Fishing Rods

I just bought one of the new Shimano Curado 100D's for use on redfish on the Floroida Gulf coast. I usually throw DOA shrimp, 1/4 oz spoons and tails in really shallow water. I use 10# PowerPro. I'm looking at 6 1/2 to 7' with either ML or M power. Any suggestions?

If you want a rod that has plenty of forgiveness and a very soft tip, then go with the ML.

If you want a rod that has a fast but flexible tip with plenty of power in the backbone, then go with the Med.

Both spinning or casting perform the same in eithe the 6'6" or 7' lengths.

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Tell me more. Is this an LTA? Length? Is the action between the M and ML?

This model is a 2007 Helium LTA blank design. It has a very soft and extra fast tip with a very strong backbone when compared to the 2006 He70MLC.
We also make it in the 6'6" length as well.

If you don't need a soft tip, don't get this rod. Most Trophy Trout hunters love this rod, I haven't had many redfish hunters comment on it yet.

Help this helps a little more,

I use a few different Helium LTA Rods for Reds in Florida. I have 7'M casting and spinning rods and they are perfect for your DOA Shrimp and 1/4oz spoons. they are also just right for 1/8oz jigs, small to medium topwaters and unweighted soft plastic jerk-baits. I've pulled many upper and over-slot reds away from the mangroves with these rods.

For slightly heavier lures like 1/4-1/2oz jigs, soft plastic jerk baits with a weighted hook or jig head, topwaters, spinnerbaits, etc. I use a 7' MH spinning rod. For pitching under docks and mangroves I use a 6 1/2' MH spinning rod.

I use 10# Braid for almost everything.

Hope this helps