I sat on my favorite spinning rod and busted it in half It was a 6' Medium BPS extreme Woo Daves tube/finesse rod. That series is discontinued at BPS.
I liked it because it was stiffer and more sensitive than the other spinning rods I own (mostly St. Croix avid). I could easily set the hook with a quick wrist jerk rather than a typical sweep set.
I didn't know if you wanted to stay with a 6 footer, but the new carbonlites are sweet, but the smallest is 6'6" I used those models too (extreme) in the 6'6" size and loved them, still have some. But the new carbonlites are replacing those and my Browning Midas (discontinued also) - I hate when they do that stuff....
It's funny when you get on this site and someone asks about a rod and it comes up Dobyns, Powell, Dobyns, Powell...........I am sure they are awesome, otherwise one of the best anglers in the country wouldn't have his name on it, but the guy is going from a 6' to a 7' (your recomendations)...how are the Dobyns 693? That sounds more like the model he is looking for or similar to what he is using now and is comfortable with (still 8-9 inches more than what he is used to). Please do not read into this post as a bash against the other rods, they are all sweet....just seeing if the 6 foot series would be good too.
Since you are already familiar with St Croix rods, click the link at the top of the page and look at the specs for the Mojo spinning rods. The tube/grub rod is perfect for that application and I also use it for Texas rigged Senkos! The Mojo spinning rods are just awesome rods - lots of backbone, great sensitivity, light and comfortable to fish with, made with quality components and very affordable!
Great rods for the money!
Rob
Mojo Bass Spinning Rods:
Model Technique Length Power Action PCS Line Weight Lure Weight Rod Weight Handle Price
MBS70MF Tubes / Grubs 7' M Fast 1 6 - 12 3/16 - 5/8 3.9 1 $ 100
I kind of liked the 6 footer because I felt I could feel the soft pressure bites easier and had more control on the hook sets. It felt better than the 6'6 and 6'8 rods i used. I use longer rods for other applications. Not sure if it was the length or the model. I've really never fished with another 6' spinning rod.
If you dont mind a longer rod the Powell 732 is great for the applications your talking about. Shoot me a PM mabey we can get out on the water and you can try this one or another.
My first choice is a Dobyn's 702sf, especially for tubes. My second choice is an Avid St. Croix 6'8 M-XF. And I wouldn't be suprised if the new Dobyn's Savy rods might not be darn close too.
2009 Bass tracker 175 TXW 60 hp
Lowrance HD7 with Lss-1.
Power Drive V2 70lb 24v Minnkota trolling Motor.
Lamiglas 6 ft Darter head Special, awesome for tube baits!!
Just ask Mike D. He netted some toads for me up at CL a few years back whike I was useing this rod with tubes tied on!!! I have landed two tens and several 6-9 lb fish with this rod.
the Powell 682 or the 702. ether one of those two rods are great. If you want a good deal on them send me a pm and I will send you a price for a brand new rod.
Buckeye wrote:I sat on my favorite spinning rod and busted it in half It was a 6' Medium BPS extreme Woo Daves tube/finesse rod. That series is discontinued at BPS.
I liked it because it was stiffer and more sensitive than the other spinning rods I own (mostly St. Croix avid). I could easily set the hook with a quick wrist jerk rather than a typical sweep set.
Chris
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2004 Ranger 521VX, ETEC250HO
8" Atlas Hydro Plate, 25p Tempest+
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2x Blade Series Power Poles
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Lowrance HDS12 Carbon & Gen3
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It was a 6' Medium BPS extreme Woo Daves tube/finesse rod. That series is discontinued at BPS. 
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