Spinnerbait rods

[GoneFishingLTN]

To cover all areas of spinnerbaits would you have 3 different rods if you could?

[riverbasser]

I dont know why I couldnt, but no I wouldnt. I think 2 would surely cover it.

 

If it's your thing then do it. For example I run 2 identical crank and 2 identical jig rods. Why? Because that's how I fish and it was worth it to me to have both tied up with small variations to accommodate different water color, speed, ROF, ect. On a given day.

[jimmyjoe]

   @riverbasser is right. Do as you please. But consider this: Why would you have 3 DIFFERENT rods? Let's say you want 3 different spinnerbaits on deck, a light, a dark(er) and a shortarm. 3 different rods are going to give you 3 different reactions at a time when you want the greatest accuracy and control that you can get. You need to thumb those 'baits in the water perfectly, and your aim needs to be right on.

   If you want 3 spinnerbait setups on deck, use the same rod, the same reel and the same line for each. If I remember correctly, there's even a pro that uses the same outlook, but I can't remember who. But the idea is that the consistency will be a LOT better .... especially when you're in a hurry.

   Just my 2 cents.      jj

[Bluebasser86]

No, I use 1 for spinnerbaits and it does just fine. Sometimes I'll use my bladed jig rod to throw them also if I want to have a couple tied on, but that's a pretty rare occasion.

[ike8120]

I use one rod for Spinnerbaits 

[Jig Man]

I most always use 2 for spinner baits and a different one for buzz baits.  Any more would clutter the deck and I only have room for 8 setups at a time.

[Jermination]

9 hours ago, GoneFishingLTN said:

To cover all areas of spinnerbaits would you have 3 different rods if you could?

the only time i use different outfits is if i have to step up to a 3/4 oz for deep clear smallies.(or night time slow rolling). same rig should be able to cover 3/8 & 1/2 oz just fine. 

[GoneFishingLTN]

2 hours ago, Jermination said:

the only time i use different outfits is if i have to step up to a 3/4 oz for deep clear smallies.(or night time slow rolling). same rig should be able to cover 3/8 & 1/2 oz just fine. 

So what would be your two set ups a 7/2Mh and a 7/4 heavy?

[Jermination]

6 minutes ago, GoneFishingLTN said:

So what would be your two set ups a 7/2Mh and a 7/4 heavy?

i throw the 3/4 & oz on a 7'6mh(1/2 oz can also be thrown here)

 

3/8 7'0 mh

[MN Fisher]

7 minutes ago, Jermination said:

i throw the 3/4 & oz on a 7'6mh(1/2 oz can also be thrown here)

 

3/8 7'0 mh

I'm even simpler - 1/4 to 3/4 all get tossed on my 7'0" MH - which is rated 1/4-1oz. So one rod...

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

I like a short 6’ for sniper casting to targets and a 7’> for long fan casting to cover water. I do the latter much so just use one of my jig rods. 

[Fishes in trees]

Trying to decide what is and what ain't a good spinner bait rod has been one of the banes of my existence.   I'm pretty certain that I've spent, over the years, more than two grand in pursuit of the perfect spinner bait rod.  Choices have went length wise from 5 1/2 feet to 7 1/2 feet.  Various companies - various actions rated from Medium to Heavy.  I wore out 3 of the old All Star Well Rowland Spinner Bait Specials. 2 sizes, 6'4"  & 6'8".   Those rods had a great blank that threw 3/8 & 1/2 oz spinnerbaits well but the handle was crap and after a couple of years it wouldn't stay tight consistently, then it wouldn't stay tight at all.

 

Currently I have a couple of different rods that I switch back & forth on because I can't decide.   First is a 6'8" Fenwick Aetos MH. ( discontinued a couple of years ago, maybe more )  and an All Star 6'10" spinner bait rod that I got on close out at Academy.  (the purple one ).  I'm always on the look out for a better spinner bait rod, but I ain't so wide-eyed hopeful as I used to be.   I think that every spinner bait rod is going to be a compromise.

 

 

[J Francho]

I do actually have three that I like for this: 6-2 MXF for short, sniper style; 6-10 MXF general purpose, accuracy casting; and a 7-3 MHXF for bombing 3/4 ouncers.

[Log Catcher]

I just use one rod for spinnerbaits. All of my spinnerbaits are 1/4 to 1/2 ounce so one is all I need. It is a 6' M BPS Bionic Blade.

[Derek1]

I never thought of having three. Hmmm

[Munkin]

I use 2, both Falcon Lowriders one 6-4 and a 6-8.

 

Allen 

[Colby Witherow]

I have a 7'0 medium mbr edge first strike that does the Lions share of my spinner bait fishing. I don't throw heavy spinner baits tho, just finesse mostly 3/8  1/2 at most 

[WRB]

Why not? If you are casting a 1/4 oz single spin why use the same rod to cast 1oz double willow leaf spinnerbait? You need 2 different rods. The question is do you need a different rod for a 1/2 oz single spin with large Colorado blade verses 1/2 oz with double willow blades? I do! 

I use what I have that gets the job done and often use a crankbait rod for lighter weight spinnerbaits and M, MH,or H power jig/worm rods for a verity of spinnerbaits. That is 4 different rods, none are designated spinnerbait rods.

Tom

[spoonplugger1]

J Franco's selection is decent, I would just use my Carolina rig rod for the heavy spinnerbaits instead of buy another rod.

[MickD]

I would do that for one situation, but since I don't do it much, nope.  The situation is slow rolling a spinnerbait-if I did that a lot I would use my old Calcutta with a 5.2 ratio to make it easier to retrieve slowly.  I like higher ratios for most everything, so that rod/reel would be dedicated to slow rolling.

[.ghoti.]

Mostly use just one rod I built for the purpose. 6’6” MHF, with a short handle. It works fine for sniper casts, but will crank out a longer cast when needed. I throw 1/4 &3/8oz double willows more than any other variety. When I want to throw a larger spinnerbait I grab a jig rod or a deep cranks rod.