Fast or mod fast for spinnerbaits?

[Heartland]

Single, thick hooks at the end of a long cast tend to work best for me on rods with faster actions and tips.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

38 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

That's a fair question Mike ~

Specifically my stick of choice here is the Quantum KVD composite cranking rod - in the 7' & 7'-4' lengths both MH.

 

A little background regarding my personal over all blank preference - it revolves around 'The Bend'.

I like one.   I will use an xtra-fast rod for top water & jerk baits - because they do excel there IMO - that's where their use ends in my arsenal.   I even prefer a longer MHMF for jigs - although graphite rules here for me. 

 

 Additionally, I believe that there is a misconception out there carried on by anglers who have little to no experience using composite or even fiberglass blanks (And I'm not including you in this) that because the blank actually 'bends', that it is somehow also - not powerful enough.  I do not find that to be the case at all.  While there may be a perceived 'delay' in when the 'power' gets there, these sticks have plenty.  But it comes from the last third of the blank, rather than starting at the very tip, and one has to get there first: meaning you have to load the rod up.  I look at it like using an accelerator.  If you want full power, you need to step on the gas. 

All of this is what keeps me fishing these killer wands. 

 

So back to spinnerbaits - I see this composite blank offering me a least two desirable characteristic. 

 

 The vast majority of my spinnerbait fishing is a long distance toss presentation - composite stick makes that task easier.  By requiring less effort each cast, while getting plenty of distance from my rig, I am able to stay at it & on the water longer - First advantage.

 

Despite having a stout single hook, spinnerbaits (and vibrating jigs) design, with the heavy lead head & blade configuration, can & do get tossed away by a few spirited brown bass -  a bent rod throughout the duration of the battle, especially boat side, helps keep me pinned up.  Second Advantage. 

 

Now I'm not saying that other materials / blanks do not provide the same deals, I just prefer the manner in which these sticks take care of business for me.  They have accounted for several really respectable brown bass for me the past three seasons, including my PB.  So whatever it is about them, they suit my style.

A-Jay

 

 

Your reasoning is sound and I see the logic in your preference. I knew this would be the case and wanted the rest to hear it. Thanks!

[A-Jay]

Just now, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

Your reasoning is sound and I see the logic in your preference. I knew this would be the case and wanted the rest to hear it. Thanks!

Thank you my friend ~ 

I appreciate the support. 

However, all of my 'logic' simply reduces the viability of blaming my equipment when I loose a Big Tank !

And that only leaves the knucklehead with sad face holding the rod. 

 

A-Jay

 

[fishwizzard]

1 hour ago, A-Jay said:

 

 

That’s a great picture of The Bend. I want that whenever I have anything bigger then a pound on the line.  

 

[Catt]

2 hours ago, A-Jay said:

 

 Additionally, I believe that there is a misconception out there carried on by anglers who have little to no experience using composite or even fiberglass blanks (And I'm not including you in this) that because the blank actually 'bends', that it is somehow also - not powerful enough.  I do not find that to be the case at all.  While there may be a perceived 'delay' in when the 'power' gets there, these sticks have plenty.  But it comes from the last third of the blank, rather than starting at the very tip, and one has to get there first: meaning you have to load the rod up.  I look at it like using an accelerator.  If you want full power, you need to step on the gas. 

All of this is what keeps me fishing these killer wands. 

 

I know you're not looking at a new rod BUT the McCain Tommy Martin Signature Series Casting Rods are built with a proprietary blend of Hi-Performance graphite and S-glass.