Looking for 8ft spinning rod... Suggestions?

I was looking for an 8 ft rod for casting small floats but I don't want it to be a noodle... I have a 7ft Sam heaton that I feel like is to limber and I want something a little longer... This 8ft rod will be used for casting smaller fixed floats (hopefully a good distance). I was looking at the Bnm ultimate 8ft but the website calls it super stiff??? I want some backbone but nothing crazy... Do you all have any suggestions On an 8ft spinning rod or anyone have any experience with the ultimate? I just don't like jigging guides and would prefer a spinning rod... I'd like to keep price under $130... Thanks guys

Three options:

Bass Pro Microlite

St. Croix - they have several models that would work for you

Cabela's Fish Eagle II light steelhead rod - any light steelhead rod will work, but Cabela's are cheaper than most

I'd look at BnM's site ... at the Float n Fly rods selection.

I have two of the 8ft rods from being a field tester for BnM, for this rod. They do have a very short handle, with a weight/balance system in the butt end ... but, they're good rods and made for that type of casting.
If you don't think you'd care for the short handled/weight balance setup ... then I'd say take a look at the 9ft Tenn handle version. The Tenn cork handle will also allow you to balance the outfit with a larger range of reels (size & weight).

I, too, have a 7' Sam Heaton ... and agree that the IM6 blank & parabolic bend of the rod makes it seem somewhat flimsy. The 8' FnF rod is also IM6 & has a parabolic bend ... but, the blank is bigger & beefier, so it doesn't bend as easily as the Heaton rod. :twocents

... cp :kewl

I have 2 of the Outlaw 8' 2 " spinning rods and I love them..Grizzly jig sells them or you can contact JR through anglersmidwest website to check on them.

The ultimate will work fine, I have a couple. I use it for flipping a cork, action is just right for it.

Quit looking and get an OZARK

The difference 8ft rod is great spinning rod in my opinion

Made by bnm also.

I have two 8' crappie maxx i use for long lining, jigging, casting road runners everything pretty much. They have worked really well for me. Have two 5 footers i use to

Thanks for the replies everyone... Was also looking at cabelas crappie rod also made by Bnm... Looks just like a Bnm ultimate anyone have any experience with this rod

I have a Jim Duckworth Float and Fly and B and M 8' Ultimate. I like both of them.

Ozark!

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Originally Posted by Buckie02

I have a Jim Duckworth Float and Fly and B and M 8' Ultimate. I like both of them.

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Same thing here. I probably fish with these 2 rods more than any others that I have when it comes to slip bobber presentations. I've saw in the BnM advertisement the comment about the Ultimate being super stiff. And I wouldn't say that at all....

I got a new 8' ultimate and agree it's not super stiff imo. It does have the larger casting eyes and a shorter butt. Only 7.5" of cork handle behind reel seat so as not to interfere with beer belly as badly.

We have our new BoneHead 8' rods in if your interested. They are carbon fiber two piece blanks designed by us. Custom cork split grip handle. Can also use braid with our rods!

Speaking of Cabela's, I have a 7'6" Pro Guide, I think medium lite action. I don't see this specific rod (PGS763-2) on their site now but they do have a similar rod. With a Pflueger President 6925, 6lb XL (best casting line, ever) and a Mr. Crappie weighted torpedo slip float over a jig and split shot, I can get some serious casting distance. This whole rig comes in under your rod budget.

Take a look at the Okuma Celilos. They are all priced under $35 at FishUsa.com and they are quality made. They range in size from 4.5 to 8ft. I absolutely love mine.

Wallymarshall 8ft is a nice rod made by Lews.i love it I have the Sam heaton 7 ft no back bone.

I have 3 of them and have been very happy with them. good back cone and great with a cork

I had 5 of the wally marshall 8ft and was not to impressed (lews version)

Outlaw crappie and walleye rods are the way to go i have a 8' and 6-14' charlie hildreth signature series and they put the BnM poles to shame Outlaw Crappie and Walleye Poles

I love my 8ft UL Okuma Celilo. I use it for casting small bream jigs with a fixed Trout Magnet float. Great tip action and also good backbone. Not stiff at all but no wet noodle either. QUALITY!!!

Wally Marshall signature series 8ft works for me.

Thanks for the suggestions guys... I have looked at those okumas online a few times and just haven't pulled the trigger

My 8' rods are Gander Mountain Advantage series and really like them.

I use and really like the Shakespeare Crappie Hunter Graphite poles. They're in the neighborhood of $20 with a Tiny Lite underspin reel. Don't mark them off the list just because they don't cost much. They are as light and sensitive as any rod I've found locally.