Wacky Spinning Rod

[guastels]

I am looking for an all round wacky spinning rod and I am thinking of a 6' 10" medium power, x-fast rod. Not sure if i should get a MH instead.

 

Thoughts?

[OhioFisherman]

I liked my spinning rods 6 1/2 - 7 foot, a heavier action rod around heavier cover, which also meant heavier line.

[GBW]

I had a 6'6" med fast and went to a 7' med fast action rod so I can cast a bit farther with a bit more leverage and not needing to go to a MH and suites me just fine. And my Med rod I found felt better and a tad bit lighter than the MH of the same size and brand BUT that may have been all in my head too. I just know I like my 7' med fast rod for stick baits cause I can get them farther when needed or more on the spot I truly want when closer to flip it in the pocket. But that is just me...

[GBW]

also doubles as a jig rod for my daughter should she want to try for a walleye...

[singingdog]

My fave for stick baits and unweighted plastics is a 7' M power Compre. It has a softer tip than the M power 6.5', which translates into much better casting distance. MH seems a bit overkill to me, but I am more of a finesse guy.

[AKRISONER]

for whacky rigging specifically id go medium because whackys typically arent fished right in the slop. Ive always fished them on right on the slop edges.

 

all about application.

 

if you are whack rigging on GB totally different story vs rice lake. Consider the lake you are fishing and if the rod would also have application elsewhere. Also consider the rod brand...ive felt MH's that felt like heavies and in higher end rods, mediums that feel like a cheap MH so its all dependant on brand and application.

Edited April 18, 2017 by AKRISONER

[manitoubass2]

KISS

 

I carry 3 sizes of rods, 5'6", 6'2", 6"7.

 

Pannies, walleye, pike, musky, bass, suckers, etc all covered.

 

I prefer MH.

 

Hate all you want but I've hauled in great size fish without having to use 30 rods.

 

I've once went 7' and hated everything about it. 3 rods donated to kids. I hate longer rods.

 

Proper reels/line take casting distance out of the equation.

 

Im not cut from the same cloth. I believe in the 6'7" for any bigger species. Doesn't matter the technique.

 

Long rods lose more fish, short rods lose more fish when it's not the target species. 6'7" MH will land any freshwater fish in ontario

 

But don't listen to me. Im the tinfoil hat of OFC lol

[AKRISONER]

5'6?

 

how many muskys you land on that pink barbie rod manitou?

Edited April 18, 2017 by AKRISONER

[manitoubass2]

5'6?

 

how many muskys you land on that pink barbie rod manitou?

5'6" is for pannies but I did land a 42" pike on rainy lake on it about 5 years ago. 6lb mono. Super crappy rod too, one of my kids Walmart specials. I forget the brand??? One of those rods you get a free lil tackle kit with

 

But I got a 46" pike on the 6'7" no issues and a 106" sturgeon. 20lb braid

Edited April 18, 2017 by manitoubass2

[jimmer]

I definitely like a MH when fishing wacky style in any condition, but especially around weeds.

[GBW]

5'6?

 

how many muskys you land on that pink barbie rod manitou?

It's his go to rod with that many kids...

[manitoubass2]

It's his go to rod with that many kids...

7 kids, my rod is more functional then yours lol

[huzzsaba]

too bad they don't make the shimano Zuraca anymore.my first fishing rod and the best. 6.6 medium action rod, with a silky smooth reel. hauled in 2 20+ lb salmon last year with rod that rod/reel with 15lb line.

 

Personally I like anything made by Shimano.

Edited April 18, 2017 by huzzsaba

[Acountdeleted]

Big fan of the Mojo Bass. I think they have a wacky one but I find the dropshop works just fine. I'll find out the specs and post it later.

[moxie]

I use an older Crucial CRS-DX72M. 7'2" med xf. It's paired up with a Smoke 25PT. Light, casts a mile and more than enough backbone to bury the needle.

[grimsbylander]

Med vs Med hvy depends on the type of fishing you'll be doing. If I was fishing largies I'd be using 15 - 20lb line and a weedless hook...here I use a MH rod. For smallies, it's open water, lighter line and fine wire hooks... I use a med rod in a longer length, 7'.

 

Decide which type of fishing you'll do more of and go that way. A middle of the road scenario would be a MV rod 7'.

[AKRISONER]

7 kids, my rod is more functional then yours lol

 

you need a hat

 

haha!

[fishindevil]

yes that's my wacky set up too....

[Loonietoon]

I still like my Ugly Sticks.... I use those "" ...........can not use that word ......."" things for everything