The Perfect Texas Rig rod 2025
SwampLife reply :
What's your opinions on the perfect Texas rig rod for spot pitching into shallow cover? Length, power action, guides etc.
When I say shallow cover not talking about mats or anything you need a punching rod for.. I'm talking 6 foot or less on shore line trees, cypress knees, lay downs etc. where you pitch to a specific target with Texas rigs??!!??
up to you to name the brand rod you use or not
Fish4bigfish reply :
7ft 3 or 7ft 6 medium heavy to heavy fast action depending on bait weight. I personally use a dobyns 734 champion.
iabass8 reply :
7'6 Heavy Fast
Fishin' Fool reply :
G Loomis NRX 894C
Catt reply :
My #1 Texas Rig for the last 10-12 years is a Crucial CRC-X610MHXF, cork handle (this is my second one), it replaced a G. loomis that someone stepped on. In my opinion it is every bit the rod the Loomis was.
Length: 6' 10"
Line: 10-20 lb
Lure: 3/8-3/4 oz
Power: Medium Heavy
Action: Extra Fast
SwampLife reply :
I personally like a 7'2" MH
im going custom this time around cant decide on fast or xf.. And I have used both mh/f or mh/xf in 7'0
doyle8218 reply :
6'10" MHF
Mosster47 reply :
On 7/18/2016 at 2:24 AM, Fishin' Fool said:G Loomis NRX 894C
Really? I have that rod and I hate it for pitching. It's a good footballer though.
I like the Orochi XX Jig & Worm. It has tons of power and it's short so you can maneuver well.
Master Bait'r reply :
If there is no actual mats I'm going for the 852c and I likely won't put a weight on it if there's only 6' max depth. The hook will be enough.
I use a Pixy R and 20# braid though, so that's a big part of making that work for light weeds or near structure too.
If I was putting a weight on it I would probably want the 893 though.
Fishinthefish reply :
Between a 7 and 7'4 medium extra fast rod is my preference.
WIGuide reply :
For that situation, I'd be pulling out my 7'1" MH/F St. Croix Legend Tournament.
Fishin' Fool reply :
On 7/19/2016 at 11:17 AM, Mosster47 said:Really? I have that rod and I hate it for pitching. It's a good footballer though.
I like the Orochi XX Jig & Worm. It has tons of power and it's short so you can maneuver well.
Personally preference I guess. Alot of people like a 6'10" ML for drop shotting. I prefer a 7'3" M.
stk reply :
I fish a texas rig a lot and have been using the 7'2MH XF crucial worm and jig rod (foam grip). Plenty of backbone for weeds/cover and the xfast tip is pretty sensitive. The rod is pretty versatile, I was able to use it to throw weightless plastics and lighter jigs (1/4oz to 3/8oz).
I have been looking for a replacement and have been pretty happy with my Kistler magnesium 2 - 7ft Heavy-MH Xfast. Super light and does pretty well. I feel like it doesn't have the same backbone as the crucial, but that might just be in my head. I typically fish from a kayak so rods that can pull double duty are totally worth it to me.
Jon G reply :
7' MH 2016 St Croix Legend Elite
I can't put this rod down 
Mosster47 reply :
On 7/20/2016 at 2:43 AM, Fishin' Fool said:Personally preference I guess. Alot of people like a 6'10" ML for drop shotting. I prefer a 7'3" M.
Yeah. I fish a 7'6" M, for drop shots. I just don't like the way that rod behaves for anything other than slow dragging.
lmbfisherman reply :
I use 6'10 to 7' medium heavy.
clh121787 reply :
854 jw nrx
Outdoor Zack reply :
Depends on conditions for me, if the shore is pretty open, then I use a ML-F spinning rod, a Daiwa Shock Custom, with a Pflueger Tri-30, spooled with 10 lb. mono, sometimes with a 6 lb. mono leader. I use it for lighter plastics and as more of a "finesse rig". I throw things like 7" ribbon tails, baby Brush Hogs, and lizards. I almost always use a 1/8 oz. bullet weight, unpegged, and a 1/0 or 3/0 round bend hook, depending on the bait.
If the cover is pretty heavy and there is a lot of brush/vegetation, I use an old Shimano FX-2000 in MH-F. It's pretty stout, so I spool it with 50 lb. braid, and I sometimes use a mono leader in 15 or 20 lb. test. I usually use it for big worms (10" and 12"), heavy stick worms (5'' dingers or other 'knockoff'), large creatures (Christie critters, 8'' Kriet Tail lizards, etc.), and other heavy plastics. I usually throw them weightless on 3/0 heavy wire EWG hooks.
olegs reply :
853C NRX or DX743C
J Francho reply :
It really comes down to how heavy the bait is. I like a 7 to 7-6 rod, XF taper. Power ratings are subjective, but a MH from most brands works.
Mike L reply :
Since most are posting what they use...I use an older 7' Fenwick Techna AV. If anything ever happened to that rod and after I stopped crying like a little girl I'd find another somewhere or just give up the whole thing.
Mike
onetime reply :
NRX 853,893,894
Fish Whacker reply :
Loomis IMX 844c
WRB reply :
What is ideal for me doesn't come off the shelf. Have a rod made to your specific requirements.
Tom
Molay1292 reply :
NRX 853C JWR
wnspain reply :
On 7/18/2016 at 2:51 AM, Catt said:My #1 Texas Rig for the last 10-12 years is a Crucial CRC-X610MHXF, cork handle (this is my second one), it replaced a G. loomis that someone stepped on. In my opinion it is every bit the rod the Loomis was.
Length: 6' 10"
Line: 10-20 lb
Lure: 3/8-3/4 oz
Power: Medium Heavy
Action: Extra Fast
My son has that same rod, I've fished it a couple of times....he has a hard time prying it from my hands!!
faygo1979 reply :
for me I use a St croix Legend tournement TBC71MF It alows me to cast the lighter weights very well and loads up nicely. It is a lot lighter than my jig rods but I am casting a lighter weight.
Yudo1 reply :
For me it's an nrx 893 if it's light cover.
DaveT63 reply :
For weightless Texas rigs, I love my MBR842CGLX.
For weighted T-rigs, its the 843C.
Jeff H reply :
On 7/18/2016 at 2:51 AM, Catt said:My #1 Texas Rig for the last 10-12 years is a Crucial CRC-X610MHXF, cork handle (this is my second one), it replaced a G. loomis that someone stepped on. In my opinion it is every bit the rod the Loomis was.
Length: 6' 10"
Line: 10-20 lb
Lure: 3/8-3/4 oz
Power: Medium Heavy
Action: Extra Fast
I have 2 or 3 of these as well. Great rods!!
JandJoutdoors reply :
7'1 mh st croix mojo bass
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