Need advice on a spinning rod

B.D. jR · 11-03-05, 06:24 PM

I have a great bait casting rod and reel that I use 100 percent of the time only because I do not have a spinning rod. The bait casting set up is great for heavier BASS lures such as spinners, buzz, and crank baits. However it is a medium/heavy setup and I would like a softer tip medium action 6'6" spinning rod for soft plastics and slightly lighter crank baits that will offer a little more feel and casting distance. The bait cast is fine for puttin it to the fish, but when it comes to feel...it lacks. I fish for the BIG bass and will occasionally miss a few on topwater buzz baits and need a good spinner to give em the follow up with the soft plastic. Any suggestions on a -best for the money- rod that will fit my description?? Budget $75 to $100.

I would rather catch one 8lb bass than fifteen 2lb bass!!!

KH. · 11-03-05, 06:45 PM

i say 3 avocets for under 100.

welcome to the forum,those 30 dollars are piece and a great rod to make it short

JB · 11-03-05, 06:54 PM

You can go to bass pro shops online and probably find dozens of combo rod and reels for that price, and also be able to judge the size of the reel if you're looking to downsize from what you described, plus go for a 6 ft or 6ft 6 medium or medium heavy rod

skeeter944 · 11-03-05, 09:21 PM

try a bass pro shops bionic blade. they are 80 bucks and i have read great reviews on them. i might buy one my self, when i get the $money$!!!!!!!!!!!

zooker · 11-04-05, 05:55 AM

if you fish from a boat a 7 footer will work. i use a 6 footer for skipping under docks. but that is my personal choice. definantly use a mh action and match the reel to the rod..

welcome to the board . you may notice most of us have our location in our signture please add yours...

zooker

dodgeguy · 11-04-05, 06:55 AM

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...186&hasJS=true

B.D. jR · 11-05-05, 08:32 PM

Thanks for the advice guys, I bought a ALL STAR yesterday for 70.00 at dicks sporting goods. Gonna mount the Pflueger presidential tomorrow. Again, thanks

Marty · 11-05-05, 09:34 PM

Quote:

welcome to the board . you may notice most of us have our location in our signture please add yours...

Zook, that's no longer necessary. When Kevin made the last round of changes, he started showing the poster's location in the top right of each message.

Fishing4Soup · 11-07-05, 10:11 PM

I bought an Ugly Stik lite and i can easily feel pumpkinseeds hit it and i have reeled in 30 lb carp so i guess i would recommend this. I think it's a little longer than what your looking for though.

Fishing4Soup · 11-07-05, 10:11 PM

oops i guess im too late

11-03-05, 06:24 PM	#1
B.D. jR BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 24	Need advice on a spinning rod I have a great bait casting rod and reel that I use 100 percent of the time only because I do not have a spinning rod. The bait casting set up is great for heavier BASS lures such as spinners, buzz, and crank baits. However it is a medium/heavy setup and I would like a softer tip medium action 6'6" spinning rod for soft plastics and slightly lighter crank baits that will offer a little more feel and casting distance. The bait cast is fine for puttin it to the fish, but when it comes to feel...it lacks. I fish for the BIG bass and will occasionally miss a few on topwater buzz baits and need a good spinner to give em the follow up with the soft plastic. Any suggestions on a -best for the money- rod that will fit my description?? Budget $75 to $100. I would rather catch one 8lb bass than fifteen 2lb bass!!!

11-03-05, 06:45 PM	#2
KH. BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,316	i say 3 avocets for under 100. welcome to the forum,those 30 dollars are piece and a great rod to make it short __________________ and god said let there be bass, and there was bass

11-04-05, 05:55 AM	#5
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	if you fish from a boat a 7 footer will work. i use a 6 footer for skipping under docks. but that is my personal choice. definantly use a mh action and match the reel to the rod.. welcome to the board . you may notice most of us have our location in our signture please add yours... zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

11-04-05, 06:55 AM	#6
dodgeguy BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: poughkeepsie,n.y. Posts: 930	http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...186&hasJS=true __________________ chrysler master tech,avid fisherman and i bleed red,white and blue!!!!

11-03-05, 06:54 PM	#3
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	You can go to bass pro shops online and probably find dozens of combo rod and reels for that price, and also be able to judge the size of the reel if you're looking to downsize from what you described, plus go for a 6 ft or 6ft 6 medium or medium heavy rod

11-03-05, 09:21 PM	#4
skeeter944 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Somewhere in South Carolina Posts: 2,377	try a bass pro shops bionic blade. they are 80 bucks and i have read great reviews on them. i might buy one my self, when i get the $money$!!!!!!!!!!!

11-05-05, 08:32 PM	#7
B.D. jR BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 24	Thanks for the advice guys, I bought a ALL STAR yesterday for 70.00 at dicks sporting goods. Gonna mount the Pflueger presidential tomorrow. Again, thanks

11-07-05, 10:11 PM	#9
Fishing4Soup BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fairport, NY Posts: 278	I bought an Ugly Stik lite and i can easily feel pumpkinseeds hit it and i have reeled in 30 lb carp so i guess i would recommend this. I think it's a little longer than what your looking for though.

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