Budget Senko Rod

[deerhunterj]

Hi guys,

This is my first post on here! A very exciting day for me since I've been using the site a lot before this and never being able to contribute. Anyways, I am 15 and jobless and looking for a spinning rod I can chuck some senkos on this summer. Preferably in the 40-60 ish price range, although some slight exceptions could be made. Also, the length and action should be about 6'6-7'0 and med extra fast. Some rods I have been looking at have been the Shimano Sellus, Fenwick Eagle and HMX, Berkley Lightning shock, and some BPS rods. Any help would be much appreciated!

Thanks, and have a good day

-Justen

[A-Jay]

Hello Justin and Welcome to Bass Resource ~

I'd recommend one of the rod & reel combo's that Cabelas offers.

This Pflueger President Spinning Combo is pretty sweet, very reasonably priced and would suit your Senko fishing needs nicely.

http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1308567&type=product&MDK=dynbanP_TR&MDC=cat104762880

Good Luck

A-Jay

 

[tbone1993]

5 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

Hello Justin and Welcome to Bass Resource ~

I'd recommend one of the rod & reel combo's that Cabelas offers.

This Pflueger President Spinning Combo is pretty sweet, very reasonably priced and would suit your Senko fishing needs nicely.

http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1308567&type=product&MDK=dynbanP_TR&MDC=cat104762880

Good Luck

A-Jay

 

 You want this model PFLPRES2-70  7ft medium 

[EllisJuan]

You said you may be able to make an exception for price.  You can get a 6'10" M/XF St. Croix Rage from their factory store for $90.  That is a lot of rod for the money.

http://stcroixrods.com/shop/freshwater/rage-spinning-rods/

[PitchinJigz]

Powell Diesel 6103MEF.

[MIbassyaker]

How would you feel about going 2 inches shorter than 6'6"?

6'4" M-XF Fenwick Aetos, $75:

 

That was a $180 model before it was discontinued! There's also the 6'9" M-XF Fenwick Elite Tech Smallmouth caster for basically the same price

 

[Crestliner2008]

Welcome aboard! You'll be on great footing if you stick around here and read all that is available - that's a guarantee! As far as your question goes, A-jay's suggestion is spot on. Buying a combo reduces the cost considerably. If you prefer buying individually, then do consider the President as your reel for sure. Very dependable, cost effective and durable reel.

Also, take a serious look at the Berkley Lightning Shock rods too. You get one for a very reasonable cost on Walmart.com. Just check daily as the price goes up & down, depending on their stock availability. You should be able to find one at around $40.00. A great value, in my opinion.

Consider filling your reel spool with a quality 8# or 10# braid for your main line and attaching a 4', 10# test fluorocarbon leader (learn and use the Alberto knot for your connection!). This will cast your lures very well and serve you wonderfully over this season. (My preference is for Fireline Crystal.)

[ABW]

If you have an Academy nearby, go there and get an Ethos rod.

[roadwarrior]

[junyer357]

3 hours ago, ABW said:

If you have an Academy nearby, go there and get an Ethos rod.

X2. I used one for senkos til 2 weeks ago when i upgraded to a dobyns champion. Worked very well. The ethos line are pretty good for their price. 

[deerhunterj]

Thank you guys for all the help! I am taking everyone's suggestions into consideration. I am liking the president reel idea but I am more of a shimano guy. I like the looks of the Sedona, but I might go with the president.

[EllisJuan]

I thought you were looking for a rod.  I didn't realize you needed a reel also.

[deerhunterj]

1 minute ago, EllisJuan said:

I thought you were looking for a rod...

Rod and reel

10 hours ago, Crestliner2008 said:

Welcome aboard! You'll be on great footing if you stick around here and read all that is available - that's a guarantee! As far as your question goes, A-jay's suggestion is spot on. Buying a combo reduces the cost considerably. If you prefer buying individually, then do consider the President as your reel for sure. Very dependable, cost effective and durable reel.

Also, take a serious look at the Berkley Lightning Shock rods too. You get one for a very reasonable cost on Walmart.com. Just check daily as the price goes up & down, depending on their stock availability. You should be able to find one at around $40.00. A great value, in my opinion.

Consider filling your reel spool with a quality 8# or 10# braid for your main line and attaching a 4', 10# test fluorocarbon leader (learn and use the Alberto knot for your connection!). This will cast your lures very well and serve you wonderfully over this season. (My preference is for Fireline Crystal.)

Thank you for the welcoming! This post has already showed me how much people can help. I have heard some things about the shocks lacking any backbone. I was wondering if this was true?

[ww2farmer]

2 hours ago, deerhunterj said:

. I have heard some things about the shocks lacking any backbone. I was wondering if this was true?

NO!. I have a whole bunch of Lightning Rod Shocks. They were my "go to" rod for about 2 years while I wondered around in the "woods" between fishing St Croix rods, and my current line up of custom built rods. Other rods over those 2 years have come and gone, but I have kept each and every Shock that I bought, and even still buy them up if I see them on sale. They are a little softer in the tip than many off the shelf fast action rods, but they are made for braid, and this IMHO, is a desirable trait. Honestly..........and this is just IMHO............I don't think you can buy a better rod for fishing reaction baits with braid AT ANY price point  less than $150 than these rods. And they ain't too shabby for bottom contact stuff either. I have fished, cashed in, and won several tournaments where the bite was brutally slow and subtle with these rods.......often against people with way way better equipment than me.

