2 Rod Setup

[Rich.]

As I mentioned in one or two of my other threads I'm pretty much new to bass fishing. I've done it before but I always used whatever rod/reel combo I had laying around, etc.

 

I bought a Vertias rod (7', med. heavy) and a Chronarch 200E7 (7.0:1).

 

Walmart has the Veritas Micros and Winch series rods for $72 so I'm wondering if I should pick up a second rod sooner than later since they are on sale and the price is as good as it is.

 

If so what would be the ideal setup for the second rod based on either another Veritas or Winch series rod?

[thehooligan]

I'd get a medium action spinning rod to cover the light duty.

[Darren.]

Probably agree with hooligan.

 

I use a Medium and Medium Light rod as my primary setups these days.

 

FWIW.

[gr8outdoorz]

If it were me, I would use that 7' MH/F Veritas for bottom baits (T-Rig, C-Rig, & Jigs) and get one more rod for moving baits (Spinnerbaits, Swim jigs, jerkbaits, Topwater,  etc...). For me, the rod for moving baits would be a 6'6" MH/F. 

Hope this helps!

[Arv]

I'm in the party with the spinning rod. I find myself, at least lately, using finesse set ups more often. You should be able to cover the majority of moving lures (spinners, swim jigs, chatterbaits, light swimbaits, etc.), as well as your bottom contact presentations, with your current set up until you get another rig for another purpose. For this reason, I would not get a designated cranking set up since I feel like that rod/reel is a little less versatile. I would opt for a M-ML power rod with a F-XF tip. Like I mentioned, this will let you throw finesse lures - light jigs, weightless worms, shakey heads, etc. and possibly lipless cranks, depending on the rod. I throw a 1/2oz red eye shad on my Dobyns 702 comfortably and have not problem fighting a fish with it. However, that's my opinion. If you know you really like cranking and don't want to mess with slow and light finesse presentations, that's totally your call.

[Rich.]

What type of setup is ideal for throwing crankbaits and top water baits? I'm almost tempted to just order another two poles to cover it.

[Arv]

What type of setup is ideal for throwing crankbaits and top water baits? I'm almost tempted to just order another two poles to cover it.

 

 

M-MH power and a Moderate action rod is ideal for treble hooks. I use a 6'9 MH/M rod for lipless cranks, squarebills, walking top water baits (spooks, etc.) and hard jerkbaits. I don't know your budget but you may want to check out bass tackle depot or the fish ranger. btd has their memorial day sale going on now for 25% off most things and tfr has a great deal on powell rods. I just picked up another Powell Endurance for 109 the other day. The Veritas is a good rod, I have one myself, but I think there are other options out there depending what you have to spend. If not, nothing wrong with your current selection.

[Rich.]

I will check out he Powell rods.

 

What is the ideal use for the current Veritas/Chronarch setup at 7.0:1?

[gr8outdoorz]

I will check out he Powell rods.

 

What is the ideal use for the current Veritas/Chronarch setup at 7.0:1?

 

Jigs, T-rigs, C-rigs. That Veritas has good sensitivity which is what you want in a bottom contact rod. I have a 7'3" MH Veritas. I use mine for frogs, only because my Jig & T-rig/C-rig rods are more sensitive. The 7.0:1 reel is perfect for bottom contact as well because you work the bait with the rod so you want a fast reel to pick up line fast.

[Arv]

Jigs, texas rigs, buzzbaits, swim jigs, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, carolina rigs, lighter swimbaits, possibly frogs. You can use that set up for a lot. Line will determine the uses some, but it will cover a broad spectrum

[BassMaster#1]

You can also get a Shimano Clarus topwater or crankbait MH/Moderate Fast tip for $89.00 at *** or basspro. I just picked up the Compre crankbait rod for $100 in 7'6" MH/Moderate Fast. My thinking is this Moderate fast tip will let me use this rod for a little bit more applications then just Cranking because the rod tip is not so whimpy.  You could also go for the topwarter which is built off the same blank, but in MH/Fast tip. The good thing is Shimano offers the over the counter Warranty.

 

You may want to also look at the duckett rods. I have a 7'3" MH which can be used for cranking as the rating is more in between a M and MH. Just my thought on a rod that can do double duty