What is the next rod I should buy

[Brewter Beans]

1 minute ago, Fish yeeter said:

Well some ppl like fast while others like med-fast or moderate if you blaze your baits go with a med-fast or moderate the reason be is because when you jerk the bait through the water with  fast you pull the jerk bait much farther than a moderate due to the bend and it is also a treble hook lure so moderate does good for that too

I'd probably go with a mod fast just so could double for a top water rod you think about 7' long

["hamma"]

My Favorites? SHIMANO! I have a crucial worm rod with a calcutta 201 on it. I use for bigger worms, and for frogs? I have 2 rods for froggin, a compre 7' med heavy rod, with a old school green curado 201 and a cheapo convergance heavy action, with another 201 curado.

 Ironically these are all shimano, 

[Some tissues]

2 minutes ago, Yeajray231 said:

I wish I had another sensitive spinning set up. For fishing soft plastics weightless.

Same I have a old convergence rod I got like five or six years ago not bad but for how much I fish I would like a nicer one for weightless senkos and flukes

[pawpaw]

The ones I use are Loomis and probably out of most peoples comfort range for a jerkbait rod. I wouldn't recommend buying one unless you throw them alot, which I do. Really any decent 6'-0" to 6'8' medium action rod will work fine. My son has a Shimano Compre ($99) and I like it fine.

[Some tissues]

4 minutes ago, Brewter Beans said:

I'd probably go with a mod fast just so could double for a top water rod you think about 7' long

Yeah 7' to 6'6" for jerkbaits and topwater rods, Though I love 7' for most except spinning setups I go a bit short I don't generally go over cuz I can't fit the longer rods in my garage and car as well

[Advantage]

1 hour ago, Brewter Beans said:

No I don't throw any deep cranks because I fish mostly ponds but thanks for asking? Mostly bass and no I don't have a flipping rod I just use my frog jig rod for it mostly but that's a good idea any specific combos you would recommend 

It never hurts to have a 2nd of each kind of rod. That way you can have a frog on one and a jig or t-rig on the other. And a spinnerbait or chatterbait on one and a buzzbait on the other. Etc etc etc.

[pawpaw]

If you are not 6' tall you will most likely be smacking the water with your rod tip when fishing a jerkbait, spook, pop r etc. on a 7' rod. I like a 6'6" but that's just me.

 

[Brewter Beans]

2 minutes ago, pawpaw said:

If you are not 6' tall you will most likely be smacking the water with your rod tip when fishing a jerkbait, spook, pop r etc. on a 7' rod. I like a 6'6" but that's just me.

 

I'm only 5'5 but I'm still growing I really just like to have a longer rod. I only occasionally hit the water with my 7'3

2 hours ago, Brewter Beans said:

I have a jig/frog/Texas rig rod

cranking rod

spinnerbait/chatterbait 

and spinning combo 

what is one or two more combos that I should get thank you for answering this really helps

Here are the specs if you guys were wondering 

jig frog 7'3 medium heavy fast

cranking 7' medium moderate

spinnerbait chatterbait 7 mod fast

Spinning 6'6 medium light fast

[Some tissues]

Yeah probably best to go with a 6'6" I go with 7' cuz I don't have the budget for many rods I only got three rn that's cuz I rather have a few quality rods than many so so rods

[Some tissues]

Well after seeing what you got there I can only say that I would get a med power fast action baitcasting set up good for wacky rig senkos finesse jigs or just lighter tackle cuz if ur ok with the 7' length then the chatterbait rod can also be a topwater/jerkbait or the crankbait rod u got can be used for top waters but if it's like a buzz bait type topwater I would go with ur chatterbait rod

depending on how heavy your med heavy frog rod is you can us it for pitching and flipping if it's something like a st croix med heavy if not u can invest in something like that

[Fishes in trees]

It is obvious that you need many more rigs.   You don't have a ned rig.   You don't have an A-rig set up.   To me,  a jig rod, worm rod & frog rod = 3 different rigs.   I fish the bubba drop shot a lot and have a dedicated rig for that.  Maybe consider one.   A dedicated drop shot rod is a good idea.   A dedicated shaky head rod is a good idea.    I always carry a square bill rod.

My advice is to make up your mind and just get one - then get another and then repeat.   You say that you just fish ponds & stuff.   Is that your plan, to just fish ponds & stuff forever?   Consider that as you expand your fishing horizons, you might require different gear.   Once upon a time I felt like I wanted to get into tail race fishing, so I HAD to get a rig capable of throwing 1 to 2 ounce slab spoons a hundred yards or so.

