Looking for a new pitchin rod...

[Tank1018]

So I particularly fish shallow a lot, mainly pitchin light jigs and Texas rigged soft plastics around cover.  The rivers and bayous I fish mainly are narrow and have a lot of over hanging cover and the 7’6 Flippin stick I have is not cuttin it. Looking to buy a shorter rod with decent backbone to get the job done. What do you guys use/or have in mind? 

[jbsoonerfan]

Shimano Expride 7'2 H or Expride 7'3 XH depending on the cover.

[Tank1018]

5 minutes ago, Tank1018 said:

So I particularly fish shallow a lot, mainly pitchin light jigs and Texas rigged soft plastics around cover.  The rivers and bayous I fish mainly are narrow and have a lot of over hanging cover and the 7’6 Flippin stick I have is not cuttin it. Looking to buy a shorter rod with decent backbone to get the job done. What do you guys use/or have in mind? 

Also, any recommendations on a reel for pitchin light baits, have heard the Shimano Curado 70 is good for this but haven’t had a chance to use one. 

2 minutes ago, jbsoonerfan said:

Shimano Expride 7'2 H or Expride 7'3 XH depending on the cover.

Thanks. This will mainly be a setup for pitchin to lay downs and light cover. 

[FishTank]

7 minutes ago, Tank1018 said:

So I particularly fish shallow a lot, mainly pitchin light jigs and Texas rigged soft plastics around cover.  The rivers and bayous I fish mainly are narrow and have a lot of over hanging cover and the 7’6 Flippin stick I have is not cuttin it. Looking to buy a shorter rod with decent backbone to get the job done. What do you guys use/or have in mind? 

What's your budget and how heavy of a jig or T-rigged setup do you want to use?

[jbsoonerfan]

2 minutes ago, Tank1018 said:

Also, any recommendations on a reel for pitchin light baits, have heard the Shimano Curado 70 is good for this but haven’t had a chance to use one. 

I have a 70 Curado and a 70 Scorpion, both would work well for that technique. I prefer the looks of the Scorpion though.

2 minutes ago, Tank1018 said:

Thanks. This will mainly be a setup for pitchin to lay downs and light cover. 

The 7'2 H would get my vote then.

 

[Tank1018]

Just now, FishTank said:

What's your budget and how heavy of a jig or T-rigged setup do you want to use?

Not looking to spend more than $175 on the rod, being that I’m gonna end up getting a reel for this setup as well. And I typically don’t throw anything over a 1/2 oz since it’s usually pretty shallow where I’m fishing. 8ft or less 

[jbsoonerfan]

Just now, Tank1018 said:

Not looking to spend more than $175 on the rod, being that I’m gonna end up getting a reel for this setup as well. And I typically don’t throw anything over a 1/2 oz since it’s usually pretty shallow where I’m fishing. 8ft or less 

The Expride will be a little north of $175, the only other rod I have used that would fall into that price range would be a 7'2 H Zodias, which was exactly what I used before I got my Expride.

[Tank1018]

Just now, jbsoonerfan said:

The Expride will be a little north of $175, the only other rod I have used that would fall into that price range would be a 7'2 H Zodias, which was exactly what I used before I got my Expride.

Thanks, I’ll have to look into both when I get a chance. 

20 minutes ago, Tank1018 said:

So I particularly fish shallow a lot, mainly pitchin light jigs and Texas rigged soft plastics around cover.  The rivers and bayous I fish mainly are narrow and have a lot of over hanging cover and the 7’6 Flippin stick I have is not cuttin it. Looking to buy a shorter rod with decent backbone to get the job done. What do you guys use/or have in mind? 

Rods I had in mind

Falcon LowRider 6’10 Head Turner

Dobyns Sierra 705

[Columbia Craw]

Dobyns Sierra 735C.   However, if you are in no hurry, wait until the Kaden series becomes available.  They will have full cork rear handles.  I have the 744C and it's a wonderful rod.  The 745C should be spot on for your needs and budget.

