Thinking about getting a chronarch mgl for light Texas rigs 1/8-3/16 and I’m aware this would typically be best suited for spinning gear but want to try on casting gear. So my question is what rods would pair nicely with this reel I’d like to keep it around the $500 range. Thanks!

You can easily throw that size t-rig on casting gear. I'd say most people do. Don't forget the added weight of the hook and bait itself. 

 

I have a Chronarch MGL paired with the 6'11" med+ Shimano Poison Adrena. I use it for many applications. I've messed with t-rigs on it, but I usually throw my t-rigs on a 7'0"-7'3" med-heavy/fast rod. 

19 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

You can easily throw that size t-rig on casting gear. I'd say most people do. Don't forget the added weight of the hook and bait itself. 

 

I have a Chronarch MGL paired with the 6'11" med+ Shimano Poison Adrena. I use it for many applications. I've messed with t-rigs on it, but I usually throw my t-rigs on a 7'0"-7'3" med-heavy/fast rod. 

I am interested in checking out that very stick ~ 

What's the "medium+" mean ?

A-Jay

I have no qualms recommending the 7'3" mh poison adrena, it did double duty for me last year throwing mostly jigs and worms rigged various ways from neko and slider to weightless and jig worm style up to 3/8 oz., very versatile and light, not quite nrx level sensitivity but close and with your remaining budget you can buy enough plastics to choke a whale : )

3 hours ago, A-Jay said:

I am interested in checking out that very stick ~ 

What's the "medium+" mean ?

A-Jay

It's supposed to be in between a medium and med-heavy. 

 

All I know is it can do a lot of different things. Heck, it's lure rating is 1/4 to 1oz. The tip is a little softer than a lot of fast actions, but the backbone has plenty power.

 

I will throw light t-rig and finesse jigs on it at times, especially if I'm skipping docks/fishing close quarters.

 

It's also a great jerkbait rod. It'll also throw smaller/lighter cranks in a pinch. But I am running a Chronarch MGL with it, so that helps.

 

Mostly tho I'm throwing smaller Keitechs/underspins on it. But like I said, it is very versatile. 

 

Oh, and be sure to grab a hook keeper, since it doesn't come with one. 

 

 

 

50 minutes ago, NorthernBasser said:

It's supposed to be in between a medium and med-heavy. 

 

All I know is it can do a lot of different things. Heck, it's lure rating is 1/4 to 1oz. The tip is a little softer than a lot of fast actions, but the backbone has plenty power.

 

I will throw light t-rig and finesse jigs on it at times, especially if I'm skipping docks/fishing close quarters.

 

It's also a great jerkbait rod. It'll also throw smaller/lighter cranks in a pinch. But I am running a Chronarch MGL with it, so that helps.

 

Mostly tho I'm throwing smaller Keitechs/underspins on it. But like I said, it is very versatile. 

 

Oh, and be sure to grab a hook keeper, since it doesn't come with one. 

 

 

 

Now after some experience using this rod, would you say it’s worth it for the money and the sensitivity is to par with other rods in this price range or do you think there are better fits for solely Texas rigs and light jigs on this rod?

The PA 6'11 M+ is great for 1/8 & 3/16, but if you get up above that I would go with the 7'3 MH PA if you are leaning that way. Not only will the 6'11 M+ throw those well but it is very versatile so you could use it for a number of techniques.

I’d recommend a G Loomis IMX-Pro 852 JWR. It’s perfect for light t rigs.

7 hours ago, jbsoonerfan said:

The PA 6'11 M+ is great for 1/8 & 3/16, but if you get up above that I would go with the 7'3 MH PA if you are leaning that way. Not only will the 6'11 M+ throw those well but it is very versatile so you could use it for a number of techniques.