Looking for 8ft spinning rod... Suggestions?

[VaCrappieMan]

I was looking for an 8 ft rod for casting small floats but I don't want it to be a noodle... I have a 7ft Sam heaton that I feel like is to limber and I want something a little longer... This 8ft rod will be used for casting smaller fixed floats (hopefully a good distance). I was looking at the Bnm ultimate 8ft but the website calls it super stiff??? I want some backbone but nothing crazy... Do you all have any suggestions On an 8ft spinning rod or anyone have any experience with the ultimate? I just don't like jigging guides and would prefer a spinning rod... I'd like to keep price under $130... Thanks guys

[deathb4disco]

Three options:

Bass Pro Microlite

St. Croix - they have several models that would work for you

Cabela's Fish Eagle II light steelhead rod - any light steelhead rod will work, but Cabela's are cheaper than most

[CrappiePappy]

I'd look at BnM's site ... at the Float n Fly rods selection.

I have two of the 8ft rods from being a field tester for BnM, for this rod. They do have a very short handle, with a weight/balance system in the butt end ... but, they're good rods and made for that type of casting.
If you don't think you'd care for the short handled/weight balance setup ... then I'd say take a look at the 9ft Tenn handle version. The Tenn cork handle will also allow you to balance the outfit with a larger range of reels (size & weight).

I, too, have a 7' Sam Heaton ... and agree that the IM6 blank & parabolic bend of the rod makes it seem somewhat flimsy. The 8' FnF rod is also IM6 & has a parabolic bend ... but, the blank is bigger & beefier, so it doesn't bend as easily as the Heaton rod.

... cp

[Treeline]

I have 2 of the Outlaw 8' 2 " spinning rods and I love them..Grizzly jig sells them or you can contact JR through anglersmidwest website to check on them.

[Locator79]

The ultimate will work fine, I have a couple. I use it for flipping a cork, action is just right for it.

[camo]

Quit looking and get an OZARK

[TowboatTroller]

The difference 8ft rod is great spinning rod in my opinion

[TowboatTroller]

Made by bnm also.

[usafret99]

I have two 8' crappie maxx i use for long lining, jigging, casting road runners everything pretty much. They have worked really well for me. Have two 5 footers i use to

[VaCrappieMan]

Thanks for the replies everyone... Was also looking at cabelas crappie rod also made by Bnm... Looks just like a Bnm ultimate anyone have any experience with this rod