Recommend Me A Rod Or Two

[drew03cmc]

Has anyone used the Loomis CR721 IMX for throwing weightless plastics? If so, how did you like it and if not, do you have any other suggestions?

[Quillback]

What sized weightless plastics are you planning on tossing? Just asking, because some, for example Senkos, are relatively heavy. Are you looking at just a 6' rod? Dobyns rods makes several light action casting rods, but they are 7' minimum. You might want to check out the Dobyns Extreme 701DX and 702DX. If you shop the online Black Friday sales those rods will fall into about the price range of that IMX.

[drew03cmc]

I hadn't thought of that QB, Dobyns is on my radar, but also, the BPS CarbonLite is available in a ML power rod, 1/16-1/2oz lures and is available in a combo with a Curado for $240. If I went Dobyns, it would have to be the DX702, just for the lure rating.

For lures, I am thinking weightless 4 and 5" Senkos Texas Rigged along with the occasional fluke.

[fishinwrench]

Anything Med. action (standard worm rod) that you'd normally rig with 12-15lb. line is what I like. Gotta remember that regardless of how heavy the bag of salt is you still have to be able to drive that hook into his face.

St. Croix AVC66MF or AVC60MF

[drew03cmc]

Senko-type baits are heavier than I thought. My 6' M power casting rod chucked one a good, long distance this morning. I guess I don't need a different rod, just more rods.

[Flysmallie]

Has anyone used the Loomis CR721 IMX for throwing weightless plastics? If so, how did you like it and if not, do you have any other suggestions?

I have a CR722 IMX that is the best casting floating worm rod I have ever used. A floating worm is going to be a little lighter than a senko though. I love this rod.

[drew03cmc]

I have a hard time justifying the cost Ronnie, but that rod has been the top one on my radar.

[Flysmallie]

I agree, it's a costly rod. Heck I wouldn't own one if I hadn't stole this one out of dads garage.

[Flysmallie]

If you get down this way let me know and I'll let you toss it around to see what you think.

[exiledguide]

Drew I have to agree with Fishinwrench I,ve been throwing Senkos for a long time and just use my worm rod an old 61/2 foot Quantum made in the USA medium heavy graphite casting rod and 6 foot medium Quantum made in America spinning rod for throwing a Senko wacky style. I actualy don't use Senkos anymore I use the chompers at least for the last 5 years they catch me more fish.