Spinner Bait Rod. 2024

rockchalk06 reply :

I'll start off by saying I have the brand already picked out I just have a few questions I need.

I haven't used spinner baits very often. I want to get into running them more as a different option to jigs in the cover I fish. I just don't know what the best action length and weight is. I know a 4 or 5 gear feels better to me.

So question is what's the best length, action and weight for spinnerbaits if I were going to have a dedicated set up.

Thanks

JunkYard814 reply :

I use a 6' 6" MH Fast just because I didn't like longer rods when I first started fishing. I would go with a longer rod though because it will help you cast further and cover more water. If you're fishing really heavy slop, then maybe you want a Heavy, but again, I barely like fishing MH so I don't own any H rods.

rockchalk06 reply :

On 1/16/2013 at 2:56 AM, Junkyard814 said:
I use a 6' 6" MH Fast just because I didn't like longer rods when I first started fishing. I would go with a longer rod though because it will help you cast further and cover more water. If you're fishing really heavy slop, then maybe you want a Heavy, but again, I barely like fishing MH so I don't own any H rods.

Thanks for the reply. How heavy of a bait can you comfortably run on a MH?

endless reply :

I also use a MH/F but mine is 7'. I toss anything from 3/8 to 1/2. Just stick with what your rod is rated for.

J Francho reply :

I like my 6-8 M/XF for most spnnerbaiting, up to 1/2 oz. baits.

LgMouthGambler reply :

CiticaE, Sell us 6'8 MHXF 40# braid.

rockchalk06 reply :

On 1/16/2013 at 3:10 AM, LgMouthGambler said:
Abu STX, Veritas 7' MHF 40# braid.

Excellent option sir!

rockchalk06 reply :

On 1/16/2013 at 3:05 AM, J Francho said:
I like my 6-8 M/XF for most spnnerbaiting, up to 1/2 oz. baits.

It doesn't feel over loaded with a medium ?

Teal reply :

7'2 MH XF. I have thrown them on a 6'8 med fast, mostly pitching them under docks. I lke the mh a little better since we have alot of hydrilla and the extra strength is needed and i can make longer casts too.

rockchalk06 reply :

On 1/16/2013 at 3:03 AM, endless said:
I also use a MH/F but mine is 7'. I toss anything from 3/8 to 1/2. Just stick with what your rod is rated for.

True but with some rods, what's rated of the rod is to heavy.

LuckyHandsINC. reply :

I also like the mh. I use a 6'8 mh/fast cumara. Like it a lot.

Mostly use 3/8 and 1/2 oz spinnerbaits.

Teal reply :

I cant speak for JFrancho, but my Castaway 6'8 med doesnt feel overloaded with a 1/2 but it doesnt take much more than that. I usually use a 3/8 or smaller when im pitching it under docks on that rod.

Fishes in trees reply :

I've found that what is and what ain't a decent spinner bait rod is subjective and varies a lot from person to person. I like my spinner bait rods pretty stiff, and yet a little more "tippy" than my jig rods. Years ago, I was hundreds of dollars into the search for a spinner bait rod that I "liked" rather than one where I felt I was "settling"

At the time AllStar Rods (prior to their purchase by Shakespeare) made a spinner bait rod, endorsed by Zell Rowland. It is 6'8", MH with a more flexible tip than their jig/worm rods. They work good for me, I bought several of them, I still have 3 and that is what I use for spinnerbaits.

If I had substantially more funding, I'd go with the Loomis spinnerbait rods. Thats just me. I have a buddy, who is probably a better spinner bait fisherman than me, at least he throws them more than I do and he prefers a more flexible, almost parabolic bend in his spinner bait rod. So, who knows? Get one and fish it, should you not like it buy a slightly different one. That is what I did.

endless reply :

On 1/16/2013 at 3:15 AM, rockchalk06 said:
True but with some rods, what's rated of the rod is to heavy.

Yea I understand that. Mine goes to 1oz and I won't go that big cause I don't think mine can handle a 1oz lure.

I like 15# CXX

J Francho reply :

On 1/16/2013 at 3:14 AM, rockchalk06 said:
It doesn't feel over loaded with a medium ?

