Few Choices In 7'6" Mhf Rods?

[tomustang]

Can someone care to explain why there's not many choices in 7'6" medium heavy fast action rods?

I like my 7' medium heavy fast rod I have but was thinking on going a bit longer.

[LuckyHandsINC.]

The new phenix recon series has a 7'6 MH/F. I do not own it but if its as good as my 7'1 MH/F then would say give it a shot.

[SirSnookalot]

No reason why you can't use a saltwater rod for bass. I have several 7'6 mh heavy spinning rods, imo that's too much rod, maybe that's why not many bass rods available. Personally, I'd stick with what you already have.

[flippin and pitchin]

It's more about demand I think. There are several 7-6 cranking rods. For the medium heavy, fast tip look at the Dobyns Champion 764 and look at the line and weight rating.

Good luck.

[tomustang]

Its just a thought, lately I've been running into being a few inches short retrieving and not missing the shore weeds

I'll look into the 764. Snook, I was actually checking out the only offering by st Croix which was a mojo inshore 7'6MHF

[Fat-G]

Its just a thought, lately I've been running into being a few inches short retrieving and not missing the shore weeds

I'll look into the 764. Snook, I was actually checking out the only offering by st Croix which was a mojo inshore 7'6MHF

Definitely consider the 763 instead. The 764 is a broom stick, straight up. More powerful than the 765 and 735.

The 764 was made to be a carolina rig rod.

[SirSnookalot]

Its just a thought, lately I've been running into being a few inches short retrieving and not missing the shore weeds

I'll look into the 764. Snook, I was actually checking out the only offering by st Croix which was a mojo inshore 7'6MHF

Tom

I'm not going to pit 1 brand against another, I'm sure the Mojo is a good rod. As far as casting distance I don't see much of a difference in 7' and 7'6, Both have more than enough backbone, I prefer a 7' when it's very windy, it's just easier to handle.

Only thing I will say is I really like my rods and everyone else that has tried them goes out and buys one, I would have no qualms in using them in freshwater, i actually do have a light action( my favorite brand) I use for pond use.

I'm sure the Mojo is a good rod, but many other good brands out there as well. For me I buy rods by trial and error, if I make a mistake, which I have done many times, it's a learning experience, I do not rely on recommendations by others, so don't take mine....lol.

[tomustang]

Tom

I'm not going to pit 1 brand against another, I'm sure the Mojo is a good rod. As far as casting distance I don't see much of a difference in 7' and 7'6, Both have more than enough backbone, I prefer a 7' when it's very windy, it's just easier to handle.

Only thing I will say is I really like my rods and everyone else that has tried them goes out and buys one, I would have no qualms in using them in freshwater, i actually do have a light action( my favorite brand) I use for pond use.

I'm sure the Mojo is a good rod, but many other good brands out there as well. For me I buy rods by trial and error, if I make a mistake, which I have done many times, it's a learning experience, I do not rely on recommendations by others, so don't take mine....lol.

When I said I checked out the Mojo I was pertaining to what my fishing stores have for a selection in 7'6", which I find is very poor. It seems like whenever I want to look at a new rod somewhere the only ones that are paid the most attention are 6-7' mediums and medium heavys, so it's very slim on me checking out something outside that range just to compare. When it comes to sea rods they're usually over 7 foot but mostly thicker and don't have the same feel as a fresh rod.

The part about distance doesn't bother me, it's trying to get more length out from fishing parallel to the shore, I find certain areas I would benefit from extending out a few more inches

Definitely consider the 763 instead. The 764 is a broom stick, straight up. More powerful than the 765 and 735.

The 764 was made to be a carolina rig rod.

763C 7’6″ 1pc. 8-17lb, 3/4-1oz, Med/Hvy Fast Action Carolina Rigs, Senkos, Flukes, Topwater, Horny Toads

Yeah, it looks like the 764 is a heavy

[tomustang]

I was thinking the rod manufacturers make it seem more feasible to have 7'6" and longer rods be Heavy action for choice

[Hooligan]

There are a TON of 7-6 MHF Rods out there.

Veritas

Vendetta

Carbonlite

Dobyns

Crucial (7-7)

TFO

Duckett

Falcon

St Croix (Mojo and Avid are MH which are perfect flip sticks as well as big jig/plastics rods) Rage

Lews

Powell

Phenix

There are choices from across the board. There's NO lack of rod in that length and action at all.

[Dockhead]

I recently acquired the Veritas with those specs. Love the action and feel, but haven't caught a fish on it yet.

May be able to take a look at one at Dick's or Bass Pro if you have one near by you.

[bigbassctchr101]

There are a TON of 7-6 MHF Rods out there.

Veritas

Vendetta

Carbonlite

Dobyns

Crucial (7-7)

TFO

Duckett

Falcon

St Croix (Mojo and Avid are MH which are perfect flip sticks as well as big jig/plastics rods) Rage

Lews

Powell

Phenix

There are choices from across the board. There's NO lack of rod in that length and action at all.

I agree with this... BUT, searching in a tackle store is sometimes the problem. They just cannot carry every size of every brand. Almost all of them can usually order one in for you though. Most people just simply have < 5 rods so they try to get a rod that is more "ALL PURPOSE", the rods in the 7'ish range usually fit their needs better than others.

