Bass Rod

[Thunder jet]

Looking to do some bass fishing this year. I am wondering what are the characteristics of a good all around bass rod. I will be using one of my Curado reels on it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[Codfish]

Ya can't just have one! :noway: But if ya only get one I would say 6 1/2' medium heavy action.

CF

[rob allen]

i'd recommend getting 3 rods if you can.. if you just want one rod i'd suggest my third listing.. but understand that in the area of rods bass fishing is a lot like golf different rods are perfect for specific situations but none of them are a good compromise for all situations. I guess one thing we could go into to help narrow it down is
1 where do you intend to fish?
2 how do you prefer to fish?

1 medium spinning rod 6-7 feet
with this you can do some split shotting or drop shotting

1 medium heavy casting rod
this you can use for pithing a jig,or fishing a worm

1 medium rod with a lighter tip
this you can use for spinnerbaits, crank baits and topwater

if you are in the Portland area we can meet up at fishermans or sportsmans one evening and i can show you want to look for...

[IslandBass]

Rob's plan above is a well thought, strategic layout for bass fishing. Since you are asking for only one rod, I would go with a medium or medium heavy action rod.

I fought long and hard when I got started fishing last year to stick with only one rod for bass and trout fishing but the more experience I gained the more I realized that one right might excel in a couple of applications and yet be lackluster and wanting for other applications.

I started out with a med light trout rod with a generic spinning reel (before I got converted to bass fishin' :grin:) and somehow, some way, 3 more more rods, a 201BSF Curado, a Rapala Spinning reel and an Abu Garcia round reel have found their way into my garage. :blush:

My primary bass rod is a med. action (4 power) Lamiglas CC66? rated for 8-20 # line and 3/8-1 ounce, 6'6" rod. It is mated to my curado and is my "all around" rod. Not only is this rod light, it also has a lot of backbone/power too. I had no trouble moving a 7 lb beauty away from wooden pylons and a dock in the same battle. In other words, she had no chance of tucking herself under cover.

No, I don't work for Lamiglas (I wish I did :shocked:) but I got it for a decent price, $60.00. Good luck!

[rob allen]

lamiglas has a store at their factory in woodland and usually they have a ton of bass rods there seconds and prototypes it's a good place to get good quality rods at a good price just no warantee... i think you can usually pick them up from 40-70 bucks a piece and they are an Ifish sponsor

[Thunder jet]

Great information I appreciate it. I should have been more specific and stated one rod to start with.

[boblag]

I would like to stress that, for the 6'-7' medium rod, it be fast action; that is, it should have very little bend until the last quarter or so. I currently have a 6 footer and it works well for plastics, unless I'm in a situation where there's a chance that some slack line will develop (like fishing in current). This is where a longer rod would be better. I also like to fish spinners, and for this I would recommend a light rod with a slower action, like a 5-6 footer that handles 4 lb. line and 1/16 oz. lures. In the late spring /summer I cast these parallel to the bank, usually with a downstream retrieve. You might get a dink or you might catch a 3-4 pounder with his pants down.

[rola76]

I agree with Rob 100%...this gives you a setup for virtually all techniques needed. :applause:

[Dave Smith]

Minimum 6 1/2 feet. 7 is better. Heavy action!!!!!!!!!! Fish are missed and also lost every day because of the epidemic of guys thinking they want a limber rod! This is not fly fishing. A small Bass is more fun on a stiff rod because you can actually feel each head shake rather than the rod absorbing it all. Plus, as long as you can set the hook, you will be giving yourself a chance at a monster. You hear guys all the time using two and three power rods say the fish "spit the hook" or that they lost it in heavy cover. The truth is, you can't get the hook in if the rod bends as you set the hook.

[Wreckless]

It took years and cost thousands of fish (or so) before I finally went to a stiff rod. I still like to break out the light stuff on the John Day or somewhere like that, but a quality, fast action rod will do a lot!

My overinflated $.02 :shrug:

[bucketmouth]

6'6" MH is a good all around choice.