Rod Advice!

[Epawd]

Hi folks,

 

I'm a newer fisherman and I've become interested in investing in a starting baitcaster setup. I've decided to go with an Abu Revo S for my reel but that is subject to change if you guys feel necessary. 

 

So all I need is the rod, I mainly fish with Soft Plastics so i was thinking something like a 6'3 medium action rod? 

 

I'd like the pole to be around $80 or under so the whole package would be around $200, thanks!

 

Edit: I completely posted this is the wrong section, sorry. If the mods could move it or something that'd be greatly appreciated. 

[rippin-lips]

6'3 is very short. Most casting rods will be 6'6 at the shortest. I'd go with a 7' mh/f rod. The academy ethos rod has been spoken of highly and is pretty inexpensive.

[Sam]

7-foot medium heavy with fast tip.

Check out the rod's "parameters" stamped on the rod to make sure it matches the line test and bait weights you throw.

[TexasRigger21]

Get a longer rod than a 6'3". I'd lok for a 7' or a 7'3". Excellent rods.

[bassin227]

A revo S would be a great baitcast reel to start out with. Rather than going with a 6'3 try looking for something that is between 6'6 and 7ft. For what you are wanting to accomplish with it that would be your best bet. Pair that Revo S up with either a Denali jadewood 6'6 or 7' worm and jig rod and you have an affordable but great setup! Easy on the pocket but top notch in quality! Hope this helps

[Capt.Bob]

Need more details about where and for what you will be using it for most times?? When I'm in the river and streams wading, in mild currents, I love my 6'6 MF, On lakes from shore I would stick with 6' to 6'6" in fairly light cover MF weight and action, in heavier cover MHF, if I was in a boat where obstacles were never a problem,,,6'6" to 7' Same weights and action for the conditions I stated. Both MF and MHF are usually recommended for most weight lures you will use, but I would recamend making sure they rated close to the weight lures you will be throwing.  The 6' is more accurate but cast are a little shorter and good in tight places, the 7' is better for longer cast in wide open spaces but less accurate, 6'6" is a pretty good length for over all use and does everything good, later when you add you can choose rods more technique specific and better for a specific use. example would be finesse fishing deep water over 15'