[tomustang]

There are a TON of 7-6 MHF Rods out there.

Veritas

Vendetta

Carbonlite

Dobyns

Crucial (7-7)

TFO

Duckett

Falcon

St Croix (Mojo and Avid are MH which are perfect flip sticks as well as big jig/plastics rods) Rage

Lews

Powell

Phenix

There are choices from across the board. There's NO lack of rod in that length and action at all.

So I looked them all up:

Veritas - VRC76-6 (1205852) 7' 6" 12 to 25 MH F 3/8 to 1 1/4 9+Tip E $99.95

Vendetta - VTC76-6 (1187732) 7' 6" 12 to 25 MH F 3/8 to 1 1/4 8+Tip G $89.95

BPS Carbonlite - 7'6" Medium Heavy Fast Line Weight: 10-20 lbs. Lure Weight: 3/8 - 1-1/2 oz. Guides: 10 Handle: B

Dobyns - Champion cork-full 763C 7’6″ 1pc. 8-17lb, 3/4-1oz, Med/Hvy Fast Action Carolina Rigs, Senkos, Flukes, Topwater, Horny Toads $249.99

They also have a 765Flip model but I don't know what Flip-Fast means

Crucial - Didn't find one

TFO - Signature Series TFG FWC 765-1 7'6'' Medium Heavy Power MH 8-17 3/8 - 1 5.2 1 Fast $99.95

Duckett - Didn't find one

Falcon - FC-5-276T Flipping Special Telescopic Rod Series Original Rod Action MH Rod Name Description Flipping Special Telescopic Fuji Guides 7 Line Weight 12-25 lb. Lure Weight 3/8 to 1oz. Rod Length (feet)7' 6" Handle (inches) 9 3/4"

St Croix - No freshwater offerings, their models are moderate

Lews - Didn't find any

Powell - Swimbait & Wakebait Model#: 765 SBR - Length: 7'6" - Power: Medium Heavy - Power Rating: 5 Line Wt: 10lbs. - 17lbs. - Lure Wt: 1/4oz. - 3oz. - Action: Fast - Handle: 2

Phenix - Super Flipper SF-760MH-5X 7'6" 12-30 1/32 - 1/2 oz. Telescopic Fast Fuji Alconite Fuji Trigger / Custom Cork Grip SOLD OUT

Super Flipper Classic SF-760MH-5X-C 7'6" 12-30 1/32 - 1/2 oz. Telescopic Fast Fuji Alconite Fuji Trigger / Custom Burl Grip $239

Recon PHX-C764MH 7'6" 8-17 1 Fast 3/8-1 1/4 SIC Fuji Split Reel Seat $179.00

[SirSnookalot]

Tom, are you more or less confused now?

IMO the way to buy a rod is in person at a store where you can mount your reel. Power ratings are not standardized, one company's MH may not be another's. I like to check out the backbone of each rod side by side, then make a choice.

[tomustang]

Tom, are you more or less confused now?

IMO the way to buy a rod is in person at a store where you can mount your reel. Power ratings are not standardized, one company's MH may not be another's. I like to check out the backbone of each rod side by side, then make a choice.

I would say the same confused

With all the choices the weight and line weight rating can narrow it down better. I would still lean for the St Croix Salt offerings still though (Avid Inshore)their rods can sure take a beating I give them

[SirSnookalot]

I would say the same confused

With all the choices the weight and line weight rating can narrow it down better. I would still lean for the St Croix Salt offerings still though (Avid Inshore)their rods can sure take a beating I give them

Tom, IMO it's trial and error.

I'll omit the brand names ( neither rod is available in 7'6 anyway), wanted a bit heftier rod for picking up some larger bass from Florida high banked canals, I thought a sw rod would be perfect as I have used one I already owned. Went to Dicks and it was a choice between 2, the salesman talked me into buying rod A, which was on sale at a great price, the rod was marketed as a redfish rod 7'8/17 spinning rod. I used this rod for 2 days(didn't take the cellophane off) casted great but hoisting a 1# fish up was a trauma, not saying a bad rod just not what I wanted. I exchanged for rod B same specs which was cheaper , distance was close if not the same, great backbone, maybe by bass standards not the most sensitive but I requirement I don't demand, been using the rod ever since, I love this rod.

[pitchinthejig]

I used a Megabass EVO F4-610XDti for pitching the outside of heavy grass lines and wanted a little longer stick so I bought a DX 743 SG and fell in love with it and bought one more two days after I got the first they are AWESOME sticks at there price point in fact that stick made me end up with 8 DX sticks in about a month. Its enough rod to move big fish even if they get me in the Eel grass or Hydrilla I can get them out.. The dobyns DX rods allowed me to retire some of my Evergreen and Megabass sticks that I used for really high stress tactics in fear of breaking 700-1000 dollar hard to get rods that I like better in my fishing room.. and these rods are excellent sticks, very durable, sensitive and light and are built well with good hardware for a price thats awesome for the amount of rod you get.

One has a Daiwa/MegabassIS73 and the other has a Zillion type R on it, they balance VERY well with super light reels and heavier reels alike.

I cant speak for the other dobyns rods as I have never touched any but if the DX says anything about the lower priced sticks then they are a value for the money.