Big Bait Fishing

A little off topic...but...when buying line look at the actual diameters, as lb test ratings are all over the place. CXX is rated as one of the top lines in tensile strength -a great line -but it's 8lb is .012, akin to 12lb XL, and most 12lb FC's. Diameter is what affects depth and speed most. That 12lb CXX you were using, at 0.015 is akin to 17#XL, or many FCs. Just something to be aware of. thanks , i know that CXX is rated one size (lb.) below what it actually is , for example their 10 lb. is the same as others 12 lb. , but i do know that most mono and co-poly lines that are 10 lb. are .012 so it's not a big deal . i like using 8 lb. CXX cause it is like everyone elses 15 lb. line , but still has a 10 lb. line dia.

where is the article , i want to know what kind of paint was used can you post a link please ?

i actually don't have that rod , i was just going by the specs. for it . i use and recommend the shimano clarus 6'6'' lite fast action (CSS66LA). it is rated for 1/16-5/16 oz. lures , absolutely love this rod for finesse plastics and small jigs , i use it for drop shotting , crappie fishing with jigs , big bluegill , trout , and small weightless plastics . a very versatile rod that has an excellent tip for the small baits and good backbone for such a finesse rod . i got it spooled with 6 lb. CXX

yeah they are a three way ringed worm , made to be wacky rigged . should produce , not many bass , i would think , have seen these ;D , good buy !

seems that is what is designed for

Bass Pro Shops extreme baitcaster in 5.4:1 gear ratio . $79.00 , can find them cheaper than that when they are on sale . i myself have never used one but alot of people on here really like them .

He said CX, not CXX. That said, 15, 17 and 20 lb. CXX are acquired tastes. missed that : ,

for soft plastics to be fished off the bottom , i would use these , Owner ultraheads .

are they a soft plastic "worm" bait shaped in a T ??? here are some tho you don't get a good look at them in the bag , but i think those are for wacky rigging , right ?? you put the hook thru one of the "appendages" and the bait falls horizontally with the hooked appendage would be pointing straight up towards the line , that's my interpertation of the bait :-?

that link doesn't work .....

i think either 21" or 23" IPT will work fine for you , i am eventually gonna get a REVO Winch for my deep and med. deep diving crankbaits and that reel has an IPT of 22" . i recently switched from 12 lb. CXX to 10 lb. CXX and am now down to 8 lb. CXX for crankbaits ( and other things like worms and med. spinnerbaits ) and feel i get another 2-3 ft. deeper with out sacrificing line strength , CXX even in 8 lb. is VERY strong !!!

p-line CXX in 15 lb. is a little over kill , you would be better off with 10 or 12 lb. CXX for your baitcaster , i started using 8 lb. CXX and like it alot . for my spinning set-up , i use 6 lb. CXX . as for invisx in 8 lb. , that is pretty light , maybe for dropshotting in open water , i would go up to at least 10 if not 12 lb. for crankbaits and would throw them on a baitcaster . hope this helped

i totally agree with JFrancho and i will also say that to spool up a 2500 size spinning reel with 15 lb. CXX is ridiculous !!! spool it up with a hundred yards and then open the bail and 30 yards will jump off the spool in .3 seconds !!! like most everyone will tell you , 8 lb. is really the limit , i use 6 lb. CXX .......

Gamma CoPoly (High Performance) 10lb Expensive and hard to find, but works great on spinning gear. Very few tangles and breaks about 17lb (if I remember correctly). the 10 lb. line has a breaking strength of 17.5 lbs. and the 12 lb. line has a breaking strength of 20 lbs.

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wonder if that reel was painted with automotive paint :-? i am really considering having one of my REVO's custom painted !!! any body know ?? anyhow , that is a sweet looking reel (the paint ) .........

throwing big swimbaits with a REVO TORO , a super strong reel that feels solid as a tank and is able to hold ALOT of line (got it spooled with 25 lb. Izorline XXX) and am able to palm it . just an outstanding reel !!! can't wait to get a REVO TORO WINCH soon

too funny ;D ;D ;D

here are some rods that have the best components and best warranty in that price range and are only $90.00 !!! - http://www.***.com/Okuma_EVX-A_Casting_Rods/descpage-OEVXCR.html

i am saying , why put crimp on weights on an Owner twistlock , just makes sense to just buy some beast weighted hooks

good for baits 1/2 oz. and up , if you pratice alot , maybe 3/8 oz. , maybe ...

hard to believe fluoro could do that :

don't meen to be mean , but all those reels are crap , if i were you i would try to get a good reel that has been slightly used , look in the flea market section and look for a revo s , shimano citica , or at least a quantum accurist , if not take a look at the BPS extreme's , alot of people say they are good reels for the money .

that's not my experience at all , i had 30 lb. powerpro on that rod for over a year fishing it almost everyday during last summer and fall with no guide wear at all , i almost prefer them to ceramic rings cause they don't break and fall out when your guides get dinged against something , now you notice i said ALMOST ;D ;D

if your looking for a strong fluorocarbon line , try Maxima fluorocarbon or Gamma edge fluorocarbon , 2 very strong lines , if you just want a really strong line use CXX .....