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    Default Spinning rod


    Have a new shimano sahara and looking for a good sensitive 6 to 7 foot rod to cast mainly 1/16th jigs.Looking for a good sensitive rod but don't want to spend an arm and a leg either. Any suggestions?

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    get the best you can afford, i use shimano UL rods 5 1/2 and 6 ft and am very satisfied using them as you are plannin to, castin jigs. i use the 'V' rods, but the are out of production.

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    I'd recommend an IM6 or higher modulus graphite rod. length is personal preference. I like my 5.5 ft best but the 6.5 is nice, too for distance casting.
    Quantam and Abu Garcia both make rods under the $40 mark that fit the bill.

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    On the lower end, check out Bass Pro's Microlites or Quantum's Xtralites.

    For a little more money, I am also impressed by Shimano's rods. They're very well-balanced and feel much lighter than they are.

    And for still more, St. Croix Avids are sweet. So are Loomis' GL2 and GL3.

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    Sam Heaton, Super Sensitive 7' by B'n'M Poles at www.bnmpoles.com ....But don't get it from them, their to expensive....Cabela's has em'.....Demo Man

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    Default Can't beat Shimano

    You already have one of the nicest reels money can buy. Why not make it a total class combo. I own a Shimano Stimula rod and it's well worth the money.
    I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin' and hook up with them later.

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    Quote Originally Posted by slabdaddy
    Have a new shimano sahara and looking for a good sensitive 6 to 7 foot rod to cast mainly 1/16th jigs.Looking for a good sensitive rod but don't want to spend an arm and a leg either. Any suggestions?
    Which model Sahara did you buy?

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    I got the 1500 fb.

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    Cabela's also offers a Shamano "Convergence" rod that is 11' 6"...I think it's around $60...It would give you a long spinning rod if you have the use for one....DemoMan

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    I own a 7' convergece shimano rod . I was'nt aware you could get that rod in 11'6". I will buy one of those for sure. I love shimano rods and have always wandered why they did not make a long rod? Thanks for the tip
    I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin' and hook up with them later.

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