If you're sincerely into fishing ponds, a couple of dedicated catfish rods that you can stake down while you prowl the edges of the pond is a good idea.   An ultra light to fish for bluegills & stuff is a good idea.

I'm telling you to challenge yourself and make up your mind which rigs you'll need next.   Not going into specifics here, but I recently got a lesson about trying to "make do", trying to use one rig to cover multiple presentations.   IMO, a compromise choice is seldom a good idea.

I understand that fiscally speaking, often that is the only choice, i.e. getting one rod & reel to cover several different presentations, but IMO that is a bad idea that at some point will come back to bite you.

The short answer to your question, "which rod should I buy next?"   You need a ned rig.

[Some tissues]

Yeah I see where ur coming from with having a rod for everything but it's more of a luxury and for me I probably fish similar bodies of water, ponds and nearby lakes that he normally would I assume he is biking and carrying 2-3 rods. At a time Also there's only so many actions and powers. I always considered length an opinion but can help (Ex. Shorter than 7' is preferred for jerks and tops 7'6" is preferred for flipping and pitching) so I'm pretty sure his spinning setup can be use for shaky head and drop shot maybe make a dedicated rod for the ones he likes or try to throw something like a ned rig and If u Iike it or see yourself using it a lot then go for specialized  rod, but having a rod that's not one sided always seemed as a bonus to me

I also noticed u asked me about the lower amount of bearings shimano uses high quality bearings and high quality gearing allowing for smoother reels with less bearing expectant when u get something like a citica or curado with x-ship makes it very smooth

[Brewter Beans]

5 hours ago, Fishes in trees said:

It is obvious that you need many more rigs.   You don't have a ned rig.   You don't have an A-rig set up.   To me,  a jig rod, worm rod & frog rod = 3 different rigs.   I fish the bubba drop shot a lot and have a dedicated rig for that.  Maybe consider one.   A dedicated drop shot rod is a good idea.   A dedicated shaky head rod is a good idea.    I always carry a square bill rod.

My advice is to make up your mind and just get one - then get another and then repeat.   You say that you just fish ponds & stuff.   Is that your plan, to just fish ponds & stuff forever?   Consider that as you expand your fishing horizons, you might require different gear.   Once upon a time I felt like I wanted to get into tail race fishing, so I HAD to get a rig capable of throwing 1 to 2 ounce slab spoons a hundred yards or so.

If you're sincerely into fishing ponds, a couple of dedicated catfish rods that you can stake down while you prowl the edges of the pond is a good idea.   An ultra light to fish for bluegills & stuff is a good idea.

I'm telling you to challenge yourself and make up your mind which rigs you'll need next.   Not going into specifics here, but I recently got a lesson about trying to "make do", trying to use one rig to cover multiple presentations.   IMO, a compromise choice is seldom a good idea.

I understand that fiscally speaking, often that is the only choice, i.e. getting one rod & reel to cover several different presentations, but IMO that is a bad idea that at some point will come back to bite you.

The short answer to your question, "which rod should I buy next?"   You need a ned rig.

I would fish lakes but I can't drive yet but I'm gonna buy a boat when I can drive

1 hour ago, Fish yeeter said:

Yeah I see where ur coming from with having a rod for everything but it's more of a luxury and for me I probably fish similar bodies of water, ponds and nearby lakes that he normally would I assume he is biking and carrying 2-3 rods. At a time Also there's only so many actions and powers. I always considered length an opinion but can help (Ex. Shorter than 7' is preferred for jerks and tops 7'6" is preferred for flipping and pitching) so I'm pretty sure his spinning setup can be use for shaky head and drop shot maybe make a dedicated rod for the ones he likes or try to throw something like a ned rig and If u Iike it or see yourself using it a lot then go for specialized  rod, but having a rod that's not one sided always seemed as a bonus to me

I also noticed u asked me about the lower amount of bearings shimano uses high quality bearings and high quality gearing allowing for smoother reels with less bearing expectant when u get something like a citica or curado with x-ship makes it very smooth

I'm glad I don't have to bike I drive a Polaris sportsman atv to the ponds and thanks for letting me be sure about the smoothness of a shimano

[Some tissues]

Ahh 

2 hours ago, Brewter Beans said:

I would fish lakes but I can't drive yet but I'm gonna buy a boat when I can drive

I'm glad I don't have to bike I drive a Polaris sportsman atv to the ponds and thanks for letting me be sure about the smoothness of a shimano

Ahh here in Chicago it's a little difficult to atv to places lol

[WIGuide]

Personally I'd ad in another rod for a jig or texas rig. Looking at what you have, you're splitting that single rod between frogs/t-rigs/and plastics. If you're throwing a frog it's always a good idea to have a texas rig tied up to throw back if they miss the frog. As far as a decent combo goes in your price range, I'd recommend a St. Croix Mojo or Avid X rod and pair it up with a BPS Pro qualifier. I've got the 6'8" MH/F Mojo and love it. It's become one of my favorites since I got it earlier this summer. 

