra-sensitive, and resembles contemporary art...look no further than the Steez 8-)

I can't argue with that!

There are a bunch of companies to choose from to. I like the Eakins Football Jig and the Buckeye Mop Jig and Grass Jig. I just received an order of the Jewel heavy cover finesse football jigs from backwatersonline.com, which have won a couple of tournaments around here lately, namely Mike McClelland on Grand Lake. They sure look good...can't wait to get them wet 8-)

Hey look! A BPS Tornado! Shoestring Dubois would be proud . I never did try that Tornado, even though it has been out since the early 90's.

Academy around here will put them on sale for $25-$30 a couple of times a year. It's not a bad deal, but not something I would buy unless I needed four Lightning Rods

The Booyah 3/16oz baby boo jig in black/red flash and PB&J are my go-to finesse jigs, so I voted Booyah.

Manufacturers don't alter the alloy to produce red hooks; red hooks are simply nickel hooks that have been dipped or anodized.

Those tubes, namely the bleeding tubes, are probably the best thing Strike King puts out. I think they are better than most tubes on the market.

Pitchin' Worms: GYCB 8" grub in orange pumpkin w/green and black flakes 7" Mann's Dragin' Swim Worm in red shad and green pumpkin Gene Larew 8" hooktail worm in green pumpkin and black neon Zoom Ultravibe Speed Worm in watermelon red, green pumpkin, and black neon. Finesse Worms: Charlie Brewer Slider worm in Camo and green pumpkin Zoom Trickworm in several colors Bass Assassin K.O. Assasin with one end pinched off, and a Slider head.

I use red trebles exclusively. They may or may not increase your bites, but they can't hurt and aren't any more expensive, and could possibly give you an edge. Why wouldn't you?!

I have been fishing Pline CXX for 3 years, and have never broken off a fish while using this line. Abrasion resistance and tensile strength are through the roof. I think people complain about the memory of it too much...I don't think it is bad at all in the 15lb and under ratings.

Fellas, I think he is looking for a spinnerbait rod, not a spinning rod. I owned an SBR Loomis, and ended up liking the tip on my 843's better for spinnerbaits. It's like the mbr843 was designed for spinnerbaits...I have found nothing better. Fat Fish has the IMX 843 for $170ish.

I think the Loomis CBR's are the benchmark, and are available from Fat Fish Farmer for $150. If I could only own one, it would be the 845- this rod is capable of throwing 1/4oz cranks all the way up to DD22's, although it isn't ideal for the large deep divers.

Go for the Revo! Sure it's unproven, but hey, live life on the edge . The one I played with at Cabelas felt nice, and it is one sharp looking reel!