Techniqe specific rods (is it needed?)

[WanaBe_Like_IKE]

Ok my dad baught all Vendettas and uses pretty much the same size a 7' Medium and Medium Heavys and one 7'3" MH, he uses them for every techniqe. I see the skeet reese rods are specific in what they can be used for, Is this needed? Do I need a rod flimsier than a Medium Ugly Stick for cranks and a Broom stick for worms and jigs or should I find a rod and style I like and by all that like my dad?

[BASSclary]

Do you need technique specific rods? no. By all means you can do all your fishing with a MH/F pole. But certain people prefer different rods for different styles of fishing. Like for T-rigging I like a M/XF, while the next guy might like a MH/F. Its all personal preference dont go by what your rod says.

But i wouldn't recommend doing like your dad and buying alot of poles in only 3 variations. If you have the money and the bait monkey on your back. Get a different rod for every technique.

BTW, ugly sticks are a good cheap crankin rod 8-)

Collin,

[SoFlaBassAddict]

This might help:

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1141187546

This is something to consider as you build your

collection over time:

Technique specific rods are for "enthusiasts".

Almost all your fishing can be done with just

one rod. Beyond that, you only "need" three rods:

Spinning: 6 1/2' or 7', M or MH, Fast Action

(soft plastics and light lures)

Baitcasting: MH or H, Fast Action

(jigs, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and all single hooks)

Baitcasting: MH, Moderate Action

(all treble hook lures)

[BASSclary]

A page right out of RW's book  ;D

[trevor]

This might help:

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1141187546

This is something to consider as you build your

collection over time:

Technique specific rods are for "enthusiasts".

Almost all your fishing can be done with just

one rod. Beyond that, you only "need" three rods:

Spinning: 6 1/2' or 7', M or MH, Fast Action

(soft plastics and light lures)

Baitcasting: MH or H, Fast Action

(jigs, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and all single hooks)

Baitcasting: MH, Moderate Action

(all treble hook lures)

[AbuGarcia-4-Life]

That would explain why some crankin rods are stiff and some are so flimsy when you dhake it it comes back and hits you (like the Skeet Reese)

Thx Everyone for posting what RW said lol it realy helped

[WanaBe_Like_IKE]

Wow TG I thought you were off for good

[WanaBe_Like_IKE]

PM received

[ChiCityBasser]

I followed RW's advice to pick up my cranking rod which is a MH/MF 7' rod. I fish cranks enough that I wanted a technique specific rod for those particular lures. I ended up with a Prodigy Rod that serves the purpose just fine as my baitcast setup matched with a Daiwa Exceler reel.

[bigtimfish]

I agree with RW's list with one exception. Why do you need a spinning rod? I fish with 12 setups and not a single one is spinning gear. I can drop shot and shakey head fish with a baitcaster with 10lb fluoro all day. All of my plastics are fine with a 7'mh fast casting rod, light lures like Bandit 100 and 200, tiny torpedo, and baits of that size work perfect for me on a med fast 7' rod and a daiwa tierra reel. Spooled with the correct line and brakes set accordingly.

[Grey Wolf]

I agree with RW's list with one exception. Why do you need a spinning rod? I fish with 12 setups and not a single one is spinning gear. I can drop shot and shakey head fish with a baitcaster with 10lb fluoro all day. All of my plastics are fine with a 7'mh fast casting rod, light lures like Bandit 100 and 200, tiny torpedo, and baits of that size work perfect for me on a med fast 7' rod and a daiwa tierra reel. Spooled with the correct line and brakes set accordingly.

It's all a personal preference thing, some do , some don't.

[WanaBe_Like_IKE]

I like that Idea cause I have been throwing B/C for 3-4 monthes and it is unconfortable to thow a spinning combo it is only really needed for tubes cause I could (havent done it a while) throw a weight less trick worm 40-50 feet.

[bigtimfish]

If your worried about throwing weightless senkos on a baitcast reel, you can be worry free. I use a Daiwa fuego b/c with 12lb fluoro, on a 7' mh fast falcon original rod. And it casts as far as I want it to with no problems. You just have to know how to set your brakes and spool tension knobs. It doesn't have to be an expensive reel either, I used to use a Daiwa exceler before I got the fuego. A weightless trick worm is just an adjustment on the knobs.

[WanaBe_Like_IKE]

Im not worried about being able to throw weightless senkos that is easy, im wondering abt throwing weightless trick worms but ill probably just get ust to the spinner again

[BASSclary]

May be out of your price range but the Curado 50E excels at throwing weightless baits

[RussBert]

May be out of your price range but the Curado 50E excels at throwing weightless baits

Do you have a 50E?

[WanaBe_Like_IKE]

Curado 50E yes Curado 200e7 no I get them for $130 but dont really want one

[kikstand454]

on the other hand... i throw my weightless plastics including floating worms and trick worms... with a 6'6 mh clarus and a 50 dollar pinnacle solene reel from wal mart.

it has done this for 4 years now without a hitch.

so.......

[Red]

I throw my weightless stuff with a 6'9" MH and a Revo S-L.  I throw trick worms, senkos and flukes with no issues.  This is also with 50#PP.

[SoFlaBassAddict]

Hey RW, read the rest of the thread. 

[roadwarrior]

Hey RW, read the rest of the thread.

Edited...Thanks. :-[

[WanaBe_Like_IKE]

Haha they beat ya to it