Reilly Keenen Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 Hello everyone, I got a kind of tricky question. I'm looking to get a finesse spinning rod to use with Drop Shotting, weightless senkos, shacky head, wacky rig, etc.(targetting LMB and Small Mouth) I know that it's best to have two different rods for said aplications but I can't afford two different rods. With that being said what would you guys recommend for a good all around finesse rod? (Price<$150) Quote
Super User Darren. Posted February 23, 2017 Super User Posted February 23, 2017 Welcome aboard, Reilly! For your purposes, at $150 and below, I'd probably look at a St. Croix Avid at the high end, then I'd look at Bass Pro Carbonlites at the $100 mark. I know there are a ton of rods in your range, and in that range a LOT are really good quality. If you can get your hands on several, say in a Bass Pro, Cabelas, or local tackle shop, and do bring the reel you plan on using. Pair them up in-store and feel the balance to your hands. I love the lightness of the Carbonlites. Lighter than Avids, and, dare I say, about as sensitive. More suggestions will come... Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 23, 2017 Super User Posted February 23, 2017 Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ Fenwick Elite Tech Bass Spinning Rod 7' Medium A-Jay 2 Quote
Reilly Keenen Posted February 23, 2017 Author Posted February 23, 2017 Thanks for the info Darren, What about for the power and action because that's where I'm most lost seeing as though the rod will be used for drop shot along with wacky rig weightless senkos, shacky head, etc. 1 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted February 23, 2017 Super User Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Reilly Keenen said: Thanks for the info Darren, What about for the power and action because that's where I'm most lost seeing as though the rod will be used for drop shot along with wacky rig weightless senkos, shacky head, etc. I like a rod that is MXF normally, but if I was doing all the above as you ask, I'd look at a MLXF St. Croix. I do, in fact, do all the above with my rods of choice. Their rods are a tad stiffer than other rod ratings at the stated rating. So a St. Croix ML is in between other ML and M rated rods, usually. There are no true standards, hence the wacky ratings game. You could also look at St. Croix Premiere rods that will fall in the $100-$130 range. Also great. I personally find Croix rods tip heavy, but I'm also using lighter Shimano 1000 size reels. So they'd balance better with a 2500... Last thing: I use older Shimano Compre 5'9" MXF, a BPS Carbonlite 6'6" and mod'd 6'3" MF rods, and a St. Croix Legend Tournament 6'3" MLXF rods mainly. Also use BPS MicroLite rods which are quite nice at their lower price point. Edited February 23, 2017 by Darren. Quote
Reilly Keenen Posted February 23, 2017 Author Posted February 23, 2017 alright great thanks for the info! 1 Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted February 23, 2017 Super User Posted February 23, 2017 IMHO.............. St Croix 6'8" M/XF Mojo if you target largemouth more than smallmouth, where a little cover comes into play, and plan to use 8-12 lb line. Or...... St Croix 6'10" ML/XF Mojo if you target smallmouth more than largemouth in a more open water/light cover situation, and if you plan to use 6-10lb line. In the perfect world..........get both and you'll have 99.9% of all spinning rod techniques covered. If I had to pick just one, it would be the 6'8" M/XF. It can do everything the other one can do OK, and is slightly more powerful for when you need it to be. 2 Quote
JustinJ Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 Been fishing a dobyns fury 702 since December, love it Quote
PatrickKnight Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 I would find a 7 foot medium power fast action rod. I don't really care for XF tips. The St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'1" medium fast would be a good rod its right at $130. Quote
Super User WRB Posted February 23, 2017 Super User Posted February 23, 2017 Majot Craft Don Iovino finesse spinning rod is made for this application. Tom Quote
Reilly Keenen Posted February 23, 2017 Author Posted February 23, 2017 So it seems like the generally consensus is to get a medium XF. Are all st. Croix rods generally a little stiff or would i be alright going with a medium form them? Quote
Robert Riley Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 Which ever you prefer for the Avid. I have the M/XF smallie rod from Fenwick and I wish it was a tad lighter. If I were in your shoes, I'd get the 6'9" ML/XF Avid. I've never thrown a finesse shakeyhead over 1/4oz Quote
Super User RoLo Posted February 27, 2017 Super User Posted February 27, 2017 On 2/23/2017 at 10:32 PM, Robert Riley said: Which ever you prefer for the Avid. I have the M/XF smallie rod from Fenwick and I wish it was a tad lighter. If I were in your shoes, I'd get the 6'9" ML/XF Avid. I've never thrown a finesse shakeyhead over 1/4oz Actually, if your Avid was a M/F instead of M/XF, it might feel just right to you without reducing the power...just a thought Roger 1 Quote
fisherrw Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 A Phenix maxum 6'9 ml would be a perfect rod for you I've taken mine Thur h*ll and back and it just keeps going very durable and for 100$ you can't beat it Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted February 27, 2017 Super User Posted February 27, 2017 I think @ww2farmer hit the nail on the head. I've got a St. Croix LTB 6'8" M/XF and a 6'10" ML/XF the M/XF will cover all the techniques you're looking to hit. It's great to have both, but if I had to pick one to cover all of them I'd go with the M/XF. The Mojo's will do a very good job in your price range and leave you a few $$ left over for some more finesse baits 1 Quote
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