Looking for advice for spinnerbait / chatterbait combo

[LCG]

Looking for some input for a casting setup for spinnerbaits and chatterbaits in the 3/8-1/8oz range plus trailer of 1/8-3/8oz. Thinking of a Shimano Curado K in a 6:1 ratio and not sure about rod yet. Tried on two mh-xf rods and it didn't feel right. Thininkjng of maybe a MH-F rod rated to 1oz. So far short list is as follows... 

 

Carbonite 2.0 7ft MH-F 

Fenwick HMG 7ft MH-F 

St Croix Bass X 7'1 MH-F 

 

Any suggestions in the $100 range +/-. Something in the 6'9-7'0 range. Thoughts on action would be useful as well. Limited fishing time with these techniques so this is fairly new to me. 

[MN Fisher]

I run spinners and chatters on a Fast rod.

Saying that and your budget

 

Dobyns Fury 704C - says it's a Heavy, but its lure range is what others call Medium-Heavy (1/4-1)

 

I also run those lures on a 7-speed...right around 30 IPT

[swhit140]

I would add the Falcon BuCoo SR to your list for your price your looking at. The CarbonLite & Fenwick are decent rods in your price range. I won't recommend the St Croix Bass X, I tried one and it is very tip heavy so I returned back to TW.

[Quarry Man]

+1 on the fury don't own one but have handled and would argue best rod around 100$

 

a 7' mh mod fast or fast rod is what you want

 

I prefer floro, some like braid. I like having some stretch in the line 15-17 floro or 30-40 braid

 

reel wise, a fuego ct in 6.3:1 is hard to beat

falcon lowrider is a good rod, its what I have and love

[LCG]

2 hours ago, Quarry Man said:

reel wise, a fuego ct in 6.3:1 is hard to beat

I have the fuego ct in an 8:1 for texas rigged plastics and it's pretty good for the price. The curado has peaked my interest and felt nice when I played with one in the stores. 

[kayaking_kev]

Maybe consider getting a Shimano SLX DC, it might help with casting those bigger profile baits, especially into the wind and it cost about the same as the Curado K, I also heard they even feel similar.  Or maybe the Shimano Intenza MH Glass. I have a Dobyns Champion Glass 705cb paired with a SLX XT for bladed jigs, but a lot of people love the 735 Glass as the ultimate chatterbait rod.

[LCG]

6 hours ago, MN Fisher said:

Dobyns Fury 704C - says it's a Heavy, but its lure range is what others call Medium-Heavy (1/4-1)

Retail is $120

I would like to feel one of these, unfortunately up here in Canada, I have not seen these available in stores. Maybe I will have to call around to see if anyone semi local carries them. I always hear good things about them. Thanks for the advice. 

[ChrisD46]

A 7' MH F would work if you are using a mono or co-poly main line with some stretch to it . If you use braid then a 7' MH Moderate action rod is better and perhaps even better with mono or co-poly again . According to those with experience , a more moderate action will allow bass to get the spinner bait or chatterbait in their mouth better and keep them buttoned up afterwards while a Fast action rod tends to jerk a spinner bait or chatterbait out of the bass's mouth before they get it good .

[LCG]

53 minutes ago, ChrisD46 said:

A 7' MH F would work if you are using a mono or co-poly main line with some stretch to it . If you use braid then a 7' MH Moderate action rod is better and perhaps even better with mono or co-poly again . According to those with experience , a more moderate action will allow bass to get the spinner bait or chatterbait in their mouth better and keep them buttoned up afterwards while a Fast action rod tends to jerk a spinner bait or chatterbait out of the bass's mouth before they get it good .

This is where my confusion is ultimately. I generally fish soft plastics I seem to prefer xf action rods. But when casting spinnerbaits and chatterbaits, the rod doesn't feel right. So leaning towards a fast action, which I realize varies between manufacturers. I am 100% braid to leader. That fury peeks my interest but have to find one locally to give it a feel. I hear their actions are a little bit slower than most, so that might be a good fit. I do love my carbonlites though but willing to try other brands. 

