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Drop shot/shaky head rod??
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06/10/15 12:22 AM
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milkfisher
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While I'm waiting on my pro advisor to call me back (😃)......
I'm looking to pick up a spinning rod for drop shot/shaky head fishin'. What rod do YALL prefer? I'll prob keep the purchase sub $100 so I know that eliminates some of the higher end rods.
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Re: Drop shot/shaky head rod??
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06/10/15 12:29 AM
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T54
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For me that is two different rods but pick a brand that you like and buy their 7'M Spinning rod.
You will get 50 different suggestions here. The performance differences in this price point are negligible.
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Re: Drop shot/shaky head rod??
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06/10/15 01:14 AM
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bigbass94
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Dobyns Fury These rods were just released in May. For the price, they are fantastic rods. Try the 702SF
Last edited by bigbass94; 06/10/15 01:15 AM.
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Re: Drop shot/shaky head rod??
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06/10/15 02:49 AM
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Alex Finch
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I can't comment on the rod, because I've used an NRX for most of the time I've been drop shotting. But I can recommend a great sub-$100 reel and that is the Shimano Sahara.
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Re: Drop shot/shaky head rod??
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06/10/15 03:05 AM
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SRitchey
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Denali makes a J2 Jadewood series spinning rod. 7' MH moderate fast #J2843SH. Can be used for shakey head and drop shot. Some guys prefer medium/moderate for drop shot but this will work for both. $99
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Re: Drop shot/shaky head rod??
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06/10/15 03:06 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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Use a GLX rod here, got s great deal on it. That said, drop shot doesn't require a great rod. If done right, the bass hook themselves. And mostly they do it before you can as well. Doesn't need to be super sensative. Just capable of sending a tiny hook, tiny weight, and roboworm a little distance.
Sometimes I use my Falcon Light rod and a 1500 size reel. Just for fun. Catches them just as well.
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Re: Drop shot/shaky head rod??
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06/10/15 06:54 AM
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Samuel Ragle
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I use TFO rods, 7ft M with a plfueger president reel. Great combo for me, I've caught many fish with it
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Re: Drop shot/shaky head rod??
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06/10/15 03:50 PM
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Bill Durham
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I agree on the 2 seperate rod premise for drop shot and shakey head. Skeet's drop shot rod works really well for me in that purpose. I think you need more backbone for shakey head fishing because you don't have to do such a massive hook set for drop shot fishing. I have a ST. Croix Premier medium heavy I use for shakey head fishing. my 2 cents
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Re: Drop shot/shaky head rod??
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06/10/15 04:50 PM
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reed35
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Custom Angle Rods builds and has great rods.
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Re: Drop shot/shaky head rod??
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06/10/15 04:55 PM
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