Brett's_daddy Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 Looking for a good Medium power casting rod for throwing lighter, finesse style baits. Quote
Brett's_daddy Posted April 10, 2019 Author Posted April 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, BaitFinesse said: The current regular lightning rod 66M has a very soft tip that allows to handle light baits well. The lightest I have thrown was 1/10 oz jighead and TRD. The rod fishes close to a ML. Not bad for $40. I have a 6'6" Medium Lightning Rod Shock from the last generation (with the split cork grips). I think I might look for a little bit better rod though. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted April 10, 2019 Super User Posted April 10, 2019 Find a used 6'10" MF Fenwick Elite Tech Smallmouth. New I couldn't say. 2 Quote
Super User JustJames Posted April 10, 2019 Super User Posted April 10, 2019 2 hours ago, new2BC4bass said: Find a used 6'10" MF Fenwick Elite Tech Smallmouth. New I couldn't say. When you gonna sell that rod to me, you already got ark sniper. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted April 10, 2019 Super User Posted April 10, 2019 1 minute ago, JustJames said: When you gonna sell that rod to me, you already got ark sniper. Since when is it possible to have too many rods? I bet your arsenal puts mine to shame. Quote
Brett's_daddy Posted April 10, 2019 Author Posted April 10, 2019 around $100 but preferably less. Quote
greentrout Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 BPS Tourney Special 49.99 .... Kastking Perigee II 49.98 good fishing ... Quote
Brett's_daddy Posted April 11, 2019 Author Posted April 11, 2019 2 hours ago, BaitFinesse said: Are you looking for a typical M powered casting rod or are you wanting something that will cast lighter baits better than most M powered casting rods? What do you have in mind? Quote
LionHeart Posted April 11, 2019 Posted April 11, 2019 15 hours ago, BaitFinesse said: I had that rod too. The tip is way stiffer than the lighting rod 66m. The 66m lightning rod (non shock) tip is so soft it is basically an XF despite being labeled as mod fast. It reminds me of those higher end XF soft tip 1/8 to 5/8 M powered jerkbait rods that guys will sometimes use as finesse rods. Its the poor version of that. Moderate fast action is supposed to be softer than extra fast. Quote
Super User NYWayfarer Posted April 11, 2019 Super User Posted April 11, 2019 13 hours ago, greentrout said: Kastking Perigee II 49.98 This is a great rod, period. Say what you want about Kastking reels, their rods on the other hand are excellent and often overlooked. I have the Perigee II casting and spinning versions for 2 years and they are still in great shape. They are 2 piece versions that I bought for travel but I find myself using them locally as well. They are a nice black and silver color that go well with any reel. My second choice would be a St. Croix Triumph rod. Can't go wrong with this rod. Quote
Heartland Posted April 11, 2019 Posted April 11, 2019 1 hour ago, LionHeart said: Moderate fast action is supposed to be softer than extra fast. XF describes where the flex point begins, not what it takes to flex it. Quote
LionHeart Posted April 11, 2019 Posted April 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Heartland said: XF describes where the flex point begins, not what it takes to flex it. Also true 1 Quote
greentrout Posted April 11, 2019 Posted April 11, 2019 2 hours ago, NYWayfarer said: This is a great rod, period. Say what you want about Kastking reels, their rods on the other hand are excellent and often overlooked. I have the Perigee II casting and spinning versions for 2 years and they are still in great shape. They are 2 piece versions that I bought for travel but I find myself using them locally as well. They are a nice black and silver color that go well with any reel. My second choice would be a St. Croix Triumph rod. Can't go wrong with this rod. number 1 seller amazon ... 1 Quote
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