Is Medium-Heavy Too Stiff?

[andyfed83]

I'm going to be buying another fishing rod soon. I was thinking of getting a 7' medium-heavy spinning rod. I primarily fish crankbaits and jerkbaits and I like to use braided line, but someone told me that since the braid has no stretch, the bait would just rip right out of the fish's lip. Is this true?

[Missourifishin]

I'm going to be buying another fishing rod soon. I was thinking of getting a 7' medium-heavy spinning rod. I primarily fish crankbaits and jerkbaits and I like to use braided line, but someone told me that since the braid has no stretch, the bait would just rip right out of the fish's lip. Is this true?

 

Medium-heavy refers to the power of the rod. I think what you have to be concerned with when using those treble hooks is mainly the action of the rod. A Moderate action is usually recommended for cranks and such. I don't see any reason why you couldn't use a rod with medium heavy power and moderate action for what you intend to use it for.

[Bluebasser86]

I'd probably go with a medium and switch to mono or copolymer if the main things you're going to be fishing are jerkbaits and cranks. 

[FrogTosser88]

Idk but , I just got my first baitcasting setup I matched it with a 7' med hvy rod... i was fishing with a jig craw trailer... thought I had a bite, so I set the hook.. the jig flew out of the water from 30 feet out and ended up in the tree I was standing next to.....

And that was with 15lb floroclear.... so im assuming braid would be even more intense...

A sweeping hookset is probably q good idea

[Crestliner2008]

I agree with Bluebasser. Select a medium action instead. And don't set the hook very hard on those baits. A soft sweep set is all you need with braid.

[speed craw]

Medium heavy is to stought . Medium is where you want to be as that is what most crankbait rods are geared for . Medium heavy would be a good heavy all around spinning rod setup . 

[edfitzvb]

Have to agree that I personally prefer medium action rods with crankbaits and jerkbaits. I also prefer mono because of the give, and with cranks and jerks the fish generally hook themselves, so a little give is not a problem.

[Loop_Dad]

What do you already have and what is the reason you getting another set up? Did you already have medium and wanted get something a bit stiffer?

 

I adjust my drag loose a bit with braid.

[masterbass]

I agree with the guys...medium.  I use braid too, but loosen up the drag and sweep reel hook set.

[Fish Murderer 71]

I read an article about using a med heavy for deep diving crank baits from *** ( http://www.***.com/combo-clinic-deep-cranking-fishing-combo-tips/ ).  I had great results until I hooked a stuck anchor rope and broke my rod trying to retrieve my lure.  as for shallow dive, lipless, and squarebilled- I use a composite.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

A medium / Mod fast would probably suit you better.

[Kevin22]

For a spinning rod, I think you will want a MH. It would be equiv to most casting Medium rods. You will have a heck of a time finding a moderate action in a MH rod. I know when I throw a #7 shad rap (a lot less resistance than a typical bass crank) it overpowers a Medium Fast action. I have a fenwick eagle gt 6'6 Medium mod spinning rod in the garage somewhere. There is no way you will be fishing any bass lures with that, I use it for throwing 1/16 jigs for white bass. Its a bit less powered than my 6'6 MLF casting rod. 

[TNBassin']

I lost more than a few fish trying to fish cranks with a mh-f rod. Got a MH-moderate action rod and have yet to lose a hooked fish on a crank bait. And that's using the stock VMC hooks everyone complains about.

[Dramer77]

For a spinning rod, I think you will want a MH. It would be equiv to most casting Medium rods. You will have a heck of a time finding a moderate action in a MH rod. I know when I throw a #7 shad rap (a lot less resistance than a typical bass crank) it overpowers a Medium Fast action. I have a fenwick eagle gt 6'6 Medium mod spinning rod in the garage somewhere. There is no way you will be fishing any bass lures with that, I use it for throwing 1/16 jigs for white bass. Its a bit less powered than my 6'6 MLF casting rod.

Umm a MH rod is a MH rod, casting or spinning... How deep are the cranks the OP is planning on using.. ? A MH rod might be Alittle much, and def don't use braid for cranks and jerks..

[jherm87]

Umm a MH rod is a MH rod, casting or spinning... How deep are the cranks the OP is planning on using.. ? A MH rod might be Alittle much, and def don't use braid for cranks and jerks..

I have M power rods in spinning and casting from the same company and the lure and line ratings are different so he is just saying a MH spinning rod may have the same rating as a M casting rod.  Again I'll comment that the M or MH refers to the power of the rod, not the action in MOST cases.  FInd one that feels good to you, I have at least one spinning rod that is grossly under rated so it comes down to preference and feel as well

[Kevin22]

I have yet to see a MH spinning that compared to a MH casting. Talking backbone, tip, and lure rating. 

[WRB]

Spinning reel and rods are different from bait casting reels and rods regarding reel drags and rod action/power. Medium heavy power rating is using a rating for the rod type; medium heavy crank bait rod for example differs from a medium heavy jig/worm rod.

The medium spinning rod maybe too flexible for good hook setting with Flukes, even with braid using a spinning reel. Set your drag about 3 lbs and use the medium heavy (3 power spinning rod) and you should be OK.

Tom

[andyfed83]

Thanks everybody for the advice. I like to have rods that are good for multi-purpose fishing. I like to use different baits and different techniques when i go fishing. I usually like to use crank baits, but i also like to use jigs, worms, creatures, spinnerbaits and topwater baits. I guess the reason I put this question on a forum was because in all the research i've done, i can't really find a clear-cut "formula" if you will, about the rod/line/bait combinations. I guess it really comes down to a matter of preference and opinion.

[andyfed83]

So, What is a good, multi-purpose, all-around rod/line combo?

[Raul]

So, What is a good, multi-purpose, all-around rod/line combo?

 

MH Fast

[Kevin22]

7' M Fast for spinning. Unless you want to throw big spinnerbaits and deep diving cranks, then you might need some more power. 

[SirSnookalot]

It's all spinning for me, only time I use a mh is when the vegetation is very thick or I'm throwing lures that warrant using a heavier rod.

[RonStewart]

On Sunday, June 22, 2014 at 1:11 PM, andyfed83 said:

So, What is a good, multi-purpose, all-around rod/line combo?

If it were me, 7 ft MH with a fast tip. 12lb flurocarbon line. I could throw almost every bait I have on this set up.