It's a toad Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 what power rod would you guys use for shakey head fishing? Quote
riverbasser Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 I just use my jig rod which is a 7' MH fast. Works well but I really don't throw anything lighter than a 1/4 with it. Quote
IndianaFinesse Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 I prefer a 7' medium powered, fast action rod. Quote
Super User MassYak85 Posted November 23, 2016 Super User Posted November 23, 2016 For light shakey heads I use my drop shot rod (ML spinning). Heavier ones (like 1/4oz or more) I use my MH (spinning). Quote
It's a toad Posted November 23, 2016 Author Posted November 23, 2016 9 minutes ago, MassYak85 said: For light shakey heads I use my drop shot rod (ML spinning). Heavier ones (like 1/4oz or more) I use my MH (spinning). Yeah that's what I was thinking of using. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted November 23, 2016 Posted November 23, 2016 It depends on the weight of the jig and cover. For me, shaky head are sparse cover , finesse baits so usually a ml spinning rig. Quote
CenCal fisher Posted November 24, 2016 Posted November 24, 2016 I use my ml drop shot rod for 1/16 to 3/16 jig heads and a medium spinning rod for 1/4 ounce or heavier Quote
It's a toad Posted November 24, 2016 Author Posted November 24, 2016 22 minutes ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said: It depends on the weight of the jig and cover. For me, shaky head are sparse cover , finesse baits so usually a ml spinning rig. Yes I will be using it for little to no cover and no bigger than 1/4 oz Quote
Super User Raul Posted November 24, 2016 Super User Posted November 24, 2016 6 hours ago, It's a toad said: what power rod would you guys use for shakey head fishing? Depends on what and where. Quote
Airman4754 Posted November 24, 2016 Posted November 24, 2016 I use a 7'6" UMBX rated for 1/2oz. I throw all the way up to 3/4oz heads on it though. Quote
Robert Riley Posted November 24, 2016 Posted November 24, 2016 I use a M/XF. But I could see myself using a ML too. Sometimes I even use my mag heavy if I get tired of spinning gear. Quote
Yudo1 Posted November 24, 2016 Posted November 24, 2016 Medium or medium/light will work for light cover and under 1/4oz. I use ml casting gear personally. Quote
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