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Worm rod
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07/07/17 09:54 PM
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hurricanecraig
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Looking at getting a casting rod for fishing plastic worms, etc. Suggestions?
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Re: Worm rod
[Re: hurricanecraig]
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07/08/17 02:17 AM
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Cajun Bass Buster
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How heavy of line and weight do you intend on throwing? What is your budget? As a general worm rod, I like something 7'-7'3" medium heavy. Bottom contact presentations, like worms, really benefit from a sensitive rod, so I would not skimp on that one.
Some folks say that fishin on a Sunday is a sin, but if a fish bites my line, you know I'm gonna reel him on in!
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Re: Worm rod
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07/10/17 07:59 PM
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hurricanecraig
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I usually use 15 or 20lb big game with 1/4 oz-1/2 oz weight. I've been using a medium heavy 6 ft 9 Abu Garcia Veritas 2.0 but I'm not feeling the bites very well. Looking to upgrade from that.
Last edited by hurricanecraig; 07/10/17 08:00 PM.
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Re: Worm rod
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07/19/17 12:17 AM
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lipjerk
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Depending on how much you want to upgrade, hard to beat a NRX 893 or 894. Dobyns has great rods as well, lots of good options.
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Re: Worm rod
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07/21/17 11:28 AM
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Rickmb
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I use a Kistler Magnesium 2 7' MH. By far my favorite worm rod. Winn grips are great. Rod has just enough tip where I can flip 3/16 weight with a 7" worm around docks and brush easily.
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Re: Worm rod
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07/21/17 08:34 PM
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"Old School"
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I usually use 15 or 20lb big game with 1/4 oz-1/2 oz weight. I've been using a medium heavy 6 ft 9 Abu Garcia Veritas 2.0 but I'm not feeling the bites very well. Looking to upgrade from that. Get rid of the Big Game for fishing any soft plastics, go with a fluorocarbon line and tungsten weights. Sure it costs more but the benefits are better. I switched from Big Game 4 years ago and I haven't looked back. The only thing I use Big Game for now is moving baits.
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Re: Worm rod
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07/22/17 12:42 PM
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Derick Maschmeier
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In my opinion, the best bang for your buck would have to be the Wright and McGill Skeet Micro Honeycomb 7'2" Med Hvy Jig/Worm rod paired with and Abu Garcia Orra SX 7.1:1 (on sale right now at TWH). Im telling you its an all around great rod. You can do almost anything with it. Ive got five of them and I'll throw a spinner bait, swim jig in the docks/grass, big worms in deep brush piles, buzzbait... man, its a great all around, do anything set-up. But for what you are asking, go buy some Seaguar 15lb InvizX 100% florocarbon and you will have a perfect set-up to throw a worm in any depth zone. Hope this helps.
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Re: Worm rod
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07/22/17 01:54 PM
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Sunbae
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I own an NRX 853 and 893, and they are my favorite rods in my collection; however your wallet sure isn't going to like it. I would go with a 7'1" to 7'3" MH rod (personal preference, as I do not like shorter rods). If you want actual rod suggestions, "budget" ones would be the Dobyns Fury line or Daiwa Tatulas (can be found for $70 to $80 used and should be in the familiar price range of the Veritas); you could also look here for used Dobyns Champions for under 200. If going to fluorocarbon is a little hard to swallow, try braid. I use 20 to 30 lb braid for my typical t-rigs and all purpose setups. Braid won't fray or kink or go bad like fluoro eventually does; I have braid on my reels that's been there for over a year. Maybe buy some fluoro or copolymer (P-Line is great) for a leader if water clarity is an issue. Cajun Bass is right though. Don't skimp on a bottom contact rod.
Last edited by Sunbae; 07/22/17 01:56 PM.
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Re: Worm rod
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07/22/17 03:11 PM
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forkduc
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I just did the opposite. Tired of fluorocarbon breaking in the reel. Going forward,Big Game and braid!
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Re: Worm rod
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07/29/17 06:10 AM
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Thad Rains
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You do not say what your budget is, but I am a Dobyns guy. I like the FURY rod for that, the 735. Here is the link, hard to beat for $110 rod. http://dobynsrods.com/rod/fr-735c/Hope this helps. I prefer the champion rods, but those are at $260. But the 735 is my favorite for their, too. Tight lines, keep safe and good luck. Thad Rains
Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.
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Re: Worm rod
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07/30/17 10:05 PM
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dk2429
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I use a Waterloo Phantom 6'6" medium light for a worm rod paired up with a Curado 70HG.. I'm one of the few that like a really sensitive light rod for plastics....
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Re: Worm rod
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08/03/17 06:23 PM
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hurricanecraig
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I ended up getting the Dobyns Fury FR 704C. It's been great so far.
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Re: Worm rod
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08/13/17 02:38 AM
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pelican
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