Super User Jig Man Posted February 9, 2009 Super User Posted February 9, 2009 I need a bc rod that will allow me to fish 3" grubs with 1/8 and 1/4 oz heads on 6 or 8# line. This is way out of my league. The lightest power I own is a MH. I only need one rod and only want to buy one rod but don't have a clue. Here are three I thought might do the job but I really don't know. G.Loomis SMR811S-SP Bronzeback 6'9" Light G.Loomis SBR811C Spinner Bait Rod 6'9" Light G.Loomis BSR801 Mossy Back Jig/Worm 6'8" Med-Light Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 9, 2009 Super User Posted February 9, 2009 You would be miles ahead using spinning tackle for these baits and line weight requirements. 8-) Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted February 9, 2009 Author Super User Posted February 9, 2009 I normally do but have a wrist injury which won't allow all day fishing that way. I need something that I can trade off every hour or so. I do a bit of left hand spinning casting but am not a good hook setter with spinning lefty. Quote
bigfruits Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 id suggest a bcr802 and daiwa pixy or presso. ive never used a presso but i hear pixy is a better deal... i believe the bsr801 is a spinning rod.... Quote
Super User islandbass Posted February 9, 2009 Super User Posted February 9, 2009 Check out these rods from Lamiglas. One thing about Lamiglas is that most places are likely to sell their rods for about 25% less than MSRP so don't let the $230 price tag scare you. For example a competitor rod has an MSRP of $112 but no store in my area sells them for more than $75. http://www.lamiglas.com/prod_indiv.php?groupid=60 Quote
Blade-Runner Posted February 9, 2009 Posted February 9, 2009 My favorite "go-to" for those lure choices is a 10/20 size spinning reel on either a 7' ML St. Croix Premier or the old 6'8" ML "Woo Daves" Extreme (BPS) spinning rod. Either 6 or 8 lb. quality clear mono or fluorocarbon. Definitely the go-to for clear-water highland smallies... Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted February 10, 2009 Author Super User Posted February 10, 2009 Thanks for the suggestions guys. I am going rod shopping in the morning. Quote
Flywatersmallie Posted February 10, 2009 Posted February 10, 2009 St Croix LTB "drop shot" might be just what you are looking for. I had the older style and it worked just fine for that, I was just more comfortable with a spinning rod using 1/8oz heads. So, I sold it here on the boards some time ago. It might be just the ticket for what you are looking to do. Let us know what you end up with! Quote
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