Rod suggestions for M- MH power casting rod

[Pogues2300]

21 hours ago, JNorman said:

I think you're going to have a hard time finding a rod that can effectively fish 1/2oz jigs and throw weightless flukes. Those are two pretty different rods imo

I do both on nrx 873 crr but obviously not a rod the op mentioned

[raoka]

thank you all for the great discussion. looks like i might get 2 rods (of course this is the solution) one for pitching light stuff neko rigs senkos/flukes free rigs  t rig drop shot and then maybe another one for finesse jigs for the 3/8 1/2 oz variety...

[casts_by_fly]

13 hours ago, raoka said:

im confused though dont swim jigs have stout hooks? usually when i fish swim jigs i do use the 1/4 to 3/8 oz swim jig heads but the hook is a gaff...so usually there needs to be some backbone to get the hook into the fishes mouth?

 

 

6 hours ago, raoka said:

thank you all for the great discussion. looks like i might get 2 rods (of course this is the solution) one for pitching light stuff neko rigs senkos/flukes free rigs  t rig drop shot and then maybe another one for finesse jigs for the 3/8 1/2 oz variety...

swim jigs come in light, regular, and heavy gauge wires. I fish all three at times. The weight of the head doesn’t have to correlate to the gauge of the hook either. I have 1/2 oz with all three types of hooks. If I’m in lighter grass, docks, rocks then I probably have a lighter wire swim jig on. If it’s heavier grass or wood then it’s probably a regular or heavy wire hook. The weight just depends on the depth I’m fishing. 

if you’re fishing a heavier wire then you want a little more power in the rod. You can accommodate with using braid and a little faster action but not in a heavier power. That’s how the swim jig rod would be. It’s a medium heavy but designed for light to mid weight swim jigs on braid. It could do a 1/2 oz jig and a moderate gauge wire just fine, especially if you’re throwing braid. That’s the upper limit and if you’re throwing 1/2 oz heavy wire hooks often then I’d recommend a different rod. It sounds like youre coming to that conclusion. 

 

[rangerjockey]

I don't think Falcon labels the swim jig rod as such anymore. At least the last one I bought a couple months back isn't.  

I personally wouldn't choose it to throw the ol' Floatin' worm . It's a outstanding 3/8 oz jig rod a spinnerbait, chatterbait and even a crankbait rod. 

I would agree it's really 2 rods. The weightless worm rod would be a great choice for the lighter stuff and I think it makes the best jerkbait rod that falcon has.

[jejenkyns]

Steez AGS The Sensor

Tatula Elite Eherler Finesse MMH

[Boomstick]

I have a Daiwa Tatula Elite Brent Ehrler 7' "Finesse" M-MH/XF rod that is absolutely perfect for what you're looking for. It throws weightless senkos well, but still has enough power to pull them out of some moderate cover.

[JN94]

Was just thinking - TFO has a 7'1" M+ in their Bass Resolve line. I actually own one but only fished it a few times and it was a few years ago so I unfortunately can't tell you much about it. It's rated 3/8-7/8 but TFOs are also known to have slightly more tip than most other manufacturers which helps with casting lighter lures, so there's a chance it could throw a little lower than 3/8 effectively and do what you're looking for. On another note, I am happy to give you a good deal on mine if you're interested 😂