Best walleye rigging/lindy rod?

  • jetro
    Mayer, MN
    Posts: 314
    March 30, 2004 at 7:08 pm #1232636

    What the best walleye rigging/lindy spinning rod for the money? Need to get a new seven footer and would like some suggestions.
    jetro

    nate-cadwell
    Rochester, Mn
    Posts: 498
    March 30, 2004 at 7:15 pm #298914

    Jetro
    I would Highly Reccomend stopping out at Hooked on Fishing in Roch and ordering a custom rod that way you can get the desired handle you want good guides and what ever action you feel fit and very reasonable priced. I used to use all St.Croixs GM series and many others but now I have all my rods custom made by Mike at Hooked on fishing.
    Myself I would go with a 7ft med or med light rigged with one of Mikes Okuma reels.
    sweet set up
    Hope this helps

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    March 30, 2004 at 7:32 pm #298916

    I’ll 2nd that ML rig rod.

    The best rod I have yet for rigging is a Bass Pro Shops, signature series Walleye rod in a 6’6″ ML. HM-85 graphite that is super-sensitive. It also has a real nice taper.

    I bought a 7’ML St. Croix Premier for rigging as well, however that has no comparison to the Bass Pro rod and the Bass Pro rod is $10 cheaper!

    kevinneve
    Devils Lake ND area
    Posts: 330
    March 31, 2004 at 1:02 am #298724

    G Loomis GLX HSR9000 . 7’6″

    Yes, it might be more than most are willing to spend but it is very good.

    Fishing with quality equipment is an experience in it’s own right and adds more to it.

    rippinpigs
    Apple Valley, MN
    Posts: 399
    March 31, 2004 at 2:27 am #298785

    I’m with Kevin on this one. I also have the HSR9000… I built it a Thorne Bros. AWESOME rigging rod. In fact, I’m getting 2 more before opener.

    I also have a St Croix rigging rod, built on a the 3S76MLXF blank. A lighter duty rigging rod, but I am also trying it out on jigging applications this spring. Another great rod.

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    March 31, 2004 at 2:29 am #298787

    Yes Kevin, that is an excellent rod…as is the newer 7’6″ St. Croix Avid AS76MLXF. My dentist has the Loomis and I the Avid. The action is faster on the St. Croix and both are ultra sensitive. They are also both great for dead sticking live bait while anchored in the current.

    walleye1274
    Chippewa Falls, WI
    Posts: 515
    March 31, 2004 at 3:27 pm #299051

    I have the Techna a/v 7′. Love it!!!! Do you cut the cost down a lot by have a rod made by somebody?

    rippinpigs
    Apple Valley, MN
    Posts: 399
    March 31, 2004 at 4:26 pm #299059

    By letting somebody else build a rod for you, the costs can vary quite a bit. Some guys will build rods for upwards of $500… but they aren’t your “everyday” type of rod. More like “one of a kind”. Then there are a few out there who will build you one for dirt cheap… but the quality may come out terrible. You typically get what you pay for. If your are having a rod built, the common upgrades from factory rods are guides, the cork for the handle, etc. My personal favs are Thorne Bros rods. You can go to their store, and pick from a pretty wide selection of custom rods they have on hand. The price is higher than a factory rod, but the quality of those rods is well worth it. I’ve haven’t had the chance to use a rod built by Mike at Hooked on Fishing, but have heard many great things.

    jetro
    Mayer, MN
    Posts: 314
    March 31, 2004 at 4:30 pm #299060

    Thanks for all the responses!
    Also curious about the cost for custom built rods.

    rippinpigs
    Apple Valley, MN
    Posts: 399
    March 31, 2004 at 4:35 pm #299065

    I’m sure if you PM Mike, he would be more than happy to discuss. If you would like to check out Thorne Bros rods, they can be found at the their website

    ryan-hale
    NW Ia
    Posts: 1548
    March 31, 2004 at 10:16 pm #299121

    Jetro,I just had a custom St Croix rod made for me.It was a Avid series blank,had my name and a walleye put on it all for $140.00.It is a great rod.
    If your looking for a great buy for the $,the pro series Lighting rods by Berkley are a awesome buy.They make a 7’medium action rod in the Gary Roach series that would be just what your loking for.
    Best of luck,
    Ryan Hale

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    April 1, 2004 at 3:44 am #298963

    I’ve got to agree with Ryan on the Berkley Lightning Rods – Gary R. series. I’ve used a lot of different rods and after trying these out last season I just ordered 4 more! Great bang for your buck.

    For custom made rods, I’ve never tried it but I hear nothing but high praise for Mike at Hooked on Fishing.

    customrodfan
    Twin Cities
    Posts: 82
    April 1, 2004 at 2:25 pm #299219

    I have to second the 7′ 6″ G Loomis Hot Shot rods for live bait applications. These rods were built for Steelhead and work great for rigging. The length and fast tip make for good The attached pictures are a 29″ Walleye and a 40″+ Northern caught a couple hours apart on a 7′ 6″ Hot Shot.

    As you can probably guess by my username I am partial to custom built rods. My father is 1 of 3 certified builders in the state (Custom Rod Guild). You do get what you pay for. Things to watch for when building or having a rod built:

    Be careful about blanks – they are 2nds for reason! Don’t skimp here.

    Set up of components – Are the guides set up on the spine correctly? Only rods built by hand have this part correct. It makes a huge difference in sensitivity.

    Reel Seat and Handle – Is the reel seat and handle made specifically for the blank. This really important. Filler material around the blank at the reel seat kills all sensitivity. A handle that is tailored for your hand and arm makes for a properly balanced and comfortable rod.

    customrodfan
    Twin Cities
    Posts: 82
    April 1, 2004 at 2:26 pm #299220

    Here’s the walleye picture

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    April 2, 2004 at 2:23 am #299178

    My son Nate borrowed my 7 ft. St. Croix Avid rod for lindy rigging on the RCL Walleye Leaque tournaments last year and he loves it so much he still has it. Sounds like something fishing going on here. lol.
    Thanks, Bill

    thanisch
    Posts: 122
    April 2, 2004 at 6:29 pm #299427

    Bill, I wish my dad had good stuff to borrow I can’t even get him to bring his own spinners in the boat.

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    April 3, 2004 at 12:02 am #299457

    Maybe you need to train your Dad like Nate has me trained. Hey wait a minute, that doesn’t sound too good.
    Oh well, what are fishing partners for?!! lol.
    Thanks, Bill

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