Worm Rod Specs..all Purpose, Best I Can Do This Season

[stkbassn]

I need your help folks and I appreciate it in advance. In the past I have used spinning gear for worming but I don't use it anymore. I am going to have a worm set up for mostly Texas rigs and even though I know it's not ideal, I'm only going to have one.....so here are the specs of the rods I'm considering...

 

This is a Carrot stix wild black....My main concern is casting ease and accuracy with some of the lighter weights....which is best for lighter weights all the way up to 10-12" worms...all of this mostly in open water and brush piles... My thought was the 6'9 MH but I'm leaning toward the 7 M...I felt like the 7 MH would be too stiff.....

 

6'9 MH -F  1/4 - 1 oz

 

7 M-F 1/4 - 1 oz

 

7 MH -F 3/8 - 1 oz

 

 

Thanks everyone!  Thoughts? 

[SissySticks]

Big worms are the one big bait I throw, other than that, I'm basically a finesse fisherman... Having said that, imho, You can't beat a MH for all purpose worming... For lighter worms, I'd prefer a M, but if it has to do ALL your worm fishing on one rod, I think you'll be happier with a MH. However, if you MOSTLY throw lighter rigs, then I'd go with the medium.

 

I would also consider going with a 6'10"-7' MH or H spinning rod with braid if you're really worried about versatility. With 15-20lb. braid and a 12-15lb. fluoro leader, it would handle any worming you will be doing from 4" finesse worms to 12" monsters and from 1/16 oz bullet weights up to whatever the rod is rated for. The one thing a spinning rod isn't ideal for is heavy flippin/pitchin.

[lmbfisherman]

I would also second a MH rod, I used a MH Veritas 7'3" and Avid 6'6" for bigger worms.  I would also think the 7' would be a better all around rod, because of the hook setting power of a 7' over a 6'9 in deeper water. 

[BradH]

I'd go 7', give or take a few inches, MH if you only have one rod for a large group of applications.  You can fish almost any single hook type lure on that rig.  From weightless Texas rigged 5" senkos to Texas and Carolina rigs with 1 oz. weights.  Horny Toads and spinnerbaits too.

[stkbassn]

It sounds like 7' MH is the way to go then. I appreciate all of your replies. Thanks to everyone! 

[motodmast]

ya, i have a few rods that are rated 3/8-1oz, i can fling out a t rigged craw or worm with a 3/16oz bullet weight , heck even a weightless fluke or senko pretty far, its all about your reel. with the lighter baits, dont whip your bait out there, let more line out, like 18-24 inchs, and do a big single handed side arm cast, itll keep from backlashing and get the most distance out of your lure. you like the versitality of that Mh alot better than the M

[Mike L]

I'd go 7', give or take a few inches, MH if you only have one rod for a large group of applications.  You can fish almost any single hook type lure on that rig.  From weightless Texas rigged 5" senkos to Texas and Carolina rigs with 1 oz. weights.  Horny Toads and spinnerbaits too.

 

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Mike

[A-Rob]

I know each rod brand will have a different feel for their specific rating

 

I typically like a MH b/c it has some back bone to pull bass out of the grass but I want a rod with some tip to it which will help you cast the lighter weights and feel the lighter bait. 

 

Thats my requirements

 

Edit: I forgot...I like a 7' rod. It isn't too long or too short. 

[roadwarrior]

We have had some discussion on the board recently regarding the Carrot Stix experience.

You might want to do a little more research before jumping on that bandwagon.

[rockchalk06]

We have had some discussion on the board recently regarding the Carrot Stix experience.

You might want to do a little more research before jumping on that bandwagon.

That was the polite version lol.

I'd try any else else on the market, anything else

[Sam]

7-foot medium heavy fast action tip spinning rod from manufacturer of your choice.

 

Check out the rod's specs (as you have done) for line weight and bait size for the plastics you will be throwing.

 

Spinning rig gives you so many more options, especially ease of pitching and flipping and finesse fishing.

 

Match spinning reel with rod's line specs. Don't go over size 2500.

 

Take a second spinning reel with you in case the one on the rod gets tangled up or breaks.

 

 

[stkbassn]

We have had some discussion on the board recently regarding the Carrot Stix experience.

You might want to do a little more research before jumping on that bandwagon.

 

Thanks for the input, it's appreciated. I must admit that I'm a little nervous about it based on what I've read. 

However, I did read that the Wild Black has been improved since it's release. Does this sound right or have there been recent incidents with rods recently released. When I say recent, I'm assuming 2012 or later but don't know what their production schedule would be....and apparently they are impossible to talk to....does the Wizard of Oz run this company?

[stkbassn]

7-foot medium heavy fast action tip spinning rod from manufacturer of your choice.

 

Check out the rod's specs (as you have done) for line weight and bait size for the plastics you will be throwing.

 

Spinning rig gives you so many more options, especially ease of pitching and flipping and finesse fishing.

 

Match spinning reel with rod's line specs. Don't go over size 2500.

 

Take a second spinning reel with you in case the one on the rod gets tangled up or breaks.

Sam, I certainly agree that spinning gear would take care of most any casting issue I have had but I just can't make myself go back to it. It just feels strange after being away from spinning gear for so long. Maybe I should stop being so stubborn about it....it's a thought. I have enjoyed my Shimano 2500's for sure and wouldn't want anything heavier than those....

[Bass Junkie]

The 7' M or the 7' MH will both serve admirably, although I personally would go MH. A weightless 5" senko hits 3/8 oz by itself, and you can throw lighter than that on a MH with a good thumb. Plus, if you are planning on throwing jigs and 10"-12" worms, you'll want that backbone. 

[Bass Junkie]

Sam, I certainly agree that spinning gear would take care of most any casting issue I have had but I just can't make myself go back to it. It just feels strange after being away from spinning gear for so long. Maybe I should stop being so stubborn about it....it's a thought. I have enjoyed my Shimano 2500's for sure and wouldn't want anything heavier than those....

I'd rather have a baitcaster in my hands any day of the week for big worms and jigs. 

[stkbassn]

The 7' M or the 7' MH will both serve admirably, although I personally would go MH. A weightless 5" senko hits 3/8 oz by itself, and you can throw lighter than that on a MH with a good thumb. Plus, if you are planning on throwing jigs and 10"-12" worms, you'll want that backbone. 

Good point here, much appreciated. I might buy a M for 6-8 inch worms and and 7'3 MH for big worms and jigs....

[fishking247]

I use spinning for all my worm fishing in fact i use spinning for 90% of my fishing. I just never liked the baitcaster.i fish 8-10lb mono the majority of the time and if i'm fishing real heavy stuff i will use braid. I have pulled some big fish out of heavy cover with mono.