U.W BronzeBack Hunter Posted December 26, 2008 Posted December 26, 2008 I just bought a Medium Heavy Daiwa Tierra rod because i have no bc rod beyond M power. I fish mainly for smallies, and i only plan on flipping/pitching 1/4-3/8 jigs and throwing finesse frogs over pads. will a MH rod do? Quote
Super User cart7t Posted December 26, 2008 Super User Posted December 26, 2008 It'll be just fine. Quote
Super User Sam Posted December 26, 2008 Super User Posted December 26, 2008 The medium heavy is a great all around bass rod. Usually a 6'6" is great and when pitching and flipping you can go longer, like to a 7' or 7'3. The heavy rod would be good when you need the power to get the bass out of the slop, weeds and grass when fishing frogs. If you throw a frog in open water then a medium heavy is OK. Be sure to read the specifications on the rod and balance them with the specifications on your reel. A reel with a lower ratio is power while a higher reel ratio is speed. Enjoy the snow and ice up your way. Happy New Year! ;D Quote
Super User Tin Posted December 26, 2008 Super User Posted December 26, 2008 Frogging and slop, no. Pitching moderately heavy cover, yes. Quote
bmadd Posted December 26, 2008 Posted December 26, 2008 Contrary to popular disbelief, fishing frogs can be done with a MH. Even in the slop. Now in your case, your rod should be a great fit for the applications you described. Quote
U.W BronzeBack Hunter Posted December 26, 2008 Author Posted December 26, 2008 thx you guys. i'm happy about my purchase now. I had the choice between a 6'6" MH or a 7' H ... but i decided that the MH rod would be more versatile, and i don't think i'll really need a rod as stiff as a billiard cue for the type of flipping/pitching/frogging i do. Now i need to get me some 20# braid Quote
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