Looking for a good rod ( 6’ to 6’8)to flip into Lilly pockets and quick tight pitching heavy cover.  Will pair with an oversized president reel. 35, or 40. Whatever balances rod best.  

 

I've never seen a heavy action spinning rod except at the ocean

I'd recommend the following article as it relates to using heavier spinning tackle for great results. Kent Ware uses this sort of set-up almost exclusively, does well with it.

 

Brad

 

https://www.flwfishing.com/tips/2014-04-22-going-big-with-a-spinning-rod

St Croix actually makes several different spinning rods in a heavy power rating for fresh. The SC Premiere is one such rod. I looked at it for heavy lure (1oz+ jerkbaits) and big swimbait (1-2oz) rod. I prefer split grips on a rod, so I ended up getting the Mojo Inshore in a HF. While I haven't pitched with it, I have thrown some Gambler GZ swimbaits on a 1/2oz belly weighted hook into lilly pads and Kissimmee grass. It has more than enough backbone to get a solid hookset, turn the fish, and pull them out. 

My heavy spinning rod is a Loomis E6X inshore rod. Rated for 1/4-1 oz. Fish don't know what rod their being caught on.

Thanks for the article Brad. Very helpful.   I just ordered a Loomis E6X 6’6 med heavy going to pair it with a Pflueger supreme.  I’ll let u know after Saturday what I think. 

I think you are going to really like adding a heavy spinning combo to your arsenal!

 

Sure, spinning reels/rods are often associated with finesse, they are truly great for it, but this cross-over really works well for your intentions.

 

A 6'6" rod will give you pinpoint accuracy, let you hit some spots that might otherwise be tough hone in on.

 

Brad

I have pulled 20+ lb redfish and snook out of mangroves on a medium power spinning rod. So long as the lure rating of the rod is enough to cover the weights you are going to be tossing there is no reason that rod wont handle what you want to do with it.

On 10/3/2018 at 3:43 PM, Fishing_FF said:

St Croix Premiere

+1 - my father-in-law has a heavy powered 7" (i think) and he uses it for big baits.

Seeing you're a Steeler fan, I'm thinking you might be from Pittsburgh. If you are, you're eventually going to want to have an assortment of pretty heavy rods with oversized dual drag baitfeeder reels. My "broom handle" for bass is an 8 foot King Kat/Salt Striker baitfeeder combo w/ 60# braid. I mostly use it at night on the 3 rivers flathead fishing, but as a not nearly enough weekend bass warrior that rolled pennies for gas this week, the budget's tight. You might make a better choice on the rod, but if you don't have 3 baitfeeders (PA allows use of no more than 3 lines in the water) and you're on a budget, swapping that oversized president for a baitfeeder will open a few more doors and give a bigger bang for your buck. The second drag doesn't bother me a bit when I'm flipping and pitching, and it's the bees knees for monster catfish and carp.