M Or Mh For Flukes?

[SAC2]

Hello all, been searchin for a bit for an answer but havent come to a general consensus. I'm lookin for a fluke/ general setup casting combo and im trying to figure out if i should get another mh or another m. I'm leaning towards medium becuse most of the things i throw are under 1/2 ounce. my mh heavy rod only really comes out when im jig fishin or throwin frogs, and my one m is too whippy and the other is only a 6'3" so im looking for about a 7 footer. can anyone vouch for throwing a double fluke rig on a medium rod? trying to keep it equal to or less than 100 bucks. any help would be great, thanks!

[BASSclary]

Are you talking just one fluke, or a double fluke rig? Im also assuming we're talking standard super-flukes (~5")

What type of cover are you fishing in? Both will shine in different ways, and flukes are my favorite way to fish, so I can probably help you out.

[SAC2]

well, im talking about mainly just a single fluke, but was wondering also if a medium could handle a double fluke rig. i fish a fluke on my 6' 3" but feel like im not getting the casting distance and the hooking percentage i want because im not movin enough line on the hookset. i wasnt sure if i should just up the rod size or if should actually up the power to mh.

also i normally throw it in sparse weeds where a spinnerbait gets fouled up too much or over shallow rocky points. ill also fling em at some "schooling" fish too if i see them in open water

[sarcazmo]

Dont want to hijack this thread but I'm also quite interested in this! Would a fluke rod also be suitable for casting weightless senkos? I'm assuming it would.

I'm also in this dilemma. Some people recommend a MH/F action rod while others go M/F. One rod I keep seeing pop up is a Falcon Weightless Worm Rod. That one seems to be MH/XF. Looking for a rod that can hopefully handle flukes and senkos.

[BASSclary]

What Im using for single weightless flukes is a Powell 682C 6'8" M/XF (Disc, but can be found in 7') Its short enough that the tip doesn't slap the water when working a fluke, but long enough and stout enough to hook up with the fish. I've found that the XF tip is really nice for flukes, because you can work them better, get a good hookset with the single hook, and the accuracy of the casting is pinpoint, plus it loads up better with weightless flukes.

However, I dont think the same rod would be an ideal double fluke rod. You're essentially doubling the weight of your presentation and a M would be slightly underpowered for that, however it can still be done.

To the other poster asking about senkos, it works okay for smaller ones (weightless), like the little 4 inchers. Again, I think a MH would be better for stickbaits.

Also, before you get caught up in a fluke rod, make sure you have a reel capable of casting weightless flukes. Sure it can be done with any reel, bit if you're going for a dedicated fluke setup I would look for higher end reel with a lighter spool for ease of castability

[Hi Salenity]

Both will work but I use a medium. And think it works a lot nicer.

[SAC2]

Also, before you get caught up in a fluke rod, make sure you have a reel capable of casting weightless flukes. Sure it can be done with any reel, bit if you're going for a dedicated fluke setup I would look for higher end reel with a lighter spool for ease of castability

thanks. its not gunna be a dedicated fluke rod, but will probably have a fluke on it when i want to throw one. im looking for something that will definitly be better than my other options for a fluke, but something that i can hopefully use for throwin light t-rigged worms and the like.

[BASSclary]

thanks. its not gunna be a dedicated fluke rod, but will probably have a fluke on it when i want to throw one. im looking for something that will definitly be better than my other options for a fluke, but something that i can hopefully use for throwin light t-rigged worms and the like.

Yep, it's my dedicated fluke set-up, but I also use it for light t-rigs.

Depending on your budget I HIGHLY recommend a Powell 702C.

If you do a google search for Powell Max Review you'll find a lengthy on I posted a while back.

[sarcazmo]

So you wouldn't use the same rod for fluke and a 5" weightless senko? I'd be pairing the rod with an okuma helios.

[sarcazmo]

Is the powell you recommend the EF 702c? Just curious because the little caption mentions senkos.

[TNBassin']

Walmart.com has veritas rods both micro and winch rods for $70 right now.

[BASSHUNTER1961]

Any rod in the 6'6" to 7' range M or MH F or XF will work fine for a single fluke. I personally use a 6'8" MXF cause it works great. I also use a 7' M Moderate that works just as well.

Rod manufactures are making rods in a thousand different lengths, powers and actions, and giving them technique specific names just so you will part with your money. It's just a marketing trick to make you feel as though you are getting a rod that does something really special, and will help you catch more fish, and that's just a bunch of nonsense.

I'm sorry but, fishing is supposed to be fun and relaxing. Far too many people are concerned that they need some ultra special rod/reel combo to catch fish, and you can thank the internet and manufactures for that. Hey, I love new equipment, and buy new stuff all the time but thankfully I can afford it. Do I think new rods and reels will help me catch more fish, No. This week end I ended up with 3 new Falcon Bucoo rods, and one new Shimano reel, did I need them, No.

If your buying equipment cause you enjoy new things and can afford it, then great! If you are buying new equipment thinking this new setup will help to catch more fish, it will not.

Now I'm not saying to go throw flukes on a 7'6"H rod as that would be a bit much......

Rant over.

[sarcazmo]

Any rod in the 6'6" to 7' range M or MH F or XF will work fine for a single fluke. I personally use a 6'8" MXF cause it works great. I also use a 7' M Moderate that works just as well.

Rod manufactures are making rods in a thousand different lengths, powers and actions, and giving them technique specific names just so you will part with your money. It's just a marketing trick to make you feel as though you are getting a rod that does something really special, and will help you catch more fish, and that's just a bunch of nonsense.

I'm sorry but, fishing is supposed to be fun and relaxing. Far too many people are concerned that they need some ultra special rod/reel combo to catch fish, and you can thank the internet and manufactures for that. Hey, I love new equipment, and buy new stuff all the time but thankfully I can afford it. Do I think new rads and reels will help me catch more fish, No. This week end I ended up with 3 new Falcon Bucoo rods, and one new Shimano reel, did I need them, No.

If your buying equipment cause you enjoy new things and can afford it, then great! If you are buying new equipment thinking this new setup will help to catch more fish, it will not.

Now I'm not saying to go throw flukes on a 7'6"H rod as that would be a bit much......

Rant over.

I actually agree with you. I was just trying to find a general consencus. I think i'm going to buy another *** rod the *** black 6'10" M/XF and use it for flukes and senkos. If I need to buy another rod down the road so be it.

[Crestliner2008]

A 7' medium action rod would be just fine for fluke fishing. I use this same rod, where I'm fishing single or double.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Double weightless flukes are still well within the range of what most rod makes label as "medium" power. If the fishing real heavy cover or weighted flukes to get deeper a MH might make more sense.