Lightweight 7' to 7'3" MH fast rods

[brent245]

Looking for the lightest weight rod I could get with the above specs, Under $150. It sucks that many manufactures don't list the weight of the rod. So far the lightest I've seen is the 7'1" st. croix mojo bass MH fast. 4.2oz

[d-camarena]

Okuma helios. Sold for under 150 at various places

[brent245]

Wow! 3.6oz for the micro guide 7' MH fast. Thanks. Any issues with using tied on leaders with micro guide rods?

[d-camarena]

I use braid with leaders. No problems. Very sensitive rods too. 

[new2BC4bass]

3 hours ago, d-camarena said:

Okuma helios. Sold for under 150 at various places

Yup.  Liked my Medium enough to buy a second.  Put a Helios Air on it.  9 oz. plus line and lure.  I think the standard Tatula is around an even 4 oz.  The new 7' MHF Aetos is listed at 4.2 oz.

 

OP.  Agree.  Wish rod weights would be listed.

[Megastink]

I think the Duckett Triads are mid to low 3oz. Their 7' MH is a great rod.

[Rozebol]

Picked up the Helios 7' MF a few weeks ago matched with a Curado 71HG. Running 12# YoZuri. It's a do it all Rod, with similar specs to the Loomis MBR 843. Check out the multiple reviews of both the 7' MH and 7' MF here on Bass Resource. Also a great review on TT... You can pick this Rod up at Walmart for approximately $100. Highly Recommend!!

[Finnz922]

Irod Genesis 2 Harolds Lone Star Special 733C. My favorite model. Very versatile. 

[ib_of_the_damned]

25 minutes ago, Finnz922 said:

Irod Genesis 2 Harolds Lone Star Special 733C. My favorite model. Very versatile. 

I haven't tried that model, I have the 754C - Fred's Magic Stick and a 704C. They are both surprisingly light. On the 704C I have an Okuma Helios LP and it is the lightest casting setup I have. 

[RichF]

Remember, it's not always about the actual rod weight.  Your combo is going to feel lightest when it's properly balanced.  One of my most comfortable, "lightest feeling" outfits is a 7'6 XH Kistler Helium with a Team Daiwa Zillion.  Those both weigh a fair amount but the rod is so incredibly balanced that the combination feels super light and comfortable.

[OnthePotomac]

BPS Carbonlites, or Titaniums. $100 to $130.  Super light.

[WRB]

36 minutes ago, OnthePotomac said:

BPS Carbonlites, or Titaniums. $100 to $130.  Super light.

What do they weigh? Posting your opinion doesn't give the OP the answer to his question.

Don't take this wrong, most of the replies didn't offer actual rod weights. I haven't offered a reply because I don't know of a $150 or less rod under 4 oz.

Tom

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

Here are some weights for rods bought under $150

V.1 Quantum Smoke 7' M/F 3.44 oz 

Okuma Helios 7' M/F 3.3 oz     

Okuma Helios 7' MH/F 3.54 oz   

 

 

Balance of Helios 7' MH/F with 50E 6.9oz reel.

 

Helios 7' M/F with Core 50mg7 5.5oz

 

 

 

[brent245]

Thanks for the help. Those Helios rods look nice.

[Turkey sandwich]

I'll second the post about weight not being the most critical factor.  I think balance and what's comfortable to you are likely much more important.  

 

As for leaders/knots - most of my rods now have micro guides and virtually all of them are spooled braid to leader and for 90% of techniques, it causes no problems at all.  Having good leader knots (whichever one you like best) and confidence in it are super important.  I prefer Uni-to-Uni, but most are really good when tied well and god-awful when tied poorly.  

 

I'm with @WRB as far as making recommendations directly because I have no idea what most rods weigh.  I generally tend to focus on the above.  In terms of balance, the reel is likely just as important as the rod weight when it comes to the gear, and how you actually hold and fish the combo is probably more important than either in terms of balance. 

[OnthePotomac]

The Carbonlites baitcasters vary by plus/minus .2oz in weight depending on when they were made.  Mine weigh as follows:

7'MH black version 4.2oz

7'MH white version 4.0oz

7' Med white version 4.0oz

6'6" MH black version 3.6oz

[Basseditor]

There are so many rods to choose from in the price range.

 

I know this is above your price limit, but keep for future reference. A Kistler Z-bone 7'-4" MH rod is about 3.6 ounces. If you go custom, get a balancing kit. Then a reel in the 5- to 6- ounce range and you hardly know the rod is in your hand. Again, just for future reference if you feel you can spend the money someday.