Best Topwater Rods
 

Guys, I am about to pull the trigger on a new topwater rod. I would like to stay around $150. I am looking for a rod to throw a spook as far as possible, but also light enough to throw all day without getting carpal tunnel. My buddy has a 7 ft Med heavy crucial with an extra fast tip on a shimm 300 dsv and he can absolutely chunk it. He usually throws a good 30 ft more than me and his combo is light. I was looking for some opinions on a rod to match with my Shim 300dsv before I pull the trigger.

I personally like a 6'10"-7' medium with a fast tip... Im not brand loyal I just buy what feels good. Go try some out at the store. Try going to LCT or the Tackle Box and talking to the guys that work there. They will probably let you bring in your reel and see how it feels on different rods

the 7'0" med action fast tip is our best seller for topwaters like spooks etc and in that price range I'd recommend the crucial... if you want more distance you can move up in length to the 7'6 or 7'11, but the rods get heavier in the med-heavy actions.. great rods, great warranty.

and yes it's no problem, bring your reel in if you need to see if you like the balance and feel.

I have a 7'0 med action fast tip crucial with a 200 E7 on it. I love it but it does not cast as far as the med heavy. The med heavy has the beef to handle the whip better I believe. I may go up in length and go with the med heavy crucial. I was just trying to get some other comparisons to the crucial. Thanks for the input and I may take you up on that in the future.

I like a 6'6" med/heavy with a short 7" grip fir tw I get mine custom built .... Holler if u want the details

Pox, who makes your rods?

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Like their is any other rods out there......:confused::confused::confused::confused :

Doug at Cajun limb .... Only my tw rods

Not for you obviously! But that's ok with me. I won't hold it against you.

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I'm always willing to try something new. Fishing wise that is!

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Hmmm......I got a joke I wanna put here!! But can't!! Argh

Doug is a member on here pm him

You're learning! I figured it would be you to chime in. I was waiting for you to post it so I could moderate you. :whip:

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Is that his user name? Doug?

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Cajunlimb

Will do, thanks Pox!

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Stick em rods 6'6" topwater special.$80.PM me for more info or pm raymond,he got one from me.

It's Kajun Limb, Paul.........Pox is confused got snapper on his mind:smokin:
He's a Central boy! Can't go wrong!!!!!!:D

White Doug or the Black Doug:confused:

I am Doug

Matthews Custom Rods for me. He just built me a 7'6 split grip micro guide spiral rod. Can't wait to throw it!! He sent me a video trying it out and teasing me a bit and it casts a mile. Thats what I wanted for in the kayak for getting in some of the ponds where reds were working in a distance and not wanting to approach them. It will be mated with a Zillion!
http://huntnfish.com/showthread.php/...ro-s-rod-build

I got two Kajun Limbs too! Its all I fish with! I'm gonna get another one soon!

5'6'' ugly stick/w the pistol grip!!!!:D

Got to agree here....... Got my 2 Waterloos and haven't touched my Cumaras since. HP Lite 7' is sick!! So light it's ridiculous and matched with a chronarch or Curado it's game over you can cast a spook a mile

put a core 50mg...on one

Man a core on a loo would be bad arse setup, so light!

then you could backlash all day like W

Nothing with Mg on it needs to be within 20 miles of a saltwater environment

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh....he thinks it stands for monogram.

Who said it was going in saltwater?

I did!

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I've yet to have an issue with my 2 core 50 mg reels...... Only use em in saltwater. Haven't hers of anyone having issues either......

I figured you would say that. I may try one in the future ,but I am trying to stay around $150 now.

Pox, What does that rod cost? 6'6" huh with a short grip? Can you chunk it?

Thanks for all the info guys.

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Hey midget..... He said under 150$
As usual u don't read & comprehend the whole deal....

I know exactly what he said Shamu....Like I replied..Is there any other rods out their??? Comprehend:rolleyes:

If he said 150$ max..... *** would u show him a more expensive rod.....

Ur freakin brain must b in Ur arse.... Bc everything u say is ****.....
U can't say one thing that is relevant. U wanna Spark controversy on every topic!!
Guy asked for best rod under 150$

Only an idiot like u would say " waterPOO"


TLC needs to make a show on u.....
"Dwarf knows best"

I have been using the cores in salt/brackish water since they came out with no issues, also have a couple older chronarch 50mgs and have had no issues with them either?

Waterloo has the salinity series that you can sometimes find on sale at hooksetmarinegear for under 150.

Yea..... But midget shows a HP slam mag ......

Must have hurt your feeling with the Shamu comment! And because you can't afford a good rod maybe he might want to spend a little more and get the best rod

W..... U start talking bout what someone can / can't afford..... Ur 1 step away from a problem u don't wanna have.....
Watch Ur mouth midget!!!

That mouth of urs is gonna get u in trouble .

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Edwards.... How long have you been fishing to have so much expert analysis on every thing from Rods,boats,freeboard and motors? Can you enlighten us the year you took your 1st saltwater fishing trip?

Waterloo HP Lite = $180
Shimano Crucial Rods are sweet arse to I think they run around $150-$160 only fished with one once so I can't give great feedback on it but it was a nice rod

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Huh?

Well, tomorrow morning I am taking my new Stickem rod fishing and hope my paddle still has enough Helium in it to navigate the ship channel.:D