Which rod for which purpose?

[bassboy1]

What type of rod would I use for which purpose? I'm not gonna rush out and buy any but would like know.

 

[FLATHEAD]

Re: Which rod for which purpose?

Pretty broad question. No idea of what your fishing for or where your fishing??? A little more info would be helpful

 

[bassboy1]

Re: Which rod for which purpose?

actually what I meant is which rod for crankbaiting, texas rigging, spinners etc.

 

[FLATHEAD]

Re: Which rod for which purpose?

Here is a little info to help you get an idea of whats out there. I am talking casting rods here. The action of the rod is very important. A fast action rod is fairly stiff and wont give much. Great for fast hook ups when fishing jigs, T-rigs, and finesse type baits. A moderate action rod has a bit more give, good for crankbaits and some live bait guys like them. The power of the rod, Heavy, medium heavy, Is basically the strength of the rod. More or less you get a thicker wall on the graphite with a heavy rod.

I think a 6'6" medium heavy, fast action rod is a great all around set up for bass. It'll work for almost anything you want to do. Top water, jigs, spinner baits, cranks, jerkbaits,, It'll do it all. If you want to do some flipping a longer rod is a must.,,at least 7 foot. If you fish around lots of docks you'll want to use a spinning rod set up at least 6'6" for skipping baits under and around the docks.

Bottom lines is it all comes down to personal preference. I'll use a 7" rod and work jerkbait all day with it, my fishin partner thinks I am nuts and use's a 6 foot rod for the same thing.

 

[bassboy1]

Re: Which rod for which purpose?

For flippin' would you want a spinner or a caster?
And what action for skippin'?
Medium or MH for both?
I've almost got it.

 

[LubeDude]

Re: Which rod for which purpose?

Flathead has ya covered, but to answer your question.

You want a Baitcaster for flippin, Medium heavy or heavy, Using a spinner for flippin is just awkward at best. You need the crankin power of a baitcaster to haul em out of the brush quick!

I find that a medium at least (Spinning) for skipping, 6-6 1/2.

A lot of it is personal preference.

 

[gonefishie]

Re: Which rod for which purpose?

go to the Shimano website and look at their casting rod line up. Each rod will list it's power, action, and purpose. You don't have to buy Shimano but you can use it as a guide for other make.