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Rod for shakey head - help
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07/21/14 03:03 PM
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Bassndomer
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I went fishing yesterday on a pond that is stocked with bass. The bite was slow, so I decided to throw a shakey head (I have very little experience with this presentation but want to learn and use it more often). I got two good bites (both fist were at least 3 pounders) but missed both fish. I admit I could have had better hook sets and in both cases the bass threw the bait after they made their initial jump out of the water. I am not sure I stuck them very well. I was using a 6"6" medium Falcon Low Rider rod. I'm thinking maybe the tip on this rod isn't fast enough or its too stiff for this type of presentation. What casting rod should I consider for this shakey head fishing? I welcome your thoughts. TIA.
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Re: Rod for shakey head - help
[Re: Bassndomer]
#10152985
07/21/14 03:07 PM
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Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad
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I throw mine on a 7' m fast on a traditional shaky head, if I go over 1/2oz I step it up to a mh fast. Make sure you don't have slack in the line and as soon as you feel the bite set the hook.
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Re: Rod for shakey head - help
[Re: Bassndomer]
#10152999
07/21/14 03:12 PM
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Samuel Ragle
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Bayou kustom rods has a really good shakey head/drop shot casting rod on sale, $120 in the trade post if I remember right. I like a good 7ft+ Med-medhvy.
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Re: Rod for shakey head - help
[Re: Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad]
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07/21/14 04:27 PM
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NTXR
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I throw mine on a 7' m fast on a traditional shaky head, if I go over 1/2oz I step it up to a mh fast. Make sure you don't have slack in the line and as soon as you feel the bite set the hook. +1
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Re: Rod for shakey head - help
[Re: NTXR]
#10153253
07/21/14 04:52 PM
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Bassndomer
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Thanks guys. Sounds like a need a new 7ft medium fast tip rod....any suggestions that won't break the bank?
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Re: Rod for shakey head - help
[Re: Bassndomer]
#10153271
07/21/14 04:57 PM
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Peepaw on Fork
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Don't know how good they are but Walmart has 7' medium, fast action abu garcia vigilante rods for about $40
H. Burns
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Re: Rod for shakey head - help
[Re: Bassndomer]
#10153312
07/21/14 05:16 PM
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Jumpin J
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Can't beat the quality, or price, of the 7'3" Med. Hvy TFO rod.
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Re: Rod for shakey head - help
[Re: Bassndomer]
#10153340
07/21/14 05:27 PM
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Skeeter_Man1
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The falcon you have is the perfect setup I have the same rod, and I have a shakyhead on it at all times.
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Re: Rod for shakey head - help
[Re: Bassndomer]
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07/21/14 05:44 PM
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Jake Shannon(Skeet4Life)
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I throw all mine on MH fast casting rods or a M fast spinning rod. Shakey heads don't seem to require a very specific rod to thro them on. A 7ft MH fast tip rod with a good bait cast reel and 10-15lb floro is probably a good set up also throw t-rigs on it
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Re: Rod for shakey head - help
[Re: Bassndomer]
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07/21/14 05:55 PM
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Bass6296
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Re: Rod for shakey head - help
[Re: Bassndomer]
#10153588
07/21/14 07:06 PM
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Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad
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I throw mine on a Diawa Jupiter, or a Abu garcia vendetta. I don't think it requires breaking the bank to catch fish on this presentation. I have caught them on a $20 walmart spinning combo as well. It will just take some practice on the hook set.
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Re: Rod for shakey head - help
[Re: Bassndomer]
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07/21/14 08:11 PM
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the catcher
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I use this from TW $150 Falcon LowRider XG Spin 6'10" Medium LFS-4-1610. Shaky Head Special - Since Shaky Head jigs are increasingly popular because of their effectiveness, Falcon designed this rod with a light tip to handle finesse baits and light line but enough backbone to set the hook.
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Re: Rod for shakey head - help
[Re: Bassndomer]
#10154233
07/21/14 11:35 PM
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ezbassin
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Powell Max 683. This is a very versatile rod and works well throwing a shaky head. You can also find them used for a good price.
Last edited by ezbassin; 07/21/14 11:35 PM.
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Re: Rod for shakey head - help
[Re: Bassndomer]
#10154310
07/22/14 12:00 AM
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Lil joe
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Re: Rod for shakey head - help
[Re: Bassndomer]
#10154986
07/22/14 03:52 AM
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Rhaider
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I like the Powell inferno 7' medium extra fast. Excellent sensitivity even on those light bites. Also very versatile, I can throw a drop shot, wacky rig, really light T-rigs, etc. Hope this helps!
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