Mid Strolling spinning rod
Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2025 8:24 pm
Any suggestions on a mid strolling spinning rod? Would like to keep it under $300! Thanks!
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Re: Mid Strolling spinning rod
Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2025 9:26 pm
If you have a drop shot rod you like...that will do the job...Mine cost more than 300 but since I already owned them I gave them a try. I had a 25 pound bag the first week of December and I don't have FFS but have not had any issues without being able to actually see fish...You just have to have a little faith and you'll be surprised at the results.
Re: Mid Strolling spinning rod
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2025 5:58 am
Thank you very much for the reply! Much appreciated!!Kelly Ripa wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2025 9:26 pm If you have a drop shot rod you like...that will do the job...Mine cost more than 300 but since I already owned them I gave them a try. I had a 25 pound bag the first week of December and I don't have FFS but have not had any issues without being able to actually see fish...You just have to have a little faith and you'll be surprised at the results.
Re: Mid Strolling spinning rod
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2025 7:40 am
JL, I just stared experimenting with this technique (old dog new tricks thing 
) and like Kelly, with out FFS and am very surprised. Currently using an older (when Gary owned the company) G Loomis DSR820S rod paired with a Diawa 1500 SS and 6# flouro. Also had to learn how to tie a loop knot. 
Make sure your reel has a good drag system as it will take some time to pull in those larger fish. (backreeling works too 
) Good Luck and have fun and be patient.
TL
FE
) and like Kelly, with out FFS and am very surprised. Currently using an older (when Gary owned the company) G Loomis DSR820S rod paired with a Diawa 1500 SS and 6# flouro. Also had to learn how to tie a loop knot. Make sure your reel has a good drag system as it will take some time to pull in those larger fish. (backreeling works too ) Good Luck and have fun and be patient.TL
FE
Re: Mid Strolling spinning rod
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2025 5:56 pm
Thank you as well Fast Eddie! Much appreciated! You and Kelly Ripa are what this forum USED to be all about! Hopefully someday it will be again?Fast Eddie wrote: ↑Fri Feb 14, 2025 7:40 am JL, I just stared experimenting with this technique (old dog new tricks thing
TL
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Re: Mid Strolling spinning rod
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2025 10:35 am
I use a Phenix Ultra MBX-S 706L spinning rod. It is classified as
a dropshot rod but has the tip action that is excellent for mid strolling.
Price point is right at $300
a dropshot rod but has the tip action that is excellent for mid strolling.
Price point is right at $300
Re: Mid Strolling spinning rod
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2025 11:47 am
I looked on the Phenix website. I didn't find a 706L? I saw a Medium. Maybe I was at the wrong site?
Re: Mid Strolling spinning rod
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2025 12:29 pm
Re: Mid Strolling spinning rod
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2025 12:35 pm
Johnson’s has the 700L in stock. It is the 7’-0” model.
Re: Mid Strolling spinning rod
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2025 5:05 pm
Re: Mid Strolling spinning rod
Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2025 2:50 am
St. Croix legend tournament bass 7’3” dropshot xl rod