Advice On The Right Rod Action.

[MissouriBassFisherman]

I currently own a Quantum Catalyst 7.0:1, on a Mojo Bass 7' MH rod. I'm looking to get another bait casting setup. I like MH, I do not have the money to buy rods for specific uses but to cover more lures and rigs, would another MH be a good idea? I'm not sure if M has enough backbone and H is too much. I fish a lot of jigs, frogs, and texas rigs. I would most likely throw 40 lb powerpro spectra braid on the reel. 

 

Any advice is appreciated, I'm semi-new to bass fishing.

[BrianinMD]

It will depend on what you are going to throw with it. Are you going to use it for the same baits as the first one, and same weight. MH is a good center point for rods, but if you start getting into 5/8oz and higher jigs you may not have enough power. Same with frogs in heavy weeds and a H would do the trick. A M would work for some smaller jigs, and t-rigs.

 

This is just my personal opinion, but I would look at trying to expand a little. Not a similar setup to what you have but something that will allow you to throw a wider range of baits and different sizes. How to expand depends on the areas you normally fish.

[ThatZX14Fella]

Get the heavy, use it for top water, then use the MH for everything else. That's the way I'd do it.

[5dollarsplash]

I used a mojo bass mh for exactly what you listed and it's a good rod for those techniques.

As for a second setup,like Brianmd said above, I'd look at what techniques you want to expand to. A good medium moderate fast or fast setup could cover a lot that your mojo won't do as well with.

[MissouriBassFisherman]

Thanks everyone, I normally never throw anything over half an ounce, if that. I do not own a boat so its rare for me to get into the deeper water. I really am trying to expand my horizons and I appreciate the advice, I'm leaning towards a medium at the moment because I don't use very heavy lures and my MH seems to be alright for frogging at the moment. 

[new2BC4bass]

Fast action is the most versatile....for me.  I agree about going with a HF.  Many allow you to throw 3/8 oz. although I would personally use that weight on the MH you have.  I've got a couple 6'10" Quantum rods...1 Tour Edition, 1 Superlite.  These rods really zing a 1/2 oz. jig with trailer.  ohya still has the Superlite...a $230 rod for $125.  They are well built and have good sensitivity.  BTW, the 1/4-3/4 rating is wrong on these rods.  Should be 3/8 to 1-1/4 (or 1-1/2, I forget).  That is if you want to stick with the techniques you listed.  If that is your favorite methods of fishing, then you can have 2 rods set up

 

I see you posted while I was typing.  I agree that if you aren't ever going to go over 1/2 oz. and often go lighter than 3/8 oz, then a MF is a better option than the HF.

 

EDIT:  I often throw crankbaits on a MF.  Seems to work ok, but I can't seem to catch many on a crankbait.  Prefer a spinnerbait.

[MissouriBassFisherman]

Awesome, thank you! 

 

And same with me, little luck on them and I normally switch to a spinner but lately I've been attempting to use some chatter baits and its done alright.

Edited July 28, 2014 by MissouriBassFisherman