Looking for a Chatterbait Rod

[lynxcat]

On 9/15/2021 at 9:59 AM, ajschn06 said:

I'm looking for a good chatterbait rod in the $125-175 range.  I'd prefer it to be less than 7 feet, but I've figured out 6'6" is too short.  Fast action is preferred just to keep some versatility, but it will be 95% chatterbaits.  I'm currently using a 6'9" MH Fast action Abu Garcia Vendetta- it's actually been an awesome setup for fishing chatterbaits but wanting to see if I can find something a bit lighter and more sensitive.

 

I have Daiwa Tatula Elite 7'4 Moderate MH Randy Howell edition...I use it almost exclusively for chatterbaits and swim jigs. Really love the rod, action, and total package. 

[zpelletier]

On 9/21/2021 at 3:48 PM, A-Jay said:

 I would be more than willing to relieve you of those completely useless things.

A-Jay

Are you still using the Quantum rod for Chatterbaits? I don’t think they make them anymore. 

[A-Jay]

14 hours ago, zpelletier said:

Are you still using the Quantum rod for Chatterbaits? I don’t think they make them anymore. 

I am.

 Lews seems to have a line of KVD compsite rods that may be very similar .

I use the 7'4" MH

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lews_KVD_Composite_Cranking_Casting_Rods/descpage-LKVDCC.html

A-Jay

[ironbjorn]

14 hours ago, A-Jay said:

I am.

 Lews seems to have a line of KVD compsite rods that may be very similar .

I use the 7'4" MH

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lews_KVD_Composite_Cranking_Casting_Rods/descpage-LKVDCC.html

A-Jay

Is your Quantum only rated up to 1/2 oz too? If so I'm assuming the rod handles your bladed jig fishing just fine, but how does it feel? Do you feel overloaded? A 3/8 oz bladed jig + trailer has to be at least 3/4 oz.

[A-Jay]

11 minutes ago, ironbjorn said:

Is your Quantum only rated up to 1/2 oz too? If so I'm assuming the rod handles your bladed jig fishing just fine, but how does it feel? Do you feel overloaded? A 3/8 oz bladed jig + trailer has to be at least 3/4 oz.

I think so - 

But it's capable of handing any horizontal moving bait I'd normally fish on any other MH stick.

In fact I throw 3/4 & 1 oz spinnerbait rather nicely.

A-Jay

[Sam]

Lots of differing opinions on such a simple question.

 

All I can add is for you to 1) do your research on bait specific rods in the marketplace or 2) go with a graphite crankbait rod.

 

I am sure that whatever you select will do fine.