WTB Freshwater spinning rod

[JohnnyD]

For all the applications mentioned above, seems like you need two different rods. I can't imagine using the same rod for throwing 1/8oz trout lures and also trying to use that same rod to land albies.

I prefer two rods whenever I fish freshwater. A rod rigged with a spinner bait or other long-casting "test the water" bait and another rod for finesse baits. I only tie direct though so changing lures costs minutes of fishing time.

[JackK]

Yeah, I figured two rods would be needed... I guess my question was if I got a rod that was rated 1/2-1 1/2, would that be too heavy to effectively fish the lighter FW stuff? Sounds like it would be. Not too big of a deal, I don't mind going lower and having a dedicated FW rod. Will narrow the search to either 1/8-5/8 or 1/4 to 1/2.

Great idea on the dual setups for different applications. And the US could be great to pick up as a loaner rod for those who want to learn how to fish... Personally I'm a bit of a graphite snob

And JohnnyD, definitely... Although a good buddy of mine caught (and landed) a nice bonito this summer on an ice fishing panfish jigging rod... No joke!

PS, TDF, check your text messages!