Ideas for Good 2-PIECE Medium-Heavy Spinning Rod??

[Hollywood Fisherman]

Hi all,

I like spinning combos and use them most of the time, though I have a few baitcasters too.  I am soliciting recommendations for a 6'6"-7'4" MEDIUM-HEAVY, FAST TIP, SPINNING rod that comes in 2 pieces.

 

I found a 1-piece, MED-HVY spinning "Jig & Worm" rod I really like and would love to find one that is similar in a 2-piece version to make travel easier.

 

ANY SUGGESTIONS? 

 

Thanks in advance!!

[J Francho]

Saint Croix Avid AVS66MHF2 is about as nice as you'll get for a two piece.

[Darren.]

Welcome aboard!

 

What's your budget?

[Hollywood Fisherman]

2 minutes ago, Darren. said:

Welcome aboard!

 

What's your budget?

Good point! Thanks.       ...under $150 would be ideal.

[J Francho]

5 minutes ago, Hollywood Fisherman said:

Good point! Thanks.       ...under $150 would be ideal.

Then the Premier series would fit your budget PS66MHF2.

[WRB]

1 hour ago, Hollywood Fisherman said:

Hi all,

I like spinning combos and use them most of the time, though I have a few baitcasters too.  I am soliciting recommendations for a 6'6"-7'4" MEDIUM-HEAVY, FAST TIP, SPINNING rod that comes in 2 pieces.

 

I found a 1-piece, MED-HVY spinning "Jig & Worm" rod I really like and would love to find one that is similar in a 2-piece version to make travel easier.

 

ANY SUGGESTIONS? 

 

Thanks in advance!!

What brand and model of the 1-piece rod did you like?

Tom

[Darren.]

Agree with @J Francho on the Premier series from St. Croix.

 

Good, stout, and sensitive rods.

[Hollywood Fisherman]

2 hours ago, WRB said:

What brand and model of the 1-piece rod did you like?

Tom

Shimano Compre 7'2" MH-Fast

[Fishingmickey]

Might check out the Fenwick methods travel rod. It comes with five sections. You have a handle section, two middle sections and two top sections. I have one that is a medium and medium heavy and a moderate and fast tip sections.

 

 

[islandbass]

I have, use and love my 2-piece medium heavy 6'6" shimano compre.  They can still be had as a quick internet search found it.   Here are the specs and it can be had for $99.00. They sport alconite guides.

 

 Mine has caught, bass, trout, panfish, salmon, large and small.

CPS66MH2E

Length

6' 6"

Pieces

2

Power

Med. Heavy

Action

Fast

Line Weight

10 - 12 lbs.

Lure Weight

1/4 - 3/4 oz.

# of Guides

7 + Tip

Foregrip

*** in.

Rear Grip

10 in.

[WRB]

Looks like there are CPS70MH2E spinning rods available.

Tom

[islandbass]

2 hours ago, WRB said:

Looks like there are CPS70MH2E spinning rods available.

Tom

Then even better!

[spoonplugger1]

I'd go with the St. Croix rods for many reasons, most important the rear grip on the Shimano is to long, vertical work it would be ok, as a casting tool, anything you have in front of your hand as far as length goes is an advantage. The industry keeps going longer to get a better casting and hook setting tool, than they get tip heavy, so they go with a longer rear grip which negates everything they tried to do in the first place. Because of the way spinning rods are held, a 10 inch spinning rear grip is about the same length against your arm as a 12 inch casting grip when your palming the reel, do you use a 12 inch grip on your 6 1/2 ft. casting rods?

Secondly, the St. Croix rods are real power rods like your used to, anyone can call their rods any thing they want, there are no standards to go by, but St. Croix has been here a long time and have a history of what a Med Hvy spinning rod should feel like, and the power you'd expect to see. They also do a very good job of ensuring the power stays very similar throughout their line, they keep things as similar as it can be though they are using different materials.