Rod Help

JerseyFisher · 07-13-11, 10:13 PM

So I'm looking for a new rod for the Citica that I just got. I plan on it being an all around rod mainly focused on t-rigs though. So I was planning on a 7' MH F rod. I'm looking a four options now. St. Croix Premier and Mojo Bass, both of which I already have, but in different sizes that I really like. Shimano's new rods are set to come out 7/23, so says TackleWarehouse. So I'm looking at the new Compres and they come in 6'8'' and 7'2'' MH what would be better for all around purpose. I was thinking they would both be fine, 6'8'' more accurate, 7'2'' longer casting... not much else in difference. My final option would be one of the G Loomis GL2s that are now on clearance. $50 more than the other three and only available in a 6'6'' MH, so I don't know if it would be worth it. I've handled the old Compres and GL2 and both felt nice. I think I'm gonna throw the Citica on my 6'6'' Lightning rod to see if I think the feel of it on a shorter rod, although it would be nothing like the GL2.

A lot of thoughts going on in my head now. Help me out, what are your thoughts?

TennTyrant · 07-13-11, 10:22 PM

Powell 733 would be a good choice I think, I am getting one for t rigs and spinnerbaits.

BigBassin144 · 07-13-11, 10:23 PM

From what I understand, besides the appearance changes, the Shimano rods have just been rebadged. The Compre supposedly is on the old Crucial blank, the Crucial on the old Cumara blank, etc. IF this is true, the Compre would be tough to beat at that price. If you spend more, I'd take a look at the new Crucials.

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JerseyFisher · 07-13-11, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

From what I understand, besides the appearance changes, the Shimano rods have just been rebadged. The Compre supposedly is on the old Crucial blank, the Crucial on the old Cumara blank, etc. IF this is true, the Compre would be tough to beat at that price. If you spend more, I'd take a look at the new Crucials.

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What did you have the Citica on?

BigBassin144 · 07-13-11, 10:41 PM

Couple different rods, usually as a backup reel. 6'6" MH F Bass Pro JM Signature, 7'6" MH F AG Vendetta, and 7' MH F Dobyns DX703C. It really moved around to whatever rod needed a reel at the time, but I usually used it for plastics when I used it.

The Citica working out good for you (if you've tried it)?

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JerseyFisher · 07-14-11, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

Couple different rods, usually as a backup reel. 6'6" MH F Bass Pro JM Signature, 7'6" MH F AG Vendetta, and 7' MH F Dobyns DX703C. It really moved around to whatever rod needed a reel at the time, but I usually used it for plastics when I used it.

The Citica working out good for you (if you've tried it)?

BB

Just put it on my Lightning Rod before work this morning, with a T-Rigged brush hog. Casted off my dock a couple times, very smooth. Caught a 14' SMB. I like it a lot so far.

I think I am going to pre order a Compre. What do you think would be better? 6'8'' or 7'2'' both in MH F.

07-13-11, 10:13 PM	#1
JerseyFisher BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 156	Rod Help So I'm looking for a new rod for the Citica that I just got. I plan on it being an all around rod mainly focused on t-rigs though. So I was planning on a 7' MH F rod. I'm looking a four options now. St. Croix Premier and Mojo Bass, both of which I already have, but in different sizes that I really like. Shimano's new rods are set to come out 7/23, so says TackleWarehouse. So I'm looking at the new Compres and they come in 6'8'' and 7'2'' MH what would be better for all around purpose. I was thinking they would both be fine, 6'8'' more accurate, 7'2'' longer casting... not much else in difference. My final option would be one of the G Loomis GL2s that are now on clearance. $50 more than the other three and only available in a 6'6'' MH, so I don't know if it would be worth it. I've handled the old Compres and GL2 and both felt nice. I think I'm gonna throw the Citica on my 6'6'' Lightning rod to see if I think the feel of it on a shorter rod, although it would be nothing like the GL2. A lot of thoughts going on in my head now. Help me out, what are your thoughts?

07-13-11, 10:23 PM	#3
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	From what I understand, besides the appearance changes, the Shimano rods have just been rebadged. The Compre supposedly is on the old Crucial blank, the Crucial on the old Cumara blank, etc. IF this is true, the Compre would be tough to beat at that price. If you spend more, I'd take a look at the new Crucials. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

07-13-11, 10:41 PM	#5
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Couple different rods, usually as a backup reel. 6'6" MH F Bass Pro JM Signature, 7'6" MH F AG Vendetta, and 7' MH F Dobyns DX703C. It really moved around to whatever rod needed a reel at the time, but I usually used it for plastics when I used it. The Citica working out good for you (if you've tried it)? BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

07-13-11, 10:22 PM	#2
TennTyrant BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 112	Powell 733 would be a good choice I think, I am getting one for t rigs and spinnerbaits.

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