Finesse spinning rod

[biggs]

Hey everyone,

I am in the market for a finesse spinning rod but also want this rod to be able to handle tubes (tubes aren't finesse ar they??). I don't want anything over 7ft and don't want to spend over $200.

Right now the leading contender is a 6'9" Daiwa Fuego ML but I am concerned the the lure rating won't allow it to handle tubes (1/16-3/8 ). I wish LeBaron carried the 6'10" M Fuego rod.

Honestly this rod is the leading contender because my mother hasn't heard of Paddletales and gave me a $100 LeBaron gift certificate for xmas! Not that I hate LeBaron or anything just I need a spinning rod and LeBaron doesn't offer much in terms of rods that I like except the Daiwa Fuego.

I know my ideal rod but it really isn't in the budget right now so I have to go a different route!

Rod will be paired with a Stratic Ci4 3000.

Really any suggestions would be appreciated and curious to know what others use for finesse rods.

Thanks in advance.

[IanD]

Sell the Gift Cert and head over to Ed's and check out the Dobyns.
For finesse, 4' worms, drop shots and shakey heads, I use a Champion 702sf. A little over the $200 price mark. There is always the Savvy series in the SS692SS or the SS702SS. The 703's would be better suited for tubes.

Ian

[Pike Puncher]

I suggest you look at the Fenwick Elite Tech Walleye series. I use the 6'6 M for drop shot (summer) and swimming a grub (whenever). It is a beautiful rod for any delicate presentation. They are currently $127 on the Lebaron's site, and they have several lengths and actions. The 6'9 model is a ML not MH as it appears in the catalogue. Check out the Fenwick site for the true specs.

I also use a 6'6 MH Shimano Compre for various spinning applications. Shimano rods are generally a bit lighter than the rating indicates. If budget is truly a concern, these rods are a tremendous value at $109. They fish like a rod that costs significantly more.

Happy Shopping

[biggs]

If budget is truly a concern

It isn't really that much of a concern.

Sell the Gift Cert and head over to Ed's

I have been thinking about it.

[curls]

I also use a 6'6 MH Shimano Compre for various spinning applications. Shimano rods are generally a bit lighter than the rating indicates. If budget is truly a concern, these rods are a tremendous value at $109. They fish like a rod that costs significantly more.

Happy Shopping

I have the same Compre (Ed's recommendation). GREAT rod for tubes, wacky rigs, walleye jigging, etc. Very sensitive and good action. I'd rate it closer to a M than a MH as well.

Do you think a M/F rod is appropriate for tubes and wacky rigs? If so, why, vs a MH rod for example?

[biggs]

I also use a 6'6 MH Shimano Compre for various spinning applications. Shimano rods are generally a bit lighter than the rating indicates. If budget is truly a concern, these rods are a tremendous value at $109. They fish like a rod that costs significantly more.

Happy Shopping

I have the same Compre (Ed's recommendation). GREAT rod for tubes, wacky rigs, walleye jigging, etc. Very sensitive and good action. I'd rate it closer to a M than a MH as well.

Do you think a M/F rod is appropriate for tubes and wacky rigs? If so, why, vs a MH rod for example?

I am not sure if a M/F rod is appropriate for tubes and wacky rigs.......I do prefer MH for wacky rigs though more for the hook set and I prefer casting over spinning for wacky rigs. I haven't really used tubes in the last 2yrs but when I did I prefered spinning gear, I am actually not a huge fan of spinning so I kind of want my one spinning rig to be very vesitile but I could very well be asking too much from one rod.
Maybe I should be looking more towards a M over a ML??

Do more people prefer casting or spinning when using tubes??

Sorry didn't really answer your question, just kind of rambling! Hopefully someone can answer that for you.

[curls]

For dragging tubes (or anything but flipping them to docks, really), I will only use a spinning rig. Mainly because I like to use them to skip some of the time (and skipping on a casting rig, say in a light breeze, can lead to disaster). Also, and maybe more importantly to me, if the bite is really light on the tube and I need to give them a bit of time to take the lure in and 'chew', I can open the bail and use my finger to hold the line... releasing it when I feel a slight tick, and putting the finger back on the line a few seconds later in order to detect weight. Once there's weight, flip the bail closed and slam it home!

I don't think I'd ever use a ML rod... I'd be afraid that even the slightest weed would bend the rod in half. I think I'm a lot like you in that the MH is my preferred power around here. Up in NW Ontario... that's another story, but I don't live there anymore and there's no largies there anyhow.

I also use a 6'6 MH Shimano Compre for various spinning applications. Shimano rods are generally a bit lighter than the rating indicates. If budget is truly a concern, these rods are a tremendous value at $109. They fish like a rod that costs significantly more.

Happy Shopping

I have the same Compre (Ed's recommendation). GREAT rod for tubes, wacky rigs, walleye jigging, etc. Very sensitive and good action. I'd rate it closer to a M than a MH as well.

Do you think a M/F rod is appropriate for tubes and wacky rigs? If so, why, vs a MH rod for example?

I am not sure if a M/F rod is appropriate for tubes and wacky rigs.......I do prefer MH for wacky rigs though more for the hook set and I prefer casting over spinning for wacky rigs. I haven't really used tubes in the last 2yrs but when I did I prefered spinning gear, I am actually not a huge fan of spinning so I kind of want my one spinning rig to be very vesitile but I could very well be asking too much from one rod.
Maybe I should be looking more towards a M over a ML??

Do more people prefer casting or spinning when using tubes??

Sorry didn't really answer your question, just kind of rambling! Hopefully someone can answer that for you.

[Wallyboss]

Biggs??? What do you mean " Your mother hasn't heard of Ed??????"