Gov C Tyree Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 Recently broke a tip on a 6! Quantum. Looking to replace it with a slightly longer rod. Will mainly be throwing walk-the-dog type lures, Pop-R's, prop baits, and occasionally some hard jerkbaits like X-raps. As for power - should I go Medium (vs Med-Hvy) - and for action - should I go Moderate or Fast? Who makes good rods for this purpose? Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 13, 2009 Super User Posted March 13, 2009 My dedicated rod is a St. Croix Avid AC66MF (now AVC66MF). The rod is firm enough to work topwater and jerkbaits, but the tip is soft. 8-) Quote
Super User Chris at Tech Posted March 13, 2009 Super User Posted March 13, 2009 My dedicated rod is a St. Croix Avid AC66MF (now AVC66MF). The rod is firm enough to work topwater and jerkbaits, but the tip is soft. 8-) Ditto Quote
Blade-Runner Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 The Browning Medallion GT 6'6" M/F is a good alternative if you're wanting to spend under $100. It works outstanding for floating stickbaits, Skitter-Pops, and Spooks. Quote
Super User cart7t Posted March 13, 2009 Super User Posted March 13, 2009 I use an All Star Titanium 6'6" Light, extra fast action rod. Zell Rowland special. They make the same rod today in the TAS or Platinum series rods. Don't let the light action fool you. The rods are perfect for throwing a multitude of topwaters and they make a great jerkbait rod too. Quote
Vinfisherman Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 I also have the AC66MF I have it paired up with a REVO premiere . You can throw topwaters and jerkbaits all day with this light combo Quote
Gov C Tyree Posted March 13, 2009 Author Posted March 13, 2009 Thanks guys - I was thinking something along that line - The St. Croix Avid AVC 66MF. Also saw a 6'2" Avid AVC62MXF in a Gander Mtn store that I liked the feel of, but I wonder if that XF tip would be bad about ripping treble hooks out of a fish's mouth. Also have been thinking about a Falcon Cara T7 6'6" rod. I currently have an Avid crankbait rod and two Falcon Cara T7 worm rods and like all of them. Are there any online sites that sell St. Croix Avid's or Falcons at a discount? Also, would the extra fast tip on the AVC62MXF be too stiff for topwaters? Thanks! Quote
LVT Bassin Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 I also have the St. Croix Avid AC66MF and use it for top water, jerk baits, and light spinner baits. It's a great rod!!! Quote
adclem Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 St Croix Avid AVC66MF as well. Awesome rod! Later, Quote
Gov C Tyree Posted March 17, 2009 Author Posted March 17, 2009 Thanks to all 8-) One more question - are there any good online sites that sell St. Croix Avid rods at a discount? Quote
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