All purpose spinning rod
All purpose spinning rod
Like most of you, I have all kinds of specialized spinning rods, from ML to MH in power and lengths from 6’3 to 7’6. Depending on where I’m fishing, where the fish are located, and whose boat I’m in, my rod assortment may be nearly all casting or predominantly spinning. When I’m in the situation that it’s mostly going to be casting rods, I would like a do-it-all rod, preferably in the 6’10 to 7’4 range that can handle a wide variety of finesse applications, including dropshot, shakey head, Ned rigs, tubes, wacky & Neko rigs, etc. You get the idea. Obviously, nothing is going to excel in all these techniques, and I’m already planning on erring on the heavier side—so at least medium power. I’m very interested in the Orochi XX Shakeyhead rod and the Destroyer Addermine, and I’m wondering about whether the Destroyer rod is worth the extra money relative to the seemingly very improved Orochi. But my eyes and wallet are open to other considerations. I should note that I despise the ReCoil guide train on the NRX, so it’s a non-starter for me. Any thoughts and suggestions would be appreciated.
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Re: All purpose spinning rod
I have the Addermine as well as several St Croix spinning rods from Avids to Extremes, and have used a few Loomis including GLX. The Addermine to me is going to be a great general purpose spinning rod, and that’s exactly how I use it. Can’t compare it to the new XX Shakeyhead for you.
Re: All purpose spinning rod
I have a 6'8Mxf st.Croix avid. I use it for drop shot, shakey head and senkos. Does all very well