Another Rod Arsenal Thread!

[Montanaro]

My father just got his first bass boat and it allows me to carry more setups and I'm itching to expand my arsenal.

Currently I have 3 baitcasters

A. 7'3" xfast H 1.5 oz

B. 7' fast MH for up to 1.25 oz

C. 7' modfast M for 5/8 oz.

I'm thinking a spinning rod is up next. I've had some success with shakey on BC and it is effective with WV bass. I was thinking a 6'10" rod with xfast action for 1/8 oz and up as my smallest shakey is 1/8oz. I like the new daiwa s rods but they have either 6'6" or 7' and rated for 1/4oz. I doubt it would overpower the 1/8 oz but I'm not sure.

Also I'm considering another H rod. Daiwa s has a 7'4" H rated for 2 oz (should handle 1.5oz black dog g2 better than my current heavy) and it has a fast action which will help play fish. I've also read where people punch a lot with fast action instead of xfast. Last weekend I was punching and ripped bait out of 4 fish mouth before hook up with xfast rod not sure if it was my technique or the rod. If I go this route my current H would make perfect frog rod.

Thoughts and comments are appreciated. Brand/model recommendation (under $150) is also welcome.

[bigbill]

I think a 6'6" med fast action spinning rod would be perfect. You need to not be quick on the hook set. Timing is the key. I like a second shorter 6' med spinning outfit for smaller lighter baits.

Someday s I find myself too quick on the trigger too.

[Cgrinder]

Okuma makes a 7'3" HF rod in their Scott Martin series that you should consider. I bought it to throw 1.5 ish oz. Swimbaits and it seems like it'll work well. However right now it's on frog duty and it feels very good for that too.

[Montanaro]

My C. Rod is actually okuma tcs.

I'm just worried that the H would be underpowered because the MH fishes like a medium. I do already have it on Amazon wishlist though. I also really like daiwa products and wanted to try to consolidate my gear to Daiwa.