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Your fav trout spinning rod?
Posted on 6/18/26 at 10:30 am
Posted on 6/18/26 at 10:30 am
I am just not super happy with any of my spinning rods for trout, and refuse to bring my nicer bass stuff on these trips because of all the bad things that can happen with 4 guys in a bay boat. I thought I had found the one in a TFO Professional, but it was shipped broken, and the guides are gigantic/heavy. Our Academy doesn't carry Falcon Coastal, so never held one. Not opposed to buying one on my drive next week from CENLA down to Coco if there's something great on the way.
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Posted on 6/18/26 at 10:56 am to AlxTgr
I know it is pricey but a st croix medium heavy with a shimano 4000D spooled with 30 lb braid is one of the nicest rods i have used inshore.
I use it with live or artificial shrimp under a cork or carolina rig live shrimp on bottom.
Their slogan "best rods on earth" is a factual statement!
I use it with live or artificial shrimp under a cork or carolina rig live shrimp on bottom.
Their slogan "best rods on earth" is a factual statement!
Posted on 6/18/26 at 11:00 am to AlxTgr
What is wrong with the ones you already have?
Posted on 6/18/26 at 11:02 am to freshtigerbait
quote:They have like 10 lines. Which one?
I know it is pricey but a st croix medium heavy
Posted on 6/18/26 at 11:03 am to Funky Tide 8
quote:The one I have used the most is just too heavy. The power is better suited to larger baits/fish. My Crappie stuff is too light. My bass stuff is too precious
What is wrong with the ones you already have?
Posted on 6/18/26 at 11:14 am to AlxTgr
I use Dobyns Champion 733 M for popping corks and topwaters. 702 M for jerk baits and jigs. I have a 702 MH that I use for one specialized rig with heavier weight. That rod doesn't get a whole lot of use.
Some people prefer MH rods for popping corks because of the weight of the overall rig. I just rarely use them and would prefer to fight a trout on a M rod as opposed to a MH.
Some people prefer MH rods for popping corks because of the weight of the overall rig. I just rarely use them and would prefer to fight a trout on a M rod as opposed to a MH.
Posted on 6/18/26 at 11:17 am to bluemoons
quote:Yup. I will probably go ML for this one if I find the right one. If I do have to throw a weighted cork rig, I have that covered. I do that less and less now. The last time were were on a good cork bite, I just added a cork to my existing set up and did fine. The kind with the slit that allows you to add it without retying.
Some people prefer MH rods for popping corks because of the weight of the overall rig. I just rarely use them and would prefer to fight a trout on a M rod as opposed to a MH.
Posted on 6/18/26 at 11:17 am to AlxTgr
“My bass stuff is too precious”
Why not buy a duplicate of your favorite bass rod(or two) and have it just be a dedicated trout rod.
Why not buy a duplicate of your favorite bass rod(or two) and have it just be a dedicated trout rod.
Posted on 6/18/26 at 11:17 am to AlxTgr
Stop at Superior and Baton Rouge and test out some St. Croix.
Posted on 6/18/26 at 11:18 am to LSUA 75
quote:Cost.
Why not buy a duplicate of your favorite bass rod(or two) and have it just be a dedicated trout rod.
Posted on 6/18/26 at 11:19 am to Motorboat
quote:Which line?
Stop at Superior and Baton Rouge and test out some St. Croix.
Posted on 6/18/26 at 11:21 am to AlxTgr
I have two custom Connley Fishing Rods for trout, they're fantastic.
Connley Fishing
If you want to work with someone local, check out Bo's Custom Rods.
Bo's Custom Rods
Connley Fishing
If you want to work with someone local, check out Bo's Custom Rods.
Bo's Custom Rods
Posted on 6/18/26 at 11:24 am to AlxTgr
My nice trout spinning rod is a G Loomis E6x
My beater trout spinning rod is an Okuma DTR.
I like the Okuma a lot. Plenty fine for corks and jigs
My beater trout spinning rod is an Okuma DTR.
I like the Okuma a lot. Plenty fine for corks and jigs
Posted on 6/18/26 at 11:26 am to AlxTgr
Not sure. I just go in and grab what feels good. Lemme look for you...
Mojo and Avid. not a fan of this type of butt:
Mojo and Avid. not a fan of this type of butt:
Posted on 6/18/26 at 11:29 am to Motorboat
quote:Yeah, I like those. My BassX feels kinda cheap. My Legend Tournament actually feels overbuilt, and not in a comfortable way. It has its place though.
Mojo and Avid
Posted on 6/18/26 at 11:36 am to freshtigerbait
quote:
a st croix medium heavy with a shimano 4000D spooled with 30 lb braid
A bit heavy for the specks, no?
Posted on 6/18/26 at 11:38 am to AlxTgr
I believe its the triumph
Posted on 6/18/26 at 11:40 am to Motorboat
They are very knowledgeable in there. My go to store for any tackle pickup
Posted on 6/18/26 at 11:55 am to freshtigerbait
What types of baits do you plan on using with it? These types of questions can be hard to answer without knowing what you plan on throwing. Inshore doesn’t need to be as complicated but bass guys will have a different rod, reel, line combo for each individual bait they throw.
Posted on 6/18/26 at 12:02 pm to hall59tiger
quote:Artificial shrimp as small as the Shrimplet and if forced, live shrimp with one split shot.
What types of baits do you plan on using with it?
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