Newbie Needs Help With Pick Rod/reel

[Bobby Varghese]

My tackle now consists of crankbaits, lipless crankbaits, finesse worms, spinnerbaits, jigs, buzzbaits, topwaters ( zara spooks and poppers), and plastic frogs. What kind of rod ( power and action) is needed for each of these lure? If I can fish the same rod for multiple lures, which ones can share a rod? Also, what kind of line should each of these be fished with? I prefer using braid so is there any way I could use braid for all of these?

[BASSclary]

Both crankbaits can be used on a MH/moderate rod,

worms/spinnerbaits/jigs on a MH/F,

and a M/XF for topwaters and finesse.

Do you have a preference for casting or spinning gear?

Do you have price ranges for how much you want to spend? We can recommend some great gear for you depending on your price ranges for your combos.

[Bluebasser86]

If I was going to get one rod to use for everything it would be a 6' 8"-7' casting rod with a 6.2:1 or similar retrieve speed. It isn't perfect for everything but will work for about everything you listed.

[LgMouthGambler]

I dont know where you fish, but for a good all around rod, I would look at the 7' M Vendetta. I use it as a dual purpose for my spinnerbaits for tourneys, and when Im fishing around town, I can throw just about anything on it and it does just fine. I have a Curado 50E mounted on it, I throw plastics, to topwater, to cranks, jigs, etc, all with 12# Yozuri. If your going to use braid, make sure you get a good quality reel, dont buy something cheap. You might be looking around the $150 range. Everyone on here knows I fish Shimanos, and for a good reason, they last! You might be able to find yourself a used Curado E online, you might want to go with either the E6, or an E7. Or nomatter what kind of reel you end up with, just make sure the speed is either in the 6.range or 7.range, its easier to reel a little slower than buy something too slow and have to crank your arms off. Good luck.

[roadwarrior]

For enthusiasts, technique specific gear is fun

to collect. However, three rigs cover all the

basics:

#1 6 1/2' or 7' MH baitcaster for jigs, some

soft plastics and spinnerbaits

#2 6 1/2' or 7' MM baitcaster for treble hook

lures

#3 7' MF spinning rod for lighter lures and a

variety of techniques

[LgMouthGambler]

For enthusiasts, technique specific gear is fun

to collect. However, three rigs cover all the

basics:

#1 6 1/2' or 7' MH baitcaster for jigs, some

soft plastics and spinnerbaits

#2 6 1/2' or 7' MM baitcaster for treble hook

lures

#3 7' MF spinning rod for lighter lures and a

variety of techniques

You have this in a "copy and paste" section on your computer dont you, LOL.

[roadwarrior]

Well, the question pops up nearly every week.

The answer doesn't change.

[Bobby Varghese]

Thanks for all the feedback, definitely appreciated!