Fishing Rods With A Lot of Bend

[mikeh22]

Hey everyone!

        Recently, I have been looking into getting a rod that has a lot of bend in it, but I have been having trouble finding one. Any suggestions you guys have for a rod would be appreciated.

Under $100 would be ideal.

[iabass8]

7' M Berkley Lightning Rod

7' M Ugly Stick

[drew4779]

Ugly stick

BPS glass rods (the yellow ones)

[the reel ess]

2 hours ago, iabass8 said:

7' M Berkley Lightning Rod

7' M Ugly Stick

I have that Lightning Rod for Spinning. I use it for smaller treble lures. It's not the most sensitive, but you don't need that for trebles. It has a springy enough tip to not rip out trebles and a good enough backbone to land a big bass. Still flexible enough for crappie in a pinch.

[Chrisran99]

I have a Duckett Ghost M cranking that has the most parabolic bend than any other rod I've used. 

[gulfcaptain]

What range are you looking for?  M action, MH?  For what type of fishing?  Most cranking lines have a moderate action, Falcon makes 2 Bucoo's that are moderate, a 7'M and a 7'6"M.  The 7'6" is $110 though and the other is $99.  

[mikeh22]

3 hours ago, gulfcaptain said:

What range are you looking for?  M action, MH?  For what type of fishing?  Most cranking lines have a moderate action, Falcon makes 2 Bucoo's that are moderate, a 7'M and a 7'6"M.  The 7'6" is $110 though and the other is $99.  

No more than Medium. I am thinking of getting a spinning set up with it for multiple applications.

[gulfcaptain]

8 minutes ago, mikeh22 said:

No more than Medium. I am thinking of getting a spinning set up with it for multiple applications.

Falcon makes the same 7'M moderate in spinning (Bucoo line).  I have one I use for dropshot fishing and Ned Rigs. Might want to check that one out.

[mikeh22]

Will do! Thanks

[georgeyew]

Another one that bends pretty well and is relatively cheap is the Shimano Sojourn 7' M.

[E. Guido Soda]

3 hours ago, mikeh22 said:

No more than Medium. I am thinking of getting a spinning set up with it for multiple applications.

I was going to recommend the St. Croix Mojo Bass, but the spinning version of this rod only comes in fast or x-fast.  Same with the Loomis e6x spinner. I have casting version of both of these; the Mojo Bass Glass casting rod has plenty of bend and is an awesome stick for the money - $119 or so.  But don't you want less bend for most spinning applications - single hook hook-sets??

[mikeh22]

22 hours ago, gulfcaptain said:

18 hours ago, E. Guido Soda said:

I was going to recommend the St. Croix Mojo Bass, but the spinning version of this rod only comes in fast or x-fast.  Same with the Loomis e6x spinner. I have casting version of both of these; the Mojo Bass Glass casting rod has plenty of bend and is an awesome stick for the money - $119 or so.  But don't you want less bend for most spinning applications - single hook hook-sets??

 

Yes, that is generally true. I just enjoy the feel of a spinning rod with more bend, which is the main reason I am looking for one.

[WRB]

All fishing rods bend a lot. Parabolic means the rod bends evenly and bass rods labeled "crankbait" fall into this classification.

Tom

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

"More bend" can be the result of lighter power, slower action or both. A little more insight into the applications might get you some better recommendations.