Perfect Wiggle Wart Rod??

[illinifan4152]

Just as the titles states, in your opinion, what is the perfect rod for throwing wiggle warts on?? Thanks in advance...

[J Francho]

Any medium/moderate rod over 7', made of graphite, with a full rear grip will do for me.  I use a SC Avid AVC70MM.

[roadwarrior]

Any medium/moderate rod over 7', made of graphite, with a full rear grip will do for me.  I use a SC Avid AVC70MM.

 

Here is another option from Pinnacle: http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/pinnacle-optimus-xlt-dhc-review.html

 

 

 

[J Francho]

Here is another option from Pinnacle: http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/pinnacle-optimus-xlt-dhc-review.html

 

 

Should be getting a 7-11 cranker from Pinnacle shortly, though I'm not sure that will throw warts.  I'll put them on the list to try, though.

[rangerjockey]

I love the wiggle wart..A few I really like are the falcon shoal cranker and Denali jw843cb. Another one I've been using the last several weeks is a kisselkrafts built on a MHX 843 blend blank.The action is just about perfect for the wart and plenty sensitive,really impressed with the build quality.
I Throw them all with a curado E5 and 8lb sniper or invizx

[DTack]

Dobyns Champion 764cbrm

[aavery2]

The boys over in MO. and AR that live on the White River chain of lakes know how to use the Wiggle Wart.  If you can get them to share any information about their setups and how to work the bait, they are the ones to talk with.

[Sam]

What J wrote.

 

Look for a "crankbait" specific rod, too.

 

And let me add this:  The Bass Pro Shops Cranking Stick is an excellent selection for crankbaits and it's price is excellent.

[rangerjockey]

If you check you tube there is a video of Dave Barker fishing the Wart here on Table Rock, He is a master at it. Pay attention to how he pulls the bait along with the rod tip.

  Also the the Rock Crawler should be out in a few weeks. It will be be a deeper alternative to the wart.

[fishballer06]

Is there a price range you're looking for? Or do you just want the best rod period?

[illinifan4152]

Is there a price range you're looking for? Or do you just want the best rod period?

 

no specific price range, just looking for any available advice, or experience with a certain rod that you would recommend  

[iceintheveins]

I would go for the BPS Crankin' Stick in 7' Medium.

[The Next KVD]

90% of my cranking is with a WiggleWart and I throw it on a custom St. Croix SCV 7' MF rod.  The rod is really light and crisp and the medium power is still light enough to keep the hooks from ripping out so long as your using fluoro or mono line.

[Ozark_Basser]

The boys over in MO. and AR that live on the White River chain of lakes know how to use the Wiggle Wart.  If you can get them to share any information about their setups and how to work the bait, they are the ones to talk with.

I've thrown wiggle warts since I started throwing crankbaits.  On the White River chain of lakes, they're something special.  I only use three colors - Natural Brown Crayfish and Natural Green Crayfish for clearish water and Natural Red Crayfish for stained. I always want the water to have a little color in it when throwing these baits and/or wind.Throw them anywhere you can get them to crash into something, but I love them on banks sloping at a little less than 45 degrees preferably with some sort of rock transition.  The mag wart will get a little deeper, and they work year round.  

 

I use graphite for everything. I'm not a big fan of glass or composite.  I throw them on a 7' MH TFO signature series rod. It's rated as fast, but pick one up and shake it in your hand and you'll see how much tip it has. Its line rating goes all the way down to 8 lb if that tells you anything.  I usually throw WW's on 10 lb fluoro though.

[illinifan4152]

Thanks for all the responses... I really appreciate it

[Ozark_Basser]

The only reason I use a MH is because I throw a lot of DT 10's and other larger crankbaits than WW's as well.  If I were to have a rod specifically for WW's it would have to be a 7' M but a MH works just fine.

[Bluebasser86]

I fish my warts on a 7' MH/M St. Croix Pro Glass cranking rod with a E5 Curado and 8-10 pound copolymer. If you're not fishing a wart on Table Rock when they're on a wart bite, you're just donating. 

[Ozark_Basser]

I fish my warts on a 7' MH/M St. Croix Pro Glass cranking rod with a E5 Curado and 8-10 pound copolymer. If you're not fishing a wart on Table Rock when they're on a wart bite, you're just donating. 

Same goes for the Bull and Beaver both.

[aavery2]

I fish my warts on a 7' MH/M St. Croix Pro Glass cranking rod with a E5 Curado and 8-10 pound copolymer. If you're not fishing a wart on Table Rock when they're on a wart bite, you're just donating. 

I have that same rod in a 6'6", it is one of the times I prefer glass to graphite, banging into those rocks all day is just a better experience with a glass rod IMO.

[Bluebasser86]

Same goes for the Bull and Beaver both.

I don't fish Bull or Beaver as much as I do Table Rock, mainly because my wife is usually with me and she prefers Table Rock over the other two. Last time I was on Beaver they were crushing a Scatter Rap though, and that was about the right time of year for a wart. 

[aavery2]

Them local boys can flat wear you out with a WW.

[Bluebasser86]

Them local boys can flat wear you out with a WW.

I was unfortunate enough to be paired as a non boater with a good wart fisherman on Table Rock during a wart bite once. I pretty much could have just sat down and waited to net his next fish for him. 

[aavery2]

I was unfortunate enough to be paired as a non boater with a good wart fisherman on Table Rock during a wart bite once. I pretty much could have just sat down and waited to net his next fish for him. 

That's funny,  I guess all a guy can do is tip his hat and thank the man for the lesson.

[Ozark_Basser]

I don't fish Bull or Beaver as much as I do Table Rock, mainly because my wife is usually with me and she prefers Table Rock over the other two. Last time I was on Beaver they were crushing a Scatter Rap though, and that was about the right time of year for a wart. 

The Bull's got a lot less timber than the Rock or Beaver, but I feel like it's a better bet for a real big one.  There's a lot less boat traffic on the Bull too, which I always liked.  I can understand why your wife makes you go to the Rock though. It's the prettiest lake between the three.  

 

I've yet to throw the scatter rap, but I really like the DT series.  That bait does look like a great option for fall fishing the WRC though.

[rangerjockey]

I can be at K dock on bull in about 20 minutes or so but I never fish it. Probably should, had some great trips there years ago with my Dad .Guess I'm just comfortable on Table Rock..I do fish Taneycomo some if the boat traffic gets too much during vacation season...