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1fastmerc 05-28-2011 09:25 AM

Speck fishing rod?
 
Need advice on purchasing a rod for speck fishing. More than brand I was wondering length and action. Thanks

Hopedale Hustler 05-28-2011 09:50 AM

Waterpooo......no castaway skeleton or falcon or American rodsmith

Hopedale Hustler 05-28-2011 09:50 AM

Can't go wrong with them three

PUREBAY2200 05-28-2011 09:54 AM

6-6 or 7ft
What feels best to u.
6-12 or 8-14
For reds 8-17
Hope that helps.
For the price bucoo is the best option.
It's a 8-17 but feels like an 8 -14.
Very good action & versatile.

fishinpox 05-28-2011 10:11 AM

7 ft light or med/light fast tip soft plastic 1/8-1/4 oz jig heads I prefer the falcon cenderi ti

TTF FISHING 05-28-2011 10:28 AM

If you plan to throw Tops/Tails at em....I'd go with a Med Fast or Med Light Extra Fast in 6'9" - 7'0.

MED FAST 7'0 ...... (MED) will give you the fighting power on the bottom of the 1/2 of your blank and the (FAST) whip to work lure on the top 1/2 of the blank.

If you wade and boat fish ...go with a 6'9" MED LIGHT EXTRA FAST....Best Tops/Tails Rod Action on the Market!!!!!!

Good Luck .... TTF

evis102 05-28-2011 12:30 PM

I wade with a 6'5" Med Fast Shimano Cumulus and boat fish with 6'8" Shimano Cumaras. I have tried every high end rod on the market except G.Loomis rods and I go back to Cumaras every time. Also the reason I use a short rod for wading is it gives you better control of the fish.

LaAngler 05-28-2011 12:49 PM

for throwing heavy baits a 6'-6" medium action

for jigs a medium light to light action 6'-6" to 7'

"W" 05-28-2011 12:52 PM

HP Light Waterloo....6"10

trophytroutman 05-28-2011 12:53 PM

When I wade I use 6'5" L or ML.When fishing from boat a 7' L or ML.

all star rod 05-28-2011 12:53 PM

For 100 bucks you cannot beat the Falcon BU COO......either the 6'-6" or 7'...

TTF FISHING 05-28-2011 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evis102 (Post 259164)
I wade with a 6'5" Med Fast Shimano Cumulus and boat fish with 6'8" Shimano Cumaras. I have tried every high end rod on the market except G.Loomis rods and I go back to Cumaras every time. Also the reason I use a short rod for wading is it gives you better control of the fish.


Yeah...If all you(1FastMerc) really do is wade...go with a 6'5" - 6'9" in ML Xtra Fast, Med/Fast or a Med Light "Wader" Style Rod.

If you Wade and Boat ...6'9" MLXF is best

If you only boat fish.... 7' and 7'6" Med Fast .... 7' and above Rods give you more casting distance for fishing the birds and you'll able to cast way out in front of the boat while drifting.....Just make sure your line is spooled full on your reel.

Now this advice is if you're only buying 1 rod...if buying more than one rod then you can cherry pick lengths and actions.

Also give a price range...cause you're gonna get people suggesting 200-350 dollar rods on here.....You can find some great rods for 119.00 and below.

TTF

fishinpox 05-28-2011 01:02 PM

Top water 6'6" med/ heavy 7" split grip custom built .... That's the money right thuuuuur

PUREBAY2200 05-28-2011 07:28 PM

I also use a short rod wade Fishin...
6-5 skeleton 8-17lb
6-4 skeleton 8-14lb
6-2 skeleton 6-12
6-6 falcon low rider 10-12

Boat Fishin
7 ft skeleton 8-14
7 ft skeleton 8-17
6-9 bucoo 8-17
7-2 cumara 10-20

Spinning
7-6 falcon inshore 8-15
7 ft skeleton 8-17

Each rod has a specific job:)

But if I needed 1 rod only.....7ft 8-14 skeleton

kenmore_mo 05-28-2011 07:37 PM

OK here's my take on this, name brand rods are nice but pricey. as long as you get a graphite rod at med action you are fine....been fishing for for 40 years..yes its nice to tell your buds that you use an all star or a g lomis save your money and buy beer

evidrine 05-28-2011 07:42 PM

Nicely stated!

Salty 05-28-2011 11:27 PM

Falcon....unless you have more money than brains.

Micah 05-29-2011 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salty (Post 259313)
Falcon....unless you have more money than brains.

Exactly

I make oil 05-29-2011 01:34 AM

I agree with Pox and ASR. A long rod with a split grip is the way to go. And for the price the Bu Coo's are hard to beat.

LPfishnTIM 05-29-2011 02:04 AM

7ft cast farther! I like a med rod, no fast tip. American rodsmith has a good trout rod, but it doesn't have many guides, which I like plenty guides. but the trout special rod I have I've caught several limits with.


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