Ned rig rod?

[Dye99]

So I have revisited my Ned rig fishing and fallen back in love with it. I repurposed my drop shot rod (Gloomis 822dsr ) but Id really like to have a drop shot ready to go as well.

So Im in need of a rod for my Ned.

Ive been reading like crazy and some people like em stiffer but my drop shot rod has done pretty well for me. I predominately throw a 1/10th ounce Ned head.

 

So what are you using ?

[NHBull]

I use a loomis SJR which is similar to the DSR and really like it. Braid to 4 or 6 lb FC

 

The MB whipsnake is also a fantastic rod for this application 

[TcRoc]

My ned rod is a Dobyns Fury 702sf. 

[Jig Man]

My bc Ned is a 6’9” Gloomis ML Bronzeback with a Shimano 70 XG and 6# fluorocarbon line.

[waymont]

Tatula 7'1" ML rod, and a Tatula LT 3000 with 8lb braid to 8lb FC leader.

[MN Fisher]

I like a lighter rig for Neds. 7' Diawa Procyon Light/Fast. Avocet RZT-1000 with 6# InvizX.

[GetFishorDieTryin]

1 hour ago, waymont said:

Tatula 7'1" ML rod, and a Tatula LT 3000 with 8lb braid to 8lb FC leader.

This is my favorite ned rod.  The XF DS rods are good, but I land more fish with the softer tipped Tatula.

 

4 hours ago, Jig Man said:

My bc Ned is a 6’9” Gloomis ML Bronzeback with a Shimano 70 XG and 6# fluorocarbon line.

Ye Olde Bronzeback Ned

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

St Croix Avid 8' Medium Light Moderate with 8# Nanofil.

[Bluebasser86]

Mine is a 6' 10" ML/XF St. Croix LTB. 

[waymont]

8 hours ago, Dye99 said:

So what are you using ?

I don't own it but I handled one in a shop recently, and it seemed like it would be excellent for ned rigs. 7' light power Zodias rod. It felt great.

[walleyecrazy]

My main Ned rig rod is my Daiwa Tatula Elite AGS 7’6” ML. It has about the perfect action and power for me for a Ned rig, and the extra length helps me get some more distance on my casts. 

[ike8120]

Mine is Dobyns FR702SF

[Bandersnatch]

6 hours ago, walleyecrazy said:

My main Ned rig rod is my Daiwa Tatula Elite AGS 7’6” ML. It has about the perfect action and power for me for a Ned rig, and the extra length helps me get some more distance on my casts. 

Would this be good for bomb casting a 3/16 3 inch swimbait? 

[walleyecrazy]

32 minutes ago, Bandersnatch said:

Would this be good for bomb casting a 3/16 3 inch swimbait? 

Yes absolutely. I fish my small swimbaits on this rod quite frequently. It’s really a great all around finesse rod.  

[Dye99]

Thanks for all the help everyone. So I decided to try out the GLoomis IMX-pro NRR.

I took it out two days straight after I received it in the mail and it was a hoot to catch smallies on. We tore it up for 30 something fish.

I really like the feel of the Loomis rods, I think this one is my 4th or 5th.

I would definitely suggest its a great option for anyone looking for a dedicated NED rig...

 

[Blaine Donders]

Dobyns SA702SF 

[Hawkeye21]

I use a Berkley Cherrywood that I bought for $10.  Works great!

[Fishes in trees]

My current Ned Rig rod is an old style highland reservoir hair jig rod.   Fenwick HMG 5'4" Med/

extra Fast Tip with a small light reel and 10 lb braid.  Sometimes I'll go braid to leader, but most of the time not and it doesn't seem to make any difference.

[Boomstick]

I use a St Croix Avid X 6'9" ML/XF with a Daiwa BG 2000 with 12# Sunline SX1 12# braid with Seaguar Blue Label 6# leader.

[FryDog62]

Agree with the Whipsnake comment above... back when my wrist worked and I was able to use spinning rods. Very nice rod for drop-shot and Nedding...

 

I do have to say that if you use straight fluoro, a baitcaster reduces/minimizes line twist. For that I use 7 lb Sniper on a Phenix Feather 7'1" Light with a Daiwa Alphas Air TW baitcasting reel. Almost unfair how far and smooth it casts a 1/10th oz Ned... 

[A-Jay]

On 6/14/2021 at 4:26 PM, walleyecrazy said:

My main Ned rig rod is my Daiwa Tatula Elite AGS 7’6” ML. It has about the perfect action and power for me for a Ned rig, and the extra length helps me get some more distance on my casts. 

 

On 6/14/2021 at 11:08 PM, Bandersnatch said:

Would this be good for bomb casting a 3/16 3 inch swimbait? 

 

On 6/14/2021 at 11:41 PM, walleyecrazy said:

Yes absolutely. I fish my small swimbaits on this rod quite frequently. It’s really a great all around finesse rod.  

 

Told Ya ~ 

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A-Ja

[NHBull]

2 hours ago, A-Jay said:

 

 

 

Told Ya ~ 

y

A-Ja

Hell, I must be high.  Not sure I am fishing this Summer and don't need another rod, but just pulled the trigger on this....I have more problems than I realized ?

[A-Jay]

1 hour ago, NHBull said:

Hell, I must be high.  Not sure I am fishing this Summer and don't need another rod, but just pulled the trigger on this....I have more problems than I realized ?

LOL ~ 

Either way - This one became one of my favorite sticks pretty quickly.

I think you'll be happy.

A-Jay

[DaubsNU1]

There is an old saying in the photography world (I'm a part time picture guy)...

 

"the most important piece of photography equipment you own is the 12 inches behind the camera..."

 

The rod I have been using for NED rig is a Cabela's Fish Eagle Classic IM6, 6'-6" medium weight / 6-12lb /  1/8-1/2oz rod.

 

It's not so much the rod, as it is me   : )

[johnmyers]

A discontinued GLX 821s SYR rod and an NRX 901s JWR BOTH WORK WELL FOR ME.