Rods

[new2BC4bass]

Falcon Lowrider, Daiwa Tatula, iRod Genesis III, St. Croix Mojo Bass

[jimmyjoe]

2 hours ago, Lperezberrios86 said:

 

I'm fishing from the shore. I chose those three brands because that's what I've seen a lot on the internet. I want one that is more sensitive. I usually fish with soft lure. I want to put a shimano dc on it.

 

   In the first place, the three posters immediately above this entry have given you valuable advice. VERY valuable advice. Please don't ignore them.  

 

   Secondly, sensitivity doesn't just happen by accident. It has to be designed into the rod. It's much easier to manufacture a cheap rod that is not sensitive.

 

   Thirdly ........ the internet is NOT a source of reliable information. It's just a giant advertisement. There are, OTOH, some good videos, but you have to know which are good and which are not.

 

   Good luck!         jj

[MN Fisher]

Another option - wait for the Black Friday sales and move up the list a bit

Dobyns Kaden

St Croix Avid, Premier or Victory

Diawa Rebellion or Tatula Elite

[Eric 26]

I’ll throw Okuma evx series or tcs series in this conversation.

[J Francho]

24 minutes ago, Eric 26 said:

I’ll throw Okuma evx series or tcs series in this conversation.

Both excellent rods that I own more than one of. 

[Eric 26]

57 minutes ago, J Francho said:

Both excellent rods that I own more than one of. 

Reading the reviews on this site are what really got me looking at them. The price for the quality is what sealed the deal.

[Lperezberrios86]

12 hours ago, jimmyjoe said:

 

   In the first place, the three posters immediately above this entry have given you valuable advice. VERY valuable advice. Please don't ignore them.  

 

   Secondly, sensitivity doesn't just happen by accident. It has to be designed into the rod. It's much easier to manufacture a cheap rod that is not sensitive.

 

   Thirdly ........ the internet is NOT a source of reliable information. It's just a giant advertisement. There are, OTOH, some good videos, but you have to know which are good and which are not.

 

   Good luck!         jj

Thank you so much 

[Lperezberrios86]

ok my question now is what size the fishing rod should have to use it with soft lure, which do you recommend?

[MN Fisher]

Length - what ever you're comfortable with - some here use 6'6", I like 7'0" for all my rods, and some go even longer.

 

If you're talking power/action...what types of soft lures, how do you plan to present them.

[Lperezberrios86]

14 minutes ago, MN Fisher said:

Length - what ever you're comfortable with - some here use 6'6", I like 7'0" for all my rods, and some go even longer.

 

If you're talking power/action...what types of soft lures, how do you plan to present them.

texas rig or creature

[MN Fisher]

Most T-Rigs - whether stickbait, curly tail worm or creature - I like a Medium-Heavy/Fast

 

Only time I 'drop down' is if I'm 'finessing' a T-Rig. 3/16 oz or less weight, smaller worm like a Zoom Finesse. Those I toss on a Medium/Fast.

[NorthernBasser]

On 9/13/2021 at 8:47 PM, MN Fisher said:

Another option - wait for the Black Friday sales and move up the list a bit

Dobyns Kaden

St Croix Avid, Premier or Victory

Diawa Rebellion or Tatula Elite

Sierras and Kadens are the same price. But yeah, both are GREAT rods for that price point. 

 

Heads-up to the OP. The Sierras come in split and full cork handles, as well as regular size guides and micro-guides. 

[Lperezberrios86]

 

Which do you recommend and why?

[Spankey]

Sounds like you were at DICK’S or a big box looking at rods. 
 

If you are not in a big rush for it take the winter and go to some shops that carry some quality rods and find one that feels just right for the application you have in mind. Which is what?

 

You got some good advise but it’s only brand names. Each of them have 100 rods a piece. Find a shop that’s catered to bass guys. Go when they have a good selection. I’d never buy a rod untouched unless it was the same or very similar to one you have experience with. 
 

Go to an expo in the off-season. I think it will be worth it. Manufacturer’s reps will be there. Whether you are spending $100 or $400 dollars on the rod make it a good choice for yourself. 

[ironbjorn]

12 hours ago, Lperezberrios86 said:

 

Which do you recommend and why?

The regular Sierra simply because I highly dislike micro guides.

 

As far as I know the Sierra series in the Dobyns lineup is the only series with a micro guide option. Gary Dobyns himself doesn't like micro guides either but he wanted to give a micro guide option to the guys who do like them.

[MN Fisher]

Just now, ironbjorn said:

The regular Sierra simply because I highly dislike micro guides.

^ What he said.

 

Especially if you ever plan on tying on leaders - unless you can get the joining knot to be minuscule, it's gonna cause issues when casting through micro-guides.

[Lperezberrios86]

2 hours ago, Spankey said:

Sounds like you were at DICK’S or a big box looking at rods. 
 

If you are not in a big rush for it take the winter and go to some shops that carry some quality rods and find one that feels just right for the application you have in mind. Which is what?

 

You got some good advise but it’s only brand names. Each of them have 100 rods a piece. Find a shop that’s catered to bass guys. Go when they have a good selection. I’d never buy a rod untouched unless it was the same or very similar to one you have experience with. 
 

Go to an expo in the off-season. I think it will be worth it. Manufacturer’s reps will be there. Whether you are spending $100 or $400 dollars on the rod make it a good choice for yourself. 

thank you very much for your advice

[Justbass11]

I was once advised to try a few different rods to find out which ones I like from someone on this site when I first got on  BR. So I did, I’m in the price range of $100.00 to let’s say $150.00 give or take few dollars. I like Falcon and Lews Rods. I didn’t care for St Croix Mojo to much but Dobyns are nice too. Anyway, that’s my 2 cents.