New Casting Rod Advice

[doyle8218]

I am looking to buy a new rod just for shore fishing - I want a 6'10" med-hvy but not sure of the action - any suggestions as I will only use the one rod from shore

 

thanxs folks

 

 

 

 

 

 

[DirtyDeuceGoose]

A fast action will probably be the most logical route for you to go. A MH/F rod is pretty universal for a lot of techniques

[doyle8218]

Thanks for the tip

[BassinLou]

Imho, Carbonlite rods are great affordable rods that will surprise you. They sure is heck surprised me.

[John G]

Just out of curiosity, why 6'10" and not 7'? The only 6'10" rod that I have had experience with was a G Loomis BCR803 Jig N Worm rod.. It was a very nice rod and it was a Med Heavy with an Extra Fast tip. I didn't care for the Extra Fast tip. A lot of people like that tip but I didn't.

 

2" more in rod length gets you a Loomis MBR843. That is a MedHvy with a Fast tip. I don't own it but I do have 3 others in the G Loomis Mag Bass line of rods and I like them all. The 843 gets really good reviews on this Site and while new ones are pricey, used ones in very nice condition can be had for under $200.00

[doyle8218]

I find at my height being level with the water and all the trees that 7ft is a little long for me, on a boat its different

[MCS]

Imho, Carbonlite rods are great affordable rods that will surprise you. They sure is heck surprised me.

X2 great rods all around, especially price

[AK-Jax86]

I find at my height being level with the water and all the trees that 7ft is a little long for me, on a boat its different

I use to use a 6'10" rod, spinning though, and made the jump to 7'... Trust me that extra 2" doesn't make a difference negatively when bank fishing. It will only help you bring in those big girls!

[Arv]

Depends on what you will be fishing. As mentioned, a fast tip will be more versatile. But if you're only fishing cranks, maybe a moderate action would be better. IMO, a 6'10 MH/F rod will be a very versatile rod.