Dropshot Rod Help.sn

[JTP]

my dropshot rods that ive had in the past.

 

Dobyns Champ 701

Carbonlite 6'9 ML

St. Croix LTB 6'10 ML

 

I Sold the St. Croix because it had a good tip just not enough of it and i fish with 6lb Sunline sniper. I Sold the Dobyns because it just wasnt sensitive but it balanced like a dream. (gonna get hate for that, could of had a defective rod idk) carbonlite broke on my but that was probably my favorite rod but its not the best quality. I had used my cousins IMX 6'10 Mag Med and i love it. Only problem is that its $300 i bought the St. Croix and the dobyns both during sales i think Tackle warehouse. 

 

HERES THE QUESTION.

What brand rod is your fave for dropshot and why?

[OntarioFishingGuy]

St. Croix Avid.

[Mike2841]

Right now I'm using a st croix premier 7' ml and I love it.

[warpath58]

Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion 6'10" Elseil This is by far the best dropshot rod I have ever held. Worth every penny.

[WIGuide]

I've got the 6'10" ML/XF St. Croix LTB and absolutely love it. I also use 6 lb fluorocarbon and haven't had an issue with it. It sounds like you're very picky about your rods, so if you've found one that you love you might as well buy it regardless of the cost.  

[J Francho]

It really depends on the bait, conditions and situation.  I have five rods dedicated to it.  The one I grab the most (actually have two of it) for general deep, open water is an Avid - AVS63MLXF.

[S Hovanec]

My go-to DS rod is a St. Croix 5S69MLXF

I have a Rainshadow ISB822.5 for heavier/bulky baits

I also have a NFC DS-610 for smaller/lighter baits.

I have a Rainshadow XSW72ML....just because I like the color. lol

There's a Croix 5S610MXF in the works to fit between the MLXF and the 822.5

Somehow, I'm gonna fit the new pearl white 5SW70MLF in there too.

 

I fish 6# Halo on the MLXF and never felt it was underpowered.  I had the LTB model before the SCV and it was enough rod to land many 10-15# cats from the depths of Erie.

[thehooligan]

6'8 medium 1st gen Cumara is my goto drop shot rod.

[.ghoti.]

6'10" Daiwa TD-X spinning, 25 size Supreme XT, 6lb Invisix on the main spool, 8lb supernatural on the spare spool

[kickerfish1]

Gen 1 Shimano Cumara ML 7'2

Gen 1 Shimano Cumara Med 7'2 XF

Megabass Orochi XX shakeyhead rod

Fenwick Elite Tech Smallmouth 6'9 ML

Cabelas XML TI 6'9 medium DS

All five rods range in price but the performance and action is there for what I need them do. All are paired with 2500 or equivalent size reels and 6-10# line.

[David P]

Dobyns 702 EXTREME. The Champions are great rods, well balanced as you said, but if you sensitivity is your goal the Extreme is awesome and has even better balance and feel. Champions are great rods, I use them for all my utility rod stuff, but anything bottom contact or where I want a lot of sensitivity, extremes fit the bill wonderfully. 

[Ndnbasser]

Megabass Orochi XX F3-611 Drop shot.

Very happy with this rod. Had a Dobyns CH701 until stolen, I thought was good.

[Hammer 4]

On 9/17/2014 at 11:16 AM, thehooligan said:

6'8 medium 1st gen Cumara is my goto drop shot rod.

 

Boy, would I love to find one for sale. Had Cumara's years ago..loved em.

[offsidewing]

6'10" St Croix MLXF rod either Avid X, LTB, or Elite.  Will also double as an excellent Ned Rig rod.  Also work well if you're into hair jigs.