Is there anything you would absolutely never fish with a 7 foot mh/f rod 2024
KentuckyBlueBass reply :
Not taking into account the extremes such as a big 3 oz swimbaits or a 1/32 oz tube; is there anything you would NOT throw with a 7 foot mh/f rod. (I have a Dobyns colt so it does run closer to moderate fast IMO)
Dens228 reply :
If I could only have one rod that would be what I'd use, so no......
Except the extremes as you mentioned.
jimmyjoe reply :
On 3/13/2019 at 7:32 AM, KentuckyBlueBass said:Not taking into account the extremes such as a big 3 oz swimbaits or a 1/32 oz tube; is there anything you would throw with a 7 foot mh/f rod. (I have a Dobyns colt so it does run closer to moderate fast IMO)
I think you meant:
On 3/13/2019 at 7:32 AM, KentuckyBlueBass said:Not taking into account the extremes such as a big 3 oz swimbaits or a 1/32 oz tube; is there anything you would NOT throw with a 7 foot mh/f rod. (I have a Dobyns colt so it does run closer to moderate fast IMO)
And my answer is:
1) on mono? No.
2) on braid? Yes. 1/4 to 3/8 shallow divers. jj
A-Jay reply :
A-Jay
EGbassing reply :
In short, nope.
Tennessee Boy reply :
shorter no
MIbassyaker reply :
Are you asking if there is some kind of presentation you "absolutely" need to get an additional rod for? I'd say probably not.
KentuckyBlueBass reply :
On 3/13/2019 at 7:51 AM, MIbassyaker said:Are you asking if there is some kind of presentation you "absolutely" need to get an additional rod for? I'd say probably not.
Thanks. Basically I bought a 7 mh/f rod and am having a little buyer's remorse because I already have 3 and am thinking I should have gone with something different.
Mike L reply :
Spec wise strictly speaking,
deep cranking, most all light line finesse presentations.
However, I don't choose what to use for what based solely on what a manufacturer says I should.
I own a MH/F "rated" rod that I wouldn't hesitate to use for DD cranks.
Use thier ratings solely as a recommendation to help guide you to make a decision.
Thats all they are.
Choose based on your waters and line.
Mike
jimmyjoe reply :
On 3/13/2019 at 7:43 AM, A-Jay said:
A-Jay
That's one heckuva nice swimbait ..... and the lure looks interesting, too! ???????? jj
Koz reply :
Well, I'm not a pro like some of the guys here but my 7' MH/F is my all around rod. I fish from the bank and if I can park my car where I fish I also bring a heavy rod and spinning gear. But if I'm going to be on foot or on my bike hopping from lagoon to lagoon I bring only the 7' MH/F and will throw everything on it except S-Waver sized swimbaits.
It's my Swiss army knife of rods.
new2BC4bass reply :
I have more MHF casting rods than anything else. Make for good all around rods. But I am not that great with a baitcast reel. I doubt I could cast my #5 Shad Raps on one. Maybe with a Phenix? Like Mike L said...not all MHF rods are equal. I have two 6'6" MHF rods from the same line, but different generations. Newest model is rated to 1 oz. Older model to 2 oz. A quick look at the rod tips will tell you which rod is which. Old model is definitely stouter.
CrankFate reply :
Except for very rare instances where I’m using 1 to 1.5oz. I throw nothing with a medium heavy fast.
LionHeart reply :
On 3/13/2019 at 7:32 AM, KentuckyBlueBass said:Not taking into account the extremes such as a big 3 oz swimbaits or a 1/32 oz tube; is there anything you would NOT throw with a 7 foot mh/f rod. (I have a Dobyns colt so it does run closer to moderate fast IMO)
So a 3 power Dobyns? Jigs over 3/8 oz or hook bigger than 3/0. Other than that, go get em'.
AC870 reply :
A-Rig.
Frog in dense mats.
Punching.
WRB reply :
7' MH/F defines the all around bass baitcasting rod. Oddly of my 15 rods that I use on a regularly only 1 is a MH/F and that is a spinning rod used for split shot, dart jigs, nail weight worms and wacky rigged Senko's.
