Duplicate question about rods

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08-23-2021, 02:15 PM
Damion Kidd

Duplicate question about rods

I asked this a while back. I’m wanting a GOOD 7’ rod for cast and retrieve. Preferably light but would settle for light medium. I’ve been using Shakespeare micro series light. I love the action,sensitivity and most everything about it. It’s way cheap but I’ve not used anything I like better for those things. Here’s the problem. I’ve broke 3 trying to get just average size crappie to the surface. So I’m ready to get something stronger before fall. What y’all recommend?

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08-23-2021, 02:23 PM
BankBound

Last year I bought a Pflueger Trion Med-Light 6FT spinning combo from Cabelas. It has a 30 size reel which I also prefer for the larger bale. After using light action rods I found I preferred a rod that had good sensitivity but more backbone and that’s been a good fit for me. Reel is great too, very smooth.

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08-23-2021, 04:06 PM
Chuckster2

I agree on the 7 ft for kayak fishing most boats you can clear the bow with a fish on.Just my take.All mine are cheapies.

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08-23-2021, 04:34 PM
Damion Kidd

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Originally Posted by BankBound

Last year I bought a Pflueger Trion Med-Light 6FT spinning combo from Cabelas. It has a 30 size reel which I also prefer for the larger bale. After using light action rods I found I preferred a rod that had good sensitivity but more backbone and that’s been a good fit for me. Reel is great too, very smooth.

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I bought a president 30 combo. I liked the rod but broke it. Stopped at wal mart on my way one morning to get something cheap. I bought the Shakespeare and learned I can detect really light bites better with a light rod. Not because of feel but the tip just does something funny that a medium doesn’t.

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08-23-2021, 04:37 PM
Hdog

I use a 7ft Jenko hypersense rod in my kayak and love it. It is priced decently at $45.
08-23-2021, 04:41 PM
DockShootinJack

I like the Okuma Celio rod. They seem to be plenty strong with good sensitivity. Mine are 7 foot light action
08-23-2021, 04:48 PM
Slabprowler

Check with Academy sports in you area to see if they have the lews (Wally Marshall ) speed shooter in stock if so go by and feel of one of those I have 4 of them and they are great all around rods usually around 45 bucks . :twocents
08-23-2021, 06:18 PM
Bob D

Would also look at the BnM dock shooter series. I use that for just about all my single pole jig fishing needs.
08-23-2021, 06:42 PM
Prater4586

My favorite casting/ single pole rod is an all star ASR drop shot rod, its med light has good backbone and a ton of tip. I don’t remember the price, but i don’t think it was over 60 bucks. You can sling a 1/16 jig on it with 6lb line. Great casting rod. Especially when you stick a good non target fish on accident lol.
08-23-2021, 09:36 PM
catchNgrease

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There so many good 7' rods in that range. When you start moving into the light or ultra light category's you don't get many mistakes before the tip gets damaged. Norseman makes an ESP 7 footer. Labeled a power lite. I have not used any of these but there is member here who swears by them...maybe it's CrappiePappie. Pains me to say but I know GrizzlyJig carries a few of their models.Attachment 407759

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08-24-2021, 10:39 AM
slabby

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Originally Posted by Damion Kidd

I asked this a while back. I’m wanting a GOOD 7’ rod for cast and retrieve. Preferably light but would settle for light medium. I’ve been using Shakespeare micro series light. I love the action,sensitivity and most everything about it. It’s way cheap but I’ve not used anything I like better for those things. Here’s the problem. I’ve broke 3 trying to get just average size crappie to the surface. So I’m ready to get something stronger before fall. What y’all recommend?

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Have you tried the Bass Pro microlite series of rods I have two and like em.They are light and seem to be very strong

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08-24-2021, 11:55 AM
Damion Kidd

Thanks errbody. I got some research to do. Lol

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08-24-2021, 01:33 PM
deathb4disco

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Originally Posted by Damion Kidd

It’s way cheap...

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Originally Posted by Damion Kidd

I’ve broke 3 trying to get just average size crappie to the surface.

There's a relationship here.
08-24-2021, 01:35 PM
Damion Kidd

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Originally Posted by deathb4disco

There's a relationship here.

Yes sir. That’s why I’m trying to find one with the same characteristics just stronger.

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08-24-2021, 01:37 PM
deathb4disco

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Originally Posted by Damion Kidd

Yes sir. That’s why I’m trying to find one with the same characteristics just stronger.

As mentioned above, the Bass Pro Microlites are good rods, light years beyond the Shakespeare Micro.
08-24-2021, 03:20 PM
BankBound

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Originally Posted by deathb4disco

As mentioned above, the Bass Pro Microlites are good rods, light years beyond the Shakespeare Micro.

Good to know about these rods, I almost bought one a while ago but wasn’t sure about them.

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08-24-2021, 04:33 PM
Damion Kidd

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Originally Posted by BankBound

Good to know about these rods, I almost bought one a while ago but wasn’t sure about them.

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Yep. That’s the reason a asked. Like to hear from folks that have actually used anything before I buy.

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