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 Best ShakeyHead Baitcasting Rod?
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08/08/16 12:25 AM
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JoshMan734
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Im not against the fairywand but I only use it for light shakeyheads(1/16, 1/8oz). I consider myself a power finesse guy and my favorite technique is a 1/4 or 5/16 oz shakeyhead. Last night the rod I had been using broke on a hookset. It was a rather cheapy rod but one I somewhat liked. Curious what are some of you power finesse guys favorite baitcasting shakeyhead rod? Thanks in advance
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Re: Best ShakeyHead Baitcasting Rod?
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08/08/16 12:31 AM
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Ken Starling
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I use a Falcon 7' 4 action. Like a FC-4-7 . It is like a medium action but enough backbone you can set the hook
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Re: Best ShakeyHead Baitcasting Rod?
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08/08/16 12:36 AM
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bigbass94
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G. Loomis Shaky Head Rod If you're really into shaky head fishing then check these out. I personally own one, as a shaky head is a big part of my arsenal, and I love these rods. They are a bit pricey but they're perfectly balanced and are considerably lightweight. Another good plus about this rod is that it would pull double duty for a good drop shot rod. Dobyns Fury If you're not into paying $255 then check out the Fury FR 702SF. These rods are decent rods for the price and will get the job done easily.
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Re: Best ShakeyHead Baitcasting Rod?
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08/08/16 12:39 AM
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hookinbass
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I use a Falcon Bucoo 7' med / heavy baitcaster
Last edited by hookinbass; 08/08/16 12:41 AM.
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Re: Best ShakeyHead Baitcasting Rod?
[Re: JoshMan734]
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08/08/16 12:52 AM
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Amackmac
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I use a kistler Carbon steel 7' medium
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Re: Best ShakeyHead Baitcasting Rod?
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08/08/16 01:34 AM
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TOMCAT21
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You might consider the Megabass Levante Diablo Spec-R. I throw weightless wacky rigs on mine so I'm sure it would work for the heavier Shaky Heads you are throwing.
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Re: Best ShakeyHead Baitcasting Rod?
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08/08/16 01:45 AM
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hoghead2007
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Falcon LowRider weightless worm rod
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Re: Best ShakeyHead Baitcasting Rod?
[Re: JoshMan734]
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08/08/16 04:08 AM
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Barn
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I like the Falcon Cara finesse jig. The weightless worm will work too.
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Re: Best ShakeyHead Baitcasting Rod?
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08/08/16 05:04 AM
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NickHasty
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Nothing touches a dobyns champion extreme 742...
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Re: Best ShakeyHead Baitcasting Rod?
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08/08/16 06:34 AM
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Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad
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I use a Diawa Jupiter 7m awesome rod for the money works great for finesse type stuff.
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Re: Best ShakeyHead Baitcasting Rod?
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08/08/16 10:13 AM
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triton37
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I love my falcon cara finesse rod for shaky head applications. Haven't found one better.
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Re: Best ShakeyHead Baitcasting Rod?
[Re: JoshMan734]
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08/09/16 12:56 AM
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JoshMan734
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Thanks for everyone's input! After looking at a lot of rods from Envy to Dobyn's from power tackle to falcon I decided on the 733C Dobyn's Fury! It had the backbone I wanted with a fast enough tip! Most of the other rods had to much bend between the 1st and 3rd guide for the hooksets I "deliver" to these fish lol. I've been a duckett guy but tired of the weak guides... Believe I'm about to start making the switch to the fury line!
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Re: Best ShakeyHead Baitcasting Rod?
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08/09/16 01:04 AM
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Re: Best ShakeyHead Baitcasting Rod?
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08/09/16 02:08 AM
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Jake Shannon(Skeet4Life)
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Thanks for everyone's input! After looking at a lot of rods from Envy to Dobyn's from power tackle to falcon I decided on the 733C Dobyn's Fury! It had the backbone I wanted with a fast enough tip! Most of the other rods had to much bend between the 1st and 3rd guide for the hooksets I "deliver" to these fish lol. I've been a duckett guy but tired of the weak guides... Believe I'm about to start making the switch to the fury line! Josh I really like the 733 rods for shakey head and regular texas rigs. You made a solid choice for sure
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Re: Best ShakeyHead Baitcasting Rod?
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08/09/16 02:17 AM
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flyguy12
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+ 1 on the Falcon Cara Finesse rod. I have a weightless worm rod and and much prefer the Finesse rod for the shakey head.
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