The Fisher Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 I’m looking for suggestions for a spinning rod to throw small frogs like a pad crasher jr. that’s Maybe 2.5” and 1/4# I’ll be throwing them from the bank over algae and floating moss, probably no lily pads Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted May 11, 2018 Super User Posted May 11, 2018 You probably already have a MH spinning combo around 7' long for soft plastics/small jigs. That's the rod I've used for this. I use 20# braid on my spinning combos anyway and I'll tie on a leader of mono if I need to. 1 Quote
ratherbfishin1 Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 2 hours ago, the reel ess said: You probably already have a MH spinning combo around 7' long for soft plastics/small jigs. That's the rod I've used for this. I use 20# braid on my spinning combos anyway and I'll tie on a leader of mono if I need to. x2 I mainly use a baitcaster for the Pad Crasher JR Unless it is windy and I am trying to cast into the wind, then I will use a spinning. And I do the same thing with a MH spinning with 20# braid. Some could argue that isn't heavy enough braid but I live in Nebraska so I'm willing to take the chance of losing that 10 pounder that is probably not even in the pond.? 1 Quote
long island basser Posted May 11, 2018 Posted May 11, 2018 Abu Garcia Vengeance 6’ 6” MH works well for this. I have 30 lb braid on mine. Great also for t/rigs, jigs etc. This rod rated for 3/8 to 3/4. Rod comes in 7’ MH also. Rated 1/4 to 3/4. I use the 6-6 model for close combat and tight spots. Retails for around $50. Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted May 12, 2018 Super User Posted May 12, 2018 On 5/11/2018 at 4:44 PM, ratherbfishin1 said: x2 I mainly use a baitcaster for the Pad Crasher JR Unless it is windy and I am trying to cast into the wind, then I will use a spinning. And I do the same thing with a MH spinning with 20# braid. Some could argue that isn't heavy enough braid but I live in Nebraska so I'm willing to take the chance of losing that 10 pounder that is probably not even in the pond.? Honestly, I don't use a small frog anymore since I bought a Hvy frog rod. I don't really see the purpose because small fish will bite the standard sized frog. It seems like you'd just be fishing for small fish. But I'd still use the spinning combo for the Snag Proof Original Frog because it's only 1/8 oz. I have a Pad Crasher Jr that I think I could cast on my MH BC combo. It's 1/4 oz. 1 Quote
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