[Allen Der]

not my cup of tea, but my dad catches a lot of pond bass on senkos with a 6'6" medium ugly stick and 8lb mono.  Pflueger trions are good budget reels.  BPS has the Sedona on sale for $39 right now.

[RedHeadAngler]

19 hours ago, deerhunterj said:

Hi guys,

This is my first post on here! A very exciting day for me since I've been using the site a lot before this and never being able to contribute. Anyways, I am 15 and jobless and looking for a spinning rod I can chuck some senkos on this summer. Preferably in the 40-60 ish price range, although some slight exceptions could be made. Also, the length and action should be about 6'6-7'0 and med extra fast. Some rods I have been looking at have been the Shimano Sellus, Fenwick Eagle and HMX, Berkley Lightning shock, and some BPS rods. Any help would be much appreciated!

Thanks, and have a good day

-Justen

Right now the bass pro bionic blade rods are on sale for $50. I understand where you're coming from I'm also 15 and have to fish on a budget. Most of my rods and reels were aquired on sale or on clearance.?

[deerhunterj]

1 hour ago, RedHeadAngler said:

Right now the bass pro bionic blade rods are on sale for $50. I understand where you're coming from I'm also 15 and have to fish on a budget. Most of my rods and reels were aquired on sale or on clearance.?

I know the feeling. Most of my rods are clearance of hand me downs. I will have to look at those bionic blades, thanks for the update!

1 hour ago, Allen Der said:

not my cup of tea, but my dad catches a lot of pond bass on senkos with a 6'6" medium ugly stick and 8lb mono.  Pflueger trions are good budget reels.  BPS has the Sedona on sale for $39 right now.

I saw the sedona's, but they are out of 2500's!  If they weren't out of them, there would be one in the mail for me right now.

  

[deerhunterj]

Also, has anyone tried out the shimano sellus spinning? That is one I've been looking at for awhile. It seems to be a good rod... or so the reviews say.

[RedHeadAngler]

15 hours ago, deerhunterj said:

I know the feeling. Most of my rods are clearance of hand me downs. I will have to look at those bionic blades, thanks for the update!

I saw the sedona's, but they are out of 2500's!  If they weren't out of them, there would be one in the mail for me right now.

  

You should consider the Shimano sienna. I have two the 500 and the 2500 and they preform exceptionally well for a $30 reel.

[Darren.]

Welcome aboard!

I'll second/third, whatever, the recommendations
for the Lightning Shock rods. They're solid rods for
a good price.

As for Shimano reels, that what I choose. You can
also look on eBay as you can often find significant
discounts on new reels from reputable sellers.

[wisconsin heat]

I LOVE my Fenwicks, the Eagle is a fantastic rod for the price. You can find em cheap too!

[deerhunterj]

The fenwick eagle is also one of my top choices! I have a 5'9 eagle gt for panfish and I love the thing. My only problem is the guides getting a little bit indented by the line but it isn't really bad yet.

On 2/17/2016 at 10:50 AM, Darren. said:

Welcome aboard!

I'll second/third, whatever, the recommendations
for the Lightning Shock rods. They're solid rods for
a good price.

As for Shimano reels, that what I choose. You can
also look on eBay as you can often find significant
discounts on new reels from reputable sellers.

The shock might end up being my rod of choice. It's nice that it's at wally world!

[RFSims]

On 2/16/2016 at 9:19 AM, junyer357 said:

X2. I used one for senkos til 2 weeks ago when i upgraded to a dobyns champion. Worked very well. The ethos line are pretty good for their price. 

I have to agree on the H2O Ethos rods. They fish much higher than their price as does the Pfluger President spinning reels.

[Airman4754]

If you can find a used Lamiglas "Senko Special" it couldn't be more than $100. About as good as you can get and it's made in the US. 

[deerhunterj]

On February 16, 2016 at 5:39 PM, ww2farmer said:

NO!. I have a whole bunch of Lightning Rod Shocks. They were my "go to" rod for about 2 years while I wondered around in the "woods" between fishing St Croix rods, and my current line up of custom built rods. Other rods over those 2 years have come and gone, but I have kept each and every Shock that I bought, and even still buy them up if I see them on sale. They are a little softer in the tip than many off the shelf fast action rods, but they are made for braid, and this IMHO, is a desirable trait. Honestly..........and this is just IMHO............I don't think you can buy a better rod for fishing reaction baits with braid AT ANY price point  less than $150 than these rods. And they ain't too shabby for bottom contact stuff either. I have fished, cashed in, and won several tournaments where the bite was brutally slow and subtle with these rods.......often against people with way way better equipment than me.

That is actually very helpful. I kinda needed something to push me over the edge for this rod and now I might just have to get it. Thank you!