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Old 02-11-2008, 09:46 AM
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Ok, I need really good rod. Something I can use with big jigs and worms (if I can use the same rod for both). Im willing to spend around 200 for the combo. Got any idea?
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Old 02-11-2008, 12:39 PM
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7 foot Team Diawa Walmart..medium heavy 50.00
Revo/Garcia/baitcaster/9 ball bearings/6.2 100.00
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Old 02-11-2008, 07:50 PM
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http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...003000_100-3-1

7' MH should serve you well.
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Old 02-11-2008, 08:29 PM
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MH is enough for real heavy crap? I already have a 7' MH baitcaster. I was kinda lookin for somethin for real heavy stuff.
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Old 02-11-2008, 10:59 PM
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I fish in real heavy structure..I haven't had a break off yet.

7 foot Team Diawa MH
20 pound Power Pro { Must use Palomar knot}

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Old 02-12-2008, 12:20 AM
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MH is enough for real heavy crap? I already have a 7' MH baitcaster. I was kinda lookin for somethin for real heavy stuff.
MH is plenty, you want some "give" to your equipment, or you will break off more fish and tackle than what it's worth.
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Old 02-12-2008, 08:47 AM
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i threw 1.5 ounce tunsten jigs through hydrilla mats in texas with a MH and never felt undergunned with 10+ lb bass. If your rod is too stiff, you'll rip the hook right through the fish's mouth
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Old 02-12-2008, 09:01 AM
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If your rod is too stiff, you'll rip the hook right through the fish's mouth josh

Amen Josh..last year I was losing a few shiner bass until I began fishing with a 6 1/2 foot medium spinning rod..Sure the rod tip was bent alot but I got ALL the bass to the boat..


When wormng and jigging I use MH simply to penetrate the worm through the plastic and into the fish's jaw..It also helps horsing them out of the hydrilla..If they are allowed to run through the hydrilla very long you will lose the fish..
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Old 02-12-2008, 03:39 PM
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go with g.loomis, fenwick, or all-star

here is a real good shaky head rod and normal jig/worm rod from g.loomis
all-star is the cheapest.

http://products.gloomis.com/gl/produ...=1202855752306
http://products.gloomis.com/gl/produ...=1202855754493
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