aPaul19 Posted June 15, 2021 Posted June 15, 2021 Hi All, I’m in the market for a casting rod with plans on using mostly weightless 5/6 inch senkos and mixing in light weights (1/4 or so) and I’m looking for some suggestions. I’ve looked at the Zodias 7’2 M and MH and then the Loomis E6X or IMX 853. I don’t have any experience with either series so I’d be interested in some feedback on those or any other rods I should consider. As always I appreciate the feedback! Quote
aPaul19 Posted June 15, 2021 Author Posted June 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, Junger said: What’s your budget? No higher than the IMX. Quote
padon Posted June 15, 2021 Posted June 15, 2021 shimano expride 610 medium is nice if your not in heavy cover. Quote
Super User NHBull Posted June 15, 2021 Super User Posted June 15, 2021 This may work... Love mine https://www.alphaangler.com/products/clutch-power-finesse Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted June 15, 2021 Super User Posted June 15, 2021 Consider a custom build by Mike at DVT http://www.delawarevalleytackle.com/ Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted June 15, 2021 Super User Posted June 15, 2021 1 minute ago, roadwarrior said: Consider a custom build by Mike at DVT http://www.delawarevalleytackle.com/ X2 I have a shaky rod that I really like. It was made by the previous owners of Ark Rods. They have changed hands. So I can’t replace it. I took it to a local rod builder. I told him I wanted a rod similar to it. He built me one that is way better than the one that I really like. That’s why I X2 on roadwarrior’s post. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted June 15, 2021 Super User Posted June 15, 2021 I have the old the 844C IMX. It works great for Texas rigged soft plastic and 1/4oz weight. I also uses this rod for top water and the occasional jig. It's a very versatile rod. Quote
ironbjorn Posted June 15, 2021 Posted June 15, 2021 3 hours ago, moguy1973 said: $300 for a senko rod. Yikes... Whether someone's budget is an Aird-X or an MBR, it's none of our business. To your point, a Senko can be fished on the cheapest Walmart rod one can find, but the thing about a Senko is how hard it can be to feel the bite sometimes. The Senko might very well be the bass bait responsible for most gut hooks. A higher end rod certainly helps here. 4 Quote
Super User TOXIC Posted June 15, 2021 Super User Posted June 15, 2021 Since you are weighting the Senko, any worm rod action that you like will work. Quote
thunderblack Posted June 15, 2021 Posted June 15, 2021 OP, expride for the $. IMX is nice but for the money the expride is very hard to beat. Good warranty, very sensitive, nice cork and good craftmanship. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted June 15, 2021 Super User Posted June 15, 2021 5 hours ago, aPaul19 said: No higher than the IMX. So the OP's limit is $220. Sorry. Can't help at that price. Just helping by pointing out you aren't looking for a $230-$300 (or more) rod. But I have to agree that you might be able to go custom at that budget and get something nicer than a factory rod. Quote
Super User dodgeguy Posted June 15, 2021 Super User Posted June 15, 2021 Dobyns Sierra micro is a nice rod. 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted June 15, 2021 Super User Posted June 15, 2021 The rods the OP was looking at have cork handles and locking rings, a design I also prefer. Daiwa Tatula 7’1” MHF and St Croix Victory 7’1” MHF are excellent rods $150-$180 price points. Tom Quote
aPaul19 Posted June 15, 2021 Author Posted June 15, 2021 14 minutes ago, WRB said: The rods the OP was looking at have cork handles and locking rings, a design I also prefer. Daiwa Tatula 7’1” MHF and St Croix Victory 7’1” MHF are excellent rods $150-$180 price points. Tom I’m definitely intrigued by the victory! do you have one currently? 17 minutes ago, Canes1984 said: Alx Enox decoy rod!! I’m mostly using ALX rods right now and have definitely looked at the enox! Quote
Super User WRB Posted June 15, 2021 Super User Posted June 15, 2021 18 minutes ago, aPaul19 said: I’m definitely intrigued by the victory! do you have one currently? I’m mostly using ALX rods right now and have definitely looked at the enox! I use ALX custom jig & worm casting rods since 2012 that have a 2 1/2” locking ring fore grip. Lighter weight then NRX with equal performance, Alex is a excellent rod builder. I don’t don’t own a Victory Casting rod do have a spinning rod. The Victory is very light weight but runs a little under rated in power, good lure feedback and like the handle design. I don’t have a Tatula rod, a few trusted members have recommended it. Alex can make any rod you want but not off the self prices. Tom Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted June 15, 2021 Super User Posted June 15, 2021 These days I throw senkos on spinning gear. Back in the day I threw them on bait casting gear. I tried several different rods. There are pro & cons to each approach. I like casting wacky senkos on spinning gear - mostly because I like how the braid acts as a strike indicator on semi-slack line. I caught quite a few fish using the bait casting gear, but over time I felt like it was overkill - that I didn't need to be using that stout gear. A good compromise is the Falcon Finesse Jig rod - either in the Low Rider or Bucco series. 6'10" MH ( on the very medium side of medium/heavy ). This used to be called the Eakins Jig rod, until Eaking & Falcon parted ways, for some reason that I don't know. Quote
Super User WRB Posted June 16, 2021 Super User Posted June 16, 2021 Spinning is good for unweighted Senko, OP is using weighted to 1/4 oz., no different then a weighted worm. Tom Quote
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