Favorite Medium Heavy Rod 2024

Go Fish reply :

Need a new 7 foot medium heavy, cant decide between veritas or a mojo bass. Any other suggestions are appreciated too!

Teal reply :

Powell 723 Endurance.

ripinthem reply :

Gloomis IMX for me!

fl_bass reply :

Since I just bought a veritas, I would say the veritas

kylek reply :

another vote for the Veritas. I have 3 now and love them.

War Eagle 44 reply :

At the present moment it would have to be my Powell Max 703C. Although the Loomis IMX rods are great as well.

Go Fish reply :

Thanks, Would love a G.L rod wish they made one with a lower price point for people like me who have a hard time dropping $200+ for a rod.

BasskingKeith reply :

lol since I would like a St.Croix Mojo Bass, I would say that. Never used a Veritas, however I have a 6'9 MH Vendetta. It's great.

bassandcats reply :

powell 723

Sherlock 60 reply :

I have a 6'9" MH Veritas and love it. My most versatile rod.

Never used the Mojo, but I have 5 Veritas rods now so I must like them (quite a step up from my old BPS Bionic Blades).

The best part is the split grip. Now that I'm used to it and understand how it works as a fulcrum my casting has greatly improved.

So, whatever you get, make sure it has a split grip.

lmbfisherman reply :

I have a Veritas 7' - Very good rod one of my favorites. However, I'd suggest a Compre over the Veritas, I have a H/F version of the latest Compre and I like it better (feel and has better sensitivity for me). I can't comment on the Mojo Bass - if you can spend a bit more I'd get an AVID if you want a St. Croix.

Mike L reply :

Phenix M-1

Mike

BenBassmaster reply :

I just order a Revo S and I'm pairing it up with a Veritas.

TNBassin' reply :

I really llke my MH Veritas. Great feel and sensitivity for the price.

Jig Meister reply :

On 2/26/2013 at 6:15 AM, Go Fish said:
Need a new 7 foot medium heavy, cant decide between veritas or a mojo bass. Any other suggestions are appreciated too!

The Mojo is going to be a good rod, but you really need to handle them. The Veritas is going to be stiffer action for action with any St. Croix rod. I have felt the Mojo's but never fished them, I have fished all of Abu's rods except the VIllian and the new Volatile line, and they all run pretty stiff. Personally you can't go wrong with either, but I would trust the Veritas only because it is what I know.

dodgeguy reply :

in that range a veritas.few more and a facon bucoo under 4 oz.

Greenstealth reply :

In that price range, carbonlite.

ww2farmer reply :

7' MH/F St Croix.........I have two, an Avid and LTB, one that I have and not yet used, a Rage, and fished a few others like the Triumph, Mojo, and Premier.

KYntucky Warmouth reply :

I have a 6'6'' MH Fenwick Eagle GT that I bought on clearance at sportsmans warehouse for I think $35. I use it to fish small ponds and lakes from shore. It is by far the best fishing sub $100 rod I have ever used, I have a Veritas, Vengence, F&S Tech Spec, and a Carrot Stix Wild and would choose the Eagle GT over each of them.

WRB reply :

Reding this brings up the question what is a medium heavy bass rod?

There isn't a standard to measure rod ratings and every rod maker uses the ratings differently, even between models of the same manufacturers .

Here are the basics;

2 power = medium-light

3 power = medium

4 power = medium-heavy

5 power = heavy

6 power = extra heavy

7 power = XX heavy

How rods bend are rated ; slow or moderate for half parabolic bend or 1/2 the rods bends, fast for 1/3 of the upper rod bend, very fast for 1/4 of the upper rod bends before the lower half starts to bend.

All this is very subjective and dependent on the rod materials and rod guide placement.

Custom rod makers offer rods in 1/2 power increments to finely tune the rod to the user's specifications.

Tom

Blues19 reply :

Im about to get a Veritas. I have a Bass Pro Extreme from about 8 years ago thats been great for me.

craww reply :

Carbonlite 7'MH or sub $100, fenwick HMG.

