nickw234 Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 Im looking for a shaky head rod which one works the best for it. Right now I just have a BPS Bionic Blade 6'6 Hvy.(Spinning) Just looking for something better. Quote
The Yankee Fist Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 Ya know, I checked out a couple of sh type rods at Cabela's recently and there was a pretty good deal on a model......I think it was an TI XM something or other and it was like 90 to 120 on sale....it was a really really nice rod for the money. I don't really have any technique specific stuff because I'm mainly being a goat to get to the fish and versatility is what I have to do but those rods were really nice..Don't know what you wanted to spend but figured I'd pass this on. Quote
uicdent11 Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 I like the St. Croix MXF rods from the Avid on up. I like a nice stiff rod when fishing plastics and this one does it for me. I do know a buddy that likes one of the BPS extreme models for shakeyheads though if you wanted a cheaper rod than the St. Croixs. I don't have any experience with it, but he likes it. I talked to a guy today that has several new St. Croix Avids for 50% off. Would be something like $85 plus $25 for shipping. I don't know what models he has left, but it is a great deal on an awesome rod. PM if you want more info, Quote
Super User skunked_again Posted July 15, 2009 Super User Posted July 15, 2009 the falcon lowrider is a good stick for shaky heads. i like mine really well. Quote
Super User KYntucky Warmouth Posted July 16, 2009 Super User Posted July 16, 2009 you're gonna get many different answers, I personally use a 7'M Damiki Dark Angel and it is great. If you wanna stay BPS I would say a Pro Qualifier or Pro-Lite Finesse. Depending on your budget, there are almost too many rods to choose from. Quote
Super User Raul Posted July 16, 2009 Super User Posted July 16, 2009 Im looking for a shaky head rod which one works the best for it. I use all these: CR721 CR722 CR723 CR724 MBR782 MBR783 MBR785 SJR782 CSS66MH LR15 LR16 GLBS66ML Quote
Lucky Craft Man Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Right now I use a G Loomis BSR852S GLX, which is great for shakyheads. I am looking at getting a G Loomis SHR822S GLX, which is supposed to be made for shakyheads. Quote
Super User 5bass Posted July 16, 2009 Super User Posted July 16, 2009 I bought the Mac Daddy Shaky Head Rod and havent looked back. G Loomis GLX SHR822S. It's hands down the best spinning rod I have ever fished. With the recoil guides and GLX blank you just cant get more sensitivity. Period. I fished the regular specialty shaky head rod (SHR822S) for a while and thought it was a decent rod but it left a little to be desired in the sensitivity department. The GLX model took care of that. Quote
OIFBasser Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 7'6" MF Falcon Lowrider is my normal shakey head, but if the bite is lite I use my 6'6MXF Compre. Quote
Iowa Matt Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 I use a 6' 8" Shimano Cumara ML for flouro and a 6' 9" St Croix LTB ML for braid. I have been very happy with both for shakey heads considering that they are both built as drop shot rods. I am thinking about getting a 6' 3" St Croix LTB for my next one to be a dedicated shakey rod. Matt Quote
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