Hey guys
I am looking for a Spinning rod to fish Hardbaits around 1.25oz. Which one would you choose?Budget around 150$!Thank you
AleX
Spinning Rod Hardbaits 1.25 Oz
Re: Spinning Rod Hardbaits 1.25 Oz
thats a tough one, not many companies make spinning rods that can handle (rating wise, anyways) that heavy of a lure. i know fenwick HMG's medium can handle up to 3/4, i have the 7' m/mf and it works great for soft swimbaits on a jighead, up to a 5" flatback shad on a 1/4oz head (no idea total weight, but its not light, to me anyways!).
they make a mh hmg 7' that is rated to 1oz and a 2-piece H thats rated to 1-1/4oz, they are both fast actions though, so not sure they would be the best for hardbaits with trebles, but they would probably work ok.
hmg's are nice rods, not the lightest rods around, but they arent super heavy either, nice build quality and components (fuji reel seat and alconites) at $100-$110 depending on length.
good luck with your search, not an easy one for sure!
they make a mh hmg 7' that is rated to 1oz and a 2-piece H thats rated to 1-1/4oz, they are both fast actions though, so not sure they would be the best for hardbaits with trebles, but they would probably work ok.
hmg's are nice rods, not the lightest rods around, but they arent super heavy either, nice build quality and components (fuji reel seat and alconites) at $100-$110 depending on length.
good luck with your search, not an easy one for sure!
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Re: Spinning Rod Hardbaits 1.25 Oz
Might be out of your price range, but I have a Loomis GWR 901S that may work for you. I've used it for salmon, stripers and for throwing 1oz carolina rigs in the surf for perch and in lakes for bass. Can't see a reason why it would throw hardbaits as well.