Help with Rod Selection...

As most here know I need to replace a few rods and will be ready to do so shortly. At present I was thinking of upgrading from the St Croix Premier's that I had to well let's just say that is where my problem begins. Would like to go up to the St Croix Avid's to stay within the St Croix family line, but will also consider another line also. I am looking to upgrade the following applications:

Senko
Drop Shot
Shakey
Worm/Jig
Spinnerbait
Topwater
Jerkbait
Frog

Any ideas? It does not have to all be the same brand either. Thanks!

Shakey head I would look at the rod Jboss has for sale on here or either IM fastcat250 Ron does great work and I am waiting for rods from him for myself, Brad, and Pete.......6'9" for all around use M action Fast taper

Spinnerbait rod I love my Kistler Magnesium 6'9" MH it has a great tip on it and super soft feel. Only problem is I have had a couple come unbuttoned with braid on this rod and went back to mono to see if the line having some give will compensate for lost braid fish.

Senko don't really know can't find one i really like http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/ohwell.gif

I use a Loomis MBR844 for my heavy pitching of a worm or jig and a MBR853 for casting worms and small jigs and both of those are superb rods. The 844 also doubles as a rig rod and does a hell of a job with that.

I don't dropshot so I don't know but believe Jboss has one for sell as well. It looks nice to.

My topwater rod is currently an american rodsmiths 6'6" M Topwater special and it is a nice rod and real close to what I want but not quite.

Jerkbait rod is a Castaway 6'6" M action moderate taper MB66 i believe is the model #. Very soft and forgiving also use it for spitting image and some cranking if i have to.

Frog rod was a custom built by Oakes rods, which I got rid fo b/c I wasn't using it enough not sure if i will keep another frog rod.

For buzzing styles toads I use a 7' H action Skeet's custom or a 6'6" MH Skeet's custom depending on how far I am casting the bait and how thick the vegetation is.

These what I use Gary only typed all this cause I am bored right now....LOL....I personally use many different brands b/c I can't find one company that makes rods that I like for all applications.

Trick you da man. What a wealth of info http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/bows.gif

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Levi, he's a wealth of something.... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif

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Levi, he's a wealth of something.... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif </TD></TR></TABLE>

There goes this post http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/mad.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/wink.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif

very informative. thanks trick http://xs-s.com/zf/images/smile/emthup.gif

sometimes he does have something worth reading http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif

So long as he's wealthy no matter what it is http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif

Dang. I thought I was on top of my game when I switched from the Zebco to the Berkley! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/bows.gif

Gary, should you have any questions or would like any information on any of the Kistler lines of rods, just shoot me an IM or an email.

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And if you want to try and strike a killer deal for some one year old rods Gary IM him as well http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/glasses.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif


Modified by Original TrickWorm at 8:48 AM 9/12/2007

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yes i can vouch for them great rods http://xs-s.com/zf/images/smile/emthup.gif

I can help you with some rod selections if you want. While we have technique specific rods that we recommend, different people have different likes and dislikes in what they are looking for. Feel free to contact me and I will be glad to help whether you choose my rods or someone elses.

I don't know how much you want to spend and how the price of "custom" rods compare to "off the rack" rods....... but here is my experience

I have a few Castaways, a G Loomis, and have used many of the other major brands (BassPro, Shimano, Quantum, Berkley, etc).

The best moderately priced off the rack rods that I have used are the Falcon Lowrider rods. Like anything else this is all personal preference and varies from person to person and by technique.

My favorite cranking rod is an inexpensive BassPro rod.

Hope this is helpful.

Skeet makes a fine rod for whatever application you need. Have known him for many years.... Check him and his products out....Quality!!!!!

Hey Skeet...you coming to the NC Rally? Sure hope so....Grab Dean, too....

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FB you have an IM...

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I have a handful of Skeets rods, they are sweet. C-rig rod is my favorite.

I am going to try to make it to the rally. It's being held not long before the NBC Championship and I'm going to have to get my practice schedule worked out for it. I hope to know soon.

Great!!!!! Hope you do make it!!!! I've never been to Norman, but it should be fun!