Rod suggestions (on a budget)

[dtrs5kprs]

1 hour ago, Ham said:

I could be a little mad about that, but I have no right to be. I have lots of wonderful fishing gear. Gear is not holding me back. Finding time to go is what's holding me back.

Still not much to compare to the old Curados and Chronarchs, in terms of durability. Right up there with old 4600's. I like my Lew's reels, but will be shocked if they hold up like the greenies. 

[Ham]

I think the fact that they're shoved the HuK gear down my throat is what makes me gag every time I see it. I hope never to own any HuK stuff. They can make their millions off others.

 

[BassBlind]

My Lews Speed Spool Combo arrived yesterday... I was like a little kid on Christmas.... I'm gonna get her out on the water tonight for some trial and error. Here is Babbler's advice from a week or two ago for any other bait casting beginners. I had 10lb mono at the house so that is what I ended up spooling on. 

 

Let me ask you this - I want to throw a Ned tonight - I am thinking of keeping that on my spinning tackle and putting something heavier on the bait caster to get the feel, thoughts? Maybe a rock crawler or a jig. 

 

To make casting perfect, it comes with a dual braking system with magnetic casting control and centrifugal braking  The reel has a10 baring platform with very good matched ball barings and you can find it from $119.00 to $139.00  Pair this with a Medium to Medium Heavy 6'10" to 7' dual handed casting rod and you have a piece of equipment that will serve you for years and years, and fit most any application that may arise on the Rock

Spool the pair with 12 pound Carbon line and you got a really good start.  Tighten the Centrifugal brake to 10 on the side scale and tighten the round magnetic brake till it is finger tight.  put a 1/2 oz bait on the line after you run it thru the rod guides and depress the reel spool.  The line should stay on the reel.  Turn the round magnetic brake one click at a time to the left or counter clockwise until the line starts to unspool,  Let the bait drop to the floor.  If no back lash is inside the reel you are ready to go.  When casting place your thumb on the spool release with the very tip of your thumb resting on the spool  be in a position to be able to make a full cast.  Place your left hand on the butt of the rod in a two hand grip and throw it in a lob, WITH FORCE.  Your bait should go higher than it does far.  Repeat this procedure lowing you heights and extending your distance.  One good tip, is to never cast to the water, cast to the shore or trees behind the water so the bait sails and falls.

 

 

[dtrs5kprs]

C is for cookie, Ned is for spinning. Yes, it can be done the other way, but it is really pushing a rope uphill to do so.

[dtrs5kprs]

And a jig is about the easiest thing to throw on a casting rod. Although something that floats has its benefits when you backlash. A spook is not bad.

[176champion]

Mine should be here Tomorrow it just shipped this morning, it is coming from Wisconsin  according to UPS.

[nhornback]

Saw a johnny morris carbonlite 6'6" ML at BPS outlet store for $50, almost pulled the trigger but went with thr 7ft medium instead.  

Does anyone use a ML casting rod a lot in their arsenal, and for what applications/presentations? 

I was thinking of picking one up and use it for finesse flipping and maybe even the ned... thoughts?

 

[jpb2187]

10 minutes ago, nhornback said:

 Does anyone use a ML casting rod a lot in their arsenal, and for what applications/presentations? 

I use a 7' ML for a lot of my crankbait fishing - Wiggle Warts, 3xds, any medum to deep diving cranks. 

[Unimog]

1 hour ago, nhornback said:

 

Does anyone use a ML casting rod a lot in their arsenal, and for what applications/presentations? 

I was thinking of picking one up and use it for finesse flipping and maybe even the ned... thoughts?

 

I use 7'1 medium rods for Ned rigs, drop shot, shaky head and mojo rigs.  I can't say it's for everyone but it works for me. 

[dtrs5kprs]

2 hours ago, jpb2187 said:

I use a 7' ML for a lot of my crankbait fishing - Wiggle Warts, 3xds, any medum to deep diving cranks. 

Right on, although I throw deep cranks on more rod. ML sticks are also good for stickbaits, some topwaters (top dollar, small chuggers, redfins with braid). Moving things with lots of hooks.

A good ML is a workaround for those of us who don't like throwing hard baits on a glass rod. One that is ML and moderate is very useful, but harder to find.