Spinning rod recommendations.

[wanion]

Hi guys, need some input on getting a new spinning rod. I just snapped my ultralight spinning rod so need to get a new one to pair the stradic c14+ reel.

I've already have a 6'9" m fast spinning setup and a 7' MH baitcast setup.

What do you guys think would be a good spinning rod to add to my arsenal? 

 

Thanks!

[NorthernBasser]

A 6'10" to 7'0" med-light/fast. 

[MN Fisher]

I'd go ML as well - I have a UL rig...rarely use it and that only for Neds. The ML is much more versatile.

 

Saying that - either a Diawa Tatula 711MLFS or a Dobyns Sierra 702SF

[shimanoangler]

As you consider the rod you want to pair with your Ci4+, I would think about what you want to do with that rod?  Are you going to drop shot, wacky rig, paddletail swimbaits etc etc, and then choose from there.  I would pay more attention to the lure rating of the rod you buy, as all ML are not equal, nor are all mediums equal.   Without knowing what the lure rating of your 6'9" rod is, and depending what you want to do with your next rod, I might suggest that you go something a little longer, say 7'2" to 7'4", with a lure rating up to 1/2, maybe 5/8 oz, so you can throw paddletails if you want to, but if the bottom of that range is say 1/8 to 3/16, you could still drop shot with it.  My assumption is that your 6'9" rod would be a good all around senko, skipping and light jig rod, so complementing it with something longer would get you more versatility in the applications you can fish effectively.   What you buy would really depend on what you're willing to spend.  Lots of GREAT options, but $$s matter, so without knowing how much you want to spend, hard to recommend a rod.    

[waymont]

5 hours ago, MN Fisher said:

Diawa Tatula 711MLFS

I use this rod with a Ci4+ 2500, and it's an incredible combo. It's one of the better spinning rods I've used regardless of price.

[roadwarrior]

St. Croix Legend Elite ES70MF

https://stcroixrods.com/products/legend-elite-spinning

[mrpao]

First off, what rod did you break?

If you're happy with that rod then just get the same rod to replace it.

Are you looking to up grade? Price on the new rod? Is the rod for a different purpose or you still want an ultra light?

[wanion]

15 hours ago, shimanoangler said:

As you consider the rod you want to pair with your Ci4+, I would think about what you want to do with that rod?  Are you going to drop shot, wacky rig, paddletail swimbaits etc etc, and then choose from there.  I would pay more attention to the lure rating of the rod you buy, as all ML are not equal, nor are all mediums equal.   Without knowing what the lure rating of your 6'9" rod is, and depending what you want to do with your next rod, I might suggest that you go something a little longer, say 7'2" to 7'4", with a lure rating up to 1/2, maybe 5/8 oz, so you can throw paddletails if you want to, but if the bottom of that range is say 1/8 to 3/16, you could still drop shot with it.  My assumption is that your 6'9" rod would be a good all around senko, skipping and light jig rod, so complementing it with something longer would get you more versatility in the applications you can fish effectively.   What you buy would really depend on what you're willing to spend.  Lots of GREAT options, but $$s matter, so without knowing how much you want to spend, hard to recommend a rod.    

Thanks for replying. Yes, I'm looking for a spinning rod for my Ci4+. My other spinning setup is 6'9" medium Dobyns Sierra rod with Daiwa Tatula reel, I mainly use it for Senko and some other small crank bait, small spinner bait or buzzbait. My budget is <200, it seems most guys recommend a ML rod.

10 hours ago, mrpao said:

First off, what rod did you break?

If you're happy with that rod then just get the same rod to replace it.

Are you looking to up grade? Price on the new rod? Is the rod for a different purpose or you still want an ultra light?

The one I broke is bionic blade from BPS, as much as I love it and had a lot of fun fishing with it for about 5 years. It does have its limitation, especially the current lake I fish has a lot of grass. So I want a new rod that's more versatile for bass fishing. It seems ML is the way to go. Thanks very much!

[shimanoangler]

9 hours ago, wanion said:

Thanks for replying. Yes, I'm looking for a spinning rod for my Ci4+. My other spinning setup is 6'9" medium Dobyns Sierra rod with Daiwa Tatula reel, I mainly use it for Senko and some other small crank bait, small spinner bait or buzzbait. My budget is <200, it seems most guys recommend a ML rod.

