Are there any 6'6" Heavy rods? 2024
Glaucus reply :
I'm not talking about a MH that fishes as a H (like a St. Croix for example, according to who you talk to) or a H that fishes as a MH (Like Dobyns for example, according to who you talk to). Are there any 6'6" rods that are listed as a H and fish as a H?
If someone can help me find one that would be amazing.
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
What does “fish like a heavy” mean? This is where the subjectivity of labels and opinions comes in. Can you elaborate on the application? This might get you more meaningful feedback.
Glaucus reply :
On 10/1/2019 at 8:30 AM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:What does “fish like a heavy” mean? This is where the subjectivity of labels and opinions comes in. Can you elaborate on the application? This might get you more meaningful feedback.
Something similar to a Dobyns Mag Heavy. I like 6'6" rods and want to find a rod like this to lay the wood with jigs.
Right now I'm stuck with 7' Heavy and try as I might I hate fishing them. The length is too awkward. I'm dead set on 6'6" if such a rod exists.
zell_pop1 reply :
You either have to look for a used rod, or go with a 6'10" H rod while they still exist(Shimano/Daiwa/Falcon).
Jig Man reply :
My partner and I had some 6’6” Falcon Lowriders that fit that description. However, over time we both sold them opting for longer rods.
waymont reply :
G Loomis 6'6" 784c. It's a pretty stout rod and comes in a couple of series. A used IMX can usually be found for around $175
KP Duty reply :
On 10/1/2019 at 10:48 AM, waymont said:G Loomis 6'6" 784c. It's a pretty stout rod and comes in a couple of series. A used IMX can usually be found for around $175
I owned a pre-shimano version of this rod 20yrs ago. Really regret selling it.
Jaderose reply :
If only there was some way to search for information electronically........Oh, wait.......
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Dobyns_Fury_Casting_Rods/descpage-DFC.html
new2BC4bass reply :
I bought a few 6'6" rods when I first got back into fishing (and went to baitcast gear). Soon found out I preferred longer. Two are 6'6" MH Cabela's XMLTi from different year models. The newer one has a typical MH rating. The older is rated for something like 3/8-2 or 3/8-2 1/4 oz. Would have to double check. You can see the older model has a thicker tip. Also has a funky reel seat. 
Anyway it might have been used twice at the most. Its lure rating is more than my Heavy rods. I believe these were $200 rods. You might be able to talk me into selling it. Would be a first. 
Never sold a rod yet, and only one reel which was basically a giveaway to a young college kid looking to get into baitcast reels.
BassNJake reply :
I custom make these. lol
I have a few 7 foot MH rods that I have broken the first few inches off of.
Once I replaced the tip, they fish like a broom stick.
Bassattackr reply :
Gloomis used to make a 6'6" H in their mag bass series. You might check them out.
Glaucus reply :
On 10/1/2019 at 8:06 PM, Jaderose said:If only there was some way to search for information electronically........Oh, wait.......
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Dobyns_Fury_Casting_Rods/descpage-DFC.html
I DID research and couldn't find anything.
If only people would read the OP they would see that I excluded a Dobyns Heavy because they're actually Medium Heavy.
(That Fury is the only one like it they offer. I owned it and sold it off because it wasn't what I wanted.)
YoTone reply :
Is 6'9'' close enough? Daiwa has one that Ive been using this year and ive been enjoying it for a variety of applications like jig and frog fishing.
JediAmoeba reply :
There used to be a lot of Muskie rods like that but the days of short rods are long gone. What use do you have for a Heavy rod that short? It's basically a pole cue.
Spy reply :
On 10/1/2019 at 10:48 AM, waymont said:G Loomis 6'6" 784c. It's a pretty stout rod and comes in a couple of series. A used IMX can usually be found for around $175
One just sold for about that on eBay this past week.
Glaucus reply :
On 10/2/2019 at 3:20 AM, JediAmoeba said:There used to be a lot of Muskie rods like that but the days of short rods are long gone. What use do you have for a Heavy rod that short? It's basically a pole cue.
Laying the wood with jigs. Frogs too.
I may just have to train myself to get comfortable with 7 footers the way I had to train myself to be comfortable with right hand retrieve reels when I first started when that's all that was in stores around here. I've since moved to left hand retrieve years ago and that's infinitely more comfortable but as far as short rods go it seems I'm about to be out of luck.
