getting new rods (need help)

[RatLTrap]

Hey, I am gonna get a couple new rods (and maybe reels)... i dont know much about rods haha, so if anyone can help me out with what kinda rod i need for the kinda set ups i wanna throw, ide appreciate it.

I'de like to get one to throw cranksbaits, and or spinnerbaits. (also for flippin/pitching jigs etc)

Ide like to also get one to throw carolina rigs, and or T-rigs.

Any special type of stuff i need on the rod? like length, action, etc.

thanks, and also if you could help me with this stuff on the reels to ide apprecaite it.

thanks

[Vabass22]

I absolutely love my falcon lowrider, didn't like the price tag, til I got hald off of it? I like a mh, 6'6 rod with a hard tip.

[mack]

for spinnerbaits and jigs, i like a 7 foot MH action rod...and for cranks, i like a 6 foot M action rod..i dont carolina rig so i dont know much about it...for t-rigs, i use a 6 foot M action...

[PowerBass]

Casters-

Spinnerbaits/Buzzbaits/Ratltraps- 7ft MH or 6ft 6in MH, Faster Action is helpful
Jigs/ C-rigs- 7ft to 7ft 6in MH or H- Extra fast action for jigs, slow to moderate for c-rig, remebr the long sweeping hookset?
T-Rigs- 6ft 6in MH or 7ft MH- Defintely an extra fast action!
Crankbaits- 6ft 6in M or 7ft M e glass or graphite fiberglass composite in slow action so the fish wont throw them trebles
Topwater- 5ft 6in M Pistol grip, allows casting up under cover with a nice roll cast, and gives you leveragee with your wrist to set the hook. moderate action

Spinning rods-
7ft MH- Weightless Plastics, Light T- rigs fast action
6ft 6in M- Senko style baits, good skipping length moderat to fast action
6ft 6in ML or 7ft ML- Finnese rod, 4-10 lb line max, DS rod, SS rig rod, Wacky rig rod, finnese spinnerbaits, the 1/8 oz ones ya know what im talkign about. I like a moderate to fast action
7ft M- Topwater(smaller popper and spooks) Moderate action

[Bender]

I can't say for sure but one thing I will add is for you to get a feel in your hand for the different rods. From my experience different manufacturers will rate rods differently, I have a Medium from one company that is a lot more stout than a MH from another.
I am using a 7' Medium for cranks so I can throw them a long way and it has a soft tip.
Jigs a 6'6" MH that seems really firm to me.
Worms 6' (should be longer, but that is what I have) M rods that seems like a MH.
I think that you want a Heavy rod for pitchin and flippin, I don't have one but a 7' er is next on my list.

[JB]

pb pretty much summed it up on lenght..once you get past that like bender said, it comes to comfort and what looks good to the eye...
I have a variety of pistol grip, casting and flipping handles..I prefer cork, with a trigger, plus a open space under the rod/reel to feel the blank, although with this power pro the sensitivity, I don't need to hold the blank for feel as much as I used to.
I like my 5-6 short rod for jerking a rogue, a 7 ft for flipping, have 4 6-6 MH for casting cranks and spinners, then compliment that with dif geared reels for whatever I am throwing.
It comes done to what you buddies all like for your region, plus what you can afford IMO..if I were you I'd get good rods for 100 buck range if you can afford it.

[PowerBass]

Personally, Speakign from Experience, You cannot beat Fenwicks! HMX- 70-90 dollars a rod, Venture sreies canbe bought at walmart for 50 bucks and come in all sizes and actions. I am also hearing great things about BPS extrme rods, another rod I have and like alot is the Cabelas Fish Eagle II.

[RatLTrap]

thanks guys

[zooker]

trap
a good 7' heavy action fenwick is what i chunk spinnerbaits on.. also use the same rod-action and lenth- for carolina rigging and jig pitching/flipping..
texas rigs i like to use a mh action 6.6 or 7 foot rod. i am really liking the 6.6 sirrus rod i got. and my favorite rod the fenwick techna av.
cranking i use 2 types-3 rods- two 7 footers a fenwick medium ,a lews speed stick medium, and a 7.6 american rodsmith fritts rod which is mh. i use the fritts rod for deep diving cranks only. the fenwick has a higher speed reel-6.3- on it i use it for shallow fast presentations-and lipless-

zooker

[Vabass22]

Rods, are like reels, reels are like line, and line is like cars. Every one has their favorite brand, and most stick with it. Usually, most brands rods at the same price range, perform pretty equally. You go with a 100$ Fenwick, or a 105$ Falcon, and they shouldn't be too much different, if they are, power to the better company. The only time a rod should blow another in the same price range out of the water, is if it is custom, hand-made, to your specefications.

[ToPwAt'R GuY]

I would use an all star rod or fenwick.

[Vabass22]

I am going to do an experiment. I am upgrading my rods, and I plan to buy a few more, so I will buy a Fenwick, in the 100$ range, a All Star in the 100$ range, and maybe a St.Croix in the 100$ range, and see how they hold up against my Falcon.

[skeeter944]

try the bass pro shops extreme combo. i use my 6'6'' medium-heavy combo for worms. for spinnerbaits,i use a 6'3'' medium-heavy rod that acts like a medium.

[Vabass22]

For me,a 6'6" mh rad, with ahard tip, is the most versatile, but I use it mostly a a soft plastic rod.

[KenDammit]

I stick to 6' to 7' rods. Many rods are more versatile than people let on....the truest advantage to multiple setups is that you don't have to cut and re-tie as often. Otherwise, most everyone could fish the way they do with 3 setups.

For spinning gear, I just like 6' rods...just what I do

for baitcasters, I will use a 6' when I am downsizing and/or wanting to cast up under stuff

for crankbaits, soft plastics, and things like that, I use a 6'6" medium action.(trust me, its strong enough).

for spinnerbaits and some soft plastics(horny toad mainly) I use a 6'6" medium heavy.

for Jigs, and the good ole c-rig 7' medium heavy.

[lizardsrule]

Since you seem to be doing a lot of shore fishing, I would stick with 6'6" or smaller on the rods. Just easier to maneuver in the trees(yeah I saw the tree bass LOL). I use MH for most everything except crankbaits, and half the time I use a Heavy rod for pitching flipping. But make sure you get a Shimano reel, because "EVERYONE" loves those, PNJ, dodgeguy, Rebasser, even VAbass22 rotflmao.

Lizards

[zooker]

forgot me lizard..



zooker

[flamez]

Originally Posted by skeeter944

try the bass pro shops extreme combo. i use my 6'6'' medium-heavy combo for worms. for spinnerbaits,i use 6'3'' medium-heavy rod that acts like a medium.

i loves my extremes more than a crack head likes.... well you see where im goin

[Fishie1]

I would get a 7 foot rod for all those techniques!

[skeeter944]

yeah,its a good combo for an excellent price.

[lizardsrule]

Originally Posted by zooker

forgot me lizard..



zooker

Dang, I did forget you, sorry about that zooker Rebasser started a serious thing with that pic. I always crack up at it. Wonder if Kevin could put it as one of the smiley face things?

And to all the other Shimano lovers I forgot please accept my sincere apology

Lizards