Best Shakey Head Casting Rod 2024

diavolos reply :

Hi every one, I want to buy a very good shakey head rod to pair with my 13 metanium xg (bfs spool), I am willing to put 250 minimum$

any suggestions?

Arv reply :

I use a Dobyns Champion 702c. If you're willing to go up in price get the Champion Extreme.

diavolos reply :

Ill look up the extreme, seems like a nice one from what i saw so far

what else, is their a loomis casting version shaky head?

roadwarrior reply :

You would have to find one "gently used", but the G.Loomis BCR893 would be my recommendation.

I think I paid $225 for mine from a member on our Flea Market.

diavolos reply :

I would like something new

Delaware Valley Tackle reply :

Would you consider having one built? I have some ideas for a real light, sensitive blank and we can customize the look to match the reel.

diavolos reply :

mmm not sure about that sorry im too skeptic

martintheduck reply :

Just putting this out there - if your budget is MINIMUM $200 then you can buy the best rod available. Customizing a rod would be a solid idea since you can find pretty much any blank and customize it with the best guides -plus- you can make it look good.

If you don't want to customize one then buy the most expensive m/h g.loomis. Or just spend $250 on a m/h cumara. Use a cumara exclusively for shaky heads because I can feel EVERYTHING. Favorite rod I've ever used.

new2BC4bass reply :

Minimum or maximum? Regardless, $250 is getting into the area where a custom built rod makes sense if you know what you want. If you only have a general idea, then talking with a rod builder can narrow it down. Mike is a good guy to work with. He built a short Senko rod for my daughter at a very reasonable price. Pink, of course!

I bought...off the classifieds...2 custom built rods over the winter. Both are extremely nice. I have no idea why you would be skeptic unless it is because you are new to Online fishing forums. I'd like to have a few more custom built rods. I would go all custom if I could afford it.

diavolos reply :

What glx or Cumara casting rod suit shakey the most? For max 12 feet deep

bigbasshunter reply :

I use a cumara 7'2" mh(senko rod) for shaky head all the way down to 25'+. I can feel every little change with 10lb fluorocarbon

iabass8 reply :

it really depends on the weight of the shakey head you are throwing. although it would work, i wouldn't throw a 1/8 oz shakey head on the same rod or line as a 3/8oz.

martintheduck reply :

On 8/8/2013 at 2:11 AM, iabass8 said:
it really depends on the weight of the shakey head you are throwing. although it would work, i wouldn't throw a 1/8 oz shakey head on the same rod or line as a 3/8oz.

I've never even thrown a 1/8 shakey head! So tiny!

I use a 7'2 MH xfast taper cumara for all my shakey head applications. Has all success. Also makes a great soft plastic rod and a perfect jigging rod.

iabass8 reply :

heavier shakey heads are becoming more popular but traditionally they are usually 1/8 or 3/16.

Brian Needham reply :

I like my Dobyns DX742, works well with a core and 3/16oz heads.

Dobyns DX702 finesse is another rod lots of guys like for shakey heads as well (which by the way I have one I could part with)

diavolos reply :

Is this a good one or should I go for an MH instead? Cumara 7'2" Medium X-Fast Jig Casting Rod CUCX72MA

JeziHogg reply :

St Croix Legend Tournament or a Legend Xtreme... that is all.

bigbasshunter reply :

Med/hvy for sure

diavolos reply :

alright so unless someone says differently, a ,edium heavy should be the best power/action for this type of fishing, thanks alot

martintheduck reply :

On 8/8/2013 at 7:20 PM, diavolos said:
Is this a good one or should I go for an MH instead? Cumara 7'2" Medium X-Fast Jig Casting Rod CUCX72MA

Negative. MediumHEAVY x-fast is the way to go IMO. CUCX72MHA

martintheduck reply :

And I say that after just purchasing a 7'11" Medium Cumara this week for deep cranking. The Medium just does NOT have backbone enough for legit ripping hooksets.

