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MorningWood

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Hey guys I read some of the threads on rod recommendations but I'm still a little unsure. My son wants a new rod and reel for Christmas. We fish mostly at our lake club which is a 90 acre lake in Northern NJ. Largemouth, pickerel, crappy, perch are the predominant species. We fish from a 14 ft jon boat most of the time. I just bought him a Pfleuger President 6935B on the recommendation of several people. Now I'd like to find a nice all around rod to pair with it. He generally fishes worms and smaller crankbaits (see picture below). He loved the crankbaits FJR (on SOL) makes. Another question I have is most of the thread I've read dont discuss braid and whether some rods are better for braid than others. I haven't decided if we should put mono or braid on the President so opinions are welcome for that as well. I would like to keep the rod under $150 but could go a little higher if it's really worthwhile.

 

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MorningWood
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All my freshwater rods are st croix so that's what I would recommend as they have great warranty service. If you're willing to spend closer to 200 then definitely an avid as it is lifetime warranty that will last. Its light weight and the alconite guides will handle braid easily. I know they came out with other bass rods like the rage and eyecon, but I'm not too familiar with them. You can probably get a brand new avid for around that 150 dollar range online.


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Fishing cranks and worms on the same rod can be a little tricky.


But, look into the St. Croix Premier Series. Made in USA, plus 5 year warrenty with option to up grade to an Avid in the future.


This rod should be a good fit and the price is right. At 7ft 6in it will work as a good shore rod too. There is also a 2-piece version avalible.


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Originally Posted by MorningWood View Post

Hey guys I read some of the threads on rod recommendations but I'm still a little unsure. My son wants a new rod and reel for Christmas. We fish mostly at our lake club which is a 90 acre lake in Northern NJ. Largemouth, pickerel, crappy, perch are the predominant species. We fish from a 14 ft jon boat most of the time. I just bought him a Pfleuger President 6935B on the recommendation of several people. Now I'd like to find a nice all around rod to pair with it. He generally fishes worms and smaller crankbaits (see picture below). He loved the crankbaits FJR (on SOL) makes. Another question I have is most of the thread I've read dont discuss braid and whether some rods are better for braid than others. I haven't decided if we should put mono or braid on the President so opinions are welcome for that as well. I would like to keep the rod under $150 but could go a little higher if it's really worthwhile.

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that father-son thing is great.  my son is 47 and we still fish together occaisionally


I guess because i'm an okie,  I don't feel the need for a seperate rod for worms and cranks etc.


I cast mono on my level wind now but did have braid for awhile.  


My bait casting rod paired with the level wind is a bit stiff for me but I bought it that way for setting hook on strikes for jigs and worms.



I've read about the sensitivity for worm fishing.  I just watch the line and if it moves different then know fish picking it up.


My rod is Ugly Stick 7 ft with a Pfleuger reel.


I'm not recommending the pair or either one for your son, just joining the comments.


okie


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St Croix mojo bass is a quality rod for a good price. I use the tubes and grubs rod for a lot of different applications from jerk baits to soft plastics and the rod has well over a 1000 stripers on it by now I'm sure and still ticking along, not bad for a 6'6 bass rod I'd say

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St Croix mojo bass is a quality rod for a good price. I use the tubes and grubs rod for a lot of different applications from jerk baits to soft plastics and the rod has well over a 1000 stripers on it by now I'm sure and still ticking along, not bad for a 6'6 bass rod I'd say



agreed


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