I don't think you would really go wrong with any of the rods you mentioned in your opening post. For myself, I use a Shimano Compre for the exact same application you specified and I absolutely love it. At the end of the day I would put a Curado on each of them and see how it feels (ideally use each of them but that's probably not possible) -- what works for others might not work as well for you.

 

I'm a complete and total Shimano prostitute and yet the last rod I bought two weeks ago was a Quantum Smoke (with an Abu Garcia Revo reel at that) because it felt right for me.

How are the Ethos Rods at Academy?

They're quite nice. Very light for the price point. There's also a new Ethos Nano rod that's supposed to be even nicer, though I haven't handled those yet.

what about the duckett ghost?? maybe a carrot stix wild black??

How are the Ethos Rods at Academy?

That was the next thing I was going to suggest seeing that you were close to an Academy. Their Ethos rods are very nice and very light. They don't have quite the variety of actions and powers but I have 2, one spinning and one casting, and I really like both. You can wait until they go on sale and get their nano rods for $60 each.

I actually love all three of the rods you have in your topic. I think each lineup has its advantages and disadvantages, but in their range I think they have at least one rod per lineup that is the best out there. The mojo is heavy, so tip down presentations they shine, they are rugged and reliable also. The bucoo is a great rod for light weight, if you are going to be flipping all day i would definitely get this one. My favorite line up right now is the shimano's, their reel seat is the best in the business IMO, it gives maximum contact with the blank, and minimizes vibration dampening. It also has the over the counter lifetime warranty, and a great range of actions. Personally I like the 7'2" M/XF for lighter jigs up to 1/2 oz and t-rigs, for jigs over 1/2 i would go with the 7'2" MH/F... the bucoo is very close though the light weight of them is fantastic, if only they used shimano's reel seat...

 

Mitch

I love my mojo havent fished the others. The mojos have a nice split grip. Rods are slick looking strong guides . Thats my opinion

I love all my mojos. Really liked my carbonlite too until it broke.

I think I have talked myself out of the Mojo Bass, but the BuCoo and Compre are both still interesting to me... Looking for T Rigging Brush Hogs and Jigs that are under 3/4 oz.  So, Not really sure what the best fit is.

for sensetivity ---> compre 7'2" MH/F

for comfort ---> 6'10" bucoo micro H/F 

 

Mitch

Have you thought of All star rods? there a pretty good rod and on sale right now on academy sports website

for sensetivity ---> compre 7'2" MH/F

for comfort ---> 6'10" bucoo micro H/F 

 

Mitch

How much more sensitive is the Compre than the bucoo? And how much lighter is the bucoo than the Compre? If you were getting 1 which would it be?