Fusion based on my experience with both rods. I use my Bullwhip for 1/16-1/8 heavier tungsten and small spoons (when the bite is finicky and I’m watching the rod tip), Fusion for 1/16-3/16 spoons – could get away with using 1/4 ounce but not ideal. Fusion is an incredible small spoon rod.
I don’t think you would want to fish a 1/4 spoon on a BW.I fish up to an 1/8 and then I go with the Fusion.Do you have a use for it other than Minnesota once a year?If not maybe you could get by with the BW.
I don’t really have use for it other then every year we take a 4 day trip to Winnie for <em class=”ido-tag-em”>perch so that’s really the only time I use spoons
I wouldn’t buy a $100+ custom for a 4 day trip once a year, but that’s just me. Look at the Beaver Dam custom noodle. It’s a phenomenal noodle rod with a similar action to the Bullwhip, with fairly large guides to prevent freeze up.
Oh, also. It sells for a whopping $15.
Right now I have been using a 13 fishing 38” light tickle stick and it works pretty good it’s loaded up a little more then I like when I use a buckshot but like chuck said for just 4 days if I go with the bullwhip and could use it at home more often then a fusion I’m kind of leaning that way
Fusion is TUCRs best small spoon rod. Bullwhip is ideal for pounding panfish plastics on tungsten jigs, but not well suited for the heavier lure in your range.
For the lures you describe in the 1/16-3/16 range, with an occasional heavy spoon, the Precision or Quicktip would be worth considering if you lean towards the heavier end of your range.
If I were you, I’d get a popular rod (Fusion, Bullwhip, Precision), keep it in good shape, and sell it if it doesn’t fit your needs. My choice would be a 32″ split grip Fusion. If you put that on this site at 75-80% retail it’d be sold in a day, if it were in excellent condition.
I use my bull whip all the time ” with small spoon’s” with the heavier stuff 3/16 , grab a stiffer rod , perch size . DK.
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