Finesse rod question

[Adam Markley]

Hello, I purchased a 6’10 st croix mojo mlxf. I was planning to throw senkos, small jigs, finesse SwimBaits, and drop shots. Should I have gone with the m/f, or will the ml/xf get the job done? Mainly talking about weightless 5” senkos

[FryDog62]

That rod should excel for drop-shotting, and I think wacky-style Senkos too.  Don’t think I’d throw a weightless Senko Texas-rigged into cover with it though.  

[ResoKP]

I have 6'9" Avid X MLXF. Good for drop-shot & ned.

 

M power would be much better for the rest of the techniques you mentioned.

[Bass Rutten]

I’d choose the medium power for the senkos and jigs with standard hooks, but with fine wire hooks you should be ok, just make sure any jigs have an easily collapsible weed guard, thin out if needed. With the senko use owner twistlock light hooks and you should be able to get all that done with the medium light rod as st croixs typically run a bit heavier, especially if using braided line.

[Adam Markley]

Tanks for the replies, I returned it and went with the 7’1 mf mojo. Seems like the better choice for an all-around finesse setup that can still fish the same baits as the ML. 

[Bass Rutten]

16 minutes ago, Adam Markley said:

Tanks for the replies, I returned it and went with the 7’1 mf mojo. Seems like the better choice for an all-around finesse setup that can still fish the same baits as the ML. 

Hate to do this to you but if you have a bass pro nearby they have the US made premier series split grips on sale right now, you can get the 7' medium for $128, smokin' deal

 

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/st-croix-premier-split-grip-spinning-rod

[Adam Markley]

22 minutes ago, Bassjam2000 said:

Hate to do this to you but if you have a bass pro nearby they have the US made premier series split grips on sale right now, you can get the 7' medium for $128, smokin' deal

 

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/st-croix-premier-split-grip-spinning-rod

d**n! I wish I saw this earlier, I exchanged it at a little local tackle shop. And had them order me the mf.

[Fishes in trees]

senkos  ..  small jigs. ..  finess swim baits .. .. drop shot ... What you gonna do if you throw a senko for 5 or 6 casts and then decide to throw a small jig into the same place?  Retie?  How much time will that take?   Looks to me like you're going to need 4 rigs.

[Bass Rutten]

1 minute ago, Fishes in trees said:

senkos  ..  small jigs. ..  finess swim baits .. .. drop shot ... What you gonna do if you throw a senko for 5 or 6 casts and then decide to throw a small jig into the same place?  Retie?  How much time will that take?   Looks to me like you're going to need 4 rigs.

Nice try bait monkey, I know this your secret account

 

[Adam Markley]

22 minutes ago, Fishes in trees said:

senkos  ..  small jigs. ..  finess swim baits .. .. drop shot ... What you gonna do if you throw a senko for 5 or 6 casts and then decide to throw a small jig into the same place?  Retie?  How much time will that take?   Looks to me like you're going to need 4 rigs.

On a budget man, trying to get the best bang for the buck. Ideally, yes I probably would have 3-4 of these finesse spin rods on me at a time, but for now I’m looking for one to cover the majority of finesse techniques. I think the m/f fits the bill.

[crankbait2009]

17 hours ago, Bassjam2000 said:

Hate to do this to you but if you have a bass pro nearby they have the US made premier series split grips on sale right now, you can get the 7' medium for $128, smokin' deal

 

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/st-croix-premier-split-grip-spinning-rod

I'm actually leaving today to pick this up.  I have a Cabelas and BPS next to me, hopefully they aren't sold out of them completely.  I'm looking to get a 6'-6".  Can't see a need for the additional 6" for a 7', fishing from a kayak

[FryDog62]

19 hours ago, Adam Markley said:

d**n! I wish I saw this earlier, I exchanged it at a little local tackle shop. And had them order me the mf.

You should be fine with the 7-1 Mojo MF.  I bought that rod (that I leave permanently at my in-laws place when I fish there out of state).  I needed one really versatile rod for finesse and medium power applications.  It’s a very good rod choice for a lot of the ways you said you fish ?

[Bankbeater]

You should be fine with the finesse swimbaits, and the drop shot.  I sometimes fish jigs and senkos in heavy cover so I like to use a mh/f for those baits.

[Steve S]

I think the Med is a good choice and great all around rod. You could probably get away with some of the lighter lure techniques but would be able to fish a lot more techniques on the Med compared to the Med light. I never realized how heavy a Senko was until I weighed one (3/8oz plastic alone)  Hope you have a blast with your new rod. The 7’ Med Tatula I have throws 1/8-3/4 and can throw most lighter baits (Ned rigs)ok but is great for senkos and the other techniques listed. I mainly use light to Med  wire hooks on that rod

[new2BC4bass]

On 2/5/2020 at 5:07 PM, Fishes in trees said:

senkos  ..  small jigs. ..  finess swim baits .. .. drop shot ... What you gonna do if you throw a senko for 5 or 6 casts and then decide to throw a small jig into the same place?  Retie?  How much time will that take?   Looks to me like you're going to need 4 rigs.

Now this is a man after my own heart.  Especially if he has more than one for each technique so he can have a couple different lures ready to go.