StinkyBass Posted December 9, 2011 Posted December 9, 2011 i'm fairly new to fishing rods. now that im catching bigger bass, ive realized the need for a good rod. i'm looking for a medium heavy, 6.5-7ft, spinning rod for about $150. What length do you prefer? what brand? any experiences shared with a rod similar to my description would be great. Thanks Tight lines -Sean Quote
Super User deep Posted December 10, 2011 Super User Posted December 10, 2011 What sort of lures do you want to throw on it? Junk fishing (anything and everything)? Or bottom-bouncing stuff? The latter is when you want the extra-sensitivity, and you can get a nice plenty-sensitive rod for $150 odd. EDIT: The longer the better for me. The only <7 ft rod I have is my ultralight, and that's only because I couldn't find a cheap 7' ultralight. You get used to the longer length pretty soon, and you'll appreciate the extra casting distance. Quote
Packard Posted December 10, 2011 Posted December 10, 2011 Take a look at the Powell Max, Shimano Crucial and the Phenix Recon. Quote
StinkyBass Posted December 10, 2011 Author Posted December 10, 2011 What sort of lures do you want to throw on it? Junk fishing (anything and everything)? Or bottom-bouncing stuff? The latter is when you want the extra-sensitivity, and you can get a nice plenty-sensitive rod for $150 odd. EDIT: The longer the better for me. The only <7 ft rod I have is my ultralight, and that's only because I couldn't find a cheap 7' ultralight. You get used to the longer length pretty soon, and you'll appreciate the extra casting distance. looking for a good worm rod. senkos, 7 to 10 inch worms with the occasional creature bait. 7ft only for extra cast distance? or is there more too it? Quote
Super User deep Posted December 10, 2011 Super User Posted December 10, 2011 Well, a longer rod also moves more line during hookset which is a good thing. Other than that, IDK. I guess I'm used to 7'+ rods and have a hard time purchasing anything shorter. But that's (the length is) upto your comfort/ discretion entirely. I have a Powell Max that I use for jigs and occasionally plastics; I don't fish a lot of plastics. For it's price range, it's an awesome rod. I'm looking to get another Max, and waiting for a 20% sale. I'm obviously biased to Powells and Shimanos though. Plenty of options at the price range you're looking at; Dobyns Savvys, Kistlers, Shimano Crucials, probably some others. I'd say be sure of what you want (length/ power/ action) before placing an order. Check your PM btw. Quote
Super User OkobojiEagle Posted December 10, 2011 Super User Posted December 10, 2011 Fenwick HMG oe Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted December 10, 2011 Super User Posted December 10, 2011 Are you fishing from shore or a boat? What's the vegetation like and are there many overhanging trees? What kind of baits do you like to throw and their weights? I don't really notice enough extra distance with the longer rod to make that a prime reason for wanting that length, but I do think the longer rod ( given the same line rating) will have more backbone to it. I mostly use 2 spinning setups, ml 6'6 6/12 for pond use with little vegetation and a 7' inshore rod ( I don't think it's made any different than any other rod, just a name) med power 7' 8/17 line rating for just about everything else. If I were throwing heavier baits I'd consider jumping up to a mh 10/20rod, but the med rod does what I need it to do and it's a bit lighter. Quote
northern basser Posted December 10, 2011 Posted December 10, 2011 Cabelas XMLti rods are on sale for $119. Excellent rod! Quote
MrsTomustang Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 http://www.stcroixrods.com/product/premier-spinning I started a while ago with the St. Croix Premier spinning rod (6.5 for me is okay being 5.1 shore fishing). The Premier 7' Medium-Heavy Fast action is an exceptional rod for the price. PS70MHF is light weight under 5 oz. With a 7" non-split cork handle. Good backbone and decent for senkos and other plastics. When paired with a Shimano Stradic 2500 it's a great combo in my opinion. Check out the St. Croix Premier series rods. You can find them on sale often at Dick's, Cabellas, Gander Mountain and BPS. As stated longer rods will give you longer casts and a moderate action will bend more to the middle of the rodversus the fast at the tip. Careful with hook sets on the fast actions. Nothing more disappoint in then getting that lunker on and lip rippin' him right off. Good luck. Quote
Bass_Fanatic Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 The Phenix Recon is far above all other rods at this level. It feels weightless in the hand and has superb sensitivity. The Powell Max rods are also great for this price. The Dobyns Savvy feels great in the hand, but feels dead to me. Not nearly as sensitive as my Recon or Max. I have all three of these and I would recomend the Recon! Quote
JIGFISHERMAN. Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 I would sell it for a good price too. Basically enough to cover a rod like I want, that is now on sale at BPS Quote
Packard Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 The Phenix Recon is far above all other rods at this level. It feels weightless in the hand and has superb sensitivity. The Powell Max rods are also great for this price. The Dobyns Savvy feels great in the hand, but feels dead to me. Not nearly as sensitive as my Recon or Max. I have all three of these and I would recomend the Recon! Great minds think alike. Quote
Jiggen Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Pinnacle Perfecta or the Shimano Crucial. Both great rods for the money. It most likely will come down to the handle you prefer. Jim Quote
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