What would be your first rod purchase to start your arsenal

[NashLouie]

Curious what higher end rod or type of rod you guys would choose if you could only choose one for a specific application. 

 

Not looking for an all around rod. Looking for what type of rod you need a higher end rod for. Like needing the sensitivity, action, or power.

[hawgenvy]

I have no idea what you are asking.

[Yudo1]

A jig and worm rod. They are the ones I spend the most money because they need to be the most sensitive.

[NashLouie]

28 minutes ago, hawgenvy said:

I have no idea what you are asking.

If you were to buy one high end rod for a specific application (not an all around rod). What would you choose.  Best bang for your buck, and I assume a specialized rod shines more in some applications. Like worms and Jigs in the last reply. Thanks!

[Angry John]

Megabass white python for everything with trebble from cranks to glide baits.

The power versatile works the same if the handle would work for you.

[Bluebasser86]

Whatever your favorite technique is, buy a technique specific rod for it.

 

Most of my high end rods are jig rods, because that's what I like to do, but if you hate jig fishing, it doesn't make any sense for you to buy one for your first high end rod. 

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7 hours ago, hawgenvy said:

I have no idea what you are asking.

OK, so Its just not me, good. 

[LCG]

Hello and welcome. 

 

If you know what fishing techniques you prefer then definitely focus on a rod specific for that technique. Ie finesse rod and/or jig rod, which would be my two most sensitive rods. 

 

If your new to fishing and don't know what techniques you prefer yet, stick to more of an all round rod until you get a better idea. Common ballpark recommendations are 7ft medium fast for spinning rods and a 7ft medium heavy for baitcasting. Rod selection is a very personal thing and best to hold them in store to test comfort. Quality is cheaper in the end

[Dtrombly]

Jig rod for me. 

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3 hours ago, reason said:

OK, so Its just not me, good. 

maybe he should rephrase the question? 

[J Francho]

Some of you guys are a little dense.  Must pre-game turkey?

 

I'd say if you were going to pick specialized technique/bait to spend a little coin on, it would be either jig/worm rod or drop shot.  It would depend on where/what you fish, but for those two styles of fishing, a light, sensitive stick is a must.

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8 minutes ago, J Francho said:

Some of you guys are a little dense. 

I often feel like I'm right at 38º F...

[fishindad]

I agree with Bluebasser and JFrancho, first figure out what you love to fish the most. Could be spinnerbaits, jigs, crankbaits, whatever. For me, I always prefer to fish for smallies since I live near great smallie fishing so I would spend the most money on a spinning rod for dropshotting and finesse fishing. My close second would be fishing jigs and soft plastics. Both of those presentations require excellent sensitivity, light weight in hand, and strength to handle hard-pulling bass. If I loved fishing cranks I'd invest in a high end crankbait rod (and reel).

 

Most of all it would depend on the types of lakes/rivers you fish and how big the bass get. If I lived in Florida, with all their grass lakes and FL strain largies, I probably wouldn't even own a spinning rod : )

[HookRz]

Tough question. Probably a finesse spinning rod cuz that's what I do most. But I couldn't live without a MH jig rod and topwater stick. 

The question being "just one" my final answer would be a GLX jwr 802. That's the topwater and open water jig rod. 

[ohboyitsrobby]

Why with your first rod would you but a technique specific high end rod? Unless you were planning on adding on pretty quick. Not sure why you would limit yourself right outta the gate. But for me I suppose I would go with a falcon lowrider 6'10 mh/f worm and jig rod. Not only it is great at what it's intended to do I'm pretty sure I could throw a lot of other lures in a pinch.

[J Francho]

5 minutes ago, ohboyitsrobby said:

Why with your first rod would you but a technique specific high end rod?

 

It's not his first rod.  It's his first HIGH END rod.  This is a pretty common dilemma we've all faced as we've upgraded.

[Steveo-1969]

I want my finesse spinning rod and my bottom contact baitcasting rod to be the most sensitive in my arsenal. For horizontal moving baits I could probably fish an Ugly Stik and be perfectly fine... (sacrilege!! ha-ha)

[NashLouie]

22 minutes ago, ohboyitsrobby said:

Why with your first rod would you but a technique specific high end rod? Unless you were planning on adding on pretty quick. Not sure why you would limit yourself right outta the gate. But for me I suppose I would go with a falcon lowrider 6'10 mh/f worm and jig rod. Not only it is great at what it's intended to do I'm pretty sure I could throw a lot of other lures in a pinch.

We inherited a large collection of fishing gear, and a boat this year. With that being said we have REALLY enjoyed fishing this year. So I wanted to pickup a high end setup and get my money's worth out of it. 

Thanks to everyone!!!  I think the comments about picking a rod based off of what application I enjoy is a GREAT one. Whatever catches fish right? Hahaha. 

 

Im thinking spinnerbait or top water. 

 

I dont do so well with top water, but yearn for aggressive topwater strikes. 

[DINK WHISPERER]

Definitely depends on where you're at and the kind of fishing you do. For me, it would be a flipping stick.

[Fishingmickey]

7' St Croix Mojo Bass MH fast

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1 hour ago, Fishingmickey said:

7' St Croix Mojo Bass MH fast

Agree 7 mojo mhmf it's in the higher end and can do everything.

[bigturtle]

Mojo bass high end 

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14 minutes ago, bigturtle said:

Mojo bass high end 

It's getting there, or its a good start. 

[Mike L]

3 hours ago, DINK WHISPERER said:

Definitely depends on where you're at and the kind of fishing you do. For me, it would be a flipping stick.

Ditto

 

 

 

Mike 

[Angry John]

If you want a midrange rod that will do a lot and would make a good match to the python you may want to check out the mb XX perfect pitch.  Toss in a mlxf spinning rod and your done other than swimbaits.