Casting rod for spinnerbaits, chatterbaits and crankbaits

[nocluefisher]

Dobyns lists this rods for the exact use you are looking for

 

http://dobynsrods.com/store/#!/DC-736CB-GLASS-labeled-DC-735CB-GLASS/p/78078711/category=22175368

[Boomstick]

2 hours ago, nocluefisher said:

Dobyns lists this rods for the exact use you are looking for

 

http://dobynsrods.com/store/#!/DC-736CB-GLASS-labeled-DC-735CB-GLASS/p/78078711/category=22175368

 

I actually thought about that rod too but I hear the Daiwa has a little more backbone to it as well, and I can get it cheaper as well.

 

This review makes me think I will be fine as it shows the Tatula glass rod is quite a bit stiffer than most glass rods.

 

http://tackletour.com/reviewdaiwatat721mhrbg.html

[Boomstick]

11 minutes ago, WRB said:

To summarize this thread we gone from a angler who didn't know the difference between a baitcasting and a spinning rod, who mounted Daiwa BG series spinning reels on Loomis and St Croix baitcasting rods fishing with a bobber for bluegills. Now we are debating materials and specific use rod actions and going from highend Loomis and St Croix to mid price point point Daiwa Tatula E glass rods while disregarding Dobyns rods.

Tom

 

 

I'm confused, who didn't know the difference between a casting and a spinning rod? Who mounted a BG reel on a Loomis or St croix rod (or even mentioned either of those brands)? Did you cross two threads here, or are referring to another thread somewhere else, or just making stuff up?

 

Also, I'm not totally disregarding Dobyns rods either, but it's a $55 price point difference which puts me a bit above what I have to spend.

[WRB]

6 minutes ago, Boomstick said:

 

I'm confused, who didn't know the difference between a casting and a spinning rod? Who mounted a BG reel on a Loomis or St croix rod (or even mentioned either of those brands)? Did you cross two threads here, or are referring to another thread somewhere else, or just making stuff up?

 

Also, I'm not totally disregarding Dobyns rods either, but it's a $55 price point difference which puts me a bit above what I have to spend.

My mistake, got this mixed up with another thread spinning reel on baitcasting rod.

Tom

[Boomstick]

5 minutes ago, WRB said:

My mistake, got this mixed up with another thread spinning reel on baitcasting rod.

Tom

 

No problem. I'm sure I've done that before too. That probably would be the ultimate troll by the OP though

[J Francho]

5 minutes ago, WRB said:

My mistake, got this mixed up with another thread spinning reel on baitcasting rod.

Tom

 

That thread was interesting, to say the least.

[WRB]

OK, I read this thread trying to determine what the discussion was about.

I agree with Franco regarding hook sets with heavy wire jig hooks used on both Chatterbait and spinnerbait. Yes, the braid can help overcome the rods flexing depending on hook setting technique, it still requires enough force to drive the hook point past the barb.

The reason I like moderate action crankbait rods for crankbaits is twofold; the softer upper rod tip allows the line movement to vibrate the rod tip to indicate the action lure is working, if it stops a bass or weed has changed the lures action and the softer rod helps to prevent hooks from tearing out when the bass is near the boat on a short line.

You can and I have used a glass crankbait rod for spinnerbaits, but it's not ideal.

Tom

[Boomstick]

29 minutes ago, WRB said:

You can and I have used a glass crankbait rod for spinnerbaits, but it's not ideal.

Tom

 

I guess this is that gray area here. Really, if I as much find it passable on a glass rod, I'll be happy, and if I end up being one of those people who likes glass for spinnerbaits, I'd be thrilled. I believe the Daiwa and Dobyns rods (my top two choices) have a little more backbone as well than your typical glass rods.

[WRB]

6 minutes ago, Boomstick said:

 

I guess this is that gray area here. Really, if I as much find it passable on a glass rod, I'll be happy, and if I end up being one of those people who likes glass for spinnerbaits, I'd be thrilled. I believe the Daiwa and Dobyns rods (my top two choices) have a little more backbone as well than your typical glass rods.

You can always call Gary Dobyns and get his thoughts on how his glass rods would perform. We say glass but it's really glass composite or E glass, not your typical tubular glass rod.

Tom

[J Francho]

10 minutes ago, Boomstick said:

I guess this is that gray area here. Really, if I as much find it passable on a glass rod, I'll be happy, and if I end up being one of those people who likes glass for spinnerbaits, I'd be thrilled.

 

You might be a fan of casting them with this type of rod, but some of the spinnerbait and chatterbait experts have weighed in, and said catching is another story. Yet you've made your choice.  You'll catch fish, but it won't be problem free.

[RichF]

I bought the Dobyns Champion 736 glass rod earlier this year for bladed jigs...it works great.  Before that, I was using a 7ft Heavy glass Powell Max for bladed jigs...it worked great.  Some people like glass, others don't.  There's no right or wrong, just what works for you. 

[Bulletman20XD]

Just as there is a "Happy Medium" with reels (6.2:1 or so) there is a Happy Medium with rods. Many rod companies now sell what they are calling a General Purpose rod. These usually range around 6' 6"-7' MH with a MF-F tip. As you seem to generally just what I call "Fun Fishing" and don't have a single rod for every technique, you're limited on space fishing from a small boat or for whatever reason. These would suit you just fine.

[Boomstick]

So I ended up getting a Tatula Glass rod at a great price. If I don't like it, I could probably sell it for what I paid for it, so I figure I'll give it a shot. At the very least I should get a nice rod for crankbaits, and that will be nice with fall rapidly approaching.