Jsnider88 Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Alright so I've got a 7'0" heavy loomis that I use for frogs, flipping and pitching and some t-rigs, a 6'6" mh loomis for always t-rig, and I've been fishing my black max on it's combo rod which is 6'6" mh. I've been using it for cranking and jerkbaits and spinner baits, but that rod is trash. The reel is great, but the rod is trash. I have a 6'0" rod that I'd like to put that reel on for that kind of stuff. Any opinions on the length, and action, or should I go bigger? Any opinions on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Quote
Super User ChrisD46 Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 I have a 6' M Fast baitcast rod that I use with 10lb. mono for Jerkbaits - I use this from the bank a lot hence the shorter length so I won't slap the water surface while working the bait . If you fish standing up from a boat deck you could go 6'6" or slightly longer as you are standing taller to the water surface . I say if you have a 6' rod now - then use it ! Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 I use to use a 6'0" all of the time for crankbaits. Fishing from the bank it is easier to carry through the brush and weeds. Quote
0119 Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Long rods are just chic as everyone thinks you only fish from a millionaires glittery bass boat. They suck sitting in a yak or even a small jon boat and your trying to walk the dog or twitch a prop bait. These days folks think they have to look like the "pro's" and high stick when they work the bait and literally fight the fish with the rod pointed behind their head. Great for looking gangsta and your sponsor has given you a garage full of free rods. Stupid for anyone else. 2 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 I prefer a longer, softer rod for crankbaits: http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/perfecta-lte.html This is another: http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/pinnacle-optimus-xlt-dhc-review.html An all time favorite is the Avid AVC70MM. For deep divers it's a Lamiglas SR705R. My choice for jerkbaits is shorter which makes working the lure easier. St. Croix Avid AVC66MF with a soft tip. Quote
Super User smalljaw67 Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 Alright so I've got a 7'0" heavy loomis that I use for frogs, flipping and pitching and some t-rigs, a 6'6" mh loomis for always t-rig, and I've been fishing my black max on it's combo rod which is 6'6" mh. I've been using it for cranking and jerkbaits and spinner baits, but that rod is trash. The reel is great, but the rod is trash. I have a 6'0" rod that I'd like to put that reel on for that kind of stuff. Any opinions on the length, and action, or should I go bigger? Any opinions on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! The 6'6" MH rod is not what I would use to crank with or jerkbaits or anything with a treble hook. You want a rod with some bend to it, a 6'6" medium power fast action rod will work for shallow cranks and jerkbaits just fine. As for the 6'0" rod for cranks and jerkbaits, no problem, one of the guys in our club has an old 5'6" pistol grip rod that is moderate and he uses it for cranks, jerkbaits, and topwater poppers. The thing is the action, if the rod is soft enough you'll be fine, if it is a MH with a fast action then no, the rod will be too stiff to really fish with trebles. Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 Your profile says that you're 17, so you have probably figured out that bank fishing and boat fishing are similar, but different. Also, at 17, you probably don't have an unlimited amount of disposable income to spend on gear, so my advice is fish what you got. As you gather spare income for fishing gear, pick a style of fishing that you want to upgrade gear-wise and get that. I got to tell you, that as I went through that gear acquiring curve, dedicated jerk bait rods and dedicated crank rods were way down the list. My first few upgrades were better, more sensitive, worm/jig rods. (I still occasionally use the HMG 5'9" MH spinning rod I acquired in 1980) When I got to the point to where I wanted to fish bait casters, my first goal was to get a decent spinner bait rod. Cranks and jerk baits were way down the list at that time. Anyway, that's just me, my advice still stands though, as you get disposable income to improve your gear pick a style of fishing you want to improve on and get that. Might not be cranks or jerk baits, I don't know. Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted February 27, 2015 Super User Posted February 27, 2015 I don't see anything wrong with it. You'll lose a little distance with the shorter rod, but you'll gain accuracy. Depending on where you fish from that may help or hurt you a little bit, but not all that much. I've still got a 6' rod that I use for spinnerbaits mainly, but it'd work for jerkbaits and topwaters as well. Don't let people tell you that you can't throw a bait on a certain rod. You can make just about anything work in a pinch. Granted there may be better tools to complete the task a little easier, but you make due with what you have. If you're throwing a crankbait on a fast action rod you can back the drag off some to compensate for the faster action. Quote
Jsnider88 Posted March 1, 2015 Author Posted March 1, 2015 Alright thanks everybody! I got my reel put on the rod yesterday, and I may go out later today. But should I also use that rod to fish spooks and poppers with as well? Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted March 2, 2015 Super User Posted March 2, 2015 Yuup u can short handleway easier to work topwaters Quote
fisherrw Posted March 2, 2015 Posted March 2, 2015 I use 7 foot rods they just seem to cast better and further Quote
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