View Full Version : A good rod for walleyes?
wildman
03-22-2002, 07:44 PM
Just wondering if anyone has some info on whats a good walleye rod to buy. I am not looking to spend a ton of money if that helps but i want one better than a walmart special. Mainly one for lindy rigs. Thanks
CarpetBagger
03-22-2002, 07:54 PM
Shimano's are nice I have a 6'6'' Stimula that is perfect for jig fishing and it is super sensitive. Not like a St Croix but it gets the job done!
Also Daiwa Procaster X series $19.99 at dicks really any Decent graphite blank IM6 or IM7 works good.
CB
Jig Master
03-22-2002, 08:17 PM
Carpet Bagger,
If you keep up this posting pace, by this time next year, you'll have over 16,000 posts. Good luck!
wildman if you have a bass pro shop near you I would buy a micro lite rod. I have 2, a 6 ft.med.lite and a 5-9 lite. best rods I ever used for the money. About 39 bucks. red2
CarpetBagger
03-22-2002, 09:21 PM
jig master,
For some reason i think that it took my Member name and added the posts i did as a guest user to my current posts...there is no way i posted like wat is the count up to...45, 46? times today...
I cant really get it.
CB
zugbug
03-22-2002, 11:41 PM
There are only about a thousand walleye rods available in all price ranges, but one I can recommend for a decent price especially for Jigging would be a gander guide series Pro Select 6' IM8 rod. Its lightweight and quick. Fenwicks HMX 959M is also a good buy at about
$60. But you can get the Pro Select on sale form time to time for$50.
Fish Hound
03-23-2002, 03:39 AM
As was stated, there are a number of good rods out there. Make sure you match the rod with the reel you'll be using on it. I have a number of rods that I like, but my favorites are the ones that cost the most. If you have read any of the past posts, the St Croix, G. Loomis are always mentioned. If you live near a Dick's on Sunday they have a free t-shirt and hat when you buy a St. Croix Rod.
Bob G2
03-23-2002, 05:06 AM
I would second red2's advise about Bass Pro Micro Lites. Or, you can really step up and go to their Walleye Angler Signature Series for most rods, 69.99. As also mentioned, lots of other good choices. Galyan's also has a nice selection.
SPARTY
03-23-2002, 05:38 AM
I use Daiwa IM6 Spinning rods 7ft medium to light action. Hard to find Daiwa rods in my area though. I went to www.tackledirect.com they have huge selection to choose from at great prices. They paid my tax and shipping also. Free spool of line too. Not pumping web site just thought I would share with all.
Chris
Kelly
03-23-2002, 07:28 AM
If you want the very best, buy a G-Loomis, you won't be disappointed. I would recommend an IMX 6'6" or 7'. After all there are 2 types of fishermen, ones that fish with G-Loomis rods and ones that wish they did.
ntz4fshn
03-23-2002, 07:38 AM
May cost a little more for a GLoomis but they are worth the money. You can spend $50 each on three rods and never find a good one, or spend $100 - $150 on a GLoomis and have a rod that you will use for the rest of your life. Also consider the warranty that comes with buying a quality rod (lifetime free replacement). Bought a GL3 sjr722 a year and have no regrets on the $158 I spent. My next rod will definitly be a GLoomis.
tightlines,
ntz4fshn
ntz4fshn
03-23-2002, 07:43 AM
Dittos on the Fenwick HMX 959, it is a great jigging rod. I bought the HMG 959 about $100 and wasn't as happy, Fenwick put paint on the blank to make it look pretty and took the sensitivity out of the blank. Wish I had spent that money on a GLoomis instead.
tightlines,
ntz4fshn
Backwater Eddy
03-23-2002, 08:01 AM
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BlackSilver
03-23-2002, 08:21 AM
I've kind of settled on Fenwicks (since I can't afford GLoomis!). Their HMG series is a good 'workingmans' class of rod, and there is an excellent range of models in that series.
SET the hook!!!
Hans/MN
Cangl
03-23-2002, 08:38 AM
Most of us that have been fishing more then ten years would have to tell they do not make it anymore ;( Unless your Shakespeare Ugly Stik user! If you got a ten to twenty year old you wan't to match today Shakespeare really shines. Now adays you buy a good rod with good performance for $60 though.
fishguy
03-23-2002, 04:47 PM
Berkely Lightning Rods-$35-$45. 100% Graphite, light strong, sensitive etc. Been using them since the originals. Forget Loomis, St Croix, Etc. The fish don't care, but your wallet does. Try a 6-6.6' medium, will work for rigging, jigging, slip bobbers. Might be light for cranks though. But if just starting out, learn live bait first.
Steve_IA
03-23-2002, 04:59 PM
When Lindy rigging I look for a longer rod (7' - 7 1/2') to take up slack line with quickly; a soft tip to relay the soft bites more easily and to protect the light weight line you should be using; and moderately stiff backbone to make a good hookset with. Fill these requirements at whatever price point you can afford. Steve_IA
mawalleye
03-24-2002, 10:02 AM
has anyone tried the series one from berkley the new 7' rod is one great stick. I think even beter than loomis.
pa walleye
TRinMT
03-24-2002, 01:03 PM
I have 2 G Loomis rods for jigging. They were my favorites until a good friend of mine let me try his St. Croix. I now have 2 St. Croix Avid Series 6'2" rods w/fast action tips. Cost was around $120 ea. Spend a little more for a good jigging rod, search for deals on everthing else.
my two cents
03-24-2002, 07:39 PM
yeah go ahead and buy that lifetime warranty g loomis It will only cost you about 50-100 bucks to get it replaced if you break it. Now thats a ##### of a warranty. I have had a 8 months old gl2 break on a fish-sent in $50 plus shipping. Had a 2 month old glx break on fish--$85 plus shipping GREAT WARRANTY Buddy of mine had same thing happen. Had to pay around $75 to get his loomis fixed and it was only about 6 months old. Guess it was my fault for buying another loomis
If i am going to spend that mouch $$ i want it to be worth it.
Buy a 7 foot st. croix avid med.lite cant go wrong and if you do break it they will have one back to you within 2 weeks and you wont have to pay that $50+ to get it fixed. Basically you only have to pay for the warranty once not everytime you have a problem like loomis.
Not tying to start a war but just my two cents on loomis rods based on my limited exposure
St. Croix are ten times the rods of a loomis.
If you want the best buy whatever catches fish.
I know you said you did not want a walmart special but I was there today and they had some nice fenwick rods for about 50 bucks
I have looked at a lot of different rods, comparing what is out there to what I build:.
I remembered the previous posting about the fenwick venture rods at Wallmart. I had the ocassion to pick them up and check them out. I have to admit that for a $50 rod, I can certainly see nothing wrong with them. High quality graphite blank, cork handle, and decent reel seat.
If there is a weakness, it is in the reel seat, which has a molded nylon back seat for the reel. The front reel clamp has a stainless ring, to keep it from breaking. The guides are very light stainless guides similar to what berkley and spider wire rods have gone to in the last year or so. Plenty tough and nice and light.
A very good value, I would say, for $50.
Take care
REW
Lunch_Box
03-25-2002, 07:14 AM
Try a Falcon Low Rider
Can be found at Galyans