fisherrw Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 i agree with BasshunterJGH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelboed Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Wow, things have gotten complicated. I'm not even 40 and I can remember when we just got ourselves a 2-3 ball reel and a 6'6" MH rod and called it our Bass Rig. Why is it that you need a specific rod for plastics than a rattletrap? And for that matter...for those of us who don't have that measly 10grand laying about for a boat, how do you bank fish a small lake/large pond with 3 different rigs? The best thing for me to ask is what single rod will catch me fish the best if I'm using anything from plastic worms to rattletraps to buzzbaits to jigs? (I know there's got to be one because they used to make them.) My current rig is a 22y.o. speed spool with an Ambassadeur 2000 IM6 rod. I have a new Speed Spool on a Shakespeare Alpha IM7 rod, but considering a Bucoo Micro rod for it. Any help? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelboed Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Oh yeah...one more thing...we never talked about a rods 'action' back then. It was light, medium light, medium, medium heavy, and heavy. What's with all this MH fast action jazz y'all are talking about? It's confusing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User roadwarrior Posted June 1, 2014 Author Super User Share Posted June 1, 2014 What's with all this MH fast action jazz y'all are talking about? It's confusing. http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/35514-rods-power-and-action-%C2%A0defined/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelboed Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Thanks man! I also stopped by Bass Pro in Springfield today...he helped me out too. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OroBass Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I use a lot of Texas rigged plastics and senkos. I would love some advise on a rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User roadwarrior Posted June 7, 2014 Author Super User Share Posted June 7, 2014 T-rigged: 6 1/2' - 7' MHF baitcasting gear Senkos: 6 1/2 - 7' MF spinning tackle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelboed Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Alright, so I was ay wally world and they had Bucoo micro's on sale for $99. I bought a Herm (6'6" MH, MF) went fishing along the weeds and losst 3 fish. I feel like the 6'6" MH felt more like a straight-up medium, so I exchanged it for a 6'10" H, MF. I have not lost a fish yet. I guess Rick Clunn is right. You do really only need 1 rod and it needs to be a "H", hahaha! For the super-experienced fisherman with a little quicker hook-set reflexes...multiple rigs may be helpful. I gotta tell ya though guys'n'gals, I love my 22y.o. Lew's BB-1LMG, but my new 10-ball speed spool on this Bucoo is so much more fun to fish! I'm pretty happy with it for unweighted Senko's up to cranks and heavy jigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PersicoTrotaVA Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I use 5 rods: 6'6" MHF with a 6.2:1 baitcaster for texas rigging, carolina rigging and plastic swimbaits/jerkbaits 6'10" MM with a 5.4:1 baitcaster for crankbaits 7' MHF with a 6.4:1 baitcaster for spinnerbaits, chatterbaits and swimming jigs 7' HXF with a 7.1:1 baitcaster for frogs, swimbaits and flipping/pitching jigs 7' MXF with a 6.2:1 spinning reel for shaky heads and wacky rigs I need to get a 6th rod for topwater and jerkbaits and then my arsenal will be complete...for now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradc36 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 6'8 casting MMF crank and jerkbaits 6'10 spinning MF light t rigs, dropshot, flukes 7' casting HF heavy jigs,spinnerbaits,chatterbaits 7' casting MHF t rigs, swim jigs 7' casting MFshaky heads, senkos 7'6 casting MHF A-Rigs 7'6 casting MF swimbaits/buzzbaits 7'6 casting XHXF frogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelboed Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Wow, you guys are really out there. Even if you buy mid-lower gear, that's gotta be over a grand just in rods and reels. I can't imagine having a seperate rod for every bait, but I'm glad some are so fortunate and so picky. That's what drives innovation and gets the trickle-down going my direction. Gear is fun to get and to have...but definitely not necessary. Just fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Hunter Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 For my spinning rod I use a regular 6'6 lightning rod it's perfect for pretty much everything you are going to throw. I catch plenty of bass on mine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattkelley77 Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Hey guys, im matt im 17 and i live on cape cod, i just started fishing and im using an old rod and reel and i was wondering if any one had any suggestions for a new rod, i currently have a spinning reel, i dont know wether i