6'6" MH Fast Action Spinning Rod Needed for my wife

[Jeff H.]

My wife has caught the bass fishing bug from her kayak. I have already given her a 6'6 M Spinning Rod but would also like to get her 6'6" MH Fast Action  Spinning Rod for throwing some spinnerbaits, jigs, and larger crankbaits

 

She has no interest in a baitcaster.

 

Do you have some suggestions on bost a rod and reel.

 

I would like to keep in under 200.00 if possible.

[new2BC4bass]

Does it have to be pink? 

 

Wow.  Looking through Tackle Warehouse for a 6'6" MHF spinning rod is like looking for teeth on a chicken.

 

St. Croix Premier has a 6'6" MHF...$130.  Had to do some serious searching to find a few more.  I found these few

 

Daiwa Aird X & Procyon

Abu Vendetta & Vengeance

Shimano Clarus

Fenwick HMG & Eagle

 

in your price range (allowing for a reel). 

 

Reels are easier to find.  I like my Daiwa BG.  Daiwa has several other models at $100 or less.  I like the looks of the Okuma RTX and Inspira reels.  Pflueger is a good bet....the President XT and Supreme.  I'd best not forget to mention Shimano makes a few candidates.

 

I have to admit that spinning reels are something I've used very seldom since getting back into fishing in '09.  Which is why I can't recommend a specific rod with those specs and price range.  Mine are all Medium power or less.  I do have a President XT and Daiwa BG so I can recommend those reels.  I like my HMG rods, but only one is a spinning rod.  I bought a Procyon for a brother-in-law's birthday a few years ago at the recommendation of a fellow member.  I haven't used it, tho.

 

Hopefully someone with experience with a few rods meeting your criteria will come along and offer some useful advice.  I am just tossing a few possibilities out there for you to research if desired.

[kschultz76]

Check out the Kistler Helium 3 Light Medium Heavy/Fast spinning rod. Should handle all of that well it’s a really versatile all purpose kind of stick. If you get one of their good sales it’s right around $200. 

 

 As mentioned above St Croix is always a solid bet and still offers spinning rods like you’re looking for. 

[WRB]

Dobyns Fury FR663 S rod with Shimano Sahara FE 2500F1 reel.

Tom

[TylerT123]

Can’t recommend a rod, I will say that there are a lot of good reels out there for a great price. For around $50 you almost can’t go wrong. The Mitchell 300 and Pflueger President are both great reels. I would spend more on a rod than a reel.

[Jeff H.]

I appreciate all the responses. They give me a good place to start.

[OkobojiEagle]

I'd continue to lobby your wife to accept a med. power baitcasting rod.  You'll find a spinning rod in my hands a large share of any fishing day except when tossing spinnerbaits and most top water baits.

 

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[Log Catcher]

You might check with BPS or Cabelas. They have some rods in their store brands in 6'6" MH ratings.