smallies24/7 Posted December 21, 2015 Posted December 21, 2015 Checked the 'Best Rod' threads and didnt find anything. For those of you who have used them, which rod would you prefer for weightless 5" Senkos? The Helium 3 7' M/XF or the 7'1 MH/XF? It will be paired with a Alphas SV 105SH and 10 or 12lb fluorocarbon. Originally was thinking medium, but wondered if it was too light. Will be fishing open water to moderate cover most of the time. Quote
Silas Posted December 21, 2015 Posted December 21, 2015 I have 2 Helium 3s. I think the Medium would be the better choice. Loads and casts better. I think the M/H would be the better pitching Rod for 1/4-3/8 jigs and creatures. I really like the lightness and simplicity of the H3s. Quote
21farms Posted December 21, 2015 Posted December 21, 2015 i have the 7'1" He3 in MH/XF and it is very stout. for 5-inch senkos, the M is a better fit. 1 Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted December 21, 2015 Super User Posted December 21, 2015 1 hour ago, 21farms said: i have the 7'1" He3 in MH/XF and it is very stout. for 5-inch senkos, the M is a better fit. Have the same rod and bought it for what you are looking to use it for. Not a good senko rod. One heck of a 1/4oz tungsten + worm/creature rod though. Quite stout even for a MH. Get the medium 123%. Quote
SMITTY0045 Posted December 22, 2015 Posted December 22, 2015 They are fairly stout rods. Like everyone has said, the medium is your best bet Quote
desmobob Posted December 22, 2015 Posted December 22, 2015 23 hours ago, smallies24/7 said: Checked the 'Best Rod' threads and didnt find anything. For those of you who have used them, which rod would you prefer for weightless 5" Senkos? The Helium 3 7' M/XF or the 7'1 MH/XF? It will be paired with a Alphas SV 105SH and 10 or 12lb fluorocarbon. Originally was thinking medium, but wondered if it was too light. Will be fishing open water to moderate cover most of the time. My favorite by far for the unweighted 5" Senkos is the older KLX 6'9" MHF "Finesse worm, tube and jig" model. It was rated for baits from 1/8 oz. and it delivers on that rating. I don't see it, or anything similar, in Kistlers current line-up. Too bad... Tight lines, Bob Quote
Silas Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 Just ordered a 6'9 ARGON today in Medium to use for that application. Gonna put an Abu Morrum on it with 6/8# line for close work in the bayous. Quote
Super User Paul Roberts Posted January 15, 2016 Super User Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) I have an older LTA, 7ft M F. It's an excellent soft plastics rod in that it has lots of backbone but a softer tip which is helpful in "weighing" the line to feel for life. I don't like this for jigs bc bass spit them too fast, but for soft plastics a softer tip (not a wimpy tip!) is a plus. Edited January 15, 2016 by Paul Roberts clarity Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 15, 2016 Super User Posted January 15, 2016 Post deleted by member as the response was no longer applicable. A-Jay Quote
Super User Paul Roberts Posted January 15, 2016 Super User Posted January 15, 2016 Ach, apologies... SP is "soft plastics". Edited my post. Quote
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