PatrickKnight Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 So I have just gotten back into fishing after about 7 years away from it. The main difference is now live in Ohio when I used to live in Texas so I am now fishing smaller rivers and creeks for smallmouth when I used to fish large reservoirs for largemouth. My current spinning rod is a 6'6" MH fast action Shimano V Rod. I am now throwing 1/16 - 1/4 oz jigs more than anything so my current rod is very over powered and I am having to really swing to get these light jigs to move. I am look for a ML power (not sure what action would be best for these super light jigs) but most of what I am seeing is a lot of the rods in the $100 range (my price range is $100-$120) are actually more of a medium power. So I am hoping you guys could recommend some rods that would be good for what I am fishing, also I will be putting a 2000 size Shimano Stradic FG (10-15 lb braid or 6-8 lb mono) on the rod so hopefully this is enough info for you guys to give a good recommendation. Quote
tappinbass Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 There are still a few Fenwick Elite Tech Smallmouth rods out there. They were discontinued so they are getting harder to find. I love mine. It is very light and thin but still performs very well. I have it in a 6'3" I believe? I went with a shorter length for creek fishing smallmouth. It is a medium with a fast tip. It is definitely on the light side of a medium. It has great action and sensitivity. I think it would work for the size jigs you are throwing but still have enough power to handle some big bronzes. Quote
WPCfishing Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 So I have just gotten back into fishing after about 7 years away from it. The main difference is now live in Ohio when I used to live in Texas so I am now fishing smaller rivers and creeks for smallmouth when I used to fish large reservoirs for largemouth. My current spinning rod is a 6'6" MH fast action Shimano V Rod. I am now throwing 1/16 - 1/4 oz jigs more than anything so my current rod is very over powered and I am having to really swing to get these light jigs to move. I am look for a ML power (not sure what action would be best for these super light jigs) but most of what I am seeing is a lot of the rods in the $100 range (my price range is $100-$120) are actually more of a medium power. So I am hoping you guys could recommend some rods that would be good for what I am fishing, also I will be putting a 2000 size Shimano Stradic FG (10-15 lb braid or 6-8 lb mono) on the rod so hopefully this is enough info for you guys to give a good recommendation. http://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/lew-s-team-lews-hm85-million-graphite-spinning-rods.html Lew's Team Lews HM85 Million Graphite 7' ML Spinning Rod TL70MLFS Length: 7'0" | Line: 6lb-12lb | Lure: 1/8oz-1/2oz | Power: Medium Light | Action: Fast | MPN: TL70MLFS http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/157872-team-lews-hm85-ml-spinning-rod-review/ Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted June 7, 2015 Super User Posted June 7, 2015 Brand of your choice, any 6'6-7' 6/12 rod is going to fish on the light side regardless of the ml or med rating. A med 8/17 rod has more backbone than a med 6/12 rod. Quote
PatrickKnight Posted June 7, 2015 Author Posted June 7, 2015 http://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/lew-s-team-lews-hm85-million-graphite-spinning-rods.html Lew's Team Lews HM85 Million Graphite 7' ML Spinning Rod TL70MLFS Length: 7'0" | Line: 6lb-12lb | Lure: 1/8oz-1/2oz | Power: Medium Light | Action: Fast | MPN: TL70MLFS http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/157872-team-lews-hm85-ml-spinning-rod-review/ Although there is not a store around me that carries this exact rod the real seat looks a lot like the one on the St Croix LTB which I really didn't care for a whole lot. There are still a few Fenwick Elite Tech Smallmouth rods out there. They were discontinued so they are getting harder to find. I love mine. It is very light and thin but still performs very well. I have it in a 6'3" I believe? I went with a shorter length for creek fishing smallmouth. It is a medium with a fast tip. It is definitely on the light side of a medium. It has great action and sensitivity. I think it would work for the size jigs you are throwing but still have enough power to handle some big bronzes. I was looking at the ET Smallmouth 6'9" ML on amazon last week but this week its gone still kicking myself over not just buying it. One rod I found that I think would be good is the Abu Ike Series 6'10" ML. Its a moderate fast action (not sure if I should go mod fast, fast, or extra fast) and looks to be a nice rod but I haven't seen very many people post about it. Is it over shadowed by the Veritas which seems to get a lot of praise? I went to my local Field and Stream store last night and really liked the 6'9" ML Fenwick HMG with a fast action what are you guys thoughts on this rod for throwing really light weight jigs (I normally tip them with either grubs, tubes, or small swim baits if that helps). Quote
