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Spinning Rod Help
Posted on 2/6/19 at 3:10 pm
Posted on 2/6/19 at 3:10 pm
Looking to add two new spinning setups for inshore use. I'm mainly looking to target trout and reds with some occasional work around the jettys. I fish both in boat and kayak.
If you had to do this pairing what size/actions would you go with to cover most of what is listed above.
What I'm thinking so far...Also keeping in mind the BGs run bigger when compared to others.
Diawa BG 2500 on Mojo Inshore 7' M Fast
Diawa BG 2500 on Mojo Inshore 7'6 MH Fast
I've looked at the Mojo YAK rods too, but I'm concerned on how good they would perform from a boat when needed.
Any feedback or thoughts are appreciated.
If you had to do this pairing what size/actions would you go with to cover most of what is listed above.
What I'm thinking so far...Also keeping in mind the BGs run bigger when compared to others.
Diawa BG 2500 on Mojo Inshore 7' M Fast
Diawa BG 2500 on Mojo Inshore 7'6 MH Fast
I've looked at the Mojo YAK rods too, but I'm concerned on how good they would perform from a boat when needed.
Any feedback or thoughts are appreciated.
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Posted on 2/6/19 at 3:32 pm to Hebed118
I think MH is WAY overkill for trout in any application and M should be plenty for redfish. I'd get a ML and a M personally. Anything in the 7-7'6" range is fine. Fast or XFast actions.
Posted on 2/6/19 at 3:34 pm to Hebed118
MH is way overkill unless you plan to target ling with it.
Plenty ling get killed with ML rods with 2500 spinning reels.
Plenty ling get killed with ML rods with 2500 spinning reels.
Posted on 2/6/19 at 3:51 pm to KemoSabe65
Thanks for the feedback!!
Would you go with ML at 7' and M at 7'6 or both at a particular length. I don't have too much trouble with my longer casting rods in the kayak. I noticed the Mojo 7'6 adds more length to the handle which is why I was looking at their Yak series. However, I'm curious on the performance of this rod with the short butt when boat fishing. It would be nice to get the added benefits from these rods when kayak fishing, but maintain good performance when fishing from the boat as well. I tend to tuck the handle sometimes which is why I'm curious.
Would you go with ML at 7' and M at 7'6 or both at a particular length. I don't have too much trouble with my longer casting rods in the kayak. I noticed the Mojo 7'6 adds more length to the handle which is why I was looking at their Yak series. However, I'm curious on the performance of this rod with the short butt when boat fishing. It would be nice to get the added benefits from these rods when kayak fishing, but maintain good performance when fishing from the boat as well. I tend to tuck the handle sometimes which is why I'm curious.
This post was edited on 2/6/19 at 3:55 pm
Posted on 2/6/19 at 4:14 pm to Hebed118
You’re overthinking this. I fish both boat and kayak. A lot more in a kayak. Get 2 7’ m rods and call it a day. The short or long butt will make minimal difference. I do say I like the feel of a split grip better. Personally I like 6’6” rods in the kayak for throwing top water while sitting. But otherwise it’s 7’
Posted on 2/6/19 at 4:16 pm to Hebed118
I am also about to get some new rods/reels and am going with the mojo 7' M with a BG 2500.
Posted on 2/6/19 at 4:18 pm to Success
quote:
You’re overthinking this.
No doubt! Thanks for the response.
Posted on 2/6/19 at 6:42 pm to Hebed118
I’m not a fan of the Mojo’s. The handles are long and the rods are flimsy. I couldn’t imagine working a top water bait with the Mojo spinning rod.
That being said, I would go with Medium Fast action rods in anything between 6’9” and 7’3”. If I were to only have 2 rods to fish how you intend to fish, I would have 1 6’8” or 6’9” to throw soft plastics on jigheads, and another for 7’ or 7’3” for spoons, spinners or moving baits.
What price range are you looking to stay at?
That being said, I would go with Medium Fast action rods in anything between 6’9” and 7’3”. If I were to only have 2 rods to fish how you intend to fish, I would have 1 6’8” or 6’9” to throw soft plastics on jigheads, and another for 7’ or 7’3” for spoons, spinners or moving baits.
What price range are you looking to stay at?
Posted on 2/6/19 at 7:50 pm to Hebed118
7 ft medium. Check out Calico Jacks and Redbone Hurricanes. Quality rods that are affordable.
