Drug Coder Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 What would it be? I'm not talking brand/model. I need to buy a spinning rod and I need a good all-around rod. SO, what length / action would you carry if you could only carry ONE spinning rod with you when you fish? Quote
Uncle Leo Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 7 foot Med Power Fast Action will cover a multitude of applications. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 Yup 7' Med/Fast is definitely the most versatile spinning set up. Depending on what the baitcast arsenal looks like, I might go ML/F-XF. Especially if he spinning rig will be for finesse baits in relatively open water. Quote
steezy Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 6'8" - 7' MF or MLF depending on the brand. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 18, 2011 Super User Posted February 18, 2011 Depends on your budget... G.Loomis NRX 803 JWR, GLX SJR783S or SJR843S Less expensive, but still "high-end" St. Croix Legend Elite LES70MF Next... Avid AVS68MXF or AVS70MF 8-) Quote
Fish Chris Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 Wow ! For myself, that would be practically impossible. Two rods, no problem at all. 1 heavy action, 7 1/2ft spinning rod for my swimbaits, and 1 micro-light, for nearly everything else. I just use my medium weight rods so rarely.... except maybe for Spring sight fishing. Peace, Fish PS, Like I always say, an angler can land any fish, on any gear.... The reason for different weights of gear, is to properly handle / present, different baits / lures. Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted February 18, 2011 Super User Posted February 18, 2011 6'6" M/F X 2. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted February 18, 2011 Super User Posted February 18, 2011 Depends on your target species and even more important the conditions you mostly fish. All around a med rod is good but they will vary from brand to brand, not all mediums are created equal. PS, Like I always say, an angler can land any fish, on any gear... Not every angler can, only very experienced ones. No way could I handle the fish I catch on extremely light tackle without running them down with a boat, reel just doesn't hold enough line. Quote
flippin and pitchin Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 Yup 7' Med/Fast is definitely the most versatile spinning set up. Depending on what the baitcast arsenal looks like, I might go ML/F-XF. Especially if he spinning rig will be for finesse baits in relatively open water. Well said. Quote
TimJ Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 7' MF...only thing I would have trouble with is in-tight skipping! TJ Quote
Super User KYntucky Warmouth Posted February 18, 2011 Super User Posted February 18, 2011 7'M-F/XF Quote
plymouthrockbass Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 6'8" - 7'0" MF....i use alot of spinning rods but my 6-8 M is definitely the most versatile. Quote
Drug Coder Posted February 22, 2011 Author Posted February 22, 2011 Thanks everyone! Looks like 6'6"-7' MF is the popular vote. As much as I'd like to go with the Loomis or St. Croix, they're a little out of my price range. I was looking more towards the Veritas or I might be able to squeeze out the funds for a Verdict. Quote
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