What brand of cheap rods do yโall use for sandies and hybrid bass.
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Sir, here is a technique-specific list of the rods (and accompanying reels) I use for my guide service...
TailspinnersSt. Croix Panfish Series PFS70LXF, 7โ, 1 piece spinning rod with Penn Conflict II CFTII1000 reel (5.2:1)
SwimbaitsSt. Croix Tidemaster TIS76MF, 7โ6โ, 1 piece spinning rod with Pflueger Medalist 6035 reel (5.2:1)
Topwater Sight CastingSt. Croix Panfish Series PFS80LMF2, 8โ, 2 piece spinning rod with Pflueger Arbor 7435 reel (4.3:1)
Live Shad FishingCircle Hooks: Shakespeare Ugly Stik Striper USCA70, 7โ 1 piece casting rod with Abu Garcia 5500LC Linecounter (5.3:1)
Kahle Hooks: Waterloo Custom Live Shad Tightline Special 7โ, 1 pc. casting rod with Abu Garcia 5500SLC Digital Linecounter (5.1:1)
Deadsticking/Sniping with jigheads and soft plasticsFenwick Eagle EA70ML-MFS, 7โ, 1 piece spinning rod with Pflueger Arbor 7430 reel (4.3:1)
Flatline TrollingLight crankbaits: Tica Kokanee KLEA76SUL2, 7โ6โ, 2 piece downrigger rod with Abu Garcia 5500LC Linecounter (5.3:1)
Medium crankbaits: Lamiglas CGR762L Team Kokanee, 7โ6โ, 2 piece downrigger rod with Abu Garcia 5500LC Linecounter (5.3:1)
DownriggingEagleclaw Featherlite Kokanee FL209C2-76, 7โ6โ, 2 piece downrigger rod with Abu Garcia Altum 120LC Digital Linecounter (5.1:1)
Snapjigging slabsFenwick Eagle EA70ML-MFS, 7โ, 1 piece spinning rod with Pflueger Supreme SUPSP25 (5.2:1)
Easing slabsB โnโ M Russ Bailey CWRB82, 8โ, 2 piece spinning rod with Abu Garcia ORRA SX30 (5.8:1)
BladebaitsFenwick Eagle EA70M-FS, 7โ, 1 piece spinning rod with Penn Slammer 260 (5.1:1)
MAL Lures Diawa Laguna 701MLXS, 7โ, 1-piece spinning rod with a Mitchell 358Pro spinning reel or Pflueger Supreme XT 3000 (5.8:1 gear ratio)
Hope that helps! --Bob