Let's talk rods

[elnutsmalljaws]

I saw an interview with Rick Clun on The Bass Pro's show a couple of years ago about Rods. He had about 8 rods laying on the deck and said they were all MH action with fast tip and all the same length. The only difference was the line in each one. Said that even the Best fishermen in the world can't pick up rods with different action, different length and such and hit the exact target on the very first cast. When you are casting for cash it is vital to hit the target everytime every cast especially the first cast. He said it may take a couple of cast to get dialed in with a different rod but if you are close to the target instead of on the target the first couple of cast while getting used to the action then you have scared the fish off. Made since to me. I have 2 G Loomis Bronzback Cranking Series with old style Curado's, 2 GL2's with Chronarchs and 2 BPS IM8's with Quantum Accurist. No they are not all identical but basically I have 3 rods with identical twins. I fish similar baits on each set and love it

My point is, try and get a rod similar or exact to one that you fish texas rigs or jigs with now so to be able to pick up knew rod and hit the target the first time

[4given]

Maybe I should clearify what information I'm looking for. I would like for someone to give me names of other brands of rods that are light and sensitive like the Kistlers and Loomis rods I have. These companies do not make what I am looking for so tell me what brand of rods you believe to be great drop bait rods.

[Fishin is life]

They're having a blowout on Shimano Cumaras right now....Can't beat them at all for the money they're being sold for...I'd suggest the 7'2MH F or XF for throwing jigs and worms....I have almost all Cumaras and love them...I've used nearly all brands with the exception of Loomis, and I'm yet to feel anything better...The new Crucials are very similiar and feel nice to, but for the money I'd go with the Cumara....Not to mention you can't beat their over the counter warranty

[offdtop]

They're having a blowout on Shimano Cumaras right now....Can't beat them at all for the money they're being sold for...I'd suggest the 7'2MH F or XF for throwing jigs and worms....I have almost all Cumaras and love them...I've used nearly all brands with the exception of Loomis, and I'm yet to feel anything better...The new Crucials are very similiar and feel nice to, but for the money I'd go with the Cumara....Not to mention you can't beat their over the counter warranty

Where's this blow-out? Looking for one right now in fact

[stratos19]

Where's this blow-out? Looking for one right now in fact

I would check out the Dobyns rods. I love them.

[King31]

Where's this blow-out? Looking for one right now in fact

tacklewarehouse.com did have them on sale. great price too

[MrSplitshot]

I just bought a new Shimano Compre Rod with split foam handle and love it...$100 rod...which is the price range I tend to stay in on rods. I put a new Curado on it and it's a sweet little combo.I have 3 of the Compre casting rods and a Compre spinning rod...like them all for that price range.

[smokefan]

I just bought a new Shimano Compre Rod with split foam handle and love it...$100 rod...which is the price range I tend to stay in on rods. I put a new Curado on it and it's a sweet little combo.I have 3 of the Compre casting rods and a Compre spinning rod...like them all for that price range.

I just got a Shimano Crucial for $80. I looked at the Compre and could not tell enough difference in the the 2 to pay the $20 difference, plus the Crucial as the same life time over the counter exchange as more expensive rods. Now im looking for a decent reel to put on it. I have a pro qualifier on it and it is fine, but would like to upgrade a little, mabe a Citica or Curado, or even a Lews Speed Spool I have heard good things about them.

[bplgocards]

Get a Veritas.

[4given]

Here's my rod philosophy. The high dollar rods are definitely more sensitive. What is the purpose of sensitivity? It gives us a better feel with drop baits. So for jigs/worms etc I buy the lighest most sensitive rod I can find which nornally translates more expensive. But how important is sensitivity when fishing moving baits? I say not at all. A rod such as a composite rod with a slow parabolic bend is better for fishing crankbaits (see KVD). The same is true for spinnerbaits. A soft light rod is better for jerkbaits on and on. I have a topwater rod I paid $29 for (if anyone has an old 6ft BPS tourney special with a sponge pistol grip I would love to buy it). Consequently I don't believe a high dollar rod is neccesary for moving baits. That is a waste of money that could be spent on a better worm rod. Get a rod that feels comfortable to you. Just my opinion.

[KyLakeLunker]

Just have a custom made the way you like it. You're top three blanks will be North Fork Composites (Gary Loomis company), St. Croix, and Phenix. Baston RX8 and RX+, MHX HM, and Castaway are also great blanks depending on your application. You'd pick the guides you want and whatever reel seat and grip you want. You're not looking at that much more of a cost.

You can look at mudhole.com to look at what's available. They are the wal-mart of rod building components and have an easy to navigate website. It'll give you a good idea as to what's available. They do not carry Batson blanks, though. Batson has one of the best shakey head blanks, 802.75, and best drop shot blanks, 822.5, that you can get.

[dabassking]

Depending on your price range, you should look at Shimano's Crucial or Cumara rods. If you are looking for something cheaper than those, you should check out the BPS Carbonlite rods.