So I was thinking about all the discussions based around rod power and action and how hard it is to describe this without comparing it to another rod that most anglers are familiar with.    With that in mind I started wondering about what everyone's thoughts were about what is  the "Poster Child" or standard for MH F rods.   What one rod best fits this designation as a baseline for all others to be compared to.   Maybe length is a consideration in this, so lets keep is narrowed down to rods right around 7' or so.

 

 

Which of us is the arbiter of this? Until CCS or another definitive system is adopted by the industry there can be no standard barer or poster child. 

35 minutes ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

Which of us is the arbiter of this? Until CCS or another definitive system is adopted by the industry there can be no standard barer or poster child. 

I am only interested in each persons opinion, not trying to fix world hunger, just looking to see if there is any type of consensus.

Although G. Loomis rates the MBR844C as Heavy Power, I think this is the classic MH

and could be the Poster Child you are looking for.

 

http://www.gloomis.com/content/g-loomis/us/en/home/conventional/rods1/bass/classic-bass/CLASSIC_MAG_BASS.html

 

 

G Loomis

7 hours ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

Which of us is the arbiter of this? Until CCS or another definitive system is adopted by the industry there can be no standard barer or poster child. 

This is the correct answer, but dont hold your breath waiting for any manufacturers to jump on this bandwagon.

 

Having said that, I regard the classic G Loomis ratings as a defacto standard. 

MH = 1/4 - 3/4oz lure weight and 10 - 17lb line weight.

I agree with the G Loomis responses.   Specifically,  The MBR843C, in whichever series you prefer.