WRB reply :
My ALX custom rods are heavy, 6 power fast rated for 3/8- 1 1/4 oz, 6'10" MB916NG+, s/n 201204. Contact Alex and see what has that meets your needs.
Tom
waymont reply :
On 10/1/2019 at 7:32 PM, KP Duty said:I owned a pre-shimano version of this rod 20yrs ago. Really regret selling it.
They are sweet rods.
Raul reply :
I have a Shimano Clarus 6'6" H XF, pool cue capable of pulling fish out of mesquite trees, it's my heavy spinnerbait ( 3/4 - 1oz )/swim-bladed jig rod. Just I was about going to get another one it was discontinued ..... what a friggin bummer !
r83srock reply :
My dad has a St. Croix Premier 6’6” H, rated to 1.5oz lures. I have the 6’10” version that they no longer make, and I retired mine. Might give that a check.
fishwizzard reply :
There are a ton of jdm rods that are short and cover the entire "Heavy" spectrum. Most of them are slower in action however. I have been looking for a 6'ish frog rod for a while now but have yet to find one that looks right enough to take the chance on.
How much are you looking to spend?
r83srock reply :
Just looked, St. Croix no longer offers the 6’6” H premier. What are lure weights, I looked and didn’t see, maybe I missed it? It looks like loomis or custom is the way to go, which isn’t bad at all. I used to fish a Kistler 6’8” H rated to 1.5oz. Rod rocked for jigs , but it too is retired, the eyes are nearly falling off. Maybe Kistler will build you something?
Castaway has a rod called their heavy worm. It’s a 6’6” Heavy. I remember Waterloo out of Texas had both a 6’10” and 7’3” “scrape” rod, not sure if Waterloo still builds rods or not.
Glaucus reply :
Thanks guys. I'll just train myself to get comfortable with 7'+ rods. The options for shorter rods are dwindling across the board and I've come to realize since posting this thread that I'll have to make the move before long anyways.
dgalex reply :
| | GLoomis MBR785C GL3. Perfect. |
BassWhole! reply :
On 10/1/2019 at 8:30 AM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:Can you elaborate on the application?
I'm thinking 9 ball, or maybe straight pool...
J Francho reply :
I'm thinking a custom build off some stand up salt blank.
fishwizzard reply :
In the “expensive and JDM” category there is the Megabass Lilypad Survivor. It’s rated 3/8-1oz. Also the Daiwa Black Label lg 631 mhf-fr which is rated 1/4-1.5 oz. I have been eyeing both of them but have yet to pull the trigger.
BassWhole! reply :
On 10/1/2019 at 8:35 AM, Glaucus said:Something similar to a Dobyns Mag Heavy. I like 6'6" rods and want to find a rod like this to lay the wood with jigs.
Right now I'm stuck with 7' Heavy and try as I might I hate fishing them. The length is too awkward. I'm dead set on 6'6" if such a rod exists.
I know someone chuckleiconed® the cut down a longer MH rod post above, but that is actually the best way to go short of building a custom stick. There is no reason why a blank needs to be built or modified keeping the original length. Of course, one would have to have a good idea as to what the finished product should fish like, a seemingly foreign concept in the "InterWeb® help me find a rod" culture we find ourselves in. A lot of custom surf and Jetty sticks were and are cut down a little or a lot from either or both ends.
On 10/4/2019 at 7:59 PM, J Francho said:I'm thinking a custom build off some stand up salt blank.
LMAO...
dgalex reply :
This caught my eye because I'm thinking of buying one for BIG spinnerbaits:
https://www.americanlegacyfishing.com/g-loomis-classic-mag-bass-fishing-rod-mbr785-gl3.html
If this isn't what the guy was looking for, I don't know what is:
"MBR785 GL3 is the most powerful pitching rod we make! It' s got a magnum power butt-section with an extra-stiff tip. It will force even the biggest bass away from trouble, no matter how big the bass or how thick the cover. It is a really good choice for fishing peacock bass in South America and it will handle large pike and muskies... no problem. This is the "Big Mac Daddy" for close-quarters, combat bass fishing. GL3 gives you a great rod at a mid-range price. Value and performance... a great combination!"
Spy reply :
Love those MBR tapers, they keep fish pinned regardless of what lure is tied on without ever feeling under powered.
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