[Some tissues]

3 minutes ago, WIGuide said:

Personally I'd ad in another rod for a jig or texas rig. Looking at what you have, you're splitting that single rod between frogs/t-rigs/and plastics. If you're throwing a frog it's always a good idea to have a texas rig tied up to throw back if they miss the frog. As far as a decent combo goes in your price range, I'd recommend a St. Croix Mojo or Avid X rod and pair it up with a BPS Pro qualifier. I've got the 6'8" MH?F Mojo and love it. It's become one of my favorites since I got it earlier this summer. 

X2 for this really good idea actually to get a frog specific rod, a mh extra fast or heavy fast depending if u are throwing hollow or solid body frogs 

[JacksonT]

 Hello everyone , I'm looking to buy a new rod and reel , I only will have one so I'm looking for a all around setup , I primarily fish soft plastics and jigs but throw the occasional spinner bait or crank bait . So what gear ratio for the reel and what stats for the rod would be best . Thanks 

[Some tissues]

1 hour ago, JacksonT said:

 Hello everyone , I'm looking to buy a new rod and reel , I only will have one so I'm looking for a all around setup , I primarily fish soft plastics and jigs but throw the occasional spinner bait or crank bait . So what gear ratio for the reel and what stats for the rod would be best . Thanks 

Medium power moderate fast action with 6:3:1 baitcaster 

[JacksonT]

39 minutes ago, Fish yeeter said:

Medium power moderate fast action with 6:3:1 baitcaster 

Thanks my dude 

[fishnkamp]

Jackson that is easy the most versatile baitcaster is a 6'6" mh to a 7 foot mh 1/4 to 3/4 and a 6.3 to one reel.  Fill it with 10 to 14 pound mono. This is not the BEST at anyone thing but will perform well for many things.

Brewter Beans lets talk specifics and here is where I would head you. First lets look at your spinning gear and maximize its use. That rod should work great for floating worms, unweighted plastics like worms, creature baits, Ned rigs, Sencos, and lightly weighted texas rigs and grubs. My wife and I own G Loomis rods like yours and often fish our plastics on a Bass Pro Perfect worm hooks so we can rig one way and just change from a worm to a grub, etc. Add the Reaction Innovation Skinny Dippers to your baits. They catch fish weight less, or with either a belly weighted swimbait hook or a fish head style heavier jig head. The fish head style jig head would be too much for this rod but would work great on the next rod.

I would add a 6'6 to 7' medium fast action finesse spinning rod, Here we throw shakey heads, heavier ( up to 1/2) texas rigs, Sensos, small to mid sized floating minnow baits like Rapalas. A floating/ diving Rapala is a killer on a pond. So is a tiny torpedo or a jitterbug.  They throw really nice on this rod. I am not sure what your budget is  but if you can afford it look at the Abu Garcia Ike series finesse spinning rod model IKE705. It runs $130 and I would match it with a 6930 or 6935 Pflueger president. If your budget can not go that high ( and I understand I was 15 once too) let me know I will find a similar rod at a lower cost. 

Lets look at your frog/ jig /texas rig rod. Does it throw frogs or texas rigs and jigs better?  This helps you decide to go with a jigs and plastics rod or more of a dedicated frog rod. My plastics/ carolina rig rod specs 7 foot, 1/4 to 1 1/14,mhH fast. My favorite jig rod specs 6'8" mh 1/4 to 3/4. Here is whereyou will have to make a decision which way to go.  Consider a Dobyns Fury FR 703c 1/4 to 3/4 for jigs and texas rigs or a dedicated frog rod like the FR 735C frog/ flipping/pitching rod which could double for throwing heavier carolina rigs as well.These are really nice rods. They  are built and fish like rods costing double their price.

My future rod, after those, would be a dedicated jerkbait rod like the 6'4 Ike Delay series rod. It was specifically designed to throw jerkbaits with the proper rod action and a shorter split grip handle to eliminate smacking your arm with the retrieve. I love this rod.  

[blckshirt98]

How about a big fat beefy swimbait rod?

[J Francho]