Favorite Smallmouth Tube Rod

[jign4pigs]

Hey guys, wondering everyones favorite tube rod for Great Lakes/up north!

Thanks!

[AMSDJS]

Most guys here in Michigan use spinning rods but I use a Falcon Cara MH casting rod and 14 lb. fluoro since I like to use heavier (3/8th oz. and up) heads with 4" tubes. Gotta make sure that hook is buried - these smallies get big up North!

[Nick D]

I have two setups: Megabass FMJ with 15# FC, and a Tatula Elite 71MH with 8# FC. I only throw heavy tubes 3/8oz and 1/2oz.

[PolarKraft195]

2 discontinued Fenwick Elite Tech Smallmouth 7'4" medium power/fast action spinning rods.

[DubyaDee]

I went through a couple till I found the one. Alpha Angler Tac Mag, it's a 7'6" Med Fast. Perfect rod for a 3/8 ounce tube, which is what i throw most on St Clair. I put a Vanquish 4000 on it and it's a magical combo. Tons of power.

[ECobb91]

7’-1” med St Croix Mojo spinning rod. Can cast tubes farther with it and has enough backbone to drill the hooks home. More sensitive than casting rods imo

[Flex]

NRX 852 is my all time favorite.

[bconger4]

NRX 872!!!!

[kickerfish1]

The original! Team Daiwa Tony Bean Smallmouth rod. Was made are thyou same time as the Light and Tough series was.

[Hammy19]

Take a look at the ALX McSmalls rod!! It has a light tip and plenty of backbone. Very Imperssed withit so far. Good Luck

[jasonG]

76mf st croix if you are looking to go heavier than 3/8 the kistler lightMH is very nice if they still offer it

[slipknobber bot]

7'6 Medium st croix legend elite

[lisa1117]

Old school IMX 902, NRX 873, and NRX 902.

[basscat tyler]

I use a Fenwick HMG m/h 7’ for tubes. Though on the Great Lakes I’d use something longer but in that m/h action

[jonmay]

I use a dobyns champ hp 743. Great tip and plenty of back bone.

[jign4pigs]

Thanks guys, lot of great suggestions keep em coming. Cool to see everyone's point of view.

[Flex]

NRX 872!!!!

I always wanted to try that rod, but already having a 852 I just could not justify it...

[davidsa]

old school is a loomis bcr 852 spinning rod. Bit stouter in the butt and faster in the tip then the nrx 852

[MarkyMarc]

Megabass Levante ShakyHead - 7' (M).

[golfpro307]

NRX 852S