My wife has caught the bass fishing bug from her kayak. I have already given her a 6'6 M Spinning Rod but would also like to get her 6'6" MH Fast Action  Spinning Rod for throwing some spinnerbaits, jigs, and larger crankbaits

 

She has no interest in a baitcaster.

 

Do you have some suggestions on bost a rod and reel.

 

I would like to keep in under 200.00 if possible.

Does it have to be pink? 

 

Wow.  Looking through Tackle Warehouse for a 6'6" MHF spinning rod is like looking for teeth on a chicken.

 

St. Croix Premier has a 6'6" MHF...$130.  Had to do some serious searching to find a few more.  I found these few

 

Daiwa Aird X & Procyon

Abu Vendetta & Vengeance

Shimano Clarus

Fenwick HMG & Eagle

 

in your price range (allowing for a reel). 

 

Reels are easier to find.  I like my Daiwa BG.  Daiwa has several other models at $100 or less.  I like the looks of the Okuma RTX and Inspira reels.  Pflueger is a good bet....the President XT and Supreme.  I'd best not forget to mention Shimano makes a few candidates.

 

I have to admit that spinning reels are something I've used very seldom since getting back into fishing in '09.  Which is why I can't recommend a specific rod with those specs and price range.  Mine are all Medium power or less.  I do have a President XT and Daiwa BG so I can recommend those reels.  I like my HMG rods, but only one is a spinning rod.  I bought a Procyon for a brother-in-law's birthday a few years ago at the recommendation of a fellow member.  I haven't used it, tho.

 

Hopefully someone with experience with a few rods meeting your criteria will come along and offer some useful advice.  I am just tossing a few possibilities out there for you to research if desired.

Check out the Kistler Helium 3 Light Medium Heavy/Fast spinning rod. Should handle all of that well it’s a really versatile all purpose kind of stick. If you get one of their good sales it’s right around $200. 

 

 As mentioned above St Croix is always a solid bet and still offers spinning rods like you’re looking for. 

Dobyns Fury FR663 S rod with Shimano Sahara FE 2500F1 reel.

Tom

Can’t recommend a rod, I will say that there are a lot of good reels out there for a great price. For around $50 you almost can’t go wrong. The Mitchell 300 and Pflueger President are both great reels. I would spend more on a rod than a reel.

I appreciate all the responses. They give me a good place to start.

I'd continue to lobby your wife to accept a med. power baitcasting rod.  You'll find a spinning rod in my hands a large share of any fishing day except when tossing spinnerbaits and most top water baits.

 

oe

You might check with BPS or Cabelas. They have some rods in their store brands in 6'6" MH ratings.