Posted on 2/6/19 at 8:02 pm to KemoSabe65
quote:Agree 100%. But why the hell is academy always stocked with majority MH/H rods?? It’s a chore to find a good medium rod at academy.
MH is way overkill unless
Posted on 2/6/19 at 8:21 pm to Uncle JackD
It’s a chore to find anything at academy.
Last rod I bought there was a 7’ Castaway mh. Because it’s all I could find. I don’t like it.
Last rod I bought there was a 7’ Castaway mh. Because it’s all I could find. I don’t like it.
Posted on 2/6/19 at 8:22 pm to Uncle JackD
Now that I think about it, you're right.
Posted on 2/7/19 at 5:08 am to TarponKing
Lew’s Custom Inshore Speed Spin Series
Pair it with
Lew’s Blair Wiggins M2 Speed Stick Series
Pair it with
Lew’s Blair Wiggins M2 Speed Stick Series
Posted on 2/7/19 at 8:25 am to Bigryno7
quote:
What price range are you looking to stay at?
I'm pretty set on the BGs. My uncle has a few that I use and I really like them at the price point.
For rods, I'm looking to stay around that $150 mark. I wanted to see what else you guys had experience with out there as I do my research and get into the shops to put my hands on some.
Posted on 2/7/19 at 8:50 am to Hebed118
Paying >$100 for a spinning rod is pointless IMO. If you want to increase sensitivity, start using a baitcaster and then spend more $$. Soaking bait with a baseball bat and 4000 series isn't a finesse game. Mine are usually rigged with a popping cork for ease of use for non-fishermen.
x10 on how worthless Academy is for rods, always plenty of baseball bats to choose from.
x10 on how worthless Academy is for rods, always plenty of baseball bats to choose from.
Posted on 2/7/19 at 9:07 am to KemoSabe65
quote:
Paying >$100 for a spinning rod is pointless IMO. If you want to increase sensitivity, start using a baitcaster and then spend more $$. Soaking bait with a baseball bat and 4000 series isn't a finesse game. Mine are usually rigged with a popping cork for ease of use for non-fishermen.
For using cut bait and popping corks, I agree. A $50 rod is plenty good.
However, if you're talking about detecting light bites on finicky trout in the winter on plastics or around the pylons on a bridge, then a higher end rod is 100% worth it.
Baitcasters can be good for this too, but spinning rods definitely have their place - particularly when throwing light weights (1/8oz jigheads for example) in the wind and trying to fish deeper water.
And the same rod that is appropriate in those situations can also be used for throwing corks, etc... so you really don't lose anything by going with a nicer rod.
Posted on 2/7/19 at 9:45 am to The Last Coco
I have one of my spinning rods for popping corks - 7.5 ft Medium - Fast Action
The other is for tight-line fishing with lighter jig heads on the bottom - 7ft. medium - Moderate/fast
These two cover what I need a spinning rod for. Falcon makes a great model for popping corks and its labeled as such.
I don't think you're realizing the potential of spinning outfits. With new thinner diameter lines you can utilize smaller and lighter reels. This leads to a vastly lighter set-up which can be very sensitive.
The other is for tight-line fishing with lighter jig heads on the bottom - 7ft. medium - Moderate/fast
These two cover what I need a spinning rod for. Falcon makes a great model for popping corks and its labeled as such.
quote:
Soaking bait with a baseball bat and 4000 series isn't a finesse game
I don't think you're realizing the potential of spinning outfits. With new thinner diameter lines you can utilize smaller and lighter reels. This leads to a vastly lighter set-up which can be very sensitive.
This post was edited on 2/7/19 at 10:59 am
Posted on 2/7/19 at 9:49 am to The Last Coco
I always set up to fish with the wind and almost always use 1/8 oz jigheads for plastics. Will go to 1/4 oz if tide is ripping for flounder. For the majority of anglers expensive sticks are just window decoration. Most don't have the skill set to take advantage of high modulus blanks.
Posted on 2/7/19 at 10:51 am to Hebed118
I have a 7' Falcon medium Coastal Clearwater in a baitcast and it's awesome. Paired with a 13 Fishing Concept Z. I'm sure you can get that or a Falcon BuCoo for around that price range in a spinning model.
Posted on 2/7/19 at 11:51 am to Saskwatch
Confession Time, i can't throw a spinning reel to save my life. Started using a bait caster when i was 10 yrs old, so for the last 43 yrs my skillz only work for those units.
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