Best ML Spinning Rod

[PaulVE64]

Skipping is easier to learn on spinning from what I've heard

[MN Fisher]

2 minutes ago, PaulVE64 said:

Skipping is easier to learn on spinning from what I've heard

Just gotta have a long enough index finger to feather the line.

[Fishin Dad]

1 hour ago, gimruis said:

I use a MH for skipping too, but mine is a spinning reel. I’ve been doing quite a bit on one specific lake for a few years now and I’ve gotten to be pretty good at it. Need some back bone on the rod to horse em out.

For some reason, I am more accurate and more efficient with the baitcaster.   I am pretty sure I know your skipping lake!   

[WRB]

Off topic the weight of a 5” Senko isn’t the issue casting it with a bait casting outfit, it’s instant slack line letting the Senko do it’s thing sinking.

A few years ago I was Senko fishing with friend who was using spinning w/yellow braid and leader and was using MF casting with mono, 10 to 1 bass I got my butt handed to me. His largest was 6 lbs with 2 in the 4 lb range. Mine were 2 lb bass.

I went and bought bright braid with a leader lesson learned.

Tom

[JediAmoeba]

9 hours ago, PaulVE64 said:

If only every manufacturer used the same criteria to label their rods.

I've heard people say theyll throw senkos on a MH baitcaster.

Absolutely. Can you skip it better with a medium, yes but I can bomb on a senko on a mh baitcaster. 

 

[waymont]

On 1/10/2024 at 10:59 AM, Robert K Manning said:

I am looking at the following rods: Shimano Zodias, ALX Rods, Kitsler , 6th sense or Irod ML Spinning. Anyone seem better sensitivity and balance wise?

That ml Tatula 7’1” rod is incredibly sensitive, light, and balanced. Great all around finesse rod

[GetFishorDieTryin]

Youre going to be overloading a ML with a 1/4 + plastic.  I would go with a M at the very least.  A lot of guys that are big into free rigging swear by certain JDM MH spinning rods.  They have a softer tip with a stiff backbone.  If I were you I would try that Tatula and see how you like it and go from there.  If the Tatula is too heavy check out a MB SH or Enforcer.   

[MN Fisher]

6 minutes ago, GetFishorDieTryin said:

Youre going to be overloading a ML with a 1/4 + plastic. 

Again - it depends on the brand/model.

Would I throw 1/4 jig with a 5" Senko on my Mojo 6'10" ML? No

Would it throw it on my Reflexions A 7'0" ML? Ya...that one is rated 1/8-5/8oz...more of a ML-M than a true ML as it's top end is the same as my Mojo 7'1" M/F

[GetFishorDieTryin]

1 hour ago, MN Fisher said:

Again - it depends on the brand/model.

Would I throw 1/4 jig with a 5" Senko on my Mojo 6'10" ML? No

Would it throw it on my Reflexions A 7'0" ML? Ya...that one is rated 1/8-5/8oz...more of a ML-M than a true ML as it's top end is the same as my Mojo 7'1" M/F

Yea, but thats the exception to the rule.  I throw metal up to 3/4 on my DS mojo for snappers in the surf, but I dont have to set a hook through plastic.  The mojos are heavier MLs then the vast majority of them with a 1/8-1/2 rating compared to a rating that effectively over loaded above 3/8 like most newer MLs.

[Bdnoble84]

I love my ml/xf st croix bassx but i sure wouldnt be using a 1/4 oz texas rig with it unless i was in a real pinch. For that presentation i would definitely start at medium action. As I said i love my bassx but ive never used anything higher end than that. For me and my budget that was a high end rod (i know that in reality it isnt). Im really not sure how much more i could gain going more expensive. I use it for 1/16 to 1/4 hair jigs and I love the feel and an occasional wacky rig or ned rig.

[Bankbeater]

With a 1/4 weight, I would use an M or MH.  Especially if you are going to be fishing it around heavy cover.