No, mine are Saint Croixs.

rockchalk06 reply :

On 1/16/2013 at 4:28 AM, J Francho said:
No, mine are Saint Croixs.

Cool. Thanks!

J Francho reply :

Just look at the lure ratings - their "M" is usually rated for 1/2 or 5/8 oz. max.

mnbassman23 reply :

I use a 7'1" HF action rod with 30lb braid. This particular rod fishes more like a MHMF action rod though. I personally like a bit more parabolic action in my spinnerbait rod.

mc6524 reply :

I find the action is a matter of balence between spinner bait weight and action. This is very similar to matching crank bait size/depth with the rods weight. So, I use a MHF for anything 1/2 ounce or more and MF for anything less than a 1/2 ounce.

rippin-lips reply :

On 1/16/2013 at 3:24 AM, Fishes in trees said:
At the time AllStar Rods (prior to their purchase by Shakespeare) made a spinner bait rod, endorsed by Zell Rowland. It is 6'8", MH with a more flexible tip than their jig/worm rods. They work good for me, I bought several of them, I still have 3 and that is what I use for spinnerbaits.

I have a Texas made Allstar titanium spin/jig model and it's a great rod. MH with more tip. Wish they were still all made in Tx.

skeletor6 reply :

On 1/16/2013 at 5:14 AM, J Francho said:
Just look at the lure ratings - their "M" is usually rated for 1/2 or 5/8 oz. max.

Very true, lure weightings will tell you a lot.

I would be careful though, many spinnerbaits are actually heavier than what they are advertised as weighing. Someone had a thread on it where they weighed different types of baits and the spinnerbaits were heavier than their listed weighting. I feel a 7' MH/F rod works perfect for my spinnerbait needs up to 1/2oz, but I have been throwing more 5/8oz and 3/4oz and my Loomis MBR844 IMX works very well for this. Any H/F rod will do for the heavier spinnerbaits.

I feel the smaller rods like 6'8'' and 6'6'' are great for target fishing with spinnerbaits. They work well for the purpose and they are much easier to cast to a spot than the 7' rods for me at least. I grew up fishing spinnerbaits on a 6'6'' MH/F rod and it did a fine job at it, I can just cast longer with the 7' rods which my situation calls for more.

For line, I use 12-15lb FC it helps get the line deep and is good at not getting tore up by sharp objects.

retiredbosn reply :

I'm in the minority, but I use a 7MHMF, also use it for cranking. The reel is a 21 ipt, this is for anything over 3/8 to an ounce. Smaller I use a 7MMF with a reel that is 25ipt. I don't like fast or extra fast tips I end up pulling the lure out of the fish's mouth

retiredbosn reply :

On 1/16/2013 at 3:13 AM, rockchalk06 said:
Excellent option sir!

Hilarious, and LMG hasn't rebutted

webertime reply :

6' 10" MH xf Shimano Compre with 30 lb 832 and a Daiwa Advantage HSTA. Very good for 3/8+ oz. spinerbaits (all I really throw).

LgMouthGambler reply :

On 1/16/2013 at 7:45 AM, retiredbosn said:
Hilarious, and LMG hasn't rebutted

Haha, just caught that. Very clever!

11justin22 reply :

I use a 6'6" mh/f. I am mostly spot casting and am not open water casting so I don't need a 7' for that. I am mostly throwing 1/4,5/16, or 3/8 and every once in awhile a 1/2.

rockchalk06 reply :

On 1/16/2013 at 9:54 AM, LgMouthGambler said:
Haha, just caught that. Very clever!

Thank you. I'm here all week!

rockchalk06 reply :

On 1/16/2013 at 5:14 AM, J Francho said:
Just look at the lure ratings - their "M" is usually rated for 1/2 or 5/8 oz. max.

Ya my Veritas MF is rated for 1/4 to 5/8 so I will have to go heavier

Bluebasser86 reply :

I use a 6' 6" MH/F LTB with a 6:4 Lews and 14lb Mustad Thor line. I can toss 1/2oz baits without a problem and it has plenty of backbone to turn a big fish from heavy cover.

J Francho reply :

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I feel the smaller rods like 6'8'' and 6'6'' are great for target fishing with spinnerbaits.

