What to do with these 2 rods?

[itsabiggen240]

Recently I was gifted the following -

- New Abu Garcia Veritas  casting rod 6'6" MH Moderate Fast action + Abu Garcia Revo S Baitcaster reel

- Used (dad's old rod) Shakespeare 7' medium action spinning rod + new Pflueger President XT30 Spinning reel

 

What can I dedicate each rod for?

 

[grub_man]

The Veritas should make a very nice rod for treble hook lures like crankbaits.  If I didn't have many other options, I wouldn't hesitate to use it with single hook swimming presentations like a ball head jig and grub, spinnerbait, or chatterbait.  While I prefer rods with faster actions for single hook lures, I've never had issues fishing lures with swimming presentations on rods with slower actions.

 

The Shakespeare, that's a good question.  I know lots of guys like the Pflueger spinning reels, and you have a nice one there, but not knowing more about the rod, I can't say for sure.  Shakespeare's rods are generally in the one size fits all category, so try it with just about anything.  It should work for lures that are light enough that you aren't comfortable throwing them on the casting gear.

[lmbfisherman]

I got this!  Go fishing with them! ?

 

Seriously though, if they were my combos.  The Casting rod I’d use as a crank bait, if it is an action you like..maybe chatterbaits or spinnerbaits.  Definitely a lipless CB rod.

 

As for the spinning, finesse all the way for light lures. 

[itsabiggen240]

7 hours ago, grub_man said:

The Veritas should make a very nice rod for treble hook lures like crankbaits.  If I didn't have many other options, I wouldn't hesitate to use it with single hook swimming presentations like a ball head jig and grub, spinnerbait, or chatterbait.  While I prefer rods with faster actions for single hook lures, I've never had issues fishing lures with swimming presentations on rods with slower actions.

 

The Shakespeare, that's a good question.  I know lots of guys like the Pflueger spinning reels, and you have a nice one there, but not knowing more about the rod, I can't say for sure.  Shakespeare's rods are generally in the one size fits all category, so try it with just about anything.  It should work for lures that are light enough that you aren't comfortable throwing them on the casting gear.

Thanks man. Solid points.

I really don't know much about the Shakespeare, it's gotta be close to 30 years old though. Can't find any info on it. 

[Choporoz]

I used a Veritas for years and really liked it.  That sounds like a good rod for target spinnerbaits and chatterbaits....don't limit yourself to trebles with that one.  In fact, I think you may find it a bit fast for crank baits.  But, give it a try.  As to the other, what are the markings?  Even 30 years ago, Shakespeare put lure weights on most of their rods. 

[itsabiggen240]

1 hour ago, Choporoz said:

I used a Veritas for years and really liked it.  That sounds like a good rod for target spinnerbaits and chatterbaits....don't limit yourself to trebles with that one.  In fact, I think you may find it a bit fast for crank baits.  But, give it a try.  As to the other, what are the markings?  Even 30 years ago, Shakespeare put lure weights on most of their rods. 

I should also mention that the Revo S is a 7.1.1 ratio so its a burner!! I do agree with you about not limiting it and I won't know if I like it till I try it. I'm gonna have to check the markings on the old Shakespeare rod and report back.