If you go with the MH, you'll have an awesome shaky rod as well as a great t-rig rod.

diavolos reply :

Alright thanks for the info, as long as it can cast small jig far away I don't mind buying an mh

iabass8 reply :

how small? unless you are almost always fishing a 3/8oz or 1/4oz /w a heavier gauge hook, I wouldn't get a MH. When talking about your standard jig/trailer, 1/4 is considered small. when talking shakey heads, small is 1/16 where the standard is 1/8 and 3/16. If you have a particular brand shakey head that you fish, that would help narrow down the rod as well. for example, using a MH rod for most 3/16 and 1/4 oz shakey heads wouldn't be ideal because of the lighter wire hooks they use. there are some heavier gauge hooks out there though. if the shakey head has a lighter wire hook, get a M rod. generally shakey head fishing is done with light 6,7,8# line so your line is also something you need to consider. "cross the eyes" hook set aren't necessary for fishing most shakey heads so unless you are using some think gauge wire hook, a M action rod will more than drive a hook home.

i almost always fish 1/8 oz and 3/16 /w 7# fluoro on a MLXF and MXF. occasionally 1/4oz if it's too windy and 25ft down.

diavolos reply :

Well funny your taking about that cuz I just went looking for the mh rod stats and It doesn't seem to be made for 3/16 to 3/8 jigs... I bought a ***** load of them on another site lol so base to square one.... What rod should I get... A Cumara a glx/nrx? It needs to be able to handle 3/16 jig and be a casting rod

iabass8 reply :

cumara-no experience with these but a MXF would be ideal

nrx/glx-852c for 3/16-3/8 shakey heads depending on the the trailer. if you are putting say a beaver bait on a 3/8 oz head, i'd opt for the 853 at least. as long as the plastic you are putting on the shakey head isn't something along the lines of a pit poss, RI beaver or anything that is pretty thick /w a lot of weight, the 852 would be perfect. your standard 7in trick worm, robo worm, etc on 8-10# fluoro will be great.

if you are looking for a rod to throw most trigs, medium shakey heads, small jigs the 853 would be your dream come true.

diavolos reply :

Nice I'll check this out thanks alot

diavolos reply :

yup this with my new metanium xg will be one of my best combo yet!

Thanks to everybody who answered this topic!!!

martintheduck reply :

What'd you end up with? Iabass seems to know about the smaller shaky heads.... I've mentioned in a previous post I throw nothing smaller than 1/4oz, which is what the MH is rated for. Let us know how you like whatever you got.

diavolos reply :

I will be getting my rod in about 3 weeks I will try to talk about it to you guys, i am aiming for an nrx but a glx would be good too

thehooligan reply :

I typically use a spinning rod for shakeyheads but here and there ill use a baitcaster. I have a 6'8 m x-fast cumara that works great. i was throwing 1/8 oz shakyheads and hooksets were great.

diavolos reply :

Alright then, searcing reviews and info on both rods, i quickly noticed that there is alot of people saying the nrx 852c isnt worth the extra buck, that the glx has better balance and stuff like that

Lets push this thread further...again

What are your opinions regarding those two rods (glx 852c JWR/ nrx 852c JWR)

Tell me wich and why

martintheduck reply :

Good lord, man! Thats a substantial price jump right there! If you're willing to spend $400+ on a rod, just buy the glx!

diavolos reply :

I dont understand your point sorry

diavolos reply :

the megabass destroyer x7 also looks awesome

livetofish28 reply :

If your willing to spend $400 on a rod look at the ST Croix legend extreme they have a 6'10 M x-fast tip that will be able to throw an 1/8th ounce jig no problem not to mention the sensitivity on all St Croix rods are amazing. My Legend tournament is so sensitive that its like i can feel a bass look at my bait.

With your price range you really cant go wrong with any of the upper end rods.

Good Luck and Tight lines

Andrew

diavolos reply :

I will look it up but I always was more of a Shimano fan.... Maybe I should try one....the megabass destroyer x7 seems like on hell of a rod too though

diavolos reply :

Just saw that loomis got a nrx 842c mbr g rod.... Wich is better for shakey heads, this one or the nrx 852c jwr g casting rod? I need a fast answer I will be buying in 2-3 days

Thanks guys

gravestone reply :

On 8/6/2013 at 10:56 AM, diavolos said:
mmm not sure about that sorry im too skeptic

Don't be you got guys on here saying they have his rods and are happy with them. A well made custom rod beats any production rod out there.

diavolos reply :

so nrx 842c mbr g vs nrx 852c jwr g

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