What rod is best for spinnerbaits?

What rod is best for spinnerbaits?

Quick glance at the best spinnerbait rods on the market:

• G. Loomis E6X Spinnerbait Rod – Our Pick!
• UglyStik Elite Casting Fishing Rod.
• Wright and McGill Skeet Reese Spinnerbait Rod.
• Lew’s Speed Stick TP-1 Spinning Rod.
• Dobyns Fury Series Casting Rod.

What rod does Kevin Van Dam use?

VanDam’s choice for a multipurpose rod is one of his Quantum Tour KVD 6-foot, 10-inch high-modulus spinnerbait rods that allows VanDam to make accurate pitches in tight places, but has enough length to cast long distances with topwaters and jerkbaits.

What length rod is best for spinnerbaits?

The ideal all around rod length for spinnerbait rods is 7′. You can go with a shorter rod length of 6’8” or 6’10” if you’re fishing in close quarters, or if you need maximum accuracy while fishing close to overhanging trees or laydowns.

What should I look for in a spinnerbait rod?

A good spinnerbait rod should have a moderate taper with medium to medium-heavy action, so the relatively soft, responsive tip that will vibrate easily from the turning of the spinnerbait’s blade. This is critical to maintain contact with the bait.

Does Strike King own Lews?

Austin, Texas – Lew’s Holdings Corporation (“Lew’s”), a portfolio company of Peak Rock Capital, a leading middle market private equity firm, announced today that it has acquired Strike King Lure Company (“Strike King”), a leading supplier of branded fishing lures, sunglasses, and other fishing accessories.

When should you throw a ChatterBait?

Also known as a vibrating jig or bladed jig, the chatterbait can be fished from late winter through the autumn months, with spring being the most productive time of the year. As long as you know how to fish a chatterbait for bass, you can have successful outings whenever you choose to hit the water.

Should you use a trailer on a chatterbait?

A Chatterbait fished alone will catch lots of bass, but adding a soft plastic trailer will enhance your chances of catching even more fish. You can also add more color to your Chatterbait by attaching a plastic trailer in a contrasting hue.

How do I choose the right action for my fishing rod?

A fast action rod will bend in only the top third or less of the blank, a medium or moderate action will bend in the top half or so and a slow action will bend starting in the lower third of the rod. Sometimes slow action rods are termed ‘parabolic’, meaning the bend of the rod is similar throughout the length.

What kind of Rod do I use to throw spinnerbaits?

The Michigan pro uses a 6-6 medium-heavy action rod for throwing 1/4- or 3/8-ounce spinnerbaits in tight places or around targets such as thick bushes, laydowns and boat docks.

What kind of rod does Vandam use for crankbait?

The most versatile crankbait rods in VanDam’s rod box are 7-foot medium and 7-foot medium-heavy models. He favors the 7-foot medium for cranking small to medium diving plugs and relies on the medium-heavy action for running lipless crankbaits through grass.

What kind of Rod do I need for Kentucky Lake?

“You have to have some for tight quarters and accuracy and throwing smaller baits, so you need softer action rods compared to an open-water rod for cranking ledges on Kentucky Lake.” While rod manufacturers continue to offer a variety of rods for special tactics, some models can handle multiple tasks.

What kind of rod does Bassmaster Michigan pro use?

Both models have an extra fast tip but plenty of backbone for power lures. The Michigan pro uses a 6-6 medium-heavy action rod for throwing 1/4- or 3/8-ounce spinnerbaits in tight places or around targets such as thick bushes, laydowns and boat docks.