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I'm looking for a rod that will get good casting distance while I'm throwing ultra finesse lures, like 1/8 rooster tails, 1/16 hair jigs, 1/10 Neds, weightless senkos and wacky rigs, etc.

Per Tactical Bassins recommendation I am looking at the MegaBass P5 Baby Plugging, which Matt throws his hair jigs on and claims to get great distance out of the rod. If I could avoid spending 450 bucks I would like to but I am not against spending the money to get something that will not only throw light lures a great distance, but also have great action for battling small mouth/trout while giving me the sensitivity I need to detect bites. Unfortunately none of my local stores seem to carry any of the rods I am looking at, including the MegaBass. I'd rather not go through a long tedious process of buying and returning rods if I don't have to. Should I just get the MegaBass and call it good since I know it will do what I want? Do you guys have any more affordable suggestions for the same task? Thanks in advance

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ripogenu Loc: norfolk, MA

Well, St Croix and Loomis have several rods that have great action for light lures and they don't cost $450. the rod is only half of the formula. you need to have a reel and line that accommodates light lures. I have a Micro IM6 with a Sedona 500 with 4# braid that works just fine. expensive gear does not always mean better performance, putting together the right combination of rod, reel , line is the formula.............not how much it cost.

charlykilo Loc: Garden Valley Ca

I found that I greatly increased distance by going with braid and a long steelhead rod 8.5 feet.

JackM Loc: North East Florida

I just discovered that the Ugly Stik GX2 comes in a 9-foot version in medium weight is pretty light. It should cast those lightweight lures well.
https://ameliafishbites.com/spinning-rods/

USAF Major Loc: Sea Bright, NJ

Have you considered a custom made rod?

smalone151 Loc: Yucaipa,CA

Here are the two best rods in your category which are my top 2 poles I use. I love both of them.
(1) EDGE ROD - BWS FWR 741-2 After Gary Loomis sold his g loomis company to shimano he started edge rods. The rods are made after you place the order. Mine took 8-9 weeks to receive: BWS (Black Widow Series) FWR (Fresh Water) 741-2 the specs are 7’4” length Ultra Light Action Power=Moderate Fast line Weight 1-4 pounds Lure Weight 1/32 to 1/8
(2)G LOOMIS ROD- TRS 901-2 This pole is available on line pre-manufactured: G Loomis (Shimano) TSR (Trout Series Rod) 901-2 Lenghth 7’6” Ultra Light Power: Light. Line Weight 2-6 pounds Lure Weight 1/32 to 3/16.
Both rods are set up with Shimano Stella 1000 series reels.
I never want to take these poles out of my hands. They allow you to throw light weighted Carolina rigs and light lures and jigs. Caught a 7.4 pound rainbow on October 30th. Good luck with your search !

rriggs Loc: North Carolina

St. Croix has a sale starting tomorrow. Check them out.

Rgn0257 Loc: Shallotte,NC

Had a 7' g loomis GL2 for about 15 years.
It broke a few nights ago. I replaced it with a Star Rod, Stella series. It's not a gloomis but I like it very much. Caught a speckled trout first night out. 4" Storm lure under a popping cork.

PBFisherman

I like phenix rods

lorafa93 Loc: North Venice, Florida

I like St Croix rods myself.

runandgun Loc: East Texas

Hard to beat St. Croix and their warranty.