MH Spinning Combo Users ?

[ChrisD46]

My spinning combos stop at Medium / Fast before I switch over to a bait casting set up ... Anyone use a MH / F spinning rod set up with a 3000 / 4000 size reel for heavier bass tactics ?

[MN Fisher]

Since I'm still pants at skipping with casting gear, I have a MH/F spinning rig to skip heavier lures like jigs with...though it has a 2500 reel on it with 20# braid.

[Mobasser]

I have one. Mine has a 2500 reel on it. You can use it for lots of things.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Skipping and super windy days when casting is too much grief. 

[msgf91]

I use mine for big size drop shot. That way I can have a finesse drop shot on my lighter rod and finesse j hook on the MH for T-rigged trick worm size baits. 

[Cdn Angler]

Before learning how to use a baitcaster I used a M/H spinning rod, 4000 series Shimano Nasci and 20-30 lb test braid to do all sorts of things (most anything you'd do on a MH baitcaster). I still like fishing light texas rigs and light swimbaits around grass using this setup as I can cast them further. 

 

There's no real problem using a spinning reel like this using braid. I can cast as well with a spinning rod. Provided you don't start chucking huge lures (like 1oz) and don't mind using straight braid.  

 

 

[gim]

On 3/25/2023 at 9:06 AM, MN Fisher said:

I have a MH/F spinning rig to skip heavier lures like jigs with...though it has a 2500 reel on it with 20# braid.

Pretty much exactly what I use too, but I use heavier braid, and all I skip is weightless plastics.  I've gotten to be pretty darn good with the setup the past 3 seasons too, as one of the lakes I routinely fish in midsummer has a consistent dock bite.

[Hulkster]

I have a 7 foot MH Loomis GL3 that I use for salmon pier fishing. 

 

its rated for up to 3/4 oz lures and I use a 4000 size shimano spinning reel with 12 pound test sufix Siege. it works very well. 

[FishTank]

I have been using a G. Loomis 803S NRX and a Shimano Vanquish 3000 for most of my mid range soft plastic, especially wacky rigged senkos.  It works perfectly for just about any situation.  

[tander]

I use the MH Daiwa Tatula Elite Randy Howell rod for wacky worm fishing and also shaky heads.

[thunderblack]

I fished a MH avid spinner for a while and loved it. I used it for lipless cranks and jerkbaits. Sometime bumping up to a MH is nice since some brands carry medium spinning rods that cant handle much over 3/8-1/2 oz. 

[BigAngus752]

Never without it.  Much prefer the feel of the spinning rig for Texas rigs.  I have a MH/F Cashion Icon with a Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D-HX.  I will never get rid of that combo.  Tons of bass dragging a Trick Worm or lizard around. 

On 3/25/2023 at 10:38 PM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

Skipping and super windy days when casting is too much grief. 

I want to believe you but I am struggling to believe you have ANY time to fish, my friend. 

[KP Duty]

I agree with big anus above...something about fishing a t-rig on a spinning rod that just works.  

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

1 hour ago, BigAngus752 said:

Never without it.  Much prefer the feel of the spinning rig for Texas rigs.  I have a MH/F Cashion Icon with a Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D-HX.  I will never get rid of that combo.  Tons of bass dragging a Trick Worm or lizard around. 

I want to believe you but I am struggling to believe you have ANY time to fish, my friend. 

Theoretically speaking. Lol

[PressuredFishing]

I use up to a  6000 and extra heavy for big swimbaits and inshore fishing, definitely a little overkill and would probably of been happier with a 4 or 5k, for inshore sw, but it performs well. I got it for surf fishing because there is no reason to be accurate and fight 20-mph winds blowing in your face against a wide open ocean. I personally see no point at times to fish a baitcaster when fishing open water.

[optimator]

I do with a 3000. I mostly use it at night so I don't backlash my BC's.