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My Baitcast rod need comments.
Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2002 3:55 pm
by Curado24
I recently bought my new baitcast outfit from BPS. I got the Shimano Curado along with the Xtreme rod. I got a 7' Medium heavy rod. My question is that is my rod too heavy to work worms and tube baits? I wanted a overall rod and I could fish cranks, spinnerbaits, and soft plastic worms all on one rod. Did I pick the correct one?
My Baitcast rod need comments.
Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2002 2:35 pm
by MMT
It isn't a bad choice as you will be able to work those baits. I may have opted for a medium action which has a slightly softer tip. Better for spinnerbaits and topwater.
My Baitcast rod need comments.
Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2002 3:33 am
by YAR
don't know if your fishing from shore or boat,7ft may be to long from shore or if you are a small person like me(5'6).all my rods are 6'6. and as for throwing worms and tubes, i would have gone to a spinning outfit . unless your pithing and flipping!!med/hvy rod is okay if you have a fast tip!!! cause most of the plastics you throw will have lite line and very little weight!!!!!! hope this helped.
My Baitcast rod need comments.
Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2002 4:27 pm
by Curado24
Most of the time I do fish from shore and as for being short I am definately not.(I am 6'8) I fished with it yesterday on worms and it seemed to be very responsive and worked quite well. Just was wondering if I should've gotten a 6'6 rod, but I really like the 7'.
My Baitcast rod need comments.
Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2002 9:35 pm
by brendanc
7' Will help you make longer casts and give you more leverage/control over the fish. If I could only get one baitcaster today, that would be the one...
BC
My Baitcast rod need comments.
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2002 1:28 am
by JoeMo
Seems like the Extreme is a great rod. If I get one later this fall or winter, it will probably be the 6-6 medium. It can help me accomplish more different things than a longer/heavier rod can.
I told you I've been taking notes. (But I might have to take a real job to afford it!)
Another good thread working its way. JoeMo
My Baitcast rod need comments.
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2002 3:40 am
by YAR
brendan a 7ft rod, your smaller than me.your about 5'3(LOL). i had a 7fter and i didn't like it. didn't work well with me all my rods are 6'6 BPS extremes!
My Baitcast rod need comments.
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2002 12:06 am
by boats
I have a BPS Extreme 7" rod. I am currently throwing weightless senkos, but change around, and it works good for all kinds of technics. I'm a slinger, I have several 6'6" rods, but actually like my 7 footers better. Maybe if I did pitching/flipping or something I might like a shoter one.
My Baitcast rod need comments.
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2002 1:57 pm
by brendanc
Nice try Ray... I'm 5'5" and 've got it backwards you "I'm taller than you"...
That's probally why I don't have a problem with the 7' Rod and you do...
Actually, Even midget's can use 7' rods if they are flippin' & pitchin' correctly. You need to adjust the amount of line you have out when you flip or pitch...
Either way, it's what you are comfortable with that matters...
My Baitcast rod need comments.
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:32 pm
by JoeMo
From what I have seen in this thread, you are an "extreme" bunch of guys. lol
I think length of the rod is a personal choice. For example, I use my 7-6 Flippin' Sticks when I C-rig. It's great (for me) if I decide that I need a longer leader. I won't be tripping over anything.
Besides, my doctor says I've lost a half inch in the last year. (no wisecracks) I was 5-10
up until then.
Thanks for posting. Good thread. JoeMo