Fishing Rod for slow rolling big spinnerbaits

[LrgmouthShad]

Hey ya'll, 

 

title says all. For a future purchase, looking for a rod with about a heavy action and moderate tip suited well for throwing big spinnerbaits (1oz and greater) deep. For reel I am looking at 5:0:1 shimano curado 200K. If anyone thinks this is a bad idea, please chime in about that as well. Thanks!

 

[jimmyjoe]

   Here's my viewpoint.

   Spinnerbaits usually weigh 50% (roughly) more than they're advertised. The advertised weight is the lead head, not the total. (J-Mac musky spinnerbaits are the exception). So you're looking at 1.5 oz. weight, minimum. There are spinnerbaits on the market for bass (not musky) that weigh 2 oz head weight, probably close to 3 oz. total.

    That's swimbait territory. I'd get a swimbait rod or a light musky rod (3 oz. max weight suggestion.)

 

   As for the reel, I have a H/M fiberglass rod that I use for frogging and other stuff (trying to be versatile) and I have a TranX 300a on it. I get good result with 15 lb Big Game nylon and 65 lb. PowerPro braid. For what you're talking about, I personally would never go with a 200 size Curado. I don't believe it would last very long. And yes, I've ruined gears before.  ☹️☹️☹️

   Maybe get the 300 size Curado?

 

   Sorry to rain on your parade, but spending $$$ for equipment and then finding out it doesn't do what you want or doesn't last very long can be frustrating .....and expensive.

 

   Whatever you decide, I hope you have good luck!   ?           jj

[huZZah]

1 minute ago, jimmyjoe said:

That's swimbait territory. I'd get a swimbait rod or a light musky rod (3 oz. max weight suggestion.)

Definitely get a rod that can handle more than advertised spinner. Trailers also add a lot more weight as well. I have a Lews Mh 7’ as my spinner/buzzbait rod. 15lb mono spinning setup. Works great, but there’s a couple of the frog buzzers that are dang heavy on it. Feels almost like to much. Almost. 

[LrgmouthShad]

1 hour ago, jimmyjoe said:

   Here's my viewpoint.

   Spinnerbaits usually weigh 50% (roughly) more than they're advertised. The advertised weight is the lead head, not the total. (J-Mac musky spinnerbaits are the exception). So you're looking at 1.5 oz. weight, minimum. There are spinnerbaits on the market for bass (not musky) that weigh 2 oz head weight, probably close to 3 oz. total.

    That's swimbait territory. I'd get a swimbait rod or a light musky rod (3 oz. max weight suggestion.)

 

   As for the reel, I have a H/M fiberglass rod that I use for frogging and other stuff (trying to be versatile) and I have a TranX 300a on it. I get good result with 15 lb Big Game nylon and 65 lb. PowerPro braid. For what you're talking about, I personally would never go with a 200 size Curado. I don't believe it would last very long. And yes, I've ruined gears before.  ☹️☹️☹️

   Maybe get the 300 size Curado?

 

   Sorry to rain on your parade, but spending $$$ for equipment and then finding out it doesn't do what you want or doesn't last very long can be frustrating .....and expensive.

 

   Whatever you decide, I hope you have good luck!   ?           jj

You are not raining on my parade at all. You are helping. My knowledge of rods and reels is pretty rudimentary. Thanks for your suggestions!

[jimmyjoe]

28 minutes ago, LrgmouthShad said:

You are not raining on my parade at all. You are helping. My knowledge of rods and reels is pretty rudimentary. Thanks for your suggestions!

 

   You're welcome!                           jj

[softwateronly]

I haven't used it, so I can't say, but the daiwa tatula 7'3" swimbait rod has kept my attention even though I don't "need" it.  Looks to be a good blend of length, power, weight, and action.  Maybe that fits the application and price? I have the 7'7" Mod/fast Heavy expride, rated to 2oz if you want to stay in the shimano family, but you'd end up near the rods limit and it might feel underpowered.  

 

scott

[Bass Rutten]

On 3/11/2021 at 9:54 PM, softwateronly said:

I haven't used it, so I can't say, but the daiwa tatula 7'3" swimbait rod has kept my attention even though I don't "need" it.  Looks to be a good blend of length, power, weight, and action.  Maybe that fits the application and price? I have the 7'7" Mod/fast Heavy expride, rated to 2oz if you want to stay in the shimano family, but you'd end up near the rods limit and it might feel underpowered.  

 

scott

I bought the tatula 7'3" swimbait rod last year to throw mid-sized glides and rats with it and love it, but I do occasionally throw 3/4+ oz spinnerbaits with it (with trailer can easily weight 1.5 oz) and you are correct in assuming it fits the application nicely, the rod bends deep but it still has the power for driving home the single hook of a spinnerbait.

[softwateronly]

4 hours ago, Bassjam2000 said:

I bought the tatula 7'3" swimbait rod last year to throw mid-sized glides and rats with it and love it, but I do occasionally throw 3/4+ oz spinnerbaits with it (with trailer can easily weight 1.5 oz) and you are correct in assuming it fits the application nicely, the rod bends deep but it still has the power for driving home the single hook of a spinnerbait.

That's great to know, appreciate the confirmation.  Thanks

 

scott

[WRB]

I used IROD IRG745F Fred’s Magic 7’6” HFast, 1/2-2 oz for big spinner baits and several other presentations. Originally bought it for a frog rod for Clear lake. 

Gen III is the new model.

Tom