Searching for long casting rod.

Right now I have 7’6 Shimano Compre walleyes 7’6 1/16-1/2oz. I use this rod for long casting, jigging and weighted bobbers. I like the rod, sensitivity, fast action and not tip heavy at all, but the main problem is weight. It is quite a heavy rod and I have to do two hand casting even with 1/16oz jig head. The accuracy is terrible. The blank is like 1/2” thick at the reel seat. Every time I switch the rod to others, they feel like feathers, even with my bass setup (130 grams rod).
Any recommendation for light, fast tip, cast well, enough backbone to handle 1/4oz bobber weight?

My first thought was a Loomis NRX, but I don’t have much experience with casting rods.

No not casting rod, spinning rod for casting lol. Just so you know, I’m a converted.

I'm a big fan of the B n' M Sam Heaton Super Sensitive rods (SHSS) in 7' & 9'. They cast well and can handle lures from 1/32 - 1/4 oz. with no problems.

7 foot Shakespeare micro lite will whip a float and jig a mile with the right line and reel on it .
6 lb mono and a something with good line capacity and your in business cheap .
on a side note ....that reel in the photo is "over" full on line ...about an 1/8 inch below the spool lip is typically the way to go .
my 2 cents ....

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Originally Posted by Just_Bass

No not casting rod, spinning rod for casting lol.

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In that case, there are seven or eight thousand rods on the market that will work for you. Your budget is the only limitation.

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Originally Posted by deathb4disco

In that case, there are seven or eight thousand rods on the market that will work for you. Your budget is the only limitation.

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I’m cheap dirt poor guy so how about 50-100 bucks work? I actually have two in my mind, Majorcraft Nanoace 7’3 ML 1/16-1/4 and ACC stick green series 7’6. I’m not worry much about sensitivity, because it not about the rod but the hand who hold the rod. I’m concerned more about weight and tip action to be able to cast 1/16oz jig head as well as weighted bobbers.

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Originally Posted by Just_Bass

I actually have two in my mind, Majorcraft Nanoace 7’3 ML 1/16-1/4 and ACC stick green series 7’6.

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I'd go with the Majorcraft.

I've been using SouthernCrappieRods(8' and 9')(http://southerncrappierods.com) for slip bobber fishing and quite happy with them.
The 8s should work for casting/retrieving as well.
Light rod with plenty of back bone to lift/sling slabs in the boat.

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Originally Posted by Just_Bass

I’m cheap dirt poor guy so how about 50-100 bucks work? I actually have two in my mind, Majorcraft Nanoace 7’3 ML 1/16-1/4 and ACC stick green series 7’6. I’m not worry much about sensitivity, because it not about the rod but the hand who hold the rod. I’m concerned more about weight and tip action to be able to cast 1/16oz jig head as well as weighted bobbers.

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Hard to beat Bucks Crappie Jig pole. They are very light. I have 3 10' ones paired to 25 model Pfleuger. With 8# Berkeley Braided line and 4# mono I can cast a mile with it. They run about $50 for reel and 35-40 for rod.

I sometimes cast with my B'n'M 10 ft Sam Heaton. It far and away outcasts my 6ft spinning rod

Sam Heaton Super Sensitive 7`will cast light jigs a long ways with the right reels.

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Originally Posted by Crestliner08

I'm a big fan of the B n' M Sam Heaton Super Sensitive rods (SHSS) in 7' & 9'. They cast well and can handle lures from 1/32 - 1/4 oz. with no problems.

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Walmart had their Sam Heaton Rods on sale I bought 2 9' rods for $9 a piece. Event though they say regular price take them down and get them scanned. I have bought several this way, $5 being the cheapest for BnM rods.

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Originally Posted by Ketchn

7 foot Shakespeare micro lite will whip a float and jig a mile with the right line and reel on it .
6 lb mono and a something with good line capacity and your in business cheap .

my 2 cents ....

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Wife needed to run by WalMart this evening so I went over to see if they had any of the Sam Heaton SS' in stock. Of course not, but I saw several of these Micro light 7' rods and remembered this post. I brought one home. It feels good in the hand. If it won't work with my little President reel, it will work with something!

I’ve been trying to find one of those Shakespeare micro light series 7’ light rods since Covid started. Sold out everywhere in that model. Either shorter rods or the ultra light rod but I’m wanting the light for a little stiffer rod. I’ll be patient and keep looking I guess.

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Originally Posted by SuperDave336

I’ve been trying to find one of those Shakespeare micro light series 7’ light rods since Covid started. Sold out everywhere in that model. Either shorter rods or the ultra light rod but I’m wanting the light for a little stiffer rod. I’ll be patient and keep looking I guess.

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Wal-Mart probably is your best chance. But my local tackle shop ordered a rod for me. Wasn't this one but it was exactly what I was looking for and $10 cheaper than BPS. Worth asking anyway.

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Originally Posted by SuperDave336

I’ve been trying to find one of those Shakespeare micro light series 7’ light rods since Covid started. Sold out everywhere in that model. Either shorter rods or the ultra light rod but I’m wanting the light for a little stiffer rod. I’ll be patient and keep looking I guess.

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I got to try mine out yesterday. With the President 20 on and some 4 lb casting mono, it really flings a light jig a long way. I'm very pleased. But that was testing at home, have not seen how it handles a fish yet.:fish

Thanks to all, I ended up with Majorcraft Crostage 7’3 Mebaru rod 0.5-7 grams. I hope the rod is not too soft than my liking. This the closest I can find that match Majorcraft Nanoace which is out of stock at TW. Anyone has experience with this rod?

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Originally Posted by Kelvin

Walmart had their Sam Heaton Rods on sale I bought 2 9' rods for $9 a piece. Event though they say regular price take them down and get them scanned. I have bought several this way, $5 being the cheapest for BnM rods.

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Awesome! I wish our Walmart has such deals. Around here, the fishing tackle isle is about 10' long at most. And they no long stock guns and very little ammo.