Casting rod 73MMF vs 7MF?

[Kevin22]

Trying to decide between two rods, I'm hoping you guys can help. I need a weightless senko/fluke rod. I'm trying to decide between a 7' M F and a 7'3" M MF. My gut is saying I want the Fast action for penetrating plastics, but then again there's almost nothing to penetrate on a senko and a fluke... I'd like to have the longer rod, which will help for casting weighless flukes.. but again, I want to be sure to get good hooksets on the end of my cast. If there was a 7'3 MF option in the rod I want I wouldn't have this problem... WHAT TO DO? Possibly, I might also use this rod as a secondary shallow crank rod if I need it, but for sure the primary use is weightless senkos and flukes. 

[georgeyew]

What line are you using? If you are using braid, there won't be much of an issue setting the hook with the 7'3 MMF.

[Kevin22]

I forgot to say they were casting rods! Probably 12-14# fluoro. 

[tbone1993]

I would say that the penetration power is to set the hook home. I like having my crankbait rods more forgiving than my jig rods. I would use a 7ft medium fast. 

[jbrew73]

i have the skeet reese micro eye weightless worm/fluke rod and love it for that application. that said i dont think it has a power rating but is a fast action.

[illinifan4152]

Of the two you suggested, I would go with the 7' MF. I personally prefer MXF for those techniques. 

[Fishin' Fool]

The 7'3" MMF would be a good crankbait rod. You want the Fast or Xfast action for fishing senkos.

[iabass8]

MF if you're on the river. Lilypad stems are brutes.

[Kevin22]

Thanks

 

[thebillsman]

Definitely Fast.

[Jrob78]

Neither, I throw a 7'3" MHF for those techniques.  I definitely wouldn't want a mod fast action.