JFlynn97 Posted July 21, 2018 Posted July 21, 2018 I'm looking for a rod to use for bottom contact baits such as jigs and texas rigs. Good rod sensitivity is an absolute must! I'm not super confident in bottom baits so I feel like having a sensitive rod will absolutely help. And I'm searching in the $150-200 price range. What do you guys think? Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted July 21, 2018 Super User Posted July 21, 2018 I imagine one of the first questions will be, "What weights?". Although that won't have too much bearing on what line of rods. Quote
JFlynn97 Posted July 21, 2018 Author Posted July 21, 2018 57 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said: I imagine one of the first questions will be, "What weights?". Although that won't have too much bearing on what line of rods. Anywhere from 1/4-1 oz if I had to guess. I have no intention of using it for flipping/pitching into super heavy weeds or cover or using giant weights. Quote
RyneB Posted July 22, 2018 Posted July 22, 2018 ALX Ikos Promise 7-3. You wont find a better rod in that price range. Quote
JFlynn97 Posted July 22, 2018 Author Posted July 22, 2018 15 minutes ago, RyneB said: ALX Ikos Promise 7-3. You wont find a better rod in that price range. Thanks! As it stands right now, I'm having trouble deciding between the Ikos (either promise 73 or hammer 73) and a Dobyns Sierra 743. Do you think the Ikos is a better choice? Quote
Super User Angry John Posted July 22, 2018 Super User Posted July 22, 2018 If you are looking for a dobyns rods for jigs please consider a 4 power rod. Three powers are just not enough and the to dx rods i have are not good for jigs. Wish i had got the 744 vise the 743. Quote
RyneB Posted July 22, 2018 Posted July 22, 2018 I have no experience with Dobyns. So I cant speak on the Sierra. I like my IKOS more than the Loomis IMX. Quote
Bermise Posted July 22, 2018 Posted July 22, 2018 Dobyns champion 5 power. 735 or 745. 4 power dobyns champion is What I use for top water, small swimbaits, buzzbaits and spinner baits. Quote
Super User Angry John Posted July 22, 2018 Super User Posted July 22, 2018 12 minutes ago, Bermise said: Dobyns champion 5 power. 735 or 745. 4 power dobyns champion is What I use for top water, small swimbaits, buzzbaits and spinner baits. 4 or 5 would depend a lot on the jig itself but I would avoid 3 powers on all jigs. Tried mine on some 1/8 sierbert ball head finesse and even that was to much. Quote
SMITTY0045 Posted July 22, 2018 Posted July 22, 2018 I’m a big fan of the new Powell Endurance Rods. Check those out 1 Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted July 22, 2018 Super User Posted July 22, 2018 13 hours ago, RyneB said: ALX Ikos Promise 7-3. You wont find a better rod in that price range. Or wait for the Zolo to go on sale. Quote
JFlynn97 Posted July 22, 2018 Author Posted July 22, 2018 4 hours ago, new2BC4bass said: Or wait for the Zolo to go on sale. Which Zolo do you think? I've looked at the deputy and the toadface and I can't decide which would be better for all-around jig use. I was also looking at the dragger because on tackle warehouse it's description basically says it's made for jigs, but I also think it might be overkill because I won't really be throwing anything super heavy. Quote
RyneB Posted July 22, 2018 Posted July 22, 2018 I would take a Promise 7-3 or a deputy over a ToadFace for jigs. I even like my Ikos Hammer 7-3 for jigs more than my Toadface for jigs. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted July 23, 2018 Super User Posted July 23, 2018 7 hours ago, JFlynn97 said: Which Zolo do you think? I've looked at the deputy and the toadface and I can't decide which would be better for all-around jig use. I was also looking at the dragger because on tackle warehouse it's description basically says it's made for jigs, but I also think it might be overkill because I won't really be throwing anything super heavy. One of the great things about ALX rods is you can call and talk to Alex. Tell him exactly what you want the rod for, and he will tell you the best option. There isn't a lot out there...yet....about ALX rods. I've researched them looking for reviews. Some things I've learned are that ALX rods are designed with the correct tip action for the technique it was designed for. I gather the Zolo line actions are softer (not a true fast) on purpose. Other lines have a truer fast action. RyneB's remarks regarding preferring other models for jigs rather than the Toadface is probably spot on. From what I've read it is a super frog rod and swim jig rod. The tip is soft enough to launch hollow-bodied frogs and make the frog walk with the power being about one-third of the way down. Most people prefer Fast or Extra Fast actions for jigs on the bottom. The Deputy is a good all around rod. One reviewer loved it for jigs to 3/8 oz. Another said it was the bomb at skipping 1/2 oz. jigs. It also does well with several other techniques. As it happens, I bought the Deputy and Toadface last winter when there was a nice sale on them. As it also happens, I haven't fished them. I had the Deputy out twice and the Toadface once just to try them out. Several reasons for that. Foremost is I have been working full time and part time jobs since last fall. I'm 70. I have Chronic Fatigue. By the weekend all I want to do is sleep. It probably wouldn't be so bad if I wasn't overweight and out of shape. Regardless of all that I would fish more anyway if I had a decent place where I could go to catch a few fish on a regular basis. It is very depressing living in this area. Quote
LionHeart Posted July 23, 2018 Posted July 23, 2018 Everyone recommending the Promise, would I be able to pass a braid to leader knot through the guides? Not trying to thread jack, but have been eyeballing this exact rod for a while now and plan to use it for bottom contact as well. Quote
Aquaftm45 Posted July 23, 2018 Posted July 23, 2018 https://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1066_941_942&products_id=4054&zenid=b3d6ce328b1bfd120e940253964c156b Buy this one before I use my rent money to buy it, you won't find a better sub 200 bottom contact rod. Normally a $300 rod and worth every penny. Megabass F6.5-70 XX Jig & Worm Quote
JFlynn97 Posted July 23, 2018 Author Posted July 23, 2018 7 hours ago, Aquaftm45 said: https://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1066_941_942&products_id=4054&zenid=b3d6ce328b1bfd120e940253964c156b Buy this one before I use my rent money to buy it, you won't find a better sub 200 bottom contact rod. Normally a $300 rod and worth every penny. Megabass F6.5-70 XX Jig & Worm Thanks! Anyone else have opinions on these rods? For 37% off it seems like an absolute steal Quote
RyneB Posted July 23, 2018 Posted July 23, 2018 8 hours ago, LionHeart said: Everyone recommending the Promise, would I be able to pass a braid to leader knot through the guides? Not trying to thread jack, but have been eyeballing this exact rod for a while now and plan to use it for bottom contact as well. I have used my Promise with braid and a fluoro leader. No problems at all. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted July 23, 2018 Super User Posted July 23, 2018 10 hours ago, LionHeart said: Everyone recommending the Promise, would I be able to pass a braid to leader knot through the guides? Not trying to thread jack, but have been eyeballing this exact rod for a while now and plan to use it for bottom contact as well. You should be fine. This question was asked in one of the threads I read on the ALX rods. The guides are one step size below regular. Not home right now to double check mine. Leaders are something I have seldom used. Quote
LionHeart Posted July 24, 2018 Posted July 24, 2018 Thanks guys! Really close to pulling the trigger on one. Only 2 more weeks of donating plasma. 1 Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted July 24, 2018 Super User Posted July 24, 2018 1 hour ago, LionHeart said: Thanks guys! Really close to pulling the trigger on one. Only 2 more weeks of donating plasma. I sold a kidney to get mine. Quote
RyneB Posted July 24, 2018 Posted July 24, 2018 Save your kidney for when it's time to purchase an Enox series. Quote
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