What would be your first rod purchase to start your arsenal 2024
NashLouie reply :
Curious what higher end rod or type of rod you guys would choose if you could only choose one for a specific application.
Not looking for an all around rod. Looking for what type of rod you need a higher end rod for. Like needing the sensitivity, action, or power.
hawgenvy reply :
I have no idea what you are asking.
Yudo1 reply :
A jig and worm rod. They are the ones I spend the most money because they need to be the most sensitive.
NashLouie reply :
On 11/22/2017 at 12:10 PM, hawgenvy said:I have no idea what you are asking.
If you were to buy one high end rod for a specific application (not an all around rod). What would you choose. Best bang for your buck, and I assume a specialized rod shines more in some applications. Like worms and Jigs in the last reply. Thanks!
Angry John reply :
Megabass white python for everything with trebble from cranks to glide baits.
The power versatile works the same if the handle would work for you.
Bluebasser86 reply :
Whatever your favorite technique is, buy a technique specific rod for it.
Most of my high end rods are jig rods, because that's what I like to do, but if you hate jig fishing, it doesn't make any sense for you to buy one for your first high end rod.
BassWhole! reply :
On 11/22/2017 at 12:10 PM, hawgenvy said:I have no idea what you are asking.
OK, so Its just not me, good.
LCG reply :
Hello and welcome.
If you know what fishing techniques you prefer then definitely focus on a rod specific for that technique. Ie finesse rod and/or jig rod, which would be my two most sensitive rods.
If your new to fishing and don't know what techniques you prefer yet, stick to more of an all round rod until you get a better idea. Common ballpark recommendations are 7ft medium fast for spinning rods and a 7ft medium heavy for baitcasting. Rod selection is a very personal thing and best to hold them in store to test comfort. Quality is cheaper in the end 
Dtrombly reply :
Jig rod for me.
burrows reply :
On 11/22/2017 at 7:44 PM, reason said:OK, so Its just not me, good.
maybe he should rephrase the question? 
J Francho reply :
Some of you guys are a little dense. Must pre-game turkey? 
I'd say if you were going to pick specialized technique/bait to spend a little coin on, it would be either jig/worm rod or drop shot. It would depend on where/what you fish, but for those two styles of fishing, a light, sensitive stick is a must.
BassWhole! reply :
On 11/22/2017 at 11:59 PM, J Francho said:Some of you guys are a little dense.
I often feel like I'm right at 38º F...
fishindad reply :
I agree with Bluebasser and JFrancho, first figure out what you love to fish the most. Could be spinnerbaits, jigs, crankbaits, whatever. For me, I always prefer to fish for smallies since I live near great smallie fishing so I would spend the most money on a spinning rod for dropshotting and finesse fishing. My close second would be fishing jigs and soft plastics. Both of those presentations require excellent sensitivity, light weight in hand, and strength to handle hard-pulling bass. If I loved fishing cranks I'd invest in a high end crankbait rod (and reel).
Most of all it would depend on the types of lakes/rivers you fish and how big the bass get. If I lived in Florida, with all their grass lakes and FL strain largies, I probably wouldn't even own a spinning rod : )
HookRz reply :
Tough question. Probably a finesse spinning rod cuz that's what I do most. But I couldn't live without a MH jig rod and topwater stick.
The question being "just one" my final answer would be a GLX jwr 802. That's the topwater and open water jig rod.
ohboyitsrobby reply :
Why with your first rod would you but a technique specific high end rod? Unless you were planning on adding on pretty quick. Not sure why you would limit yourself right outta the gate. But for me I suppose I would go with a falcon lowrider 6'10 mh/f worm and jig rod. Not only it is great at what it's intended to do I'm pretty sure I could throw a lot of other lures in a pinch.
J Francho reply :
On 11/23/2017 at 2:59 AM, ohboyitsrobby said:Why with your first rod would you but a technique specific high end rod?
It's not his first rod. It's his first HIGH END rod. This is a pretty common dilemma we've all faced as we've upgraded.
Steveo-1969 reply :
I want my finesse spinning rod and my bottom contact baitcasting rod to be the most sensitive in my arsenal. For horizontal moving baits I could probably fish an Ugly Stik and be perfectly fine... (sacrilege!! ha-ha)
NashLouie reply :
On 11/23/2017 at 2:59 AM, ohboyitsrobby said:Why with your first rod would you but a technique specific high end rod? Unless you were planning on adding on pretty quick. Not sure why you would limit yourself right outta the gate. But for me I suppose I would go with a falcon lowrider 6'10 mh/f worm and jig rod. Not only it is great at what it's intended to do I'm pretty sure I could throw a lot of other lures in a pinch.
We inherited a large collection of fishing gear, and a boat this year. With that being said we have REALLY enjoyed fishing this year. So I wanted to pickup a high end setup and get my money's worth out of it.
Thanks to everyone!!! I think the comments about picking a rod based off of what application I enjoy is a GREAT one. Whatever catches fish right? Hahaha.
