Kuenro02 Posted September 2, 2015 Posted September 2, 2015 Hey gang, I'm looking for a new spinning rod. Something to drop shot and throw weightless plastics around docks. Not looking for anything over $100. Here are a few that I'm looking at right now. Shimano Clarus, and fenwick HMG. Most likely a 7' fast or xfast. Thoughts on these rods or anything else I should check for sure. Quote
Super User Raul Posted September 2, 2015 Super User Posted September 2, 2015 I have a couple of Clarus rods and for the price I wouldn't trade them for something else ( I do have other higher end rods ). 1 Quote
fishgasm Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 I was planning on buying a St. Croix Rage. Which are on sale for $90. Plus you get a free hat. I've used ugly stiks for ever but I want serving for drop shotting. Hope this helps! 1 Quote
yugrac Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 St. Croix, "Best Rods on Earth" nuff said. Quote
Kuenro02 Posted September 3, 2015 Author Posted September 3, 2015 I too have heard good things about the rage rods but really need to put one in my hands. Quote
MrBigFishSC Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 *** or Dobyns Savvy ML are my choices for your applications. Dobyns will be more than $100 but you will understand why when you fish them. No free hats though. Quote
ned_riggins Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 St Croix rage rods have a love it or hate it grip make sure you hold one before you buy one. Quote
fishblitzer Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 Go with the Duckett series rods and pick the size/action you want. I can work a fluke with mine, and then tie on a drop shot or shakey head and feel everything the weight hits. Great all around rod for lighter lure/weight use! Quote
JG233 Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 I just started fishing again. I'm only using one rod/reel for everything right now. I've got a Sedona and a cheap Bass Pro 6/6 MH. I like the Sedona, but I want to upgrade my rod. I'm willing to spend $100. I was thinking 6/6 M. What should I buy? I was looking at the Clarus or maybe the St. Croix Premier (which is more $). Also, thanks for any help. Quote
NathanW Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 If you want a rod to do both I would look at a Medium powered fast action rod in the 6'8"-6'10" range. The 7' standard length for a drop shot rod would probably work too but a couple less inches makes a big difference when you start getting into skipping baits into tight quarters around docks and boats. You also need at least the medium power as opposed to the ML a lot of the DS rods have. It takes a little more effort to drive the hook home with those weightless plastics than it does a drop shot. Quote
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