Best 300$ finesse rod

[Crazyjayb]

What is the current best rod around 300$ for finesse techniques such as Ned rig, drop, tubes, or wacky/weightless senko? 

 

Preferably that is in stock

[roadwarrior]

Loomis IMX Pro Spinning Rod 7' Medium 842S SJR

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/G_Loomis_IMX_Pro_Spinning_Rods/descpage-IMXS.html

[Jig Man]

I think you need at least 2 rods.  I don’t think a rod for Ned rigs will work very well for those other baits, at least it wouldn’t for me.

[bulldog1935]

My last rod purchase had the $300 JDM target.  

I went through every BFS rod on Asian Portal, and narrowed down the entries.  

I was all over Major Craft BFS rods, with Jackall a close second.  

But I chose to raise my ante over this remarkable Valleyhill BFS MM, and it was the wide lure range plus wide technique range that sold me.  

 

 

 

[TBAG]

I just got a new 68mxf Expride to use as a Senko specific rod and it's amazing. I've yet to fish it but everything about it is awesome.

[roadwarrior]

1 hour ago, TBAG said:

I've yet to fish it but everything about it is awesome.

Huh?

[Crazyjayb]

11 hours ago, Jig Man said:

I think you need at least 2 rods.  I don’t think a rod for Ned rigs will work very well for those other baits, at least it wouldn’t for me.

Given 2 rods around that price range which would you choose? Those are my primary fishing methods so trying to find something that can do both.

9 hours ago, TBAG said:

I just got a new 68mxf Expride to use as a Senko specific rod and it's amazing. I've yet to fish it but everything about it is awesome.

I was waiting for that rod for a few months but it never came into stock and is now saying it won't be back until August 

12 hours ago, roadwarrior said:

Loomis IMX Pro Spinning Rod 7' Medium 842S SJR

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/G_Loomis_IMX_Pro_Spinning_Rods/descpage-IMXS.html

I have heard great things about that but I can't get over the solid cork handle, I love split cork

[Gkitz]

Highly recommend the St Croix 6’8” ML legend tournament Bass spinning rod

[WRB]

Spinning rod? You don’t no reason to spend $300 when $180 will get you St Croix Victory VS71MF and put some $ towards a Shimano Vanguard 2500 reel, work for everything you want.

Tom

 

[CrankFate]

At $300, the choice is yours.

[QED]

22 hours ago, Crazyjayb said:

What is the current best rod around 300$ for finesse techniques such as Ned rig, drop, tubes, or wacky/weightless senko? 

 

Preferably that is in stock

 

If "around 300$" encompasses $350US, then the Shimano Poison Adrena 267ML is a sweet rod and is generally available from the usual vendors (e.g., Tackle Warehouse). Specs may be found here:

https://fish.shimano.com/content/fish/northamerica/us/en/homepage/Shimano_Product_Page.P-POISON_ADRENA_SPINNING.html

[padon]

i have the previously mentioned st.croix legend tournament . i would go with the dropshot model. i also have a shimano expride 610 and like it too for ned and drop shot.its a little light for my liking for anything else.

[Crazyjayb]

2 hours ago, QED said:

 

If "around 300$" encompasses $350US, then the Shimano Poison Adrena 267ML is a sweet rod and is generally available from the usual vendors (e.g., Tackle Warehouse). Specs may be found here:

https://fish.shimano.com/content/fish/northamerica/us/en/homepage/Shimano_Product_Page.P-POISON_ADRENA_SPINNING.html

It encompasses up too 400$ lol, I love how the adrena looks and sounds. My only worry is that it is a medium light, would this work for weightless senkos? 

2 hours ago, padon said:

i have the previously mentioned st.croix legend tournament . i would go with the dropshot model. i also have a shimano expride 610 and like it too for ned and drop shot.its a little light for my liking for anything else.

Would the dropshot model not be too light for a weightless senko?

3 hours ago, WRB said:

Spinning rod? You don’t no reason to spend $300 when $180 will get you St Croix Victory VS71MF and put some $ towards a Shimano Vanguard 2500 reel, work for everything you want.

Tom

 

I was planning on pairing the rod with a stradic ci4. Is that sensitive enough? I mean I really lovee sensitivity 

6 hours ago, Gkitz said:

Highly recommend the St Croix 6’8” ML legend tournament Bass spinning rod

Really haven't paid attention to those but seems people like them. Would it be too light for weightless senko? 

[QED]

1 hour ago, Crazyjayb said:

It encompasses up too 400$ lol, I love how the adrena looks and sounds. My only worry is that it is a medium light, would this work for weightless senkos?

 

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An unweighted 4" senko (with hook) weighs a bit over 1/4 oz.  No problem casting something that heavy.  BTW, the stradic ci4+ has been replaced by the vanford which is a little lighter still, so the latter is a great option.  I'm using a Stella FJ 1000 with the PA 267ML - it's a bit heavier than the 1000 form factor vanford, but I like it.

[padon]

8 hours ago, Crazyjayb said:

It encompasses up too 400$ lol, I love how the adrena looks and sounds. My only worry is that it is a medium light, would this work for weightless senkos? 

Would the dropshot model not be too light for a weightless senko?

I was planning on pairing the rod with a stradic ci4. Is that sensitive enough? I mean I really lovee sensitivity 

Really haven't paid attention to those but seems people like them. Would it be too light for weightless senko? 

no the legend tournament in the drop shot model has a light tip but it gets stout pretty quick. i have 2 of them and usually have a weightless senko on one all spring. now this is all opinion of course . i use 20 lb braid to a 10lb fluoro leader and fish mostly moderate cover.

[WRB]

Shimano Stradic CI4 2500 reel weighs 6.7 oz, it’s upgrade is the Vanford at 6.3 oz. the ideal rod weight should be approximately 1/2 the reel weight or 3.3 oz plus line.

The SC Victory M71MF for reference weighs 3.2 oz with premium state of the art rod blank and new design cork handle. You can pay more but doubt if the extra $100 will buy you a better finesse spinning rod.

Tom

PS, not a St Croix fan boy but this is a good rod!