Finesse Fishing rod specs
Dec 19, 2020 21:45:29 #
Jwid
Loc: Lake Killarney, Ironton, MO
I have a reel picked out, see pic, to get a finesse fishing combo for a different approach. The reviews on the reel are very positive except that it is a single use, finesse fishing reel. That’s what want so I am good there. What rod specs should I be looking for? I like St. Croix rods. I am developing a taste for the better equipment. Any suggestions.
Dec 19, 2020 22:46:50 #
Ok Jwid.
Great start. I have this exact reel on a G Loomis GLX 852c JWR and the balance and sensitivity are amazing.
I routinely fish light ned rigs and the combo performs flawlessly. Small plastics , senkos, shakeyheads. All phenomenal performance.
If you like St Croix I would reccomend the legend extreme series.
I don’t know specific model to reccomend as the best finesse St croix I own is a legend tournament. The rest of my finesse are loomis.
I do have an Avid x But its a MH and suited for heavier applications. A 7-2 med Or med light xf would make a nice finesse stick In the Avid line
The Legend tournament is a very nice and is moderately priced as far as the higher end st croix series goes.
Don’t know your budget, but since you dropped a sizable sum on a fantastic reel you sound like you are interested in a really nice rod
If cost isn’t a factor get the G Loomis GLX or the St Croix Legend Extreme.
Great start. I have this exact reel on a G Loomis GLX 852c JWR and the balance and sensitivity are amazing.
I routinely fish light ned rigs and the combo performs flawlessly. Small plastics , senkos, shakeyheads. All phenomenal performance.
If you like St Croix I would reccomend the legend extreme series.
I don’t know specific model to reccomend as the best finesse St croix I own is a legend tournament. The rest of my finesse are loomis.
I do have an Avid x But its a MH and suited for heavier applications. A 7-2 med Or med light xf would make a nice finesse stick In the Avid line
The Legend tournament is a very nice and is moderately priced as far as the higher end st croix series goes.
Don’t know your budget, but since you dropped a sizable sum on a fantastic reel you sound like you are interested in a really nice rod
If cost isn’t a factor get the G Loomis GLX or the St Croix Legend Extreme.
Dec 19, 2020 22:58:21 #
I bought a SLX DC this past year. I know it's hardly an Aldebaran, but I paired it with a Major Craft SSC 64 UL/BF and I'm very happy with both. I paid about 200 for the rod, which was about the same as the reel, but I just looked on Amazon and the price of the rod is now 347. ? It's a very nice rod.
Dec 19, 2020 23:03:31 #
Sorry to run on but I’ve spent years and a butt ton of money dialing in my set ups. If I can share from my experience it may help
The challenge you will Have with this reel is balance. This thing is feather light at 4.8 oz. it takes a really light balanced rod or it just won’t feel right.
My metanium is 6.6 oz. I have it on a Loomis 852 IMX pro.
Identical specs between the IMX and GLX Except the IMX is just a tad heavier
I tried swapping the Aldebaran And the Metanium between the 2 rods . Neither felt perfect . So I switched them back. Now they both feel like they were made for each other.
The challenge you will Have with this reel is balance. This thing is feather light at 4.8 oz. it takes a really light balanced rod or it just won’t feel right.
My metanium is 6.6 oz. I have it on a Loomis 852 IMX pro.
Identical specs between the IMX and GLX Except the IMX is just a tad heavier
I tried swapping the Aldebaran And the Metanium between the 2 rods . Neither felt perfect . So I switched them back. Now they both feel like they were made for each other.
Dec 19, 2020 23:16:35 #
The manufacturer's specs say the major craft ul weighs in at 1.3 oz.
(37 g)
(37 g)
Dec 19, 2020 23:20:37 #
Man that’s light. I have never tried major craft. I hear great things about them
Dec 19, 2020 23:32:50 #
That's where I was, so I bought one to see. I'm not a bass guy, I fish mostly for trout. It'll throw a 1/12 oz kastmaster about a quarter of a mile. Well, maybe not quite that far.
Dec 19, 2020 23:49:17 #
I just checked the GLX 852c is a 7-1 medium XF . Weight 3.7 oz
Pretty dang light.
Pretty dang light.
Dec 20, 2020 09:07:21 #
Jwid
Loc: Lake Killarney, Ironton, MO
Ben Bragg wrote:
Sorry to run on but I’ve spent years and a butt to... (show quote)
To confirm: Aldebaran on the GLX is your perfect combo?
Dec 20, 2020 09:19:43 #
Jwid
Loc: Lake Killarney, Ironton, MO
Thanks to both of you. Hoping to find options to handle before purchasing. I have the Curado DC on a 7’ MH St. Croix. Love it. Even that great setup can’t get a light line and bait into where I think I need to. Fly fishing isn’t really an option for the areas I fish. No room, too many trees. Wanting a lighter touch. Can’t even think about a 1/12 ounce weight with current equipment. I know the sound of the DC with a 3/4 ounce kastmaster as the spoon disappears out sight. Expecting a different experience.
Dec 20, 2020 13:01:31 #
Dec 20, 2020 13:02:31 #
The Major Craft is made in Japan for Japanese anglers who are dead serious about this ultralite "finesse" stuff. They only became available in the US a year or so ago. I did a little research because I was having trouble finding an ultralite casting rod. For less than 400 bucks or so.
Dec 20, 2020 13:56:17 #
Jwid wrote:
To confirm: Aldebaran on the GLX is your perfect combo?
Rod specs
Balance point
Dec 20, 2020 14:09:54 #
Dec 20, 2020 15:00:20 #
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