Super User rockchalk06 Posted January 15, 2013 Super User Posted January 15, 2013 I'll start off by saying I have the brand already picked out I just have a few questions I need. I haven't used spinner baits very often. I want to get into running them more as a different option to jigs in the cover I fish. I just don't know what the best action length and weight is. I know a 4 or 5 gear feels better to me. So question is what's the best length, action and weight for spinnerbaits if I were going to have a dedicated set up. Thanks Quote
JunkYard814 Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 I use a 6' 6" MH Fast just because I didn't like longer rods when I first started fishing. I would go with a longer rod though because it will help you cast further and cover more water. If you're fishing really heavy slop, then maybe you want a Heavy, but again, I barely like fishing MH so I don't own any H rods. Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Super User Posted January 15, 2013 I use a 6' 6" MH Fast just because I didn't like longer rods when I first started fishing. I would go with a longer rod though because it will help you cast further and cover more water. If you're fishing really heavy slop, then maybe you want a Heavy, but again, I barely like fishing MH so I don't own any H rods. Thanks for the reply. How heavy of a bait can you comfortably run on a MH? Quote
endless Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 I also use a MH/F but mine is 7'. I toss anything from 3/8 to 1/2. Just stick with what your rod is rated for. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 15, 2013 Super User Posted January 15, 2013 I like my 6-8 M/XF for most spnnerbaiting, up to 1/2 oz. baits. 1 Quote
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted January 15, 2013 Super User Posted January 15, 2013 CiticaE, Sell us 6'8 MHXF 40# braid. Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Super User Posted January 15, 2013 Abu STX, Veritas 7' MHF 40# braid. Excellent option sir! 4 Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Super User Posted January 15, 2013 I like my 6-8 M/XF for most spnnerbaiting, up to 1/2 oz. baits. It doesn't feel over loaded with a medium ? Quote
Super User Teal Posted January 15, 2013 Super User Posted January 15, 2013 7'2 MH XF. I have thrown them on a 6'8 med fast, mostly pitching them under docks. I lke the mh a little better since we have alot of hydrilla and the extra strength is needed and i can make longer casts too. Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Super User Posted January 15, 2013 I also use a MH/F but mine is 7'. I toss anything from 3/8 to 1/2. Just stick with what your rod is rated for. True but with some rods, what's rated of the rod is to heavy. Quote
LuckyHandsINC. Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 I also like the mh. I use a 6'8 mh/fast cumara. Like it a lot. Mostly use 3/8 and 1/2 oz spinnerbaits. Quote
Super User Teal Posted January 15, 2013 Super User Posted January 15, 2013 I cant speak for JFrancho, but my Castaway 6'8 med doesnt feel overloaded with a 1/2 but it doesnt take much more than that. I usually use a 3/8 or smaller when im pitching it under docks on that rod. Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted January 15, 2013 Super User Posted January 15, 2013 I've found that what is and what ain't a decent spinner bait rod is subjective and varies a lot from person to person. I like my spinner bait rods pretty stiff, and yet a little more "tippy" than my jig rods. Years ago, I was hundreds of dollars into the search for a spinner bait rod that I "liked" rather than one where I felt I was "settling" At the time AllStar Rods (prior to their purchase by Shakespeare) made a spinner bait rod, endorsed by Zell Rowland. It is 6'8", MH with a more flexible tip than their jig/worm rods. They work good for me, I bought several of them, I still have 3 and that is what I use for spinnerbaits. If I had substantially more funding, I'd go with the Loomis spinnerbait rods. Thats just me. I have a buddy, who is probably a better spinner bait fisherman than me, at least he throws them more than I do and he prefers a more flexible, almost parabolic bend in his spinner bait rod. So, who knows? Get one and fish it, should you not like it buy a slightly different one. That is what I did. Quote
endless Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 True but with some rods, what's rated of the rod is to heavy. Yea I understand that. Mine goes to 1oz and I won't go that big cause I don't think mine can handle a 1oz lure. I like 15# CXX Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 15, 2013 Super User Posted January 15, 2013 It doesn't feel over loaded with a medium ? No, mine are Saint Croixs. Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Super User Posted January 15, 2013 No, mine are Saint Croixs. Cool. Thanks! Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 15, 2013 Super User Posted January 15, 2013 Just look at the lure ratings - their "M" is usually rated for 1/2 or 5/8 oz. max. Quote
mnbassman23 Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 I use a 7'1" HF action rod with 30lb braid. This particular rod fishes more like a MHMF action rod though. I personally like a bit more parabolic action in my spinnerbait rod. Quote
mc6524 Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 I find the action is a matter of balence between spinner bait weight and action. This is very similar to matching crank bait size/depth with the rods weight. So, I use a MHF for anything 1/2 ounce or more and MF for anything less than a 1/2 ounce. Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted January 15, 2013 Super User Posted January 15, 2013 At the time AllStar Rods (prior to their purchase by Shakespeare) made a spinner bait rod, endorsed by Zell Rowland. It is 6'8", MH with a more flexible tip than their jig/worm rods. They work good for me, I bought several of them, I still have 3 and that is what I use for spinnerbaits. I have a Texas made Allstar titanium spin/jig model and it's a great rod. MH with more tip. Wish they were still all made in Tx. Quote
skeletor6 Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Just look at the lure ratings - their "M" is usually rated for 1/2 or 5/8 oz. max. Very true, lure weightings will tell you a lot. I would be careful though, many spinnerbaits are actually heavier than what they are advertised as weighing. Someone had a thread on it where they weighed different types of baits and the spinnerbaits were heavier than their listed weighting. I feel a 7' MH/F rod works perfect for my spinnerbait needs up to 1/2oz, but I have been throwing more 5/8oz and 3/4oz and my Loomis MBR844 IMX works very well for this. Any H/F rod will do for the heavier spinnerbaits. I feel the smaller rods like 6'8'' and 6'6'' are great for target fishing with spinnerbaits. They work well for the purpose and they are much easier to cast to a spot than the 7' rods for me at least. I grew up fishing spinnerbaits on a 6'6'' MH/F rod and it did a fine job at it, I can just cast longer with the 7' rods which my situation calls for more. For line, I use 12-15lb FC it helps get the line deep and is good at not getting tore up by sharp objects. Quote
Super User retiredbosn Posted January 15, 2013 Super User Posted January 15, 2013 I'm in the minority, but I use a 7MHMF, also use it for cranking. The reel is a 21 ipt, this is for anything over 3/8 to an ounce. Smaller I use a 7MMF with a reel that is 25ipt. I don't like fast or extra fast tips I end up pulling the lure out of the fish's mouth Quote
Super User retiredbosn Posted January 15, 2013 Super User Posted January 15, 2013 Excellent option sir! Hilarious, and LMG hasn't rebutted Quote
Super User webertime Posted January 15, 2013 Super User Posted January 15, 2013 6' 10" MH xf Shimano Compre with 30 lb 832 and a Daiwa Advantage HSTA. Very good for 3/8+ oz. spinerbaits (all I really throw). Quote
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted January 16, 2013 Super User Posted January 16, 2013 Hilarious, and LMG hasn't rebutted Haha, just caught that. Very clever! 1 Quote
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