11-26-04, 01:01 PM | #1 |
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rod lengthd
i know this has been posted before. but when i tried to fine the topic. i had no luck. what size rod do you use for each application ie. worming. cranking, top water ,spinner baits and so on. thanks for your help
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11-26-04, 01:19 PM | #2 |
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Re: rod lengthd
It really is a matter of personal preference, but here is what I use:
Topwater-5-6 MH pistol grip Cranks-6-6 M Carolina-7' H Jigs-6-6 H Soft Jerkbaits-6' H Buzzbaits-6' M Flipping-7-6 H Everything else-6-6 MH |
11-26-04, 01:31 PM | #3 |
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Re: rod lengthd
[quote author=Rebbasser link=board=news;num=1101484898;start=0#1 date=11/26/04 at 11:19:12]It really is a matter of personal preference, but here is what I use:
Topwater-5-6 MH pistol grip Cranks-6-6 M Carolina-7' H Jigs-6-6 H Soft Jerkbaits-6' H Buzzbaits-6' M Flipping-7-6 H Everything else-6-6 MH[/quote] my rods are 6'6 and bigger |
11-26-04, 03:05 PM | #4 |
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Re: rod lengthd
I use a 6.6 for twitch baits, a 7.0 for anything else not including flipping/pitching, in which I use a 7.6.
Most rods are different in there actions. |
11-26-04, 03:45 PM | #5 |
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Re: rod lengthd
mine run somthing like this
6' ml spinning-worm 6.3 pool cue-pitching 6.6 mh jerk bait 7' medium crankbaits 7'h spinnerbait have a bunch of others but use these mainly all of them are fenwick rods with quatum mag gear reels zooker
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11-26-04, 04:17 PM | #6 |
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Re: rod lengthd
6'6" MH for everything except PNJ and C-RIG where I use a 7' Heavy rod, or topwater and crankbaits I prefer a 6'6" Medium action rod. I use soft plastics more than anything else, and a 6'6" MH rod is hard to beat for soft plastics. I can't answer the question when it comes to s Flippin/Pitchin Rod since I don't own one, and probaly never will
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11-26-04, 08:12 PM | #7 |
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Re: rod lengthd
6' 6" for everything except for flippin'/pitchin', topwater slop, carolina rig and buzzbait. Those I use 7' rods for. I then match the action in each length with the application I use it for. I do also sometimes use a 7' rod for throwing cranks (depends on the weight of the lure).
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11-26-04, 09:42 PM | #8 |
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My MH rodis really heavy for a MH rod so I can get away with carolina rigging or flipping and pitching with it. Just cause one rod is ideal for a situation doesn't mean thats the only one you can use.
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11-26-04, 10:04 PM | #9 |
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my pool cue was a 7 foot mh that had a meeting with a cursed ceiling fan. now it is a very stiff 6.3
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11-26-04, 10:07 PM | #10 |
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thanks for the input. i just bought three helium/kistler today
6'6" cranking rod composite mh 6ft spinner bait pistol grip 7ft worm rod mh |
11-27-04, 09:37 AM | #11 |
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Re: rod lengthd
Nobass,
Don't get hung up on the length/action. I tried to "go with the flow" in the length/action of rods as everyone else does. What I found is that I end up picking up one of my 6'6" MH for most applications - cranks/spinnerbaits/topwater/soft plastic. There are some exceptions. Sounds like you purchased 3 different rods. I am guessing that you are going to find that you don't like 1 or 2 of them for their intended application. Play around with them, you'll find what works for you. There isn't a right or wrong answer - unless you are going to throw a 3/4 oz spinnerbait on a 5 ft. light action spinning rod with 4 lb test. ;D -Bob |
11-27-04, 03:57 PM | #12 |
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Re: rod lengthd
6'6" m worm rod
6'6" m senko rod 6'6" m drop shot rod 6'6" mh carolina rod 6'6" mh spinnerbait rod 7'0" m crank bait rod 7'0" mh pitching stick 7"0" H flippin' stick |
11-27-04, 08:11 PM | #13 |
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Re: rod lengthd
ya im with hulapooper the bigger and thicker the better
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12-02-04, 11:57 AM | #14 |
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Re: rod lengthd
7' mh for almost everything. 7' m for most crankin, 7'6" for flippin
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12-02-04, 12:42 PM | #15 |
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6'6"MH spinning lightening rod...worms
7'6"H casting...pitching and flipping 6'6"M casting...spinnerbaits 7'H casting.....c-rigs 6'6"M casting..topwater 7'M david fritts special...c baits another dozen or so rods rigged as above but on different rods,for example 7'MH spinning for spinnerbaits,6'ML spinning..for jigging spoons.. |
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