kpla51 Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Ok so im torn between both the 6'6 and 7'0 veritas casting rod in a medium action. Ive always had a 6'6 and don't know if I should go with th 7'0. I put the triggers together on both and the tip of the 7'0 doesn't seem more than a few inches longer but the handle is longer than the 6'6. I need an all purpose rod and I mostly fish weightless senkos, top water, and some jigs. I do a lot of shore fishing in KY so its pretty overgrown but also have a small boat so not sure if length really matters. Also I hear medium heavy is a good all around action but I've read the veritas is on the heavier side so I was thinking the medium would be a good choice, the 7'0 feels a little less stiff in the tip than the 6'0 any insight would be appreciated! Quote
riverbasser Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Really just has to do with preference in your situation. I like 7ft but wouldn't be much different if I was missing 4 inches. Quote
ksfishinguy Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 59 minutes ago, riverbasser said: but wouldn't be much different if I was missing 4 inches. Ummmm.... Hmmmm.... 59 minutes ago, riverbasser said: 1 Quote
Mumbly Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 2 hours ago, riverbasser said: Really just has to do with preference in your situation. I like 7ft but wouldn't be much different if I was missing 4 inches. Or 6. Quote
d-camarena Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Depends what you are fishing from. From shore i like 6'6 from boat 7ft Quote
Crankin4Bass Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 I have the 6'6" Medium and really like it. I prefer this length because I fish from a kayak or shore. Works better for me because we have a ton of trees around the banks. Light weight and easy to fish all day. I pretty much always have a 1/4oz jig with trailer tied onto this rod. The Veritas does run a little heavier in power. I would say it's between a M and MH. They are on sale for $80 at most stores. They must be coming out with a new one. Good luck! Quote
cottny27 Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Split the diff with their 6'9" model. I have the 6'6"M version. It can handle weights to about 1/2 imo. I still wouldn't throw a 1/2oz jig on it though. Quote
kpla51 Posted January 16, 2017 Author Posted January 16, 2017 i ended up with the 6'6 maybe some day ill have a 7'0. 1 Quote
Super User burrows Posted January 17, 2017 Super User Posted January 17, 2017 Good choice , go 6'8 next time then try 7 I like 6'8 for bank fishing. Anyhow 6'6 is perfect for the bank. Quote
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