Spinner Bait Rod

[CDMeyer]

I need a spinner bait rod, and am stuck between a medium heavy or a medium? What are your thoughts?

Also should I go casting, or spinning, I see advantages to both what so you guys think on this as well

[John G]

Casting and MH/F

Get yourself a Loomis MBR783C GLX and you will be set.

[HoosierHawgs]

Casting. As for power, go w/the lightest one you think you can set the hook with. The lighter rod will not tire you out as much. I throw spinnerbaits on a ST Croix MH Triumph because I traded an old Shimano Fightin' Rod for it.

[rangerjockey]

Depends on what size spinnerbaits you throw.  For 1/4 and 3/8oz. a medium will be fine. If you throw much 1/2oz. or more I'd go with the MH.. And casting... I really like the Loomis SBR  812 .it's a 6ft 9,  medium,  xfast.. It's good for the majority of my spinnerbait fishing. For the 1/4 oz  war eagle I use a TWR  802.

[Jig Man]

I use 3 different rods for the different spinnerbaits that I throw.  For the 1/4 and some 3/8 a 6.6' MH, the 3/8 with larger trailers and the 1/2 oz a 7' MH and for the 3/4 and 1 oz 7' H.  I'd never feel comfortable with a M and a spinnerbait.

[smalljaw67]

I use 3 different rods for the different spinnerbaits that I throw.  For the 1/4 and some 3/8 a 6.6' MH, the 3/8 with larger trailers and the 1/2 oz a 7' MH and for the 3/4 and 1 oz 7' H.  I'd never feel comfortable with a M and a spinnerbait.

 

I'm with Jig Man on this, in fact I do almost the exact same thing only I don't use a heavy power rod as I don't use spinnerbaits over 3/4oz. 6'6" MH-F for the 1/4oz and for 3/8oz with willow blades, 7'MH-F for 3/8oz with any other blades other than willows and then that rod will also work for all the other blades I use.

[Grantman83]

I use a heavy powered rod most of the time (champ 734). However, this is because it is a versatile rod originally designed for big spooks and as such has enough of a tip and bend to compensate for its heavy power.

[PersicoTrotaVA]

How much money do you want to spend?  The St Croix Mojo Bass Spinnerbait rod is a good choice.  7ft MH/F Casting rod.  I really like it and I am sure the higher end models that St Croix makes are even better.

[brgbassmaster]

i use a medium heavy with extra fast tip. I don't throw spinnerbaits over 3/8 ounce though.

[Ozark_Basser]

7'MH Casting Rod with some tip to it.  Spinnerbait fishing to me is all about making a bunch of roll casts with extreme accuracy.  A good soft tip makes roll casts easier and allows the spinnerbait to enter the water quietly.  Anything over 7' is just too long for the way i throw a spinnerbait.  

[ChrisWi]

6' 6" M/F or MH/F

[ncbass]

I also second the Loomis MBR783 GLX. I have an older model with Weibe handle and just love it for roll cast to targets.

[Blues19]

I have a 6'6" Medium Bass Pro Extreme Rod that I LOVE for spinnerbaits. its about 10 years old now but I could throw it all day.  Its by far one of my favorite rods because it feels so right with the spinnerbaits.  I don't fish anything over 1/2 oz on it, mostly throwing 1/4 or 3/8 oz.. And to add to what you were asking, I go baitcaster for spinnerbaits. Infact, the 5lb Smallie in my profile picture was caught on that rod.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

All rod ratings are subjective, but in this case I'd look more at the lure weight rating. Let cover dictate the power.  A fast action like you'd use on a worm or jig rod works well. I prefer casting for all but the smallest spinners.

[Gone_Phishin]

If you fish 1/2 oz blades, the Megabass X4 Destruction is saaaweeet.

[EvanT123]

I have two spinner bait rods a 783 loomis imx and a 6'6mf daiwa Procyon. They have the same lure weights 1/4-3/4 and feel similar. Who would have thought? I only use 3/8oz spinnerbaits with and without 3 inch grub trailer.

[Bluebasser86]

I only use casting for spinnerbaits and I use a MH/F a majority of the time. 

[Jon G]

I like a MH around any sort of cover and a M in Open water, both are casting rods