Just looking for some advice

I know we just had this topic not long ago - so again. I use a 7' Medium-Heavy/Fast rod for spinners/chatters/buzzbaits. Also jigs and T-Rigs.

 

What brand/model depends on your personal preference and how much you're willing to spend on it.

Any brand with a MH/F rod.

Take your pick - Diawa, Dobyns, St Croix, Abu, Shimano, Quantum, etc...the list is endless. Models ranging from $50 to $500.

Conquest MBR 843 of course. You work hard. You deserve it.

I don’t find them particularly technique specific. A good worm/jig rod works fine. If you get short strikes it’s not rod action. Look at retrieve, trailer, profile, color. If they want it they’ll get it. 

I use a 7 foot MH BPS Crankin' Stick for a spinnerbait / chatterbait rod (and use the same rod in a M for cranks)

 

I kind of like the G. Loomis 853C NRX but it's overkill.  Also, I like the 783C GLX and 844C GLX if I use a trailer.  Both of these rods will do just about anything. 

You’ll have to make a choice between either glass or graphite.  I myself prefer graphite, but then you need a Moderate/Fast taper so you don’t rip the hooks out of said fish’s mouth.  I use a 7’2” MH iRod Stone Cold vibrating jig rod.  $150

9 hours ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

I don’t find them particularly technique specific. A good worm/jig rod works fine. If you get short strikes it’s not rod action. Look at retrieve, trailer, profile, color. If they want it they’ll get it. 

I second that motion.  

I like a mod-fast action medium heavy for mine. Length will depend what your doing and preference. Long casts over flats you might go to a 7'6, shorter target casting to cover maybe down to 7 feet. I'm usually fishing around cover so I'm using a Tatula 7'2" MH Regular (mod fast). 

Depending on your budget, The Witch Doctor Surman 50 G is really good for blade baits or really most moving baits .

I recently grabbed a Dobyns Sierra 734c to use for just this purpose. I’ve had it out about 4-5 times so far, and I think it is about perfect for throwing chatterbaits. 

17 hours ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

I don’t find them particularly technique specific. A good worm/jig rod works fine. If you get short strikes it’s not rod action. Look at retrieve, trailer, profile, color. If they want it they’ll get it. 

*I did not find them particularly technique specific - until I started reading stories about pros who swear that unless they are using a MH / moderate action rod they miss chatter bait hook ups time and time again . It never seemed to be mentioned with spinner bait set ups but for some reason having a MH / Moderate action rod is THE in thing to have now for a chatter bait rod ! I can take a 7' MH / F rod but have multiple reels with braid main line on one and mono - co-poly on the other and have an entirely different set up . If delay is a a requirement I believe a 7' MH / Fast rod with Stren original  #14 lb. mono , Berkley Trilene #14 lb.  , Big game #15 lb. will work well ... For less delay I can use #30 lb.. Power Pro braid and take advantage of less stretch as required . 

I use a Dobyns Champion XP 703c  for chatter baits and square bills  and really like it.

Only used it a few times but I bought a poison adrena 7'3" reg. Fast and I love it. That slightly softer tip feels better to me than the 7'2" mh fast expride I was using before for single hook moving baits. 

I’ve been using my Lew’s 7’ MH/F TP1 Black for chatterbaits/spinnerbaits and it feels great. I feel every little movement through the blank. I think it fishes above the $130 price tag. 

I'm using a MegaBass Orochi XX Diablo Spec R,  worked great today!

 

1 hour ago, Dens228 said:

I'm using a MegaBass Orochi XX Diablo Spec R,  worked great today!

 

Wonder if mine will work as good tomorrow.    Supposed to be 65 with sun.....and hopefully no heavy wind.  Only sunny day on forecast.

 

12 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said:

Wonder if mine will work as good tomorrow.    Supposed to be 65 with sun.....and hopefully no heavy wind.  Only sunny day on forecast.

 

Must be nice to fish.  Here in Maryland our reservoirs are closed.  My CNQ-903 and DRX-754 will not be pulling any chatterbaits or spinnerbaits for a while.  Probably just pitch and roll cast jigs into a bucket in my back yard.

For chatter baits, I use a Kistler Rods Feel N Reel. It’s graphite with glass section on the top third or so. The action is a medium heavy. 

9 hours ago, new2BC4bass said:

Wonder if mine will work as good tomorrow.    Supposed to be 65 with sun.....and hopefully no heavy wind.  Only sunny day on forecast.

 

Haha, I fished yesterday, 100% cloud cover, 12-15 mph winds, 44 degree air, off and on light mist!  Kicked but on the chatterbait.   Sunny and no wind I don't use a chatter, I go to a swim jig/paddletail.  

13 hours ago, AmSO4 said:

Must be nice to fish.  Here in Maryland our reservoirs are closed.  My CNQ-903 and DRX-754 will not be pulling any chatterbaits or spinnerbaits for a while.  Probably just pitch and roll cast jigs into a bucket in my back yard.

That’s terrible. Luckily for me my lake is in my backyard and there’s nobody telling me I can’t go out there. 

TW has the Daiwa DX 7’3” Heavy on sale today:$89.99.  If I didn’t already have a rod for this application, I wouldn’t hesitate to get it for that price.

I’ve been using the megabass daemos and it’s worked great for me. It’s a beautiful rod and very sensitive.