I have an AC62MXF that I generally use for spooks and slash baits, but also makes a perfect sniper style spinner bait rod.

rockchalk06 reply :

On 1/16/2013 at 3:15 AM, Teal said:
7'2 MH XF. I have thrown them on a 6'8 med fast, mostly pitching them under docks. I lke the mh a little better since we have alot of hydrilla and the extra strength is needed and i can make longer casts too.

Never tried pitching them. That sounds like it would work well in the areas I fish

rockchalk06 reply :

On 1/16/2013 at 5:16 AM, mnbassman23 said:
I use a 7'1" HF action rod with 30lb braid. This particular rod fishes more like a MHMF action rod though. I personally like a bit more parabolic action in my spinnerbait rod.

I have a Veritas 7' heavy fast and it really feels like a MH. That may be my ticket.

rockchalk06 reply :

On 1/16/2013 at 5:16 AM, mnbassman23 said:
I use a 7'1" HF action rod with 30lb braid. This particular rod fishes more like a MHMF action rod though. I personally like a bit more parabolic action in my spinnerbait rod.

I have a Veritas 7' heavy fast and it really feels like a MH. That may be my ticket.

On 1/16/2013 at 7:43 AM, retiredbosn said:
I'm in the minority, but I use a 7MHMF, also use it for cranking. The reel is a 21 ipt, this is for anything over 3/8 to an ounce. Smaller I use a 7MMF with a reel that is 25ipt. I don't like fast or extra fast tips I end up pulling the lure out of the fish's mouth

25 doesn't seem to fast? I had used my 7 gear STX and it was way to fast. Wore me out

flyfisher reply :

i don't throw SB that often but i do like my 6'8" MHF st croix rage series. I have the spinnerbait labeled mojo and it is to long for me at 7'MHF so i use that one for jigs and topwater buzz type frogs now. I prefer the slightly shorter length.

Mike L reply :

Just switched out my 7' 0" MH/F Compre rod for spinner's and chatterbait's to the new Phenix 7' 2" M 1 MH/F and love it.

It has a little softer tip and light as heck!!

Mike

Maico1 reply :

On 1/16/2013 at 2:46 AM, rockchalk06 said:
I'll start off by saying I have the brand already picked out I just have a few questions I need.
I haven't used spinner baits very often. I want to get into running them more as a different option to jigs in the cover I fish. I just don't know what the best action length and weight is. I know a 4 or 5 gear feels better to me.

So question is what's the best length, action and weight for spinnerbaits if I were going to have a dedicated set up.

Thanks

I have two spinnerbait setups they are extra fast action with medium power and are rated for 3/8 oz.-1/2oz baits. One is 6'9" and the other is 6'3" and my first choice is always the 6'3". They also have the same reels on them and the 6'3" just all around performs better.

MrSwimJig reply :

I use a 6' 10" MH/XF rod for spinner baits.

rockchalk06 reply :

On 1/17/2013 at 7:46 AM, Maico1 said:
I have two spinnerbait setups they are extra fast action with medium power and are rated for 3/8 oz.-1/2oz baits. One is 6'9" and the other is 6'3" and my first choice is always the 6'3". They also have the same reels on them and the 6'3" just all around performs better.

What makes the smaller rod perform better? Are you throwing them around docks trees etc?

Thanks

Maico1 reply :

On 1/17/2013 at 9:19 AM, rockchalk06 said:
What makes the smaller rod perform better? Are you throwing them around docks trees etc? Thanks

Yes I throw it around docks, trees,bogs and into trees etc with a sidearm sorta underhand cast(a lot of wrist action) so the bait kind of slides into the water. Then I will also let it rip with a overhead cast to let sail into open water. My belief is the shorter rod just loads up with a little more flex and allows the bait to go.......I know that a longer rod is supposed to be the ticket for distance but this is not the only contradiction I have in my arsenal.

rockchalk06 reply :

Gotcha thanks

DINK WHISPERER reply :

I use a technique specific 6' 10" MH/XF for spinners and buzzers. It handles weights up to 3/4 oz no problem.

jbsoonerfan reply :

6'10" MH xf here as well

Fishin24/7 reply :

I fish more around docks and cover so I like a 6'10" MH. If you're making long cast on long points you may want a 7'3". The MH action works good for 3/8 to 1/2 ounce baits.

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