Super User smalljaw67 Posted June 7, 2015 Super User Posted June 7, 2015 http://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/lew-s-team-lews-hm85-million-graphite-spinning-rods.html Lew's Team Lews HM85 Million Graphite 7' ML Spinning Rod TL70MLFS Length: 7'0" | Line: 6lb-12lb | Lure: 1/8oz-1/2oz | Power: Medium Light | Action: Fast | MPN: TL70MLFS http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/157872-team-lews-hm85-ml-spinning-rod-review/ Although there is not a store around me that carries this exact rod the real seat looks a lot like the one on the St Croix LTB which I really didn't care for a whole lot. There are still a few Fenwick Elite Tech Smallmouth rods out there. They were discontinued so they are getting harder to find. I love mine. It is very light and thin but still performs very well. I have it in a 6'3" I believe? I went with a shorter length for creek fishing smallmouth. It is a medium with a fast tip. It is definitely on the light side of a medium. It has great action and sensitivity. I think it would work for the size jigs you are throwing but still have enough power to handle some big bronzes. I was looking at the ET Smallmouth 6'9" ML on amazon last week but this week its gone still kicking myself over not just buying it. One rod I found that I think would be good is the Abu Ike Series 6'10" ML. Its a moderate fast action (not sure if I should go mod fast, fast, or extra fast) and looks to be a nice rod but I haven't seen very many people post about it. Is it over shadowed by the Veritas which seems to get a lot of praise? I went to my local Field and Stream store last night and really liked the 6'9" ML Fenwick HMG with a fast action what are you guys thoughts on this rod for throwing really like weight jigs (I normally tip them with either grubs, tubes, or small swim baits if that helps). The HMG is a nice rod for what you want to do. The Team Lews HM85 for $80 at American legacy is a steal but at 7' it may be a bit too long. The 6'9" ML HMG is really nice, perfect length that it allows you some good casting distance and yet still is pretty nimble in tight quarters, if this fits your style of fishing I know you'll like it so jump on it and then let us know how you like it. Quote
aprilbass101 Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 *** - Black *** 7'1" M/F or 7'3" Fenwick - HMG 7' M/F St.Croix - Premier or Mojo 7' M/F All $100-$120....Good rods....my personnel preference for Northwest Ohio Quote
PatrickKnight Posted June 10, 2015 Author Posted June 10, 2015 So I took a trip to the Bass Pro down in Cincinnati this evening and took my Stradic with me. I found the 6'10" *** didn't seem to balance to well with my reel however the 6'9" and 7' HMG as well as the 6'9" Carbonlite both balanced extremely well. What is the general opinion of the HMG vs the Carbonlite? I liked that the Carbonlite is rated down to 1/16th but I also think the grip on the HMG is more comfortable as well as the HMG felt a bit lighter in hand. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted June 10, 2015 Super User Posted June 10, 2015 If I'm going to get real critical over balance and feel, I'd take it another step. In addition to putting a reel on a rod I'll tie a leader on a lure I plan on using, then hang it from the tip. Quote
DubyaDee Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 I'd go with the Fenwick HMG, it's got a tac cork handle that will be great in a creek/river when your hands get wet. I've got 2 of the HMG's and 1 elite tech smallmouth. I'll slowly be changing all of my rods to Fenwick...made in the USA, lifetime warranty, great price point, great sensitivity. Good luck! Quote
PatrickKnight Posted June 10, 2015 Author Posted June 10, 2015 The *** I tried was at the Field and Stream store here near Dayton. Looking at the post I can see I worded it very poorly and it made it seem like I tried it at Bass Pro. Quote
Hurricane Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 I am looking for a good spinning rod to pair with my pfluger president reel.. looking to spend under 50 bucks... Quote
jtharris3 Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 I am looking for a good spinning rod to pair with my pfluger president reel.. looking to spend under 50 bucks... Berkley Lightning Rod. I think they run about $39 at WallyWorld. 1 Quote
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