OkeechobeeAngler reply :

falcon bucoo

buttrick reply :

I hear lots of good things about dobyns rods (especially when you look up jig fishing) - anyone care to agree or disagree

the veritas look top notch - Im going to have to see for myself

Go Fish reply :

Thanks for all the suggestions. Went with a Veritas, cant wait to try it out, looks great on my pro qualifier.

buttrick reply :

the veritas got slammed in a lot of reviews on bass pro shops website, lots of broken rods. Wonder what thats about

BrettD reply :

Falcon bucoo micro guide I like them more then my powell endurance rods.

On 2/26/2013 at 10:42 AM, WRB said:
Reding this brings up the question what is a medium heavy bass rod?
There isn't a standard to measure rod ratings and every rod maker uses the ratings differently, even between models of the same manufacturers .
Here are the basics;
2 power = medium-light
3 power = medium
4 power = medium-heavy
5 power = heavy
6 power = extra heavy
7 power = XX heavy
How rods bend are rated ; slow or moderate for half parabolic bend or 1/2 the rods bends, fast for 1/3 of the upper rod bend, very fast for 1/4 of the upper rod bends before the lower half starts to bend.
All this is very subjective and dependent on the rod materials and rod guide placement.
Custom rod makers offer rods in 1/2 power increments to finely tune the rod to the user's specifications.
Tom

This is true for most rods except falcons the are about 2 powers off. Their 7 power is actually more like a 5 power. Their 5 power is closer to a 4 power.

lmbfisherman reply :

On 2/26/2013 at 2:19 PM, buttrick said:
the veritas got slammed in a lot of reviews on bass pro shops website, lots of broken rods. Wonder what thats about

Well, I'd advise you to pick one up at a local store if you are worried about this. At least when you are at the store you can do a thorough check, as far as breakage and guides I haven't had any issues with mine. I have used it pretty heavily last summer (4-5 times a week). I used my 7'3" MH/F even for frogging in heavy vegetation and never had an issue pulling fish out. If you don't want to take a chance, good alternative options were listed in the thread.

Dramer77 reply :

the mojo bass is more than MH, its stiff and its not balanced very well

TRYTOFISH reply :

FENWICK HMG

buttrick reply :

Thanks for the advice/insight minnow, its much appreciated

bassh8er reply :

Veritas; I have 8 of think they're a great rod for the money.

BradGuenette reply :

On 2/26/2013 at 2:19 PM, buttrick said:
the veritas got slammed in a lot of reviews on bass pro shops website, lots of broken rods. Wonder what thats about

I work at a big local tackle retail store and we have tons of broken veritas come in each year, atleast 15+ every summer, no wonder people bash them!

skeletor6 reply :

Well, U would have to say my Blue NRX 893c, but I am guessing you are asking rods for about $100. For $100 I would not get a brand new rod. I would look for a used Powell Max/Endurance, Shimano Cumara, St. Croix Avid, etc.. Your money will go much further and the quality of rods is much better at those levels.

WRB reply :

Try to purchase rods with life time warranties, they cost a little more and last a very long time. Avoid rod makers who charge you to return their rods and keep in mind shipping long rods is expensive, if you can't return the rod to a local dealer.

Returning the Loomis NRX for example will cost you $100, something to consider when paying $525+ tax for each rod; great rod with terrible return policy!

Tom

SirSnookalot reply :

I agree with WRB, I buy rods with lifetime over the counter warranty, also many of my rods are bought at a local bait and tackle where the service is more personalized and they will bend over backwards to please you. Luckily I have yet to advantage of a warranty as a rod has never broke. I have replaced guides but that is an inexpensive repair with a quick turn around time.

I have quite a few mh rods, they are not all created equal. Mh is going to vary between manufactures, I pay a bit more attention to lure weights than I do line weights. I have 10/20 mh with lure wt max 1 oz, and others max 2 oz or so, do they handle larger fish, I don't know as I've caught the same fish on both rods.

sarcazmo reply :

I always like to chime in on these threads.

I consider myself a value guy. I always try to get the most for my money.

That being said my favorite rod right now is my *** *** MH. Have it rigged up as my texas rig rod and its been fantastic. Especially for 100 bucks! 2nd favorite after that would be the BP carbonlite. I also have a veritas... Just gave it to my buddy. Fishes more like a heavy IMO and the sensitivity wasnt as good as the two aforementioned rods IMO. TBH I've always felt the Veritas rods were a bit over rated.

DINK WHISPERER reply :

Hands down the new Cumara line. 7' 2" MH/XF worm/jig. Wow....all i can say!

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