"Dan Hosek" wrote in message
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With all the new rods that seem to be out there, and myself looking to
add one or two to mix for next season......I'd like some advice.
Typically, I use spinnerbaits or topwaters where there is standing pools
off the main lakes.
I'm starting to dabble in crankbaits - so, this bears my next question:
What is a crankin' rod?
***A crankbait rod is typically a rod that is built on a fiberglass blank rather than a graphite
one. Typically, a crankbait rod will have a softer action and a more moderate bend. That is,
instead of just the tip section flexing easily, the rod will bend further down through the rod.
I think I am also looking for something ML for some 1/8-1/4 oz
spinnerbaits?
***I think I would be looking at a medium rod. Maybe a 7 foot rod, longer rods have a tendancy to
give you a little more casting distance.
Currently I have an old 6'6" Diawa one piece spincast rod (looking for a
new reel), two Quantum Accurist (401's, I think) which I like....they are
on a 6' Rhino M (one piece) and a 6'6 Rhino MH (one piece).
***You don't give a price range, but if you're looking for a new casting reel, look at the Shimano
Curado 200.
I think I like the dual trigger rods - it helps when I wind up with a
northern instead of a bass....but they seem a little less sensitive than
my old Diawa.
***Durability is important, but to me, sensitivity is paramount. It doesn't matter how durable a
rod is, if you can't feel a light strike.
But, I'm really trying to become competant in the baitcasters. I was
looking to get another one of those as well.....either one of hte new
Quantum's or possibly a Pflueger - I've seen some good reviews on it.
***I haven't had very good luck with Quantum reels. That's not to say that they haven't changed, I
haven't used one in a couple years now, but the ones that I did have, even the high end Quantums
disappointed me in how quickly they fell apart.
So....kinda vague, I guess. Looking for a new spinning reel, two rods,
and two other reels perhaps.
There are many good products out there, St. Croix makes excellent rods, especially their Avid and
Legend Elite series, but that might be more than you want to spend, their Premier line is decent as
well, I just prefer the Avid and Legend blanks. As far as reels, Shimano Curado (baitcaster) and
Sahara (spinning) are excellent reels. I've heard good things about Okuma reels as well but I
haven't had the pleasure of trying them out personally. One thing though, if you're looking for a
low profile baitcast reel, I don't think that Okuma has any in their line yet.
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Steve
OutdoorFrontiers
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G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
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