I was thinking about this when I was looking at a crankbait rod earlier. All other factors aside, which action, power, and length are BEST for each technique (i.e. cranks, swimbaits, spinnerbaits, topwater, etc.)
Personally, I would like to be able to compare basic rods with the "specialized" rods (G. Loomis Crankbait Rod). Any help would be appreciative.
Rod vs. Technique
Forum rules
Forum Post Guidelines: This Forum is rated “Family Friendly”. Civil discussions are encouraged and welcomed. Name calling, negative, harassing, or threatening comments will be removed and may result in suspension or IP Ban without notice. Please refer to the Terms of Service and Forum Guidelines post for more information. Thank you
Forum Post Guidelines: This Forum is rated “Family Friendly”. Civil discussions are encouraged and welcomed. Name calling, negative, harassing, or threatening comments will be removed and may result in suspension or IP Ban without notice. Please refer to the Terms of Service and Forum Guidelines post for more information. Thank you
-
TravisRush
- Commander
- Posts: 309
- Joined: Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:13 pm
- Location: Everett
RE:Rod vs. Technique
If you got cash then hit the Loomis but rods vary alot.You must take the time to research, but you can use 1 rod for various techniques.The more you spend the better the rod"most of time"Look for places that offer free return if you dont like the rod or fish for free 90 days,some places have this just look around.Hope you find something or this helps a little.Tight lines C-N-R:cheers:
-
Ditch Pickler
- Lieutenant
- Posts: 268
- Joined: Sun Mar 23, 2008 7:47 pm
RE:Rod vs. Technique
TravisRush wrote:I was thinking about this when I was looking at a crankbait rod earlier. All other factors aside, which action, power, and length are BEST for each technique (i.e. cranks, swimbaits, spinnerbaits, topwater, etc.)
Personally, I would like to be able to compare basic rods with the "specialized" rods (G. Loomis Crankbait Rod). Any help would be appreciative.
buy a basic and g loomis and compare....easy as 1 2 3...
I think its the best way to really know the difference. Everyone has a different feel for a rod. Some people might think its too stiff and some might not. I personally like crank rods that are 7' medium power extra fast tip....
Also specialized rods are made for each individual technique...Basic rods arent.
Last edited by Anonymous on Tue Oct 07, 2008 6:19 pm, edited 1 time in total.
My only enemy is my inner me -Lupe Fiasco
You can take the angler out the Hood,but you can't take the Hood out the angler! -basstradamus
You can take the angler out the Hood,but you can't take the Hood out the angler! -basstradamus
RE:Rod vs. Technique
I use to be a huge St. Croix snob. They do make great rods, but their warranty went down the toilet within the last few years. I have been using Shimanos lately, I've been more than satisfied with their rods. They have the higher grade rods and the medium grade rods. The higher grades are still more reasonable in price compared to thier competitors.
For action this is what I use for my rigs.
Spinnerbaits: 7' MH fast action
Topwater: 6'6" M fast action
Crankbaits: 6'6" M moderate action fiberglass for shallow running and 6'6" M fast action graphite for deep diving
Smaller jigs, carolina rigs, texas rigs: 7' MH fast
JignPig: 7' to 7'6" Heavy, fast
Dropshot: 6'6" M x-fast
I don't throw swimbaits, if it's one of those 8-inch 2 ounce baits, you'll want something like 7 to 7'6" medium heavy to heavy fast action.
For action this is what I use for my rigs.
Spinnerbaits: 7' MH fast action
Topwater: 6'6" M fast action
Crankbaits: 6'6" M moderate action fiberglass for shallow running and 6'6" M fast action graphite for deep diving
Smaller jigs, carolina rigs, texas rigs: 7' MH fast
JignPig: 7' to 7'6" Heavy, fast
Dropshot: 6'6" M x-fast
I don't throw swimbaits, if it's one of those 8-inch 2 ounce baits, you'll want something like 7 to 7'6" medium heavy to heavy fast action.
Last edited by Anonymous on Tue Oct 07, 2008 6:53 pm, edited 1 time in total.