[Boomstick]

I had a Daiwa Tatula 7'1' H/F "Jig" rod that I imagine would do the trick nicely. I leant it to my son and he lost it as it fell off his kayak into the pond, but will likely buy a new one this winter.

[GReb]

On 10/15/2020 at 10:18 AM, Tank1018 said:

Thanks, I’ll have to look into both when I get a chance. 

Rods I had in mind

Falcon LowRider 6’10 Head Turner

Dobyns Sierra 705

Low Rider would work for lighter weights. 1/4, 3/8. It has a moderate fast action. I know in the expert line there is a 6’11 heavy fast action that I believe is a listed as a frog rod but a lot of folks use it for pitching jigs. It’d likely be a better option. I love my Experts. I paid around $175-$180 for all of mine

 

Dobyns Champion also has a 6’10 4 power that would be perfect. If you check out their website you can find refurbished rods in your price range. 

[Tank1018]

27 minutes ago, GReb said:

Low Rider would work for lighter weights. 1/4, 3/8. It has a moderate fast action. I know in the expert line there is a 6’11 heavy fast action that I believe is a listed as a frog rod but a lot of folks use it for pitching jigs. It’d likely be a better option. I love my Experts. I paid around $175-$180 for all of mine

 

Dobyns Champion also has a 6’10 4 power that would be perfect. If you check out their website you can find refurbished rods in your price range. Also on Black Friday Tackle Warehouse or American Legacy will have it under $200

Yeah I wish they had that rod in the low rider series, that rod sounds a lot like what I’m lookin for. 6’10 to 7’2 I think would be ideal. Just can’t stand pitchin my jig and hittin tree limbs overhead or having my line get tangled in them lol 

[Fishes in trees]

I've looked at that Falcon Head Turner Rod.  Every time I go to the tackle shop I look at it I think about buying it.  I'd get that one.  Don't care what the action allegedly is - I've handled it and it seems pretty sweet to me.

[ChrisD46]

15 hours ago, Tank1018 said:

Thanks, I’ll have to look into both when I get a chance. 

Rods I had in mind

Falcon LowRider 6’10 Head Turner

Dobyns Sierra 705

*Consider the Sierra 735 as well ! It may be the better option length wise for pitching ...

[FryDog62]

I use the Tatula 7’1” Heavy Fast for jigs 3/8-1/2 jigs works very well and priced even better.  On par with a lot of $200 rods IMO. 

[GReb]

7 hours ago, Fishes in trees said:

I've looked at that Falcon Head Turner Rod.  Every time I go to the tackle shop I look at it I think about buying it.  I'd get that one.  Don't care what the action allegedly is - I've handled it and it seems pretty sweet to me.

Buy one and youll regret it. You’ll end up with multiple head turners like the rest of us victims 

 

Ive never handled the Low Rider HT but the Expert HT has a faster action than the Cara. I would expect the LR to mimic the Expert.  Personally I prefer the action of the Expert over the Cara but will be very interested to see what the new Cara is like this winter. 

[Tank1018]

19 minutes ago, GReb said:

Buy one and youll regret it. You’ll end up with multiple head turners like the rest of us victims 

 

Ive never handled the Low Rider HT but the Expert HT has a faster action than the Cara. I would expect the LR to mimic the Expert.  Personally I prefer the action of the Expert over the Cara but will be very interested to see what the new Cara is like this winter. 

? I’ve had a couple Falcon Bucoo rods, actually broke one in two pieces so I kinda started to shy away from Falcon altogether. I’ve never used the LowRider, Expert, or Cara series unfortunately but I’ve heard nothing but good things about them. I’ve pretty much narrowed it down to 3 brands so far Falcon, Dobyns, and Castaway. Just wanna put a few in my hand before I pull the trigger. Thank you all for sharing your thoughts