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    Question Shakey Head Rod

    Im going to make an effort to fish a shakey head this year. I not asking for what brand you use, just want to know what size and action most guys use ? Thanks
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    7'6 st Croix mojo inshore medium light worked great for me. Not too expensive either

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    Seven foot, medium action with a 2500 series reel, 20lb powerpro braid to a 8lb abrazx leader.

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    734 baitcaster with 12-15lb floro

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    Check out Dixie Custom rods.

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    I use the Falcon LowRider Shakey Head jig rod. I know you asked for the power etc, but I'm not sure how they rate it. I like it so much I bought a second one as a dedicated drop shot rod.
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    7 ft. meduim with fast action tip for me.

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    I like the ALX Trickster. Great fitness rod

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    I use a Lew's inshore 6'9" ( MHI69C ), just right, short enough to use accurately around docks, fast tip and plenty of backbone for good hook sets.


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    6'10" Mag-Med
    That is what i use. The Loomis 822S SYR is a fine rod.

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    Dobyns Savvy (Sierra now) 703SF. One of my absolute favorite rods and priced well, too. I also use it for Senkos (wacky and Texas) and enjoy it just as much for those techniques.
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    Lure size up to 1/4 oz 7ft med fast. 12 lbs. Test
    3/8 oz and up 7 ft med heavy fast 15 lbs. Test
    I will these on a baitcaster. When the bite is lite I
    will throw 1/16 oz on a 6'-9" med lt spinning rod on 8lbs test
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    6'10" medium spinning specifically designed shakeyhead rod. I have use a medium heavy baitcaster for throwing 1/4 ounce and heavier

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    Quote Originally Posted by Whopperstopper View Post
    I like the ALX Trickster. Great fitness rod
    This is what I use.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Whopperstopper View Post
    I like the ALX Trickster. Great fitness rod
    Ditto!

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    6'10"-7'2" medium fast/extra fast rod 2500/3000 spinning reel, 10-20# braid with an 8-10# leader

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    7’5 MH Rod bait casting. 30# braid. Shaky head started for me as a finesse technique. Over the years I learn fishing it like a trig gets same result most days. On rare occasions I pull out my 7’1 M spinning rod and 8# fc
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    Shaky Head St Croix TBS610MXF Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500FA 8# Flouro

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    7 plus foot rod with a fast action tip. I usually use a heavy action rod, unless lighter line is demanded.
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