Steve S

On that I would fish a Ned rig. It just plain catches tons of fish and is really enjoyable. I have caught large mouth, crappie, bluegill, warmouth, and a gar on the same day using a 1/15oz Berkley half head jig with a Z-man TIcklerz. That rod would be perfect for a rod with that power. You could also try a Zoom Ultravibe speed worm Texas rigged with a 1/8-3/16oz bullet weight and a 3/0-4/0 hook. You can swim, flip, pitch and hop that worm so it is super versatile.

Great ideas on how to fish this some I hadn’t thought of. I have found the owner twistlock light wire hooks work great on these. It is probably the most versatile bait I use generally swimming it or hoping it, but I’m definitely going to try to buzz it on the top water next.

Just ordered 712sf super excited to have a ned rig rod

Let me know how you like it please:)

Do you think the 712sf would be good for mainly Ned rigging 1/16oz jigs (maybe some dropshottung and mojo rig too but 90% Ned rigging)? I was going to go for a 6’6” fury but these seem like a really good deal

Any info from the newsletter on them?

Anyone hear about the new rods Dobyns is doing a test run on? They told me they are between a Sierra and Champion for only $120 shipped. Any thoughts

Anyone have thoughts on the Daiwa Aird-X 6’6” Med light spinning for a Ned rig rod (1/16 jigs)

Awesome thanks. Are all St croix models feel a step higher than the power listed

Thanks for the advice:) Any recommendations on a good ML rod in the 6’-6’8” length. I tend to like shorter rods? @Team9nine in the $100-150 range?

What weight do you recommend for bank fishing a mojo rig in retention ponds ? Thanks Tom

Do you think a 7’ Daiwa Tatula bass rod (previous gen with black Eva grips) (Med/fast 1/8-3/4oz 6-14lb line) is too heavy a power for 1/16 Ned rigs? I’m using a cheap Light power ugly stick but feel that’s a little underpowered. Thanks for the help @Team9nine

+1 Braid has made my ugly stick feel insanely sensitive. I just got my first baitcaster and using mono to learn shows me just how much a difference Braid makes

I really like to fish Ned rigs so like you a Med Light rod would probably be a great choice but a Med Fast spinning rod would probably cover more overall light weight techniques. So far I have a light and Med action spinning rod and just got a Med Heavy baitcaster (starting to understand why people enjoy them so much). The funny part is that the Med and Med heavy rods are twice the price of my light ugly stick but I just really enjoy throwing Ned rigs on it.

Tom, what Dobyns model Sierra or Fury would you recommend for finesse lures or would you recommend a different rod company? I mainly fish Ned rigs (1/16oz) and was looking to upgrade from a 6’ Light power ugly stick. I really like the shorter length of 6’-6’6”. I also have a Daiwa Tatula bass rod MEd power(older model with the black Eva foam) But think it might be too stiff for Ned rigs. Thanks for any advice I really appreciate it

Zman ticklerz in Sprayed Grass on a 1/15 Berkley Half head jig.

That makes a lot more sense thanks for the explanation. I really appreciate it

I don’t get all the people saying spinning gear isn’t as accurate. Is this coming from people who mainly only use baitcasting gear? I’m new to fishing but have gotten pretty accurate in spinning gear and I’m sure most of the professionals on tour are just as accurate with spinning as they are on baitcasters. Another misconception I see a lot is the gear ratio on baicasting reels is higher and can move line quicker but if you look at line taken up per revolution on some 6:2 2500 spinning take 34.5 where a 8:1 baitcaster is 32.8. I just got a baitcaster and like it but still don’t see what all the fuss is about. Casting I find to be similar distance and I’m definitely much better at pitching with my spinning rod so far although it’s seems a lot quicker with the baitcaster I just have a lot of trouble with distance. So far I enjoy spinning a lot more but am going to give baitcasting a couple more months

Hi all I’m new to fishing and bought a 7ft Daiwa Tatula Bass spinning rod (black Eva foam grip not the new cork ones) in a Med Power Fast action (1/8oz-3/4oz lure rating). Does this rod run pretty true to a Med power and would it be able to fish Ned rigs (1/15 oz heads) on with 15lb braid to 8lb leader? Thanks for the info!

Hi all was about to buy my first set of tungsten bullet weights and saw the reaction tackle weights on amazon and they seemed like a good deal. Does anyone have any experience with these or can offer any suggestions on good bullet weights? mainly fishing retention ponds in Florida. Would tungsten be the right choice or should I stick with lead? Thanks, Steve Reaction Tackle Bullet Weights 3/16 Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MF9M4FO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mkDgEbXV6S10H

Thanks Tom I really appreciate the advice At what length or size worm/bait would you move from a 3/0 to a 4/0 hook?

Hi Tom, was curious on your opinion for Florida ponds <10ft deep what bullet weight (or range of weight) would you use (mainly worms and creature baits 7in or less)? Also was curious what the glass bead does to the presentation and why you use it? Thanks for the info you are the best!

Is there a big difference between the Fury and the Sierra 703C or are the actions the same? I feel like I enjoy a slightly light action. I have the most fun fishing Ned rigs on a light action ugly stick.

Am trying to decide between a 733c and 734c in the Sierra line. How heavy were the light Texas rigs would you recommend on the 733C (max bullet weight size). Most of my hard baits are 3/8 ounce or under and on my Texas rigs I mainly throw 1/8th ounce or a 1/4 ounce. Thanks for the help. It’s my first bait casting set up and I usually only bank fish so I’m trying to figure out what the best all purpose rod would be since I have only been using a light power spinning and medium power spinning so far

Sounds like the 704 from what your saying would be a better all purpose rod compared to the 3 power