…except the damned BM. I don’t think I really need another rig. I have three spinning and 5 baitcasting rigs that cover just about every presentation for Neds to frogs. But need and want are two different things. 
 

I have no desire for another spinning rig. As far as baitcasters, I have a MF, a MHMF, two MHF and a HF. The HF is set up for casting frogs, and the MHMF is my crankbait rig. I fish from an inflatable that’s low in the water, so I do not need a rig for pitching or flipping. And I’m not looking into acquiring a BFS rig. So discounting those, what niche do I need to fulfill? 

Whatever pleases you.id get a super high speed reel and a 7-3 mhm to fish lipless cranks on braid

If you don't already have them, ultralight spinning and casting rigs.  That's what I use most of the time at my local lake.

Maybe just a upgrade of whatever your favorite technic is. 

deep crank rod?

 

BM has me wanting also, I found a fury 704c for $75 but I canceled it.  

 

Ruling out BFS is missing out on casting Fun (with a capital F). 

Pocket rocket reels are a hoot, spinning is productive fishing, but BFS is FUN (and did I say fun?)

25 minutes ago, ISuckAtBassFishingBoise said:

deep crank rod?

 

BM has me wanting also, I found a fury 704c for $75 but I canceled it.  

 

I fish mostly in waters no deeper than 8’-9’, so likely not a pressing issue. Although I’m starting to branch out to different bodies of water. 

27 minutes ago, Derek1 said:

Maybe just a upgrade of whatever your favorite technic is. 

That was a thought. Actually, a good thought. 

Shimano Tranx 300 and Daiwa DXSB 8' Heavy for swimbaits 

Well, instead  of a new rig, how'bout a high end reel? 

Shimano Conquest 100.

It's a slice of heaven!

 

 

Buy a rod and reel that will cast large swim baits or glide baits.  Then the next time you get the urge to buy something you don't need, you can buy some expensive glide baits.

2 hours ago, roadwarrior said:

Well, instead  of a new rig, how'bout a high end reel? 

Shimano Conquest 100.

It's a slice of heaven!

 

 

Then I’d need a really good G. Loomis or similar to pair it with. 
 

Bait Monkey- Happy

Wife- likely not as happy! ?

I said I was done a month ago...but the classifieds here got me.  Bought 3 reels yesterday.  BM be damned.

There's nothing wrong with having duplicate rods, but set up with different lures.  At least I hope not since I have quite a few duplicates.  I'm not at liberty to say how many. 

 

If I remember correctly you like to fish plastics.  I have more MHF than any other power/action.  Most are 1/4-3/4 or 1/4-1 oz.  That range handles about everything I throw at um.

6 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said:

There's nothing wrong with having duplicate rods, but set up with different lures.  At least I hope not since I have quite a few duplicates.  I'm not at liberty to say how many. 

 

If I remember correctly you like to fish plastics.  I have more MHF than any other power/action.  Most are 1/4-3/4 or 1/4-1 oz.  That range handles about everything I throw at um.

You have a good memory. That may be the road I go. A real quality rod with a decent reel.  I spend more time fishing various soft plastics than any other bait type. Kinda makes sense to upgrade there. 

The falcon expert 6’10” finesse jig rod is a great stick and would be right up your alley. Great for lighter jigs and plastics. Will walk a sexy dawg all day. I like mine for a chatterbait also. Very light weight and really crisp but not stiff. Probably my favorite rod of all I have. 
 

if you really want to satisfy the bait monkey, I put an abu mgx on it and they are on sale most places right now. 

30 minutes ago, casts_by_fly said:

The falcon expert 6’10” finesse jig rod is a great stick and would be right up your alley. Great for lighter jigs and plastics. Will walk a sexy dawg all day. I like mine for a chatterbait also. Very light weight and really crisp but not stiff. Probably my favorite rod of all I have. 
 

if you really want to satisfy the bait monkey, I put an abu mgx on it and they are on sale most places right now. 

I’ve had my eye on that rod. For finess jigs and 1/8 t rigs. With a rage craw or something similar 

6 hours ago, bulldog1935 said:

Ruling out BFS is missing out on casting Fun (with a capital F). 

Pocket rocket reels are a hoot, spinning is productive fishing, but BFS is FUN (and did I say fun?)

I’ve been thinking about a finesse setup for a little while just for the fun of it. Nothing crazy lite or anything maybe Ned rigs or meps spinners. You’re posts are certainly helping me along. 

BFS is both productive and fun.

 

1 hour ago, casts_by_fly said:

The falcon expert 6’10” finesse jig rod is a great stick and would be right up your alley. Great for lighter jigs and plastics. Will walk a sexy dawg all day. I like mine for a chatterbait also. Very light weight and really crisp but not stiff. Probably my favorite rod of all I have. 
 

if you really want to satisfy the bait monkey, I put an abu mgx on it and they are on sale most places right now. 

How does that rod stack up against the Cara? 

3 minutes ago, BrianMDTX said:

How does that rod stack up against the Cara? 

I don’t have a cara so can’t compare. In reading and researching there is a split preference between the current experts and caras.  I went expert and love it so much I’ve added two more experts (amistad and head turner). I also have a couple bucoos that I’m slowly upgrading into experts (the head turner is the first upgrade rather than straight add).

 

7 hours ago, roadwarrior said:

Well, instead  of a new rig, how'bout a high end reel? 

Shimano Conquest 100.

It's a slice of heaven!

 

 

I didn’t want a new Calcutta Conquest 100 until now!!!

2 hours ago, BrianMDTX said:

You have a good memory. That may be the road I go. A real quality rod with a decent reel.  I spend more time fishing various soft plastics than any other bait type. Kinda makes sense to upgrade there. 

I would have a custom rod made for my favorite presentation.  Best thing you could add IMO....but beware once you do that you will want to do your 2nd favorite.

10 minutes ago, casts_by_fly said:

I don’t have a cara so can’t compare. In reading and researching there is a split preference between the current experts and caras.  I went expert and love it so much I’ve added two more experts (amistad and head turner). I also have a couple bucoos that I’m slowly upgrading into experts (the head turner is the first upgrade rather than straight add).

 

I will say that my current Falcon (a MHF Lowrider All-‘Round Fast) is my favorite out of all the rods I own. That Expert intrigues me. 

6 minutes ago, Deephaven said:

I would have a custom rod made for my favorite presentation.  Best thing you could add IMO....but beware once you do that you will want to do your 2nd favorite.

That’s a rabbit hole. I once seriously considered having a custom rifle chambered in .411 Hawk (a .30-‘06 case blown out and loaded with .411-caliber Hawk 400-grain bullets. That got out-of-hand with $$$$ real fast. Custom rods are likely a little too pricey for my wallet. 

10 minutes ago, BrianMDTX said:

I will say that my current Falcon (a MHF Lowrider All-‘Round Fast) is my favorite out of all the rods I own. That Expert intrigues me. 

i knew you had the mhf low rider and while I don’t have that one, I have the trapcaster which is the mhmf.  If I were to stiffen up the trapcaster to a fast action it would feel pretty close to the expert finesse jig.