The one I broke is bionic blade from BPS, as much as I love it and had a lot of fun fishing with it for about 5 years. It does have its limitation, especially the current lake I fish has a lot of grass. So I want a new rod that's more versatile for bass fishing. It seems ML is the way to go. Thanks very much!

If it were me, in your budget / price range, having fished both before, I would look at the Abu Garcia Ike 7'2" medium, lure rating 1/16 to 1/2 oz, providing tremendous versatility or a Daiwa Tatula 7'3" medium, lure rating 3/16 to 5/8 oz.  Both well within your price range offering solid sensitivity and excellent versatility.  I would pay more attention to lure rating then I would power, as some ML are absolute noodles and provide you no backbone, and some can be broom sticks, which make casting lighter baits a real problem.  The medium action rods give you more versatility in terms of fishing options/applications and with the right lure rating, can fish the lightest of baits up to baits like paddle tail swimbaits.   Lure rating is really important, as is line rating.  Keep an eye on those when making your purchase, whatever it is you decide to buy.   Good luck and have fun with it.  

[Fishydishy]

On 10/7/2020 at 9:10 PM, MN Fisher said:

I'd go ML as well - I have a UL rig...rarely use it and that only for Neds. The ML is much more versatile.

 

Saying that - either a Diawa Tatula 711MLFS or a Dobyns Sierra 702SF

Between the 2 which one do you like better in terms of sensitivity and balance? Does the Tatula fish heavier than the Sierra?

[MN Fisher]

4 hours ago, Fishydishy said:

Between the 2 which one do you like better in terms of sensitivity and balance? Does the Tatula fish heavier than the Sierra?

I don't have either - nor have I handled them. But I have the Fury 702SF and really enjoyed it last year. From what I've read here, the Sierra is a little softer in the tip so if I was going to upgrade from the Fury, it's probably the one I'd go to.

[new2BC4bass]

From what I read Dobyns tend to fish a bit light.  Daiwa more true to rating.  There is a short thread on the Tatula on another site.  Original poster said he hasn't fished anything below an Expride in 20 years.  He equated the Tatula sensitivity to be better although it wasn't an apple to apple comparison as the Expride was a casting model.  Said he felt sensitivity on the Tat was a bit better than an IMX.

 

I know his comments want me getting one pretty bad, and I hardly ever fish a spinning rod anymore. 

 

Another poster likes the rod so well he is looking at getting a second one.  High recommendations in my book.

 

EDIT: Be sure to go read the reviews on this line of rods at TackleWarehouse.  The 7'1" MLF gets mentioned several times.

 

EDIT2:  Original poster also picked up a 6’10 medium xfast and found it covers a wider range of finesse techniques for him.  That is the one I will get.  Said it's about a 1/2 power more than the 7'1" MLF

[haggard]

With your MH/F and M/F, I'd go with a ML/F 6'6 to 7' spinning setup paired with your CI4+ (is that a 2500?)

 

As @MN Fisher said it's very versatile. I prefer M/F and MH/F baitcasters but for the past 2 seasons since I got my ML, I use it more often than the others (it's actually a ML/XF because that's what was available, but /F should do fine)

 

It does very well with a 3 inch paddle tail worm on a 1/8 oz jig head, or a Bitsy Bug light jig with a small paddle tail trailer.

 

[bulldog1935]

I'll add a vote for longer ML rather than shorter UL.  (Finesse spinning fits here, too)

Long ML spinning rods are made with a soft tip that will do anything the UL will do.  

They also have a powerful butt section for turning big fish, which a short para UL can't do.  

[bigfishnfreak]

st croix makes a 7'6" 4-10 ml rod. if you like to flyline small baits, small senkos, small yamamoto grubs,  flukes, at breaking fish, this rod is awesome, i have one in the Avid line. i know its longer then you stated, but you will fall in love.

[Darth-Baiter]

I fish a dark horse spinning rod. The 7’3” Med Phenix. I don’t love the look (it’s has a goofy camo pattern going) but it’s my favorite rod in my arsenal. It makes me smile when I feel the most subtle tick. 

[blckshirt98]

Phenix Elixir 802-1X (telescopic) - 8' UL that works great for bass.