Im thinking spinnerbait or top water.
I dont do so well with top water, but yearn for aggressive topwater strikes.
DINK WHISPERER reply :
Definitely depends on where you're at and the kind of fishing you do. For me, it would be a flipping stick.
Fishingmickey reply :
7' St Croix Mojo Bass MH fast
burrows reply :
On 11/23/2017 at 5:03 AM, Fishingmickey said:7' St Croix Mojo Bass MH fast
Agree 7 mojo mhmf it's in the higher end and can do everything.
bigturtle reply :
Mojo bass high end 
burrows reply :
On 11/23/2017 at 6:35 AM, bigturtle said:Mojo bass high end
It's getting there, or its a good start.
Mike L reply :
On 11/23/2017 at 3:56 AM, DINK WHISPERER said:Definitely depends on where you're at and the kind of fishing you do. For me, it would be a flipping stick.
Ditto
Mike
Angry John reply :
If you want a midrange rod that will do a lot and would make a good match to the python you may want to check out the mb XX perfect pitch. Toss in a mlxf spinning rod and your done other than swimbaits.
NashLouie reply :
Thanks to everyone for the messages and posts. I went with the following 2 setups.
Curado K with NRX 853C JWR
Stadic CI4+ with Enigma EAM-610
Fishin' Fool reply :
Good choice with the NRX 853c. Not sure what to think of the Enigma, it's a mystery....
NashLouie reply :
On 11/25/2017 at 9:05 AM, Fishin' Fool said:Good choice with the NRX 853c. Not sure what to think of the Enigma, it's a mystery....
Hahaha. Thank you. Aaron Martens himself sold us on the spinning rod. That along with the sunline braid, and sniper FC to run on it. Said to go with the Steez, but I couldn't do it with that price.
new2BC4bass reply :
On 11/25/2017 at 7:04 AM, NashLouie said:Thanks to everyone for the messages and posts. I went with the following 2 setups.
Curado K with NRX 853C JWR
Stadic CI4+ with Enigma EAM-610
Don't forget to get back to us with a review. I am especially looking forward to your comments on the Curado K as I am somewhat of a reel fanatic. 
I too am thinking of trying a more expensive rod. Something like an ALX Zolo, but I want versatility so specifically looking at the Deputy or Toadface.
NashLouie reply :
On 11/25/2017 at 11:22 AM, new2BC4bass said:
Don't forget to get back to us with a review. I am especially looking forward to your comments on the Curado K as I am somewhat of a reel fanatic.
I too am thinking of trying a more expensive rod. Something like an ALX Zolo, but I want versatility so specifically looking at the Deputy or Toadface.
Honestly I wouldn't be the best person to review items. This is the first year that I have fished a lot. Moved to Tennessee, and inherited a boat. I read great reviews on the K and got it for $130 at bamafrogs.com. Wanted a Chronarch MGL but couldn't find it discounted.
new2BC4bass reply :
Nice price on the K. Congratulations on it and the rest of the rods and reels you bought. As much as I'd like another reel, I am going to pass on one for now. I have too many compared to the number of rods I have.
So you have been fishing one year and are already into an NRX? Didn't take the Bait Monkey long to find you. 
Beware. The addiction doesn't get better. Thanks to 3 older reels given to me for services rendered (keep your mind out of the gutter 
) I now have around 8 more reels than rods.
NashLouie reply :
On 11/25/2017 at 11:48 AM, new2BC4bass said:Nice price on the K. Congratulations on it and the rest of the rods and reels you bought. As much as I'd like another reel, I am going to pass on one for now. I have too many compared to the number of rods I have.
So you have been fishing one year and are already into an NRX? Didn't take the Bait Monkey long to find you.
Beware. The addiction doesn't get better. Thanks to 3 older reels given to me for services rendered (keep your mind out of the gutter
) I now have around 8 more reels than rods.
Haha. Services rendered.
We have a large collection of rods. Loomis GLX, IMX, GL2's, and some Megabass rods. All older, and all reels were Daiwa. Wanted to add to the colllection, and didn't want to go backwards. Can't skip, or throw light baits on a baitcaster so needed to add a spinning reel. Seems like all I am successful with are worms. So upgraded in that department.
Yumeya reply :
NRX 852 with a Metanium MGL.
NashLouie reply :
On 11/25/2017 at 4:48 PM, Yumeya said:NRX 852 with a Metanium MGL.
What had you go with the 852 over the 853?
Yumeya reply :
On 11/26/2017 at 3:05 AM, NashLouie said:What had you go with the 852 over the 853?
For me its a more versatile blank, its also more sensitive to me.
Drunkentigerrr reply :
Anything loomis
Boomstick reply :
I would probably say I would get a good MH/F rod, but I got a 7'2" MH/R Daiwa Tatula Glass Cranking rod a few months back and that's been my favorite rod to fish (mostly squarebills but occasionally a smaller spinnerbait too), so I'd probably start there.
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