Rod Length

[snagger]

Itching to buy a new rod. I would use it for texas and carolina rigging. Deep and shallow water. I like 7' rods. Would anyone recommend a longer rod than 7' and why? What action? MH?

Thanks.

[TR21HP]

snagger,

For both applications I prefer a heavy rod with a fast tip. Nothing less than 7'. Don't want to start a this is better than that but what brand are you thinking? Only reason I ask because the rod brand will determine backbone and tip speed.

[EBass]

Stick with a one piece if 7' or telescopic if longer.

[RK]

For dual duty I's stay in the 7'to 7'3" range. With a longer (7'6") rod you can pick up a lot more line on a hookset, which is great for Carlina rigs, but you can also move a T-rig more than you mean to also.

I prefer a med-heavy x-fast rod for T-rigs and that works for lighter c-rigs too. Actually though for most Carolina rigging a garden variety flipping stick works pretty well.

[snagger]

I was considering the St. Croix Mojo Bass. I think they make a 7'6" flippn'. Any other specific rod recommendations? I'd like to not break the bank.

[RK]

The Powell Diesel series is great in terms of bang for the buck. Several Shimano models would apply too. In the same price range as the Mojo, you do have tons of options.

[smalliehunter]

That mojo is to stiff for a texas rig. I used it for deep water jigging once and I won't every use it for anything except flipping again. Its heavy and stiff. I would look shimano

[DLD24]

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