ShoreGuy1984 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I have been wanting to buy a setup for mainly spinnerbaits and buzzbaits and im wondering what all of you would recommend. My budget is around the $150.00 $200.00 range, which sucks because it is not much. I already have a 6'6" MH fast trigger rod that I am not using at the moment. Would this rod work, or should I get something else. Any information would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewski Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I like rods that have a soft tip for spinnerbaits (M power) so I don't pull the hook out of the fishes mouth, but it all comes down to personal preference. You may find you like the MH over the M. I know guys who like a little bit stiffer rod for spinnerbaits so they are able to control the fish more and move them out of cover. Once again, it all comes down to personal preference. I would try to get somebody to lend you a M rod and compare the two to see what you prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deitz Dittrich Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 great advice drewski. For me, my personal pref. is a stiffer, crankbait rod. its really the same thing, crank and wind. I use a MH Crankbait rod and it works well for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarsusd81 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 My spinnerbait/swim jig/lipless crank rod is a new 7'-10" MH F Shimano Clarus. The rod is labeled MH but it really is more in the medium range. I have it paired with an old Citica and I can really get a cast out there for covering water. The rod I got was on clearance at Sportsmans when they were closing and I got it for less than half price. It may be last years model but it worked great yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecil Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I use a 7' heavy power rod, but it is a moderate action. Heavy power lets me get them out of cover and moderate action lets the fish take the bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RECOIL Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 7' - MHF, MF, MHM, HM. It depends on the conditions and the size of the spinnerbait. A MF works well for me the majority of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoreGuy1984 Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Thanks the advice everyone, it has really help me a lot! I never thought about using a crankbait rod, which I will now be looking into. The old rod that I used was a MH, but will definitely look into some Medium rods also. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RK Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Hiya - Great thing about cranks and spinnerbaits is you don't need a super high end rod. You can get a very good one for under $100. I use a custom rod built on a St Croix Premier crankbait blank, and a $70 Shimano Clarus MH Mod-fast. The Clarus I have is 6'10", but the 7'10" polarusd81 mentioned sounds pretty good too...Save the $ for a high end combo for some finesse technique and get something basic and durable for spinnerbaits. I really don't see a need for a $250 rod for slinging blades.Cheers,Rob Kimm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBass Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 My Crankbait rod is a cheapo $30 Gander IM6 Rod. But that rod caught the fish in my avatar! I just need to really set the hooks when they bite to get to the backbone of the rod. If I do a sweeping hookset I seem to barely get them hooked then they flop off. Which makes sense. I don't really use a spinnerbait that much anymore. I'll have two rods with crankbaits on. Am I nuts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddog Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Right now you can go the Gander Mtn, Get a revo reel for $129. with a $20 rebate and or a food saver rebate. A IM8 rod $59 with 20% off ($47) spooded with 20lb stren supper braid for just over $200. before the abu rebate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonkaBass Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I use a 6'6" mh or a 6'6" heavy often for spinnerbaits, unless I am slow rolling them, I go a little longer then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassNspear Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I have always used a 7 footer on buzzy, feels like i get better reaction with it because its a bit longer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseParker1 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I just bought a St. Croix MOJO Bass for $79.99 and got a free St. Croix Sweatshirt and then ran over to another place and picked up an Abu Revo and got a free food saver. All and all out the door $210 and I love the combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katoguy Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I prefer the Falcon Spinnerbait Special for my spinnerb8s and buzzers. It has the perfect flex, albeit a little short at 6'4". (I have 2 of them.)I do not like the feel of the Mojo by St Croix. Way too heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmann77 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I am using a 6'3" M Fast Action St. Croix Avid with a Pflueger Summit. It is a good sniper rod for throwing spinnerbaits and buzzbaits around docks and fallen trees. The Summit reel works well for getting the buzzbaits up to the surface really quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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