Suggestions for a good freshwater striped bass rod

[electricstart]

I know you have to buy early so looking for advice on a good rod . I have two Shimano 4000 D  baitunner reels but need rods. I was looking at st crois mojo bass spinning . any other suggestions ? How about weight  medium heavy fast  . medium fast ? Length ? Probably spruce run or Lk Hopatcong off boat using herring  . Striper fishing is new to me as you can tell . I do Mostly flyfishing trout and Bass fishing . 

Edited January 26, 2022 by electricstart

[Codaboy]

Rodgeeks xcomp 731&732

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[Bucksnbows]

Ah, you mean for hybrids, not pure strain striped bass. Big difference in size for the most part. I’m too much a fly snob to help with modern spin or baitcasting tackle. But good luck in your new pursuit. Wipers are a great fighting fish! 

[hammer4reel]

8 minutes ago, Codaboy said:

Rodgeeks xcomp 731&732

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That’s extremely heavy for freshwater hybrid stripers .

a medium freshwater pole is even a little heavy  for them .

 

[1957Buck]

39 minutes ago, electricstart said:

I know you have to buy early so looking for advice on a good rod . I have two Shimano 4000 D  baitunner reels but need rods. I was looking at st crois mojo bass spinning . any other suggestions ? How about weight  medium heavy fast  . medium fast ? Length ? Probably spruce run or Lk Hopatcong off boat using herring  . Striper fishing is new to me as you can tell . I do Mostly flyfishing trout and Bass fishing . 

It was obvious on The Striper Mention No problem there, What is wrong with that Baitrunner Reel on one of your Trout & Bass Rods to start unless you are one of those who can never have to many Rods, We have all seen Them  Even with the Tags still on them 

Edited January 26, 2022 by 1957Buck

[Codaboy]

That’s extremely heavy for freshwater hybrid stripers .
a medium freshwater pole is even a little heavy  for them .
 

I was matching the rod to his reel size. Sounds like he should be using a 1000 sized reel. Then I would have referred a Phoenix feather 4-10#

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[1957Buck]

29 minutes ago, Bucksnbows said:

Ah, you mean for hybrids, not pure strain striped bass. Big difference in size for the most part. I’m too much a fly snob to help with modern spin or baitcasting tackle. But good luck in your new pursuit. Wipers are a great fighting fish! 

Talk  about Modern, Now no need to be a Snob when you can combine to  have the best of 2 worlds. 

[OMC]

I fish for them with lighter gear as well med/light 8-10 lb leader. But understand I am always looking for the fight, I am not a bass guy that overpowers the fish with 20 - 30 lb test. 

If I end up losing a fish oh well I enjoyed getting dragged around. 

[OMC]

When we slow troll for them we use 7.5' - 8' light action rods. Let the rod absorb the blistering runs. 

[HighEndHooker]

The St Croix Mojo bass rods are great. I use a medium or medium heavy action when fishing them with top waters at night

[electricstart]

Probably go with st crois . I use Mojo bass with my bait casters  and very happy with them . Now to find them in stock . Ramsey outdoors been out of Stock . Thanks 

[MGHunter66]

14 minutes ago, electricstart said:

Probably go with st crois . I use Mojo bass with my bait casters  and very happy with them . Now to find them in stock . Ramsey outdoors been out of Stock . Thanks 

Stay away from fast action. I fish hybreds all the time. You want a longer rod(7’6”) with moderate action. It absorbs the erratic fight they provide. You’ll catch a ton more on 6-8lb test also. Good luck