should be using that or a bait caster, any suggestions would be a huge help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpwarhawk Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 All this started 10-12 years ago when the tackle companies came up with a strategy to sell more rods by marketing "technique specific" gear. There is so much variation from one manufacturer to the next that calling a rod a "worm rod" is meaningless. Fenwick used a "power" system, a 4 power was a light action rod, 5 power was a medium (standard) action, and 6 power was a heavy action. These three covered all the bases, for baitcasting anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelboed Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 the consensus seems to be (for a single 'all around' rod) 6'6"-7' medium/heavy fast action. What I've found with the Falcon Bucoo is that it feels lighter than average. (I"m not the only one to observe this) So with this rod, I moved to a Heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDJ Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 For enthusiasts, technique specific gear is fun to collect. However, three rigs cover all the basics: #1 6 1/2' or 7' MH baitcaster for jigs, some soft plastics and spinnerbaits #2 6 1/2' or 7' MM baitcaster for treble hook lures #3 7' MF spinning rod for lighter lures and a variety of techniques RW - now I'm curious about the MM. What steers you toward the MM instead of MHM? Would the MHM offer more versatility for a wider range of cranks, or do you think it's overkill for all but the deep-divers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User roadwarrior Posted July 23, 2014 Author Super User Share Posted July 23, 2014 Overkill. My heavy rod is a Lamiglas SR705R which I use for deep diving cranbaits. This for medium weight lures: https://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/pinnacle-optimus-xlt-dhc-review.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Bob Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I think the MHM 7'2" Extreme is as close to a one rod multi purpose for cranks, spinners, and T and C rigs as their ever was, the drawback I see to using it for smaller cranks and s-bills is throwing the lighter lures, and it is the MM Avid I turn to for a two rod perfect set up for most Crank'n, it throws the smaller baits better and is more forgiving with the smaller trebles and lighter line. I like having MHF ready for jigs but most times (as I am not tournament fishing) am well covered with these two rods. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fisher Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Falcon Cara T7 Cast 7' Medium Falcon Cara T7 Spin 6'9" Medium St Croix Avid Casting Rod 7' Med Hvy X Fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGlover Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 What would be the number one choice of line on each of those three set ups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel052 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Approved! Maybe one more for pitching into heavy cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User roadwarrior Posted August 20, 2014 Author Super User Share Posted August 20, 2014 What would be the number one choice of line on each of those three set ups? Spinning tackle = Yo-Zuri Hybrid #6 Baitcasting (MF or MHF) = Yo-Zuri Hybrid #12 Baitcasting (MM) = #12 Sunline Super Natural Monofilament Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmallTownTexasAngler Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 What would a good rod be for flipping and punching? I'm looking to go as inexpensive as possible since I don't do tourneys or competitions. If it helps you give me a better answer, where i fish there is a lot, and I mean A LOT of submerged moss and sticks and other various vegetation. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncustered Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Different companies label their rods differently. MHX uses this concept CB843= CB means crank bait action, most of the bend is toward the middle so the rod gives when the fish inhales the lure 84 means 84"- 7' rod 3 means 3 power, but their chart gives you the actual weight rating. Lamiglas, alstar and Loomis use the same method. The best tip I can give anyone is to build your own. You can get the parts and spend $75-and have a custom that many would drop $2-300 for. Check out rodbuilder.org or Google Tom Kirkman.... They hold a show in mid NC each February. The more you know about the rods, the better decisions you can make. Catchemall!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiett Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Wow no one is a fan of ML rods? Over the years I've slowly moved down from MH rods to ML. I mainly fish everything from senkos, rooster tails, to rattle traps. My current set up is 6.6ft MLF St.Croix Legend Elite 3000/ stradic ci4+ with 20lb PP (gonna put 10lb PP soon) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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