Super User Montanaro Posted September 21, 2015 Super User Posted September 21, 2015 I don't mean to be rude...but there is a 4 page thread on chatterbait rods at the very top of this forum 1 Quote
poisonokie Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 I tried one extra fast jig rod and didn't like it at all. It didn't feel right casting or pitching, didn't give me much in the way of distance or accuracy, sensitivity wasn't any better, if I actually managed a solid hook set, I couldn't play the fish correctly and if they jumped, they'd managed to throw the hook more often than not. So mod-fast for me all day, every day. Even my flip rod is on the fast side of mod fast. And my cranking rod has a mod-fast action, but the tip is like butta, baby. Quote
JGBassinAL Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Actually in that comment I was going to say there was only one other guy I knew of who was saying the same thing. But I couldn't remeber their name. It was you though who was also praising the slower action rods I also agree it is your personal preference. If something is workin for you and you like it then go with it. There is no right or wrong way to fish. Keep trying stuff until you find what you like I supppse. I just got to a point where I felt I was missing fish. I would get a lot of really hard and quick hits where they almost take the rod or I would have fish come off when i really didn't think it shouldnt of. I just came to the conclusion I could eithet use a line like a rubberband or change my rod. I wasn't about to change my line so I started using a rod that me or most people I guess would of never considered for all kinds of things. Another HUGE advantage for a glass rod that people who haven't used one don't usually realize is that the when the hook is set with the glass rod, it doesn't rip a huge hole in the mouth of the fish. With stiffer rods it will rip a big hole and the hook can pop out that way, with a glass rod you do not have to worry about that. That's why I throw my paddle tail swimbaits on a glass rod as well. Quote
sglenn12 Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 I don't mean to be rude...but there is a 4 page thread on chatterbait rods at the very top of this forum I just saw that! Wish I had seen it sooner. Thanks! Quote
JGBassinAL Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 It's a lot of personal preference and using what works for you like everything else. I tried a glass rod and it just did not work for me. I went back to my MH/F and doing just fine. Maybe I'll try one of these glass rods built specfically for bladed jigs though and change my mind. I have one of those glass rods built specifically for bladed jigs and it is exceptional I can get you one built for a great price as well. If you are interested shoot me a PM. Quote
hatrix Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Another HUGE advantage for a glass rod that people who haven't used one don't usually realize is that the when the hook is set with the glass rod, it doesn't rip a huge hole in the mouth of the fish. With stiffer rods it will rip a big hole and the hook can pop out that way, with a glass rod you do not have to worry about that. That's why I throw my paddle tail swimbaits on a glass rod as well. Ya if you switch you do notice a lot lot less of the holes from a hook set in their mouth. I also kinda feel sometimes I have better sensitivity on baits. Anything that makes some kind of vibration or wobble and that transfers all the way to the tip. You can just watch that tip go back and forth way more then it would on graphite and to me it almost seems like it amplifies the feel of the bait. 1 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted September 22, 2015 Super User Posted September 22, 2015 Hmm... Glass or more generally, Moderate or Slow Action for treble hooks. Fast Action for single hooks. You will NEVER rip a hook out of a bass on the hook-set unless it is next to your foot. Quote
kingmotorboat Posted September 22, 2015 Posted September 22, 2015 6'10 mh fast tatula for spinnerbaits chatterbaits and square bills. Hasn't failed me yet Quote
JGBassinAL Posted September 22, 2015 Posted September 22, 2015 Hmm... Glass or more generally, Moderate or Slow Action for treble hooks. Fast Action for single hooks. You will NEVER rip a hook out of a bass on the hook-set unless it is next to your foot. No one ever said you would rip a hook out on the hook set with a fast action rod. A stiffer rod will cause a bigger hole when the hook is set which makes it easier for the hook to pop out during the fight. Quote
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