What's Your Most Versatile Casting Rod? 2025

Vlad Val Yevdash reply :

I want to purchase a versatile casting rod for bass fishing. Like I want to use it for swimbaits, spinnerbaits, some jigs, chatter baits, stuff like that.

clh121787 reply :

Extreme mission type f.

BassinLou reply :

Champion 734. Fits that bill for me.

Slade House reply :

The extreme mission or either of the 711 rods (megabass)

Josh Smith reply :

I use a Cherrywood HD MH for those, especially jigs and square bills. (I have a dedicated rod and reel for deeper cranking. It uses mono and the reel is 21 to 23 or so IPT.)

The Cherrywood, being part fiberglass, imparts an action I really like on the jigs.

I use IM8 Daiwa rods, 6'6" and 7', for most other things save deep cranking.

Regards,

Josh

hatrix reply :

It would probably be a 7'2" MH/XF Crucial. It is a excellent rod and I have used it for everything. I don't know if they still make that rod in the cork grips or how it compares to the old eva ones. But if you can find a older one its a good buy.

adam lancia reply :

Depends on your budget really... A 7' true MH fast action rod would be very versatile. When I say a true MH, I mean that an Abu Garcia Veritas fished about a half power more compared to the Kistler Helium II LTX and Fenwick Aetos MH's that I have.

5fishlimit reply :

I think most people start with a MH/F as their first casting rod, and then start to specialize by techniques afterwards. That's what I did, and see others here do, too.

druben reply :

Dobyns Champion 734 or 735

tomustang reply :

Any 7' Medium Heavy Fast Action (1/4-1oz)

Vlad Val Yevdash reply :

I think I'm going to buy the 7 foot medium heavy, fast action g loomis e6x 843c mbr.

clh121787 reply :

On 11/6/2015 at 10:11 PM, Vlad Val Yevdash said:
I think I'm going to buy the 7 foot medium heavy, fast action g loomis e6x 843c mbr.

that was gonna be my next choice. I have that rod in e6x and imx and it's great

DTack reply :

7 foot to 7 foot 3, generic medium heavy or 4 power rod. My choice is a Dobyns 734c in the Champion or Fury series.

Big C reply :

I have a ML Carrot Stix, it can handle just about everything; jigs, cranks, small swimbaits, spinner baits, frogs, buzz baits, ect. It sounds like you might want something a little heavier than a ML so I suggest a 7' Carrot Stix Wild Wild Orange Casting Rod.

webertime reply :

Dobyns 734/735 blanked rods

Phenix 714/715

Lamiglas 734/735

St. Croix Mf

J Francho reply :

7' medium/fast or mh/fast, depending on the manu.

Vlad Val Yevdash reply :

Abu garcia-Veritas casting rod, micro guide, medium heavy what do you guys think of this rod?

shaggydog reply :

7' legend elite mhf. Followed closely by 6"10" *** mf. I really like that 6'10" fo some reason. 6'6" avid mf does EVERYTHING well, mine is used exclusively for lipless cranks.

k3bass reply :

7' mh power mf action falcon bucoo! The most versatile and sensitive rod you will find for a hundred bucks.

bass1980 reply :

By far the most versatile rod I've used and currently own is the Megabass X7 Extreme Mission. The only thing is its a 7'5 rod so it's a tad tip heavy.

DogBone_384 reply :

My favorite is my 6' 9" MH/F Veritas with a 7.3:1 *** sitting on it. Light, sensitive, and casts like a dream.

I like Veritas rods enough that I have 3 flavors: 6'6" M/F 2-piece, the above mentioned, and a 7' M/M.

Silas reply :

Megabass Extreme Mission!

Or Black Elseil X4

Or XX Diablo Spec R

Whatever I want to throw, those 3 on deck will do it.

As to do it all reels to go with them:

TDZ 105

Shimano 15 Conquest 100 HG

Steez 100. Or 103HA

WPCfishing reply :

Rather than be specific I'll offer you a couple of choices.

For about $80.00 If you can find a Team Daiwa rod I think you will be happy with it. The new Tatula XT is also a very nice rod to consider at $100.00. At a higher price point you may want to look at an

Abu Garcia IKE power rod for $149.00.

I have two Team Daiwa rods and an IKE rod.

I'm very happy with all of them.

Vlad Val Yevdash reply :

MBC70MHF Spinnerbait 7' MH Fast 1 12 - 20 3/8 - 1 4.6 3 what do you think of this rod it's a mojo bass st croix rod

Cyacnba reply :

I use the Abu Garcia Veritas (1st gen) 6'9" MH/F. It's a 2-piece rod, so I have no issues carrying on the bus or subway. I use it for everything: jigs, spinnerbaits, frogs, a few swimbaits. It feels a little stiff, but it's pretty sensitive from my experience. You can get a new one for like $45 online now

Dye99 reply :

I use St. Croix, G loomis, and a few others for drop shot, finesse, or certain swimbaits, but for the money, I really like the Ducket's micro magic.

They tend to do a lot of things and are tough. I kayak fish, and I am rough on my rods and reels and they have held up nicely.

Felix77 reply :

Any 7' Medium Fast with a 6.x:1 reel for me. I prefer Abu Garcia.

Delaware Valley Tackle reply :

Brand aside , something 7' with a lure weight range of 1/4-3/4 oz (medium or medium heavy action depending on brand ) fast action, intermediate to high modulus graphite (st croix scIII for example).

new2BC4bass reply :

On 11/6/2015 at 10:11 PM, Vlad Val Yevdash said:
I think I'm going to buy the 7 foot medium heavy, fast action g loomis e6x 843c mbr.

No experience with this rod, but I think it would be an excellent choice. I can't seem to take a liking for the Mojo rods. Personal preference. Biggest share of my rods are all fairly versatile as most have a Fast action. A MHF rated 1/4-3/4 or 1/4-1 oz. would be my choice for a one rod arsenal. Although I don't have a Loomis 843, I have a couple custom rods marked 843 and several other rods that fit the same weight range. Not much I won't fish on these rods.

Fishes in trees reply :

Att my rods started out as versatile rods. I was the one who assigned them their specific duties.

reb67 reply :

On 11/6/2015 at 10:05 PM, tomustang said:
Any 7' Medium Heavy Fast Action (1/4-1oz)

fisherrw reply :

phenix M1 Mh 7'2

olegs reply :

Dobyns DX 743

illinifan4152 reply :

For me personally it is a St Croix Avid 7' MF

Ozark_Basser reply :

7'2 MF Rainshadow Eternity. Handles everything from 1/4 oz shakey heads, 3/8 oz jigs, and even treble hook lures like jerkbaits and square bills pretty well. Even pulls fish out of some fairly heavy cover. I built it with the handle a smidge longer, and it's also spiral wrapped with micro guides. Paired with a Met HG it is the ultimate bank fishing tool.

Ozark_Basser reply :

Zach Dunham reply :

Kistler Magnesium TS 7'0" MH Senko/Worm Special

dam0007 reply :

7'1" MH/XF

Edit*

Different brands different actions so typically speaking, fast.

bigfruits reply :

the most versatile one i have is the MBR783c GLX. spinnerbaits, swim jigs, chatterbaits, lipless cranks, jigs/t-rig. more versatile than my 843c NRX in my hands.

ive heard great reviews about the MBR843c GLX, would love to try one.

Starchalopakis reply :

On 11/6/2015 at 9:14 PM, 5fishlimit said:
I think most people start with a MH/F as their first casting rod, and then start to specialize by techniques afterwards. That's what I did, and see others here do, too.

Pretty much the route I have been on as well

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