[FordsnFishin]

I prefer a slower action, which highly depends on the rod. 

 

For the reel I like to have a faster speed. Because at times im throwing these baits a good distance covering water. So I want to be able to take up line fast if needed. I can always slow my retrieve.

 

The fury series would get my vote. Can be found for under 100 often. New or used

[Dens228]

I prefer a MH/Fast for single hook applications.  

I used to use a St Croix Mojo Bass, now I use and AvidX, also MH/Fast.

[newyorktoiowa57]

I like a Moderate fast action for those baits.  The best I have tried for tthose 2 techniques is the SC Mojo Spinnerbait rod. 

[Fishes in trees]

Reel wise  last year I got a Curado 150 DC to throw spinner baits with.   Like it a lot.   Seems like I get a little more distance with the same effort than I got with previous reels that I used to throw spinner baits.  At various times I've used a Shimano Calais, a Calcutta 250 TEGT, the regular Calcutta,  Curado's with different letters B, D & E.   The issue with the Calais and the Calcutta was that they were a little too heavy - not an issue when I was in my 50's but a significant issue as I got into my mid 60's.

 

Rod wise, what is & what ain't a good spinnerbait rod is pretty subjective and one just needs to try different ones and fish with them to figure it out for yourself.  Currently I have the Curado 150 DC on a 6'10" All Star Spinner bait rod I got on close out at Academy. ( the purple series ).   In the past I thought the original All Star 6'9" All Star Well Rowland Spinner Bait rod was a good one.  I have some 6'8" MH Fenwick AETOS rods ( bought 6 or so years ago, since discontinued ), that I liked for throwing either spinner baits or chatter baits.

 

I don't know, the action I prefer is pretty much like a worm rod with a little more tip.  Different companies label that action differently.   I have a Falcon 7' Bucoo Trap Caster, which is my dedicated lipless crank rod, but I have thrown spinner baits/chatter baits with it and should I ever run across Another one, hopefully on close out, I'll probably buy it.  A little longer that what I think is ideal but overall a real sweet rod for throwing any reaction bait, as long as they weigh at least 3/8 oz, half ounce is better. 

[bholtzinger14]

1 hour ago, newyorktoiowa57 said:

I like a Moderate fast action for those baits.  The best I have tried for tthose 2 techniques is the SC Mojo Spinnerbait rod. 

I bet that would be a good choice. I use and like my Tatula 7'2" MHR. That is a medium heavy regular (or reaction) rod made by Daiwa which is considered by most a moderate fast.
 

I like a 6.? ratio reel b/c i naturally reel faster and it just helps me slow it down. It works for the way I like to fish them. I have never really tried to burn them, but if I wanted to I might move up to a 7.

[LCG]

Thanks for all the great advice. Much to think about. 

[iabass8]

I like to throw the Karu VibraShock on a Gen1 MB Diablo Spec R. inbetween fast and mod. Dobyns Fury 734 would be a good 100$ option. Not really a fast action rod and more of a MH than H.  

[Derek1]

The fury 705cb is a great Spinnerbait rod believe it or not. Also with a currado dc. Spinnerbaits on that setup is my favorite way to fish right now. 

[LCG]

1 hour ago, Derek1 said:

The fury 705cb is a great Spinnerbait rod

How would you describe the action of this rod? I know it's labeled fast, but is it more moderate fast or fast? Thanks in advance. 

[Derek1]

I believe it’s labeled mod fast, but I’d have to check. It’s fast enough to drive the hook home on a Spinnerbait. Then has a nice smooth bend in it. I don’t really have allot of experience to compare it to other rods, but I didn’t loose to many on it. 

For $120 I have no complaints. 

[MN Fisher]

The 705CB is primarily a crankbait rod. Spinners are a secondary technique, and yes, it's rated as a Moderate-Fast. I picked one up to use for cranks...I prefer a full Fast action for single-hook moving baits (spinners/chatters/buzz).

[detroit1]

Ideally- 2 rods would be best imo. 6'8-10" m  for short range, and 7' - 7'6" mh for long distance. Unfortunately, I have neither. ?