Fat Ika Rod Selection

[soopd]

I finally got my fat ikas in yesterday.  I tried them this morning where I was already catching fish.  I had one bite but I missed.  I don't think I am using the appropriate set-up. 

I only have one spinning rod and it is a extra fast action medium power rod.  I have about 5 or 6 baitcasting rods that are medium fast to medium heavy. 

I have read the article from roadwarrior and I do not have the setup that he suggest.  What would be the best way to fish this according to what I have?

[soccplayer07]

i would go mh fast personally. i think your m would work depending on brand.

[iceintheveins]

I use a medium heavy spinning rod for most smaller plastics. Usually I use medium casting gear for plastics 5" or over.

[Hammer 4]

I use a 7' MF..and this is for weightless, and long cast's. I do use the same set up if I add a weight also.

[K_Mac]

You didn't say what length your spinning rod is, but a 6' 6" or 7' MXF is a perfect choice in most situations for this bait IMHO. Your MF baitcast would be my second choice. I would only use a heavier power rod in very heavy cover FWIW.

[bigfruits]

my favorite rod to fish them on the bsr852.

if there is a good amount of cover i use the bcr803.

[soopd]

The spinning rod is 7'.  St. Croix Mojo Bass for wacky rigging is what is on the rod. 

[iceintheveins]

Mine is a MH, 7' long Berkley Tactix Wacky rod.

[basspimple]

anything MH for sure. ikas have a lot of plastic for the hook to penatrate. also what sizw hooks are you using? its best to have a 4/0 ewg worm hook for ikas.

[LAO162]

anything MH for sure. ikas have a lot of plastic for the hook to penatrate. also what sizw hooks are you using? its best to have a 4/0 ewg worm hook for ikas.

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[Speed_Racer]

I use either a BCR852 or MBR842 casting rod.

[mhamlin]

I use a 6 foot 8 inch,Medium, Extra Fast, legend tournament and with a 4/0 Gamakatsu EWG, I've never had any issues on hook sets. Granted, I don't know if its the softer nature of Yamamoto Plastics or the fast tip, but it seems to me every fish is hooked picture perfect.

[RandySBreth]

I use a 7' