Not far from me is a widely known creek for big smallmouth, and I do a lot of floating there in the summer. It's also packed full of carp in the 10-30lb range, and I've seen some bigger than that. I'm looking to build a rod suitable for handling these brutes, but it has to be able to throw maribou jigs as light as 3/32 oz. Obviously it needs lots of backbone, and needs to be sensitive enough to detect a subtle carp bite. I'm thinking it needs to be 7', spinning of course. Not sure what action is best for that kind of set up. I'm assuming extra fast. Not really my normal style of fishing, but I assume it's what folks would use for jigging big trout. Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

Instead of a rod, how about a gaf.

I use a 9' 6wt or a 9' 8wt.

well, a gaff, gig, or bow all work well, but I'm looking for a spinning set up. I use an 8'9 7wt to fly fish for them, but, once again, looking for a spinning setup in the 7' range.

What worked for me last season was the MHX HS9000 blank. I can throw very small lures /baits and it has a fast tip. A good backbone too. Not got one in the 20# plus range on that rod yet yet but from what i have seen so far with redfish on the same rod i would be happy to take it on with this blank. This is NOT the blank for throwing big weights and 'method fishing' for carp, its strictly a small bait caster.

Thanks Lou. I was already looking at an MHX blank for a crankbait rod. Don't know much about them, but guess I'll just have to order two.

Call MudHole up and talk to Todd He will set you up

Bill - willierods.com

Kyle,
Essentially any of the rod blanks and rods that are sold for catfish will work very well for big carp.

A glass rod is a wonderful type rod for this fishing. The soft tip and gentle action of a good glass rod is great for the style bites that Carp have.

Good luck
Roger

st.croix has a carp rod but it's 9' but i think that you can cut it down 3cs96mmf2 it is mf rod most carp rods lonley have 6 eyes + tip but it is 150.00