what rod for spinnerbaits

I just purchased a curado reel and I am looking to team it with a rod to
throw spinnerbaits. I am looking to spend up to 125.00 for a rod to go with
it. Any recommendations?

"Pat_RI" wrote in message
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I just purchased a curado reel and I am looking to team it with a rod to
throw spinnerbaits. I am looking to spend up to 125.00 for a rod to go
with
it. Any recommendations?


I like to use 7 foot (or longer) rods for most of my fishing, but some
people don't. In your price range you might want to consider looking at the
St. Croix Avid series of rods. While slightly higher than your budget, I
feel for a factory rod, these are pretty darned good. There's three of them
you might want to check out and pick from.

AC66MF - 6'6" medium power, fast action line 10-17 lures 1/4-3/4

AC69MLXF - 6'9" medium light power, extra fast action line 12-25 lures
1/8-1/2

AC70MHXF - 7' medium heavy power, extra fast action line 10-17 lures 1/4-3/4

The last is very similar to what I use for my spinnerbaiting and it's a
great rod to match with a Curado.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

What are the benefits of using the 7 foot rod over the others?
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"Pat_RI" wrote in message
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I just purchased a curado reel and I am looking to team it with a rod to
throw spinnerbaits. I am looking to spend up to 125.00 for a rod to go
with
it. Any recommendations?


I like to use 7 foot (or longer) rods for most of my fishing, but some
people don't. In your price range you might want to consider looking at
the
St. Croix Avid series of rods. While slightly higher than your budget, I
feel for a factory rod, these are pretty darned good. There's three of
them
you might want to check out and pick from.

AC66MF - 6'6" medium power, fast action line 10-17 lures 1/4-3/4

AC69MLXF - 6'9" medium light power, extra fast action line 12-25 lures
1/8-1/2

AC70MHXF - 7' medium heavy power, extra fast action line 10-17 lures
1/4-3/4

The last is very similar to what I use for my spinnerbaiting and it's a
great rod to match with a Curado.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

"Pat_RI" wrote in message
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What are the benefits of using the 7 foot rod over the others?

I like the way 7 foot rods cast, if I want to cover a lot of water in a
hurry, I can really launch a spinnerbait waaaaay out there. I also believe
that because the "swing radius" is larger, that you're moving more line on a
hookset, thus getting better hooksets. I also like the way I can control a
fish on a longer rod.

But much of this is subjective and personal preference/beliefs. That's why
I gave you three to choose from. Head to your closest St. Croix dealer and
check them out for yourself. YOU decide which on you prefer, afterall,
you're footing the bill.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

Thanks for the info I already use an Avid for worms and jigs. I really
don't throw spinnerbaits much but will start throwing them more this year.
Won't a shorter rod equal better accuracy when trying to get them into
tight spots?
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"Pat_RI" wrote in message
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What are the benefits of using the 7 foot rod over the others?

I like the way 7 foot rods cast, if I want to cover a lot of water in a
hurry, I can really launch a spinnerbait waaaaay out there. I also
believe
that because the "swing radius" is larger, that you're moving more line on
a
hookset, thus getting better hooksets. I also like the way I can control
a
fish on a longer rod.

But much of this is subjective and personal preference/beliefs. That's
why
I gave you three to choose from. Head to your closest St. Croix dealer
and
check them out for yourself. YOU decide which on you prefer, afterall,
you're footing the bill.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

"Pat_RI" wrote in message
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Thanks for the info I already use an Avid for worms and jigs. I really
don't throw spinnerbaits much but will start throwing them more this year.
Won't a shorter rod equal better accuracy when trying to get them into
tight spots?

I don't really think so. My favorite spinnerbait rod is a 7'10" extra fast
action flippin stick and I get my lures wherever they need to go. It's just
a matter of getting used to it.

I know one gentleman that always used to fish a short rod when working Zara
Spooks. I showed him how I work them with a 7 foot rod, he tried it and I
ended up building him a 7 foot rod.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

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"Pat_RI" wrote in message
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What are the benefits of using the 7 foot rod over the others?

I like the way 7 foot rods cast, if I want to cover a lot of water in a
hurry, I can really launch a spinnerbait waaaaay out there. I also
believe
that because the "swing radius" is larger, that you're moving more line on
a
hookset, thus getting better hooksets. I also like the way I can control
a
fish on a longer rod.


Don't forget leverage Steve. Longer rods (with say an average height man)
give you more leverage to effect hooksets, and also leverage for wrangling
fish out of cover.

But much of this is subjective and personal preference/beliefs. That's
why
I gave you three to choose from. Head to your closest St. Croix dealer
and
check them out for yourself. YOU decide which on you prefer, afterall,
you're footing the bill.

I love St Croix rods, though I use the lower end Premier series. Still
mighty fine rods IMO.

--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 10:57:39 -0600, "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers"
wrote:


"Pat_RI" wrote in message
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What are the benefits of using the 7 foot rod over the others?

I like the way 7 foot rods cast, if I want to cover a lot of water in a
hurry, I can really launch a spinnerbait waaaaay out there. I also believe
that because the "swing radius" is larger, that you're moving more line on a
hookset, thus getting better hooksets. I also like the way I can control a
fish on a longer rod.

But much of this is subjective and personal preference/beliefs. That's why
I gave you three to choose from. Head to your closest St. Croix dealer and
check them out for yourself. YOU decide which on you prefer, afterall,
you're footing the bill.

I am also of the 7' spinnerbait rod school. Distance, leverage, fish
control; and as for accuracy in tight, over, under or through cover,
simply pitching or skip-pitching will get you right where you want to
be. Also a rod like the one Steve described (and built for me
*shameless plug*) is phenomenal for ripping a spinnerbit through some
of the weediest cover that a less stout rod would have trouble with.


Harry J aka Thundercat
Brooklyn Bill's Tackle Shop Fishing Team
http://www.brooklynbillstackleshop.com
Share the knowledge, compete on execution.

My experience with spinnerbaits is that most casts are fairly short and
require pretty good accuracy since I am normally casting to visible
cover. For that reason, I have never used anything longer than 6 feet
and prefer short handles. I can make repeated underhand or roll casts
and cover a lot of territory.

Dick Durbin
Tallahassee

I can attest to the fact that the Avid's are outstanding production made
rods. I own about 5 of them in 7' Med..


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"Pat_RI" wrote in message
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I just purchased a curado reel and I am looking to team it with a rod to
throw spinnerbaits. I am looking to spend up to 125.00 for a rod to go
with
it. Any recommendations?


I like to use 7 foot (or longer) rods for most of my fishing, but some
people don't. In your price range you might want to consider looking at
the
St. Croix Avid series of rods. While slightly higher than your budget, I
feel for a factory rod, these are pretty darned good. There's three of
them
you might want to check out and pick from.

AC66MF - 6'6" medium power, fast action line 10-17 lures 1/4-3/4

AC69MLXF - 6'9" medium light power, extra fast action line 12-25 lures
1/8-1/2

AC70MHXF - 7' medium heavy power, extra fast action line 10-17 lures
1/4-3/4

The last is very similar to what I use for my spinnerbaiting and it's a
great rod to match with a Curado.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com