RealtreeByGod Posted June 4, 2019 Posted June 4, 2019 I'm spitballing ideas for a 4th rod, 100 bucks is the absolute maximum I'd want to spend. Going to be used mostly for hook-exposed finesse bass applications. Wacky rig, ned rig, nose-hooking weightless flukes, dropshotting if I ever feel like actually trying it out, occasionally also throwing panfish jigs and nightcrawlers under bobbers. I'm wanting something short, like in the 5'8-6'3 range, because it'll be used on a kayak or off a covered dock most of the time and I've learned how annoying longer rods can be to deal with in those situations. Anyone have any ideas? I haven't done a huge amount of research, but so far I've only found that the St. Croix Triumph and Fenwick HMG have rods that meet most of my parameters. Quote
Glaucus Posted June 4, 2019 Posted June 4, 2019 I think you meant the Fenwick HMG, and those are great rods. Quote
RealtreeByGod Posted June 4, 2019 Author Posted June 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, Glaucus said: I think you meant the Fenwick HMG, and those are great rods. Yeah, I meant HMG, good catch. I was leaning the Fenwick at first until I snapped the tip off my U/L Eagle and now I'm kinda waffling on the brand and wanting to see what else is available. And depending on how the warranty situation goes with, the M/L I'm wanting to buy might flat-out replace it since I've came to learn that I really never throw anything that light. Quote
markedman Posted June 4, 2019 Posted June 4, 2019 I have the Triumph. Its 6'6", so its 3" longer than your requirements, but its definitely worth a look. It's very versatile. Caught Bluegill, Crappie, Bass and Catfish on it and its handled it all well. I have UL to heavy spinning and casting rods, but if I can only take 1 rod for multiple species it would be the Triumph. Quote
Super User Maxximus Redneckus Posted June 5, 2019 Super User Posted June 5, 2019 I had a 5'6" shimano spinning rod that was 2 peice think it was a convergance older generation sold it no clue why wish i kept it now ..i dont see many spinning rods now 5 ft 6 with med heavy action anymore all light and ultra light Quote
Brad Reid Posted June 5, 2019 Posted June 5, 2019 I'm almost exclusively a kayak and canoe angler, use a St. Croix 5'6" M powered rod every time I go out. Advantages? 1) short casting accuracy, 2) fishing under overhanging trees/low bridges, 3) Power (short lever) over big bass, 4) no rod butt in the belly while seated. I could go on and on. Its advantages are just so extreme for the short work we do with finesse applications from kayaks. I am not a home to look, but I think I had to go to a St. Croix 6 footer to get an MH power. It is also a wonderful option. Brad 2 Quote
RealtreeByGod Posted June 6, 2019 Author Posted June 6, 2019 What kind of taper should I be looking for? Alot of the stuff I'm finding in my price range is moderate-fast. Would I be fine getting hook sets with that? Would the fact that the rod is short give me a little more leverage? Quote
zell_pop1 Posted June 6, 2019 Posted June 6, 2019 14 hours ago, Brad Reid said: I'm almost exclusively a kayak and canoe angler, use a St. Croix 5'6" M powered rod every time I go out. Advantages? 1) short casting accuracy, 2) fishing under overhanging trees/low bridges, 3) Power (short lever) over big bass, 4) no rod butt in the belly while seated. I could go on and on. Its advantages are just so extreme for the short work we do with finesse applications from kayaks. I am not a home to look, but I think I had to go to a St. Croix 6 footer to get an MH power. It is also a wonderful option. Brad X2 on this rod. I skip docks with it. St. Croix has a 5'9" Avid Mxf that has a line/lure rating closer to a ML, go for that one if you can get a used one. Quote
Allen Der Posted June 6, 2019 Posted June 6, 2019 A little more than you want to spend but I do recommend the St Croix eyecon series. They have short rods Quote
Crankin4Bass Posted June 6, 2019 Posted June 6, 2019 On 6/5/2019 at 11:30 AM, Brad Reid said: I'm almost exclusively a kayak and canoe angler, use a St. Croix 5'6" M powered rod every time I go out. Advantages? 1) short casting accuracy, 2) fishing under overhanging trees/low bridges, 3) Power (short lever) over big bass, 4) no rod butt in the belly while seated. I could go on and on. Its advantages are just so extreme for the short work we do with finesse applications from kayaks. I am not a home to look, but I think I had to go to a St. Croix 6 footer to get an MH power. It is also a wonderful option. Brad Is that a St Croix Premier? Quote
Crankin4Bass Posted June 6, 2019 Posted June 6, 2019 I like a 6 footer too for the same applications in a kayak. I had trouble finding anything short and wound up getting a Berkley Lighting Shock 6' medium a couple years ago at Walmart for $40. The handle is short and doesn't hit my PFD. I have the previous generation with the cork handle. It's cheaper than what your looking for but it works well. Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted June 7, 2019 Super User Posted June 7, 2019 A few St Croix Triumph 30% off https://www.cabelas.com/product/bargain-cave/fishing/rods/pc/105591780/c/105740280/sc/105742080/st-croix-triumph-spinning-rods/738312.uts?slotId=8 1 Quote
Brad Reid Posted June 11, 2019 Posted June 11, 2019 On 6/6/2019 at 2:03 PM, Crankin4Bass said: Is that a St Croix Premier? Sorry for the delay. Out and about still. Yes, a PS56MF in the Premier series. Just so great for a kayak anger . . . so great!!! Brad 1 Quote
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