Senko rod

[nate50]

Hey everyone, I’m looking at getting a dedicated Senko rod for both 5in and 6in baits. I typically prefer Shimano rods. I was thinking something along the lines of 7’ med fast action. My issue is Shimano doesn’t make an expride in those specs. I checked the Zodias and nothing either. I don’t want to go much lower in quality than the Zodias line, but the mid range model does make those specific actions I believe it was t(e intenza line. I guess my question is what do you guys throw your Senkos on? Thanks for the help

[Cboom12]

I throw mine on an expride medium spinning rod. It a great rod and I like it for skipping under docks and what not. If I need a little more rod for whatever reason the 7’2” mh expride will also get it done.

[jscarbr1]

7'2" M expride or zodias
7'2" MH expride or zodias
Thats what I use. I've always wanted Shimano to make 7'MH rods in those lineups.
Well, the 2020 Zodias model has a 7'MH. I haven't used it yet, but I'm sure it falls inline with all the Shimano powers and actions.

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Shimano ... SZODC.html

[nate50]

Do you guys use a fast action rod or a moderate fast on the expride?

[BigBassDaddy1190]

Medium fast action works for me.

[MarkB67]

Once I found this rod my dedicated 5" & 6" Senko rod search was over. Smallest tick 40 ft away easily detected. And no I'm not a Dobyns fan boy ... I dig my Powells, Kistler's & G. Loomis' too.

Dobyns Champion XP Full Cast Rod 7'3" Med Hvy 733 (733C FH XP) - $259

[nate50]

Mark - does the med heavy cast the 5in well? My fear is with a med heavy the 5in won’t load the rod well enough on the cast to creat accurate casting.

[Nitro858]

I say go big or go home, if you can afford it Dobyns Champ Extreme HP Split Cast Rod 7'4" MH 743, $349. Got some 40% off certificates when I bought my Ranger. Amazing senko rod IMO.

[MarkB67]

Mark - does the med heavy cast the 5in well? My fear is with a med heavy the 5in won’t load the rod well enough on the cast to creat accurate casting.

Yeah the 5" Senko is a bit light for the Med / Heavy 733 ... I throw 6" Senkos about 95% of the time and do find that I will grab a Kistler Argon Spinning rod (AR-DSNW70M / ARSP702M - Drop Shot Ned-Wacky Rigs Medium Open Water Fast) for the 5" if I'm dedicated to that size Senko for the day / extended period of time. For the 6" the 733 is the best rod I've ever used (so far).

[Shooter]

You can spend big money on any rod you like but call me crazy, best senko rod I’ve found is a Walmart graphite ugly stick medium action. I use a 7 footer which casts a 5 inch senko a mile but has plenty of backbone. Best part about that rod is when you get a biggen to the boat and it makes that last run the rod has enough give to keep from breaking your line. I’ve caught multiple fish over 5 lbs and quite a few 7 and 8lbrs with that rod and always gets er done. I fish 5,6, and 7 inch senkos Texas and wacky and it’s a great inexpensive rod.

[ash]

I use the Fenwick World Class Rod in a 7'3 Medium Heavy in both spinning and bait casting. this is by far one of the lightest and most sensitive rod i have in my arsenal. I highly encourage you to check them out.

[Rod Martin]

I use a 7' Phenix UMB in ML Here in Florida I keep 2 of them on deck 1 with braid and 1 with 20lb Floro.
I can see and feel the fish and have the backbone to pull out of the trash. Best Rod I have ever owned and I moved to them from Loomis

[Popper]

Gloomis:
NRX 843 or 845, 7’

[mudman]

G Loomis/ Shimano Conquest 842. I just love this rod for the Senkos either 5 0r 6 inches.

[BassOnTheBrain]

Dobyns DX743C on the Delta. DX743SF Just about everywhere else.