I prefer 6'10" casting rods for everyday use for bait casting jigs and worms in 5 and 6 power fast action, 3 or M power fast for jerk baits and top water, 5 power moderate for spoons, crank baits, 6'8" medium fast spinning for drop shot and other finesse presentations, 7' 6" MH/F for frogs and some swimbaits, 7'10" H/MF for some treble hook rats, wake baits, A-rig and medium size swimbaits and big deep diving crankbaits, 8' XH/MF for most swimbaits.
So the 7' MH/F baitcaster doesn't see any use by me.
Tom
KentuckyBlueBass reply :
On 3/13/2019 at 10:44 AM, WRB said:7' MH/F defines the all around bass baitcasting rod. Oddly of my 15 rods that I use on a regularly only 1 is a MH/F and that is a spinning rod used for split shot, dart jigs, nail weight worms and wacky rigged Senko's.
I prefer 6'10" casting rods for everyday use for bait casting jigs and worms in 5 and 6 power fast action, 3 or M power fast for jerk baits and top water, 5 power moderate for spoons, crank baits, 6'8" medium fast spinning for drop shot and other finesse presentations, 7' 6" MH/F for frogs and some swimbaits, 7'10" H/MF for some treble hook rats, wake baits, A-rig and medium size swimbaits and big deep diving crankbaits, 8' XH/MF for most swimbaits.
So the 7' MH/F baitcaster doesn't see any use by me.
Tom
Very helpful. Out of curiosity, what do you use for your chatterbaits and spinnerbaits?
WRB reply :
On 3/13/2019 at 10:49 AM, KentuckyBlueBass said:Very helpful. Out of curiosity, what do you use for your chatterbaits and spinnerbaits?
6'10" 5/F JWR.
Tom
PS, back in the 80's when 6'6" rods were the norm I started using 6'10" rods that fit my boats front deck, longer rods were a problem with the trolling motor mount. I got use to 6'10" rods and prefer them over longer rods.
Yumeya reply :
No go on ice fishing ????
kschultz76 reply :
Too much of a generalization to me at this point. Would depend on the specific specs and characteristics of the rod in question. For example my St Croix LTB 6’6” MH/F is not a “search for the one” or all purpose rod to me, but is a great jig and worm rod in close quarters. My Megabass Diablo Spec R, also a MH/F, also carrying a 3/8-1oz lure weight rating is much more all purpose or “search for the one” candidate to me.
Catt reply :
On 3/13/2019 at 7:32 AM, KentuckyBlueBass said:Not taking into account the extremes such as a big 3 oz swimbaits or a 1/32 oz tube; is there anything you would NOT throw with a 7 foot mh/f rod. (I have a Dobyns colt so it does run closer to moderate fast IMO)
Growing up in Southwest Louisiana marshes I carried two rod-n-reels that I used for everything. Both rods were either 5' 6" or 6' fiberglass & I caught Bass, Speckled Trout, & Redfish.
So yes I could use a Dobyns Colt for anything!
CroakHunter reply :
I would not use it to throw a frisbee or baseball
dodgeguy reply :
Not for flipping or frogs.
lmbfisherman reply :
Treble hook baits.
fishballer06 reply :
Outside of punching 1.25 weights through heavy mats, or frogging in heavy vegetation, nope.
928JLH reply :
Wouldn't use it for squarebill, lipless, small cranks, small top water, and jerkbait. Treble hook baits. The exception is how heavy the grass is in for lipless or if the cover is pretty thick when bumping a squarebill around.
Catt reply :
Some of y'all are spoiled!
I've caught tons of bass on a Johnson's Spoon in the lily pads on this setup spooled with 20# mono.
Frogs on a 7' MF/F would be easy ????
Mobasser reply :
On 3/14/2019 at 2:03 AM, Catt said:Some of y'all are spoiled!
I've caught tons of bass on a Johnson's Spoon in the lily pads on this setup spooled with 20# mono.
Frogs on a 7' MF/F would be easy ????
Catt, my first casting out for was similar to yours. I too made it work for everything, and didn't know any different. When you learn on an outfit like this, you really appreciate a nice fast, light graphite rod no matter how long it is!
WRB reply :
The Featherlite handle weighs more then today's rods.
Tom
Catt reply :
On 3/14/2019 at 11:31 AM, WRB said:The Featherlite handle weighs more then today's rods.
Tom
That handle is cast aluminum & weights more than most rod-n-reel combos including line & lures!
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