MikeFL52 Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 Looking for a 7' ultra light or light in moderate or moderate fast action spinning rod, which I'm having difficulty locating at the $100.00 or thereabouts price point. Throwing very light jigs a distance, for panfish. Quote
Hogsticker Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 Phenix has a 6'10 in the Maxim line. It's a medium light rated fast, but the blank flexes pretty deep. It's definitely more of a moderate fast. It should cast and load the light stuff very well. I fondled this exact rod in a local store and the blank felt fantastic for a hundred dollar rod. Plus it has SIC guides. 1 Quote
WPCfishing Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 Phenix has a 6'10 in the Maxim line. It's a medium light rated fast, but the blank flexes pretty deep. It's definitely more of a moderate fast. It should cast and load the light stuff very well. I fondled this exact rod in a local store and the blank felt fantastic for a hundred dollar rod. Plus it has SIC guides. I don't know this rod but the brand has a good reputation. The sic guides are a plus.. 1 Quote
MikeFL52 Posted October 31, 2015 Author Posted October 31, 2015 Thanks guys! I see that Tackle Direct which is nearby carries Phenix so I'll take a look. Not an easy rod, meaning that length/Power and action combo, to locate. For me anyway Quote
desmobob Posted October 31, 2015 Posted October 31, 2015 St. Croix has a 6'9" in their Panfish Series. Not quite seven feet, but an excellent rod for the money. I love mine. Tight lines, Bob 2 Quote
MikeFL52 Posted October 31, 2015 Author Posted October 31, 2015 St. Croix has a 6'9" in their Panfish Series. Not quite seven feet, but an excellent rod for the money. I love mine. Tight lines, Bob Bob, are you throwing 1/16 oz and possibly lighter with some distance? I have a St. Croix Premier 7' Ultra light / fast, I'm wondering if the Panfish performs differently, if the action is perhaps more of a moderate fast. Quote
desmobob Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 Bob, are you throwing 1/16 oz and possibly lighter with some distance? I have a St. Croix Premier 7' Ultra light / fast, I'm wondering if the Panfish performs differently, if the action is perhaps more of a moderate fast. I'd definitely describe the action as "fast." I'll make it a point to throw some 1/16 and lighter stuff with it tomorrow and give you a report. Tight lines, Bob 1 Quote
MikeFL52 Posted November 1, 2015 Author Posted November 1, 2015 Thanks Bob. Also, I now see Fenwick has the HMG 70UL/M for $99 which I'll take a look at. I'm a fan of both St. Croix and Fenwick Quote
desmobob Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 Mike, I did a little non-scientific testing in the back yard today. My St. Croix Panfish Series 6'9" ULF rod with a small Shimano Symetre reel spooled with 4 lb. Fireline and 4 lb. fluoro leader limits out, in my opinion, with 1/16th oz for any distance. I cast a bare 1/16 jig head pretty easily, but dropping to even 1/20 (bare Shroomz jig) made getting any good distance difficult at best. If that lighter jig was rigged with a small plastic grub, it would be OK. The rod is rated by St. Croix for 1/32 to 1/4. To me, that would indicate 1/16- 1/8 as the optimum, and my experience bears that out. Results may be different using straight 4 lb. mono.... Tight lines, Bob 1 Quote
MikeFL52 Posted November 2, 2015 Author Posted November 2, 2015 Thanks very much Bob for taking the time to test and reply. I'm going to try and get a look at the above mentioned Phenix as well as the Fenwick. Going To Gettysburg Pa for a few days, Cabela's, Bass and Gander Mt. nearby so I should come away with something. Thanks again, I appreciate it. Quote
desmobob Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 Thanks very much Bob for taking the time to test and reply. I'm going to try and get a look at the above mentioned Phenix as well as the Fenwick. Going To Gettysburg Pa for a few days, Cabela's, Bass and Gander Mt. nearby so I should come away with something. Thanks again, I appreciate it. I hope I helped in some way. I don't have any place close to home to handle decent rods, and finding long ultralight rods for a reasonable price that were anything but wet noodles has been a challenge. The St.Croix was the first one I was really happy with. I recently spent a little more money and bought a very nice Kistler KLX 6'3" ULF spinning rod that is a real beauty. Third time out with that rod, I was launching in the early morning dark and broke the tip off with the bow line of my boat. :-( Be sure to post a follow-up and review on your choice! Good luck! Tight lines, Bob Quote
Super User webertime Posted November 2, 2015 Super User Posted November 2, 2015 There's a 7ft ul moderate St Croix Avid in the classifieds for around $100. Tomsmustang or something close to that posted it. I have one and love it. Edit... Found it. $120 http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/162989-shimano-spin-reel-croix-rod-lures-added/#entry1860807 1 Quote
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