Couple Rods

hokieboy · 11-17-07, 11:44 PM

Looking to pick up two new rods here in the "off" season. I need one for throwing spinnerbaits and buzzbaits, and another for throwing crankbaits. Looking to spend around $100 on the pair. Now i need yalls help. What two rods should i get and what length and weight would be best? Thanks in advance!!!

Rebbasser · 11-17-07, 11:50 PM

Hokie-do you have an Academy Sports and Outdoors in your area?

keithdog · 11-18-07, 12:54 AM

I can't say for sure which brand and model you should buy. I know BPS told me there would soon be some good deals offered for Christmas season shoppers. However, I will tell you that for spinnerbaits, I prefer a 6 1/2 MH action rod with a fairly fast tip. As for crankbaits, I like a 6 1/2 - 7 foot medium action rod.

3dkicker · 11-20-07, 10:15 PM

Hokie - if you want to go custom I can put you in touch with a maker in Woodbridge, VA. One of the big guns on the Potomac River has a crankbait rod that he loves that was custom made. I believe it is in your price range. Send me a PM if interested.

otto · 11-20-07, 11:49 PM

One rod should do nicely for both, unless the size and type of the line you plan to use varies significantly. Both spinnerbaits and crankbait rods should have a moderate action, especially if you are using a no or low stretch line (don't confuse action with power). If you're spooling mono, a fast action rod works just fine.
Rod power is really only a reccomendation of what lb. test line you should use on that rod.

11-17-07, 11:44 PM	#1
hokieboy BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 25	Couple Rods Looking to pick up two new rods here in the "off" season. I need one for throwing spinnerbaits and buzzbaits, and another for throwing crankbaits. Looking to spend around $100 on the pair. Now i need yalls help. What two rods should i get and what length and weight would be best? Thanks in advance!!!

11-17-07, 11:50 PM	#2
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Hokie-do you have an Academy Sports and Outdoors in your area? __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

11-20-07, 10:15 PM	#4
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Hokie - if you want to go custom I can put you in touch with a maker in Woodbridge, VA. One of the big guns on the Potomac River has a crankbait rod that he loves that was custom made. I believe it is in your price range. Send me a PM if interested. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

11-18-07, 12:54 AM	#3
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	I can't say for sure which brand and model you should buy. I know BPS told me there would soon be some good deals offered for Christmas season shoppers. However, I will tell you that for spinnerbaits, I prefer a 6 1/2 MH action rod with a fairly fast tip. As for crankbaits, I like a 6 1/2 - 7 foot medium action rod.

11-20-07, 11:49 PM	#5
otto BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 90	One rod should do nicely for both, unless the size and type of the line you plan to use varies significantly. Both spinnerbaits and crankbait rods should have a moderate action, especially if you are using a no or low stretch line (don't confuse action with power). If you're spooling mono, a fast action rod works just fine. Rod power is really only a reccomendation of what lb. test line you should use on that rod.

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