multipurpose rod

[RickB]

I'm probably the first guy ever to ask for rod recommendations

Looking for a general purpose casting rod I guess I would call it for throwing lighter cranks & topwater. This will be a new setup will be putting a Tatula 100 6.3:1 w/10# mono on it. Wanting something under 7' say 6'6" to 6'10". Mostly walking the bank so looking for a shorter rod. Budget $75.00 -$150.00, I know that's a broad range but that should cover a lot of options. Also comments on glass/graphite blends as in my research I see a lot of those.

 

Thanks

[Junger]

Lew's Custom Plus Speed Stick Topwater, LCPTWS rated 1/8-1/2oz. I mostly throw poppers on it, but I've thrown small spinnerbaits, shallow squarebills, 1/4oz traps, ned rigs.

 

The jerkbait version of it looks interesting too, but it's rated 1/4-3/4 so that didn't suit my needs for my lighter micro poppers.

[RickB]

Yep, Lew's has been on my radar along with St.Croix ,Diawa and Dobyns

[swhit140]

Falcon BuCoo SR, Fenwick, Dobyns Sierra, Daiwa Tatula, look around you can find some deals on rods. Dobyns does have some used/refurbished Dobyns Sierra series rods for $100 that I've been using for a couple seasons. Lots of brands/choices out there in your price range.

[Tizi]

6'10 MHF Tatula rod TTU6101MHFB $99 SportsmansOutfitters

 

This is my go-to multi-purpose rod.  I have it paired with a Tatula SV TWS.  Killer set up.

[new2BC4bass]

1 hour ago, Tizi said:

6'10 MHF Tatula rod TTU6101MHFB $99 SportsmansOutfitters

 

This is my go-to multi-purpose rod.  I have it paired with a Tatula SV TWS.  Killer set up.

Love my Tatula rods.    But I don't think this particular rod would be a good multi-purpose rod for throwing lighter cranks & topwater which is what the OP is looking for.  Pretty good for a lot of other lures, tho.    Wish I hadn't already bought one...at a higher price....dang it. 

 

EDIT:  I see the 7'1" MH-XF is selling at the same price.  Anyone with experience using this rod like to give an opinion on it?  Sorry OP.  Don't want to highjack your thread.

[Junger]

1 hour ago, new2BC4bass said:

Love my Tatula rods.    But I don't think this particular rod would be a good multi-purpose rod for throwing lighter cranks & topwater which is what the OP is looking for.  Pretty good for a lot of other lures, tho.    Wish I hadn't already bought one...at a higher price....dang it. 

 

EDIT:  I see the 7'1" MH-XF is selling at the same price.  Anyone with experience using this rod like to give an opinion on it?  Sorry OP.  Don't want to highjack your thread.

Agreed, I have the 6'10 OG Tatula, I wouldn't throw top the stuff the OP wants on it. Maybe whopper ploppers and frogs, but definitely not spooks or poppers, and definitely not small plugs. The 6'10 is a good all around for jigs, chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, and the like though.

 

I had the 7'M/XF and it had a nice soft tip but moved up to the Tatula Elite AGS 7' M/MH, but not sure about the 7'1 MH/XF.

[NathanDLTH]

Dobyn's Fury 743 or 744, something like that. Reel? Probably a used Tatula SV in a 6:3 or 7:3 gear ratio, they can be found for 120ish used.

[Tizi]

15 hours ago, new2BC4bass said:

Love my Tatula rods.    But I don't think this particular rod would be a good multi-purpose rod for throwing lighter cranks & topwater which is what the OP is looking for.  Pretty good for a lot of other lures, tho.    Wish I hadn't already bought one...at a higher price....dang it. 

 

EDIT:  I see the 7'1" MH-XF is selling at the same price.  Anyone with experience using this rod like to give an opinion on it?  Sorry OP.  Don't want to highjack your thread.

I missed the light lures part.  7 foot medium Tatula would be good for that usage.

 

I have the 7’1” MHxF Tatula.  Nice rod.  Good balance, nice tip.

[RickB]

Less TP1 topwater/jerkbait looks interesting. 6'8" m/mf 8-12# line 1/8-1/2 lure. Anyone have experience with this Less line of rods?                            Thanks