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Several years ago I bought a 7 foot Shakespeare ultralight casting rod from a company in CA that no longer exists.It was not expensive but i was very surprised and very pleased with it. I'm looking for a source of medium priced ultralight or light action casting rods for panfish client use. I use Zebco Z02 spincast push button reels for redears and bluegills.
I use a "7½ foot BnM Crappie Wizard". It has more of parabolic curve to it, rather than a rod which is all tip. I'd be glad to lend it to you to try. I am not using it at present.
I need the baitcasting type reel seat. Crappie Wizard I saw was spinning reel seat.
Shakespeare makes a micro series casting rod if you can find it that might work for you.
Maybe Berkley cherrywood or lightning???
I realized that after I made the post - SorryQuote:
Originally Posted by M R Dux
I see what you’re saying, you need a decent rod that can last, take some abuse, but still give the client A nice fight. I’ll be interested to know what you settle on.
Bob
M.R.Dux, contact D 10 on the Arkansas chapter. He is a biologist with the Arkansas Game & Fish. He does a lot of canoe floats on small streams in Arkansas.
He was researching the same thing a year or two ago. I am sure he will not mind sharing his research with you.
Three options:
1) New Eagle Claw
Eagle Claw Brave Eagle Rods
2) Vintage model from Ebay
3) Find a spincast combo at BP or Cabela's. Toss the reel and use yours. Here's one from Shakespeare:
Shakespeare Synergy(R) Steel Spincast Combo
– Pure Fishing(R)
I think I paid mid-$30s for the 7 foot Shakespeare. Just haven’t found one listed any more.
I try to provide good gear for clients but can’t afford top-of-the-line because of the way it gets treated.
I had somebody at Grizzly, may have been Mike Baker, asked me
why I was having to replace a rod tip? I asked him if he had ever had a client break 4 rods at once? I have!
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Thanks for the link. I can’t use pistol grip rods, must be straight handle so they will fit in my rocket launcher rod holders.
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Eagle Claw feather light casting comes with a straight handle .Quote:
Originally Posted by M R Dux
I know you said mid-priced and my suggestion doesn't fit that, so I may be wasting your time (I hope not). Walmart sells a Shakespeare rod named "DURANGO". The thing is all of 10 bucks including tax. It is 6'6" and says it's a medium light action, but the tip is a noodle. The tip of the rod bends with just a 1/16 ounce jig. They sell it in both a straight grip casting version and a spinning version. I've used them for years. They're my favorite vertical jigging rod. I don't remember ever breaking one other than loosing an eye insert once in awhile. They also make a medium action that I use for longlining. I bought 12 of them today just to put up in case they stop making them. Just thought I'd plant a seed.
yeah the durango line is good for cheap ...i give them to kids all the time on birthdays ....
durable and dependable ....
Shakespeare makes a bunch of rods that are pretty good for cheap :highfive
the micro spin series are decent rods as well
If you take the info off the rod and try it through Ebay you may find another one. Even searching the web you may also find one
Tried that on eBay with no success.
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Hard rod to find in that action and handle. If you find a rod you like but it has the trigger you could grind it off and file it smooth. A catfishing client gave me an Ugly Stick GX2 several years ago and it's been a good rod in your price range but the lightest casting rod action is medium-light.
I have one of the Shakespeare 5 1/2 ft Micro series on the way. Being a multi-species fisherman I really enjoy baitcasting reels. I have two reels that will throw a 1/16 oz crappie jig, or Ned rig a mile with the right rod. I have two rods that fit the bill now but not going to id them till I can buy a couple more for spares next week. About $60 each. 1/32 is a little too light for them with baitcast reels but a good spincast could probably work well.
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Maybe Daiwa spinmatic could do, it is very parabolic rod and should be able to cast 1/16oz jig head very well. I have this in 7’. Another option in my head would be Shimano Sensilite but I never use this rod in casting not sure how it will cast though.