4-6# spinning bass stick

[SoCalSteve]

Fellas...im putting together an ultra finesse rig for splitshotting, underspins, and darterheads. Ill be fishing mostly 6# fluro on a 1000 sized Stradic CI4. May drop down to 4 or 5# if need be...but rarely i would think.

I want around 7ft with light or med light action.

So far, I like the Dobyns 701SF, Line Weight: 4-10 lbs. Fast Action. ($230...a bit pricey for me)...or the Shimano Crucial Dropshot ML 4-8 Fast action (cant decide between 6'8" or 7'2"...i think extra length might be good for casting underspins). I already have a bunch of crucials and have been happy with them....

Any other suggestions or insight? Thanks

[GeordyBass]

wait for the Shimano Cumulus...

[That Dang Guy]

wait for the Shimano Cumulus...

I hate that red fade and butt cap!

[Agro]

CRUCIAL...

I'm about to make love to mine tonight

[GeordyBass]

I hate that red fade and butt cap!

I know man... Shoulda made it flat from the back and cork on the end! lmao!....

http://tackletour.com/reviewbigrock10shimano.html

[calico killer kevin]

The Dobyns is a great, great rod, but I'd say go for the Crucial. Man do those things feel nice for a lower-end rod. Can't go wrong with Shimano's warranty service either.

I hate that red fade and butt cap!

The red fade doesn't look too bad in real. I am not a huge fan of the cap either because I don't like holding blank on a two-handed cast. A custom rod could easily achieve that weight given the budget IMO.

[DVL_Local]

Pass on the CI4 1000 and get the 2500. The 1000 doesn't set right on the 701.

I have the 701 with the CI4 2500 spooled with 5# Sugoi fluorocarbon dropshot line. It will be the last 4-6# setup you will ever need. It will fit every need you mentioned.


DVL_Local

[Rakie]

I've really grown fond of Shimano rods.. My fav's were always Fenwick but I'm really digging how these shimano rods are feeling.

I really like Shimano Clarus 7' rod, 4-12# test, 1/8 to 3/8 rods with 6# line on an Abu Cardinal. And my cheap Fenwick Venture rod, same specs but 6'6" with a Mitchell Avocet II

Good times with light line.

[WormFisher]

Try the Saros 2500. It's about the same size as the Stradic and cheaper. It's a sweet reel. I have a 2500 Stradic BTW.

[SoCalSteve]

thanks for the replies.

I think im going to go with with crucial.

As for the reel...Im also considering the saros (if i cant get the stradic for a deal).

I will take a look at the 2500 size, but i have fished the 1000 for this exact application and have liked it alot. Line capacity is not an issue for these presentations....just balance and comfort.