Need advice on a rod

[Seabass77]

Hey Pike boys, I need some advice on a rod/reel set up for pike fishing for me and my family. I like spinning rods and was hoping to stay that route here. Just easier for everyone.

We like to fish suckers or frozen cisco's under corks mostly. I was thinking of an St. Croix Avid 6'6" MH with a Diawa Tournament SS 1300 series real, 12 pound mono or some power pro. I am not sure if that reel will do it, but it's light and has a great drag.

Thanks for the help guys.

[boogz]

You know what seabass. I woulnt change a thing. Looks like you know a few things about pike fishing. Good luck

Boooya

[captainstevo]

Go for power pro first of all! Mono has many many negatives to it, one of which is life span. As soon as your power pro looses color it looses some of its strength, just turn it end for end on the spool, I do this by putting it on the extra spool that comes with most spinning reels.

As far as the rod goes I would stand behind the rod you are thinking 100%. I have that rod, it was a 2 piece and is now a 3 but is being replaced at no cost to me. The only thing I would change, in my mind would be length. I am a muskie guy for the most part and really enjoy the attributes of a longer rod for many reasons, but the 6'6" is a great setup.

I actually use this for my Fiance when she comes fishing with me due to the ease of a spinning reel. She is able to throw small bucktails with no problem as well as mid to large swim baits. The rod spends alot of time with a sucker rig on it and has boated a couple low to mid 40 muskies with no problems.

I like your train of thought, on my combo the shimano symetre works great and balances well. I really enjoy the Rear Drag model when less experienced users have the rod, it allows me to reach around them and help with drag adjustment while they are concentrating on a fish, and it keeps my hands out of the line and out of the way.

Good luck in your purchase and let us know how it goes!