Speck fishing rod?

[1fastmerc]

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

[Hopedale Hustler]

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

[Hopedale Hustler]

Can't go wrong with them three

[PUREBAY2200]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

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

["W"]

HP Light Waterloo....6"10

[trophytroutman]

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

[all star rod]

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

[TTF FISHING]

Originally Posted by evis102

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]

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

[PUREBAY2200]

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]

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]

Nicely stated!

[Salty]

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

[Micah]

Originally Posted by Salty

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

Exactly

[I make oil]

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]

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.