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[bp_fowler]

I was helping my dad clean out his garage recently and we came across a St. Croix Mojo Bass casting rod he didn’t use anymore.  He said I could take it if I wanted it, which I did.

 

The rod is a 7’4” heavy power fast action and is good condition.  My question is what would be the best use for this rod?  I already have a multi purpose baitcaster but this would be an upgrade I believe.  

 

If it wouldn’t make a good multipurpose rod, could I use it as a technique specific rod and if so which technique would it be best suited for?

[Eric 26]

Although I never used one I’ve heard they make for a good frog rod.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

That can be a jig/plastics, spinner bait , chatter bait, spook, swimbait (within casting weight) rod. Pretty versatile 

[casts_by_fly]

That's a jig rod or cover pitching rod any day of the week.  

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

1 minute ago, Eric 26 said:

Although I never used one I’ve heard they make for a good frog rod.

Depending on where you throw it you could get away with it. Not my choice for technique specific. 

[BrianMDTX]

42 minutes ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

Depending on where you throw it you could get away with it. Not my choice for technique specific. 

I always thought a HF rod over 7’ was a good choice for frogs. What’s your choice?

[casts_by_fly]

24 minutes ago, BrianMDTX said:

I always thought a HF rod over 7’ was a good choice for frogs. What’s your choice?

I'm not DVT, but I've fished frogs on rods from 6'6" up to 7'6" and for the most part I settle in at the shorter end.  My current is the 6'11" falcon eye crosser which was designed for frogs.  I fished my Amistad 7'3" heavy for a time but the length is draining on the wrists if you're hopping it back to you and its too long to fish tip down and walk it back.  

[MN Fisher]

7'4" H/F?

 

Frogs, jigs, moderate cover flip/pitch, smaller hard swimbaits (Bucca Baby Gill or Shad for example)

 

Quite a few things you can do with that rod.

[Spankey]

You’ll be ready to fish the thickest slop on the lake. 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

1 hour ago, BrianMDTX said:

I always thought a HF rod over 7’ was a good choice for frogs. What’s your choice?

I stand corrected. I thought it read med heavy. Yes A hood frog rod. St Croix heavy is really stout. Could punch mats too. 

[bp_fowler]

2 hours ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

That can be a jig/plastics, spinner bait , chatter bait, spook, swimbait (within casting weight) rod. Pretty versatile 

 

I’m happy to hear that since I was kinda hoping I could use it for jigs/worms, more specifically football jigs and Carolina Rigs.
 

Also the versatility is a big deal since I’m new to this so have room to grow into other techniques as I learn them is a value add.

 

 

 

 

[BrianMDTX]

10 minutes ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

I stand corrected. I thought it read med heavy. Yes A hood frog rod. St Croix heavy is really stout. Could punch mats too. 

Ok. I thought maybe my memory was slipping lol.