What Is This Setup Good For

[GoRavens]

Lews speed spool 6-4-1 and ugly stik gx2 6'6.

[Mike L]

I'd say anything but where sensitivity would be paramount, or trying to make an extreme distance cast.

Mike

Mike

[GoRavens]

im still learning these things, but to me the rod is not that sensitive, i think my wifes zebco rod is more sensitive then mine. it seems like i need a rod with more flex for more sensitivity and longer casts. the gx2 seems to only bend/flex in the top 30 percent of the rod.

[FlipSide]

If you spend a couple hours in the next week reading various threads posted here you should get a pretty good understanding of what rod actions/power are good for what. If your looking to upgrade I would suggest a MHF( medium Heavy Power/Fast Action) rod in the $100 price range and that could do just about anything

[GoRavens]

Is one company's mhf the same as the next? Are there any brands off the top of your head?

[Missourifishin]

Is one company's mhf the same as the next? Are there any brands off the top of your head?

No. There isn't an exact standard that makes one brand's MH/F the same as the next. It gives you a good general idea what the rod is going to be like. But it does vary among companies.

[Tywithay]

im still learning these things, but to me the rod is not that sensitive, i think my wifes zebco rod is more sensitive then mine. it seems like i need a rod with more flex for more sensitivity and longer casts. the gx2 seems to only bend/flex in the top 30 percent of the rod.

if you want sensitivity, you need a graphite rod with less flex. That GX2 would be good for baitfishing for catfish, or maybe smallish crankbaits.

[F14A-B]

On the rod...Crank baits... Rattle baits ... Maybe swim jigs..Reel,...about anything.

[GoRavens]

http://www.***.com/guides/rodselection.html

I don't know if this will help anybody out but it helped me with terminology and understanding a little better thanks guys

[roadwarrior]

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/35514-rods-power-and-action-%C2%A0defined/

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/130634-rod-selection-the-basics/

[GoRavens]

thanks everyone with the help. i settled in on the bps johnny morris 7' MHF carbonlite. i cant wait to learn this rod! i really wanted the *** ***, but maybe itll be my next one