SwampLife Posted July 17, 2016 Posted July 17, 2016 What's your opinions on the perfect Texas rig rod for spot pitching into shallow cover? Length, power action, guides etc. When I say shallow cover not talking about mats or anything you need a punching rod for.. I'm talking 6 foot or less on shore line trees, cypress knees, lay downs etc. where you pitch to a specific target with Texas rigs??!!?? up to you to name the brand rod you use or not Quote
Fish4bigfish Posted July 17, 2016 Posted July 17, 2016 7ft 3 or 7ft 6 medium heavy to heavy fast action depending on bait weight. I personally use a dobyns 734 champion. Quote
Super User Catt Posted July 17, 2016 Super User Posted July 17, 2016 My #1 Texas Rig for the last 10-12 years is a Crucial CRC-X610MHXF, cork handle (this is my second one), it replaced a G. loomis that someone stepped on. In my opinion it is every bit the rod the Loomis was. Length: 6' 10" Line: 10-20 lb Lure: 3/8-3/4 oz Power: Medium Heavy Action: Extra Fast 2 Quote
SwampLife Posted July 18, 2016 Author Posted July 18, 2016 I personally like a 7'2" MH im going custom this time around cant decide on fast or xf.. And I have used both mh/f or mh/xf in 7'0 Quote
Airman4754 Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 On 7/17/2016 at 11:24 AM, Fishin' Fool said: G Loomis NRX 894C Really? I have that rod and I hate it for pitching. It's a good footballer though. I like the Orochi XX Jig & Worm. It has tons of power and it's short so you can maneuver well. Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted July 19, 2016 Super User Posted July 19, 2016 If there is no actual mats I'm going for the 852c and I likely won't put a weight on it if there's only 6' max depth. The hook will be enough. I use a Pixy R and 20# braid though, so that's a big part of making that work for light weeds or near structure too. If I was putting a weight on it I would probably want the 893 though. 1 Quote
Fishinthefish Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 Between a 7 and 7'4 medium extra fast rod is my preference. Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted July 19, 2016 Super User Posted July 19, 2016 For that situation, I'd be pulling out my 7'1" MH/F St. Croix Legend Tournament. 1 Quote
Fishin' Fool Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 15 hours ago, Mosster47 said: Really? I have that rod and I hate it for pitching. It's a good footballer though. I like the Orochi XX Jig & Worm. It has tons of power and it's short so you can maneuver well. Personally preference I guess. Alot of people like a 6'10" ML for drop shotting. I prefer a 7'3" M. Quote
stk Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 I fish a texas rig a lot and have been using the 7'2MH XF crucial worm and jig rod (foam grip). Plenty of backbone for weeds/cover and the xfast tip is pretty sensitive. The rod is pretty versatile, I was able to use it to throw weightless plastics and lighter jigs (1/4oz to 3/8oz). I have been looking for a replacement and have been pretty happy with my Kistler magnesium 2 - 7ft Heavy-MH Xfast. Super light and does pretty well. I feel like it doesn't have the same backbone as the crucial, but that might just be in my head. I typically fish from a kayak so rods that can pull double duty are totally worth it to me. Quote
Jon G Posted July 19, 2016 Posted July 19, 2016 7' MH 2016 St Croix Legend Elite I can't put this rod down 1 Quote
Airman4754 Posted July 20, 2016 Posted July 20, 2016 7 hours ago, Fishin' Fool said: Personally preference I guess. Alot of people like a 6'10" ML for drop shotting. I prefer a 7'3" M. Yeah. I fish a 7'6" M, for drop shots. I just don't like the way that rod behaves for anything other than slow dragging. Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted July 20, 2016 Super User Posted July 20, 2016 I use 6'10 to 7' medium heavy. 1 Quote
Outdoor Zack Posted July 20, 2016 Posted July 20, 2016 Depends on conditions for me, if the shore is pretty open, then I use a ML-F spinning rod, a Daiwa Shock Custom, with a Pflueger Tri-30, spooled with 10 lb. mono, sometimes with a 6 lb. mono leader. I use it for lighter plastics and as more of a "finesse rig". I throw things like 7" ribbon tails, baby Brush Hogs, and lizards. I almost always use a 1/8 oz. bullet weight, unpegged, and a 1/0 or 3/0 round bend hook, depending on the bait. If the cover is pretty heavy and there is a lot of brush/vegetation, I use an old Shimano FX-2000 in MH-F. It's pretty stout, so I spool it with 50 lb. braid, and I sometimes use a mono leader in 15 or 20 lb. test. I usually use it for big worms (10" and 12"), heavy stick worms (5'' dingers or other 'knockoff'), large creatures (Christie critters, 8'' Kriet Tail lizards, etc.), and other heavy plastics. I usually throw them weightless on 3/0 heavy wire EWG hooks. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted July 20, 2016 Super User Posted July 20, 2016 It really comes down to how heavy the bait is. I like a 7 to 7-6 rod, XF taper. Power ratings are subjective, but a MH from most brands works. 1 Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted July 20, 2016 Global Moderator Posted July 20, 2016 Since most are posting what they use...I use an older 7' Fenwick Techna AV. If anything ever happened to that rod and after I stopped crying like a little girl I'd find another somewhere or just give up the whole thing. Mike 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted August 1, 2016 Super User Posted August 1, 2016 What is ideal for me doesn't come off the shelf. Have a rod made to your specific requirements. Tom Quote
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