Super User clayton86 Posted March 23, 2011 Super User Posted March 23, 2011 My Revo sx comes in the mail tomorrow and I need to pair it with a rod. My budget is about $100 and im limited to Gander mtn or dicks sporting goods so no BPS rods. its going to be a Jig/frog combo most likely im thinking MHF rod 7' or better. I mostly fish from shore or a little row boat on a private lake. What would your recommendations be its also gonna be spooled with braid if that makes a diffrence. Im pretty harsh on my equipment also getting in and out of my 4dr lumina bouncing from spot to spot. Quote
0119 Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Of those choices, the best feeling and most sensitive is the Veritas. I just got a 6'6" at Dicks last month and its incredible for the price. I cant say I feel its tough enough to be called a beater though. If your rough on a rod like you say the Mojo is tougher. Ive got 2 that get mistreated by my boat partner alot. Still if you want a really tough rod to not worry about Id get a Ugly stick or Volteus and learn to cope with its weight and lack of sensitivity. Quote
Super User clayton86 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Super User Posted March 23, 2011 I dont beat them persay they just get tangled alot in my car and I tend to just rip them out a couple of my rods broke last year but they were old and cheap. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 23, 2011 Super User Posted March 23, 2011 These are $7. Pretty cheap, compared to the price of a decent rod: http://www.therodglove.com Quote
Super User clayton86 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Super User Posted March 23, 2011 im probably gonna get a rod glove and reel cover the wife already brought it up sense its a "big invesment" uduslly she only lets me get cheap set ups. Quote
curls00 Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Of the three options you listed, I'd put the Mojo at the bottom. The Verdict and Veritas are both excellent rods -- the Verdict giving you more transportability options with its collapsable handle (coming from a car guy, this is a great feature!), but the Veritas uses "Nano-technology" which is also used by many other manufacturers in an effort to strengthen the rods against nicks and scrapes that weaken rods with 'normal' construction. To me it sounds like the Veritas might be the perfect rod for you -- it's also extremely sensitive so it sets up well as a jig rod. Quote
Stasher1 Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 I think you got the order right in your thread title... Veritas vs Vendetta vs Mojo bass Quote
0119 Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 I broke 2 Cumaras this last year, one of them twice. They all had rod jackets on. Theyre great for in a boat locker maybe on a bass boats deck. They didnt save me from rough co anglers feet. Theyre great to avoid lure and line tangles. Everyone will say otherwise but you might think about a travel rod. Theyve come a long way as far as maintaining action is concerned especially for a power fishing rod. Quote
AbuGarcia-4-Life Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 I own a 7 ft MH Fast Vendetta and Veritas 7 ft Heavy XF Veritas = Awesome Jig rod Vendetta= Awesome Spinnerbait rod I would get a telescopic 7'6" Heavy MF or Fast tip. You definitely want a soft tip on a Frog rod but stiff enough to pitch/cast jigs. I have a Team Daiwa-V 7'6" Heavy an it is perfect! Quote
ChiCityBasser Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Since you are limited to Dick's or Gander I would take the veritas as well. They are very light and have read many good things about them. You might also want to check out there store brand rods as well. Dick's has the Tec Spec rods by Field & Stream which are normally $59 with a $10 off coupon. There are a couple people on the board that have fished them and like them as well. They are technique specific as well. Sure Gander has its own rod brand as well. Quote
Super User clayton86 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Super User Posted March 23, 2011 Im most likely gonna get the Veritas the 7'3 MHF I hope gander has them in stock i dont know if I could wait for it to come in the mail like the revo is. I do have a Tec spec as well and love it but it got closed in the car door and snapped im hoping to replace it with the paycheck after this one. Quote
curls00 Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Here's a hint to not break rods in car doors: Only have ONE door open (passenger front). Put rods in tip-first (carefully) towards the drivers' side rear window glass. Once in, place butts of rods at the floor where the passengers' left foot would go. Close door. Quote
Super User clayton86 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Super User Posted March 23, 2011 That's usualy how I put them in my car I don't remember how it closed in the car door I was probably getting something out of the back a lot of my spots I just pull up grab a rod throw some lures in my pocket and make a few casts. Some spots ill grab everything but the kitchen sink. Quote
ib_of_the_damned Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Here's a hint to not break rods in car doors: Only have ONE door open (passenger front). Put rods in tip-first (carefully) towards the drivers' side rear window glass. Once in, place butts of rods at the floor where the passengers' left foot would go. Close door. To add to this, if your car has a 60/40 split back seat, then lower one of the seats and put the rods in through the trunk, tip first at an angle and lay the handle on the trunk floor, it keeps the rods straight and not bouncing around in transit. That is how I transport my rods in my car. It fits rods up to 7' this way. For my swimbait rod that is 7'10" I do the same but rest the rod tip on the center console between the front seats. Another trick that I do is I took one of my girlfriends foam toe separators for painting toenails and got some adhesive velcro strips, stuck one side on bottom of the separator and the other side on the seat back and stuck it to the seat. You now have a "rod rack" on the back of your seat! This trick has kept my rods separated and in place in the car. Quote
breezy Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 If the Veritas is in your price range why even consider the Vendetta? I haven't personally owned a Mojo but I would definitely recommend the Veritas. The 7'3 MH should be a great all around rod for jigs, frogs etc. Quote
Super User clayton86 Posted March 24, 2011 Author Super User Posted March 24, 2011 If the Veritas is in your price range why even consider the Vendetta? I haven't personally owned a Mojo but I would definitely recommend the Veritas. The 7'3 MH should be a great all around rod for jigs, frogs etc. to save a little moola for lures and make the wife happy but im going with the veritas 7'3MHF Quote
GrizzerGreen Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 No experience with the Mojo but I own both the Veritas and the Vendetta and they have to be without a doubt the best rods in the price range. My 6'6 M Veritas is lighter than air and my 7' MH Vendetta has all the backbone to get largemouth out of the slop. You cant go wrong with either of these Abu Garcia master pieces. Quote
Bass Junkie Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 I personally think the Mojo is a rip-off...... Made me very upset when I bought it > > > Quote
Super User skunked_again Posted March 25, 2011 Super User Posted March 25, 2011 I personally think the Mojo is a rip-off...... Made me very upset when I bought it > > > the Mojo blank isnt the worst blank in the world. where i think the Mojo fails is the handle is too short, having to much affect on the balance of the rod. Quote
MediumHeavy Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 I have 2 Veritas and they're both nice. I also have one Mojo Bass, used to have 2 of those as well. St. Croix rods are very well made through all series, but the Veritas is lighter and better balanced, to me. I love my 6'9" MHXF Veritas the most. One thing I do have to say about them is that quality control could improve a bit. If you buy one in the store, look it over really well and make sure the guides are straight and not overly covered in epoxy, and that there are no ridges or flaking in the finish between the handle and first guide. That said, at that price point, the rods are really nice. The Vendetta rods are also really nice, especially for only $80. And they're not white! Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted March 25, 2011 Global Moderator Posted March 25, 2011 I have several Mojos and really like them. They fit my preference which is something you need to find. That being said none of the Mojos fit what I like in a rod that would be used for jigs and frogs. The one they make for frogs is about as big around at the base as a pool cue. I'd go with one of the Abu's. Quote
Triton Man Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 I have a couple Mojo Rods, 6-9 M XF Wacky Spinning rod, and 7' H Frog/Slop baitcasting rod. I also picked up a 6'6" MH Spinning Veritas this winter but I've only used it once so far. I really like the Wacky Mojo rod for fishing senkos and some other baits. Quite sensitive and great for the technique. I dont like the Frog/slop Mojo at all for frog fishing though. Like mentioned earlier, its thick and heavy and too stiff in my opinion to make the frogs work properly, which is why I bought the Veritas MH. So far the Veritas seems nice and sensitive, plus it feels so light. Sensitivity wise both are about the same. I hope the veritas will be a bit more durable like they've been advertising it to be, that would be nice. Quote
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