Topwater Rod Recommendations

[Agro]

Hey guys,

I'm looking for some recommendations for a topwater rod to throw spooks, super spooks, sammys, ect.

I have a Curado 200e that I plan on putting on this rod.

What do you guys suggest? I was looking at the following and probably planning on running 15# on it. Or is this too heavy of line to use?

Clarus CSC-70MHA - 7'0 - Medium Heavy - Fast - 12-20 - 1/4oz to 1oz



Thanks!

[GeordyBass]

Shimano Crucial 7'6" MH XF Tip.... Best rod ever. 15lb is perfect.

[SoCalSteve]

10-12# line! Better distance and action! Its not easy to get good distance with a plastic spook on heavy line.

But you already know my thoughts on the matter.... ;)

[DarkShadow]

I dunno about an extra fast tip.

Whenever using a rod with an extra fast tip for cranks or topwaters, I usually end up ripping the bait out of the fish's mouth. All my extra fast rods are used for bottom bouncing techniques.

I prefer a more parabolic rod when fishing topwaters, jerkbaits, and cranks. It lets the fish 'inhale' the bait easier without ripping out of its mouth.

I'd look for something in the medium or medium fast action, that can handle 10 or 12# test. 6"6 to 7" would be perfect.

[AmBASSador]

Powell 702 CB Glass with a Shimano Curado reel is the ticket. The rod has amazing moderate action and is perfect for Topwater, spinnerbaits, light to medium cranks, and especially jerk and ripbaits.

Vince

www.tacklewarehouse.com

[AmBASSador]

I dunno about an extra fast tip.

Whenever using a rod with an extra fast tip for cranks or topwaters, I usually end up ripping the bait out of the fish's mouth. All my extra fast rods are used for bottom bouncing techniques.

I prefer a more parabolic rod when fishing topwaters, jerkbaits, and cranks. It lets the fish 'inhale' the bait easier without ripping out of its mouth.

I'd look for something in the medium or medium fast action, that can handle 10 or 12# test. 6"6 to 7" would be perfect.

This guy knows what's up!

[GeordyBass]

I dunno about an extra fast tip.

Whenever using a rod with an extra fast tip for cranks or topwaters, I usually end up ripping the bait out of the fish's mouth. All my extra fast rods are used for bottom bouncing techniques.

I prefer a more parabolic rod when fishing topwaters, jerkbaits, and cranks. It lets the fish 'inhale' the bait easier without ripping out of its mouth.

I'd look for something in the medium or medium fast action, that can handle 10 or 12# test. 6"6 to 7" would be perfect.
the way that Crucial is rated is as a Flipping stick...not the same as the Dropshot type... The tip feels slower than it is...but it Is an excellent rod.....

My 7'6" Clarus H F will definitely rip the hook out of their mouths with a slower action... but It's his preference....

[DarkShadow]

I'll go one up and recommend a specific model...

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descpageRDCPOWELL-PSTGR.html

You get that and you'll never need another spook rod ever.

[calico killer kevin]

A mod action is what you're looking for. Any treble-fishing rod requires at minimum a mod-fast action. Gotta let them inhale the lure, then smash them with a hookset. Topwater is primarily tip down, so longer isn't necessarily better.

You're probably looking for a 6'6" or even a 6' MH with a mod or mod-fast action.

How about Dobyns 684CB. Great rod, exactly what you're looking for.

[SoCalSteve]

A mod action is what you're looking for. Any treble-fishing rod requires at minimum a mod-fast action. Gotta let them inhale the lure, then smash them with a hookset. Topwater is primarily tip down, so longer isn't necessarily better.
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I agree on the action but disagree on length....yes a shorter rod is less cumbersome to walk a bait with, but i think the added distance you get by fishing a 7ft rod is more than worth it...especially if you are fishing for more than just LMB....

I use a 7ft GL2 loomis mod-fast rated 10-20. Works great!

[kill_obet]

i even use my spinning for topwater 6'8 med-light action for sammys works just fine..
for baitcasting checkout the powell 682c..exfast action with a very softtip for longer casting..and also the imx 782 if ur budget can afford it..a killer topwater stick..gl!

[lurk 182]

i'd recommend a softer/parabolic/moderate action rod as shadow mentioned. you're gonna be running mono on that setup and you can fish just about any reaction bait on that same setup. i fish cranks/topwaters/jerkbaits on moderate action st croix avid series seven footers, the medium heavy is the one i'd get if i was only gonna have one, perfect for 3/8 to maybe 3/4 oz baits. you're gonna be able to cast all day with less fatigue and trebles should stick better.

[DVL_Local]

I use a Shimano Compre crank rod "CPC-C70MB" with 10# mono. Sammy100 and Spook Jr's throw great on this rod.

DVL_local