Which Rod Would You Throw Big Worms On?

[NMUbassin]

Ok, I'm looking for a bit of input..

I don't have a whole bunch of rods, so sometimes I run into the dilemma of having to choose what to throw on certain rods. This weekend im fishing a lake where I hear that you SHOULD be throwing BIG worms and jigs.

I currently own a Powell 714 (7'1 Heavy) and a Quantum Smoke (7' MH). My question is, which rod would you throw the worm on, and which rod would you throw the jig on?

[Tywithay]

I throw my worms and jigs on the same rod. I would probably use the Powell around moderate cover and the Smoke in open water.

[Bass_Fanatic]

I throw big worms on the Powell 714 all the time. Works great!

[EmersonFish]

If you're not going to have a lot of rods, you've got a couple of pretty good ones to work with. I'd think that Powell would be a fine big worm rod. I'd put that jig (assuming it's not a super heavy flippin' jig) on that Smoke, and be set to switch back and forth.

[roadwarrior]

It won't make any difference, you will be fine.

[Arv]

My guess either will be fine.

[Raul]

I use the same rods for throwing big worms that I use for little worms.

[new2BC4bass]

I've only fished 10" worms, and usually weightless.  I am using a MHF and throwing into pads.  No idea how heavy a BIG worm is, but as long as it weighs enough to load the tip of that Powell, then either rod should do for either lure.  Personally I would prefer the worm on the MH, and a jig on the Heavy.  Jig fishing isn't something I do much of.  (Yeah.  I need to change that.  )

 

I do have a 1/2 oz. jig with a 3-1/2 inch Mr. Twister Grub Tail set up on a 6'10" HF.  Rod really launches that lure.  Lure pretty much stays on that rod all the time.

 

How do you like that Smoke?  I heard some really good things about those rods, and want to try one myself...preferably a Medium.  I don't like paying full price, and TW's 9% off isn't what I call a bargain.

[J Francho]

I guess it would have more to do with weight of each bait than which bait. Over 1/2 oz, I'd go to the heavy. Anything under 3/4 oz., medium heavy.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

I've only fished 10" worms, and usually weightless.  I am using a MHF and throwing into pads.  No idea how heavy a BIG worm is, but as long as it weighs enough to load the tip of that Powell, then either rod should do for either lure.  Personally I would prefer the worm on the MH, and a jig on the Heavy.  Jig fishing isn't something I do much of.  (Yeah.  I need to change that.  )

 

I do have a 1/2 oz. jig with a 3-1/2 inch Mr. Twister Grub Tail set up on a 6'10" HF.  Rod really launches that lure.  Lure pretty much stays on that rod all the time.

 

How do you like that Smoke?  I heard some really good things about those rods, and want to try one myself...preferably a Medium.  I don't like paying full price, and TW's 9% off isn't what I call a bargain.

 

I guess it would have more to do with weight of each bait than which bait. Over 1/2 oz, I'd go to the heavy. Anything under 3/4 oz., medium heavy.

 

Some examples

10" Anaconda = .5116oz

10" Thumper = .54205oz 

 

MSRP is $160 on the Smoke, TW has it cheeper than most already at $129. If you caught the TW 4th of July discount it was $101 thats when I snatched another 7' M/F Smoke.

 

The Smokes seem to be stronger than their classification- Smoke MH actually "rates" stronger than the 714 H- Smoke up to 1-1/2oz lure 25 pound line, 714 1oz and 20 pound line.

 

The other ? is what do you prefer for jigs fast or extra fast cause isnt the 714 XF and Smoke is F? I like Fast rods over XF myself for actual casting so Id put XF for pitching flipping and Smoke for longer casting duties.