Rod For Lew's Spinning Reel (Senkos)

[Nodda4me]

Lew's Speed Spin Spinning Reel. Particularly model SS300a (180/10, 9.8oz)

 

I think I want a 6'3" - 6'6" MH fast tip rod just for Senkos.

 

What rods do you guys recommend? I want a fast tip with a pretty good backbone and I want to be able to feel the bite real good!

 

 

I am thinking Yozuri 12lb fluro nylon hybrid in Camo Green color.

 

I also have Yozuri 6# hybrid clear.

 

 

http://www.basspro.com/Fishing-Fishing-Rods-Spinning-Rods/Length-6-3/Length-6-6/Species-Bass/product-review-avg-rating-range-5/_/N-1z0uxb1Z1z0w84yZ1z0w85yZ1z0xf0cZp

[Nodda4me]

Anyone have this Quantum EXO PT?

 

http://www.basspro.com/Quantum-EXO-PT-Spinning-Rods/product/1112150501134/

[Nodda4me]

Or maybe a G Loomis GL2 jig & worm.. medium or medhvy?

http://www.basspro.com/G-Loomis-GL2-Jig-&-Worm-Series-Spinning-Rods/product/110902/

Or a phenix rod?? I'm liking the GL2.

[OkeechobeeAngler]

I use a 7ft St. Croix Mojo medium fast I believe it is. 

[Hanover_Yakker]

St. Croix AVID or Shimano Crucial if you are willing to spend $150 or more.  The Shimano Compre Worm & Jig 6'8" rod is a steal right now at $100 at BPS, but the Clarus version for $79 would do nicely if you are cost conscious.  I have the Clarus in both spinning and casting and can feel every little tick, pebble, twig, etc.

[Nodda4me]

St. Croix AVID or Shimano Crucial if you are willing to spend $150 or more. The Shimano Compre Worm & Jig 6'8" rod is a steal right now at $100 at BPS, but the Clarus version for $79 would do nicely if you are cost conscious. I have the Clarus in both spinning and casting and can feel every little tick, pebble, twig, etc.

Is the St Croix and Crucial better than the Compre and Clarus? I think I will spend at most $200.

[Hanover_Yakker]

I think the Crucial is considered by many on here the best all around rod Shimano offers with the Compre only slightly below it.  For me, I prefer to spend my money on high quality reels and mid-priced rods.  I find very little difference in sensitivity or rod power in that price range when you pair the combos up with braided and flouro lines.  You have to remember that your specific needs as an angler dictate which rod/reel/line combinations will work best for you.  I fish out of a kayak and do not need nor require the extra heavy rod powers that many boat-based anglers do.  I am able to go to the fish if it gets hung up where many boats are unable to go, so they need heavier lines and rod powers to power the fish out of heavy cover.

 

If it were me, I'd opt for the Compre at the price point they have right now, and then upgrade some other items like your line choice to some Sunline or possibly Seguar Kansen braid.  You'll find you have some funds left over to even add a few nice lures as well

[backcast88]

For my soft plastics I prefer my 6'8" M XF Carbonlite.  Plenty of backbone, light weight, and its sensitive. 

[Nodda4me]

There are some bad reviews on the Crucial. I think I will go with the CPS68MC Medium 6'8".

[Nodda4me]

Found a new one on ebay for $89 free shipping. I love saving money.

[Nodda4me]

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