Rip in rap?

What rod characteristics should you be looking for in a rods for this application? Asking specifically for open water. Same questions applies to type of fishing line.

I think that bait has caught another fisherman!

Thanks,

FDR

Fast action for sure. 6.5-7′ high quality rod. Medium power on the bigger 7’s when fish receptive and medium light on smaller ones when fish are “off”. Don’t overwork the bait, use your wrist more than your arm would be my advice. Enjoy!

I use a 6’8″ MXF for rippin’ raps. I like the XF action because it lets you fish the bait without over working it. I spool with 10# braided line. It’s worked pretty well for me so far!

I experimented with a number of different set ups. Baitcaster, spinning, long rod, short, fluorocarbon, braid. If you’re Rippin’ any length of time fatigue is what you guard against therefore spinning was preferable over baitcaster (lower center of gravity). Braid was a must. Fluoro and mono are thicker, have more resistance and stretch that they get really tiring to rip after awhile. A longer, faster tip worked better for me once you hook the fish to keep tension high and hooks in the mouth. The rod I settled into is a 7′-2″ Daiwa Tatula spinning rod MHXS. Sufix 20 lb 832 braid with a 10 pound Yo-Zuri Hybrid 4 foot leader.

I really like the my 6’8″ MXF Legend Elite for the bigger 7’s and 1/2 ounce blades. And for smaller raps and 1/4 ounce blades I use a 6’10” MLXF Legend Extreme or 6’9″ MLXF Avid. They all feel awesome, with 10lb power pro Hi Vis, and a 3′ Floro leader. I would definitely get a x-fast action.

I also use my 6’10” MLXF rods for the 4,5,6 RR’s and my MXF for #7 RR’s both have 10lb braid with a snap.

One more vote for the St. Croix 68MXF (I use an Avid series)

76LEX MLXF for the heaver blades and RR’s