Taylormade113 Posted July 9, 2020 Posted July 9, 2020 I have become addicted to throwing a Frog. Currently, my set up is a Lews TP-1 M/H with a Lews Speed Spool LFS and 65# braid and it is working. The TP-1 is easy to cast, and still strong enough to haul them out. Now, saying that I am being pulled to look at a heavier powered rod. My issue is, that my first experience with a heavier rod was a Abu Veritas and I hated it. It had no feel, and was terrible to cast. My fear is that I do not want to recreate that experience and would rather stay with the setup I have now. I know there are $$$ rods, but I want to stay under the $200 mark and If I can get a combo under this even better. I have been intrigued by the Shimano SLX XT combo for the price, but again dont want to run into hating the feel as if I am fishing with cue stick. Any options or directions would be greatly appreciated. Quote
Logan S Posted July 9, 2020 Posted July 9, 2020 Not sure what length Veritas you had, but the shorter heavy-power rods (like 7') can definitely have that pool cue feel to them. Bump up the length a bit and most of the time you get a little more tip even in a heavy power rod...To me, a 7'4" H (what I use for frogging) feels much better all around than 7' H. Having said that, if you like what you've got now you might consider just keeping it as is...Unless/until you find it underperforming or underpowered first hand (like not being able to get fish out of the cover). Quote
Hewhospeaksmuchbull Posted July 9, 2020 Posted July 9, 2020 I think a Dobyns Fr735 would be a good choice for you, well within your budget. It isn't as heavy as its power rating of 5. Its defiantly not as stiff as my ABU Vendetta H/F which is pool cue'ish. I haven't had a chance to throw a frog with it, but I have with my Fr765 FLIP which has been working well for frogs. Quote
Taylormade113 Posted July 9, 2020 Author Posted July 9, 2020 I will be the first one to admit that staying with what I have is the best option, lol. I just want to explore my options around this price point with recommendations from those that have gone before. I would love to turn my TP-1 set up into a purely flipping and jig set up. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted July 9, 2020 Super User Posted July 9, 2020 The Tatula 7'4" HF is $130 at Sportsman's Outfitters. I use an original model as my dedicated frog rod that I keep in Florida. Quote
Born 2 fish Posted July 9, 2020 Posted July 9, 2020 18 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said: The Tatula 7'4" HF is $130 at Sportsman's Outfitters. I use an original model as my dedicated frog rod that I keep in Florida. I use the original 7’4 frog rod also and love it. Quote
georgeyew Posted July 9, 2020 Posted July 9, 2020 If your current rod works for you, then just stick with it. Once you feel like you need a heavier action then look for a new rod. I think that your TP1 is plenty for your frogging. Quote
Taylormade113 Posted July 9, 2020 Author Posted July 9, 2020 50 minutes ago, georgeyew said: If your current rod works for you, then just stick with it. Once you feel like you need a heavier action then look for a new rod. I think that your TP1 is plenty for your frogging. Stop being logical. I dont need this kind of negativity in my life! LOL. 1 Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted July 9, 2020 Super User Posted July 9, 2020 29 minutes ago, Taylormade113 said: Stop being logical. I dont need this kind of negativity in my life! LOL. I guess the Bait Monkey hasn't had the time to make it around to everyone. Probably because he bugs the pi$$ out of a select few. Quote
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