New Baitcasting Rod suggestions?

[DaubsNU1]

Considering a new baitcasting rod. Will be used for big spinnner-baits, jig-n-craw, musky lures, heavy / big stuff.

 

I am thinking of something in the medium-heavy to heavy range...below are my current rods.

 

 

Price range below $200 preferably. I will pair with a Shimano reel spooled with braid.

 

Thoughts?  Suggestions?

 

[Russ E]

I would chooses a St Croix victory medium heavy or heavy. They retail right at $199.00

in my opinion they fish above the price range. very sensitive and durable for a sub $200.00 rod.

I have a victory 7ft 3in medium heavy/fast action casting rod. they call it the Marshall. I use it mainly for jigs and worms. I prefer it over my st croix avid x , which cost about $30.00 more.

 

If I was going to add musky to the mix I would probably bump up to the 7ft 4in. heavy/fast.

Its called the full contact rod.

 

Another option is a megabass Levante perfect pitch. It is my pitching rod.

heavy/fast action 7ft 2in.  Also very sensitive and right at $190.00.

 

either of these rods will be a big step above the rods you currently own

 

 

[BigAngus752]

I'm sorry to be negative, but I really think you are asking too much of one rod.  I'd pick a M/H with a strong backbone and moderate tip for large spinners (and bladed jigs, large treble lures like a big Whopper Plopper, etc.), a M/H with a fast tip with good sensitivity for dragging a jig and craw, and I don't know what for a Musky rod but it would be hella heavy...

 

Your Cabela M/H that is rated 3/8 to 1oz seems like it might be a good rod for big spinners if the tip isn't to fast?  How about just investing in a good jig rod?

 

[T-Billy]

I vote Dobyns Sierra 5 power in the length of your choice, though I'd recommend 7'3" at least to get enough tip for moving baits. The Sierra series has a great taper IMO. Enough tip for moving baits and braid. Enough backbone for flouro/mono. Plenty of sensitivity for bottom contact.

I just bought two, so I'm still in the honeymoon phase, but I'm impressed so far. As are most others who own 'em.

[DaubsNU1]

2 hours ago, BigAngus752 said:

I'm sorry to be negative, but I really think you are asking too much of one rod.  I'd pick a M/H with a strong backbone and moderate tip for large spinners (and bladed jigs, large treble lures like a big Whopper Plopper, etc.), a M/H with a fast tip with good sensitivity for dragging a jig and craw, and I don't know what for a Musky rod but it would be hella heavy...

 

Your Cabela M/H that is rated 3/8 to 1oz seems like it might be a good rod for big spinners if the tip isn't to fast?  How about just investing in a good jig rod?

 

 

I'm not super picky about getting the perfect rod for a specific technique. All of my rods are 20 years old, all meet my needs in certain ways. I'm actually hesitant to get a new rod and reel...don't know what I don't know when it comes to the latest offerings...afraid once I get a new rod, I'll want to upgrade everything. HA!

 

Checked when I got home...the Berkley is rated 3/8 to 1-1/2 oz. lures. I really like this rod and find myself using it a lot. 

 

I'll probably stay in this range...as the Berkley can handle bigger Musky-type baites, and throws a buzz-bait, spinner bait, & jig really well. 

 

Appreciate all the words here!

 

 

[padon]

victory is a good suggestion, ill also add the shimano zodias 7" 5' heavy

[Quitlimpin]

I sold off a few rods recently and found myself short an all purpose MH and went with an ALX Ikos 7’ MH. I’d consider it somewhere between a typical MH & H. I haven’t had a ton of time on the water with it but I absolutely love it. I’ve mainly been fishing pegged creature baits in stupid heavy cover and it’s definitely up to the task. It’s super crisp but still loads very well & is great for pitching. I get the feeling that if/when this brand is more established, the ikos series will be a $200+ stick.

[Fishes in trees]

I'm in the "you're gonna need more than one rod camp."  In my opinion, a spinner bait rod and a jig rod are two different animals.  My experiences have been that when you try to make one rod perform several different techniques, you end up with a compromise that doesn't really work great for either technique.

To me, working great is different than getting by.

[WRB]

IROD IRG754F Gen 3, 7’5”, 1/2-2 oz lures, 50-70 lb braid is $150.

You need enough back bone to set hooks with toothy musky and a tip to cast spinnerbaits, this is ideal or your application imo.

Tom

[Deephaven]

If you are throwing Musky lures you will not be throwing spinnerbaits on the same rod, no way, no how.  10" baits are all well over 2oz and any rod that can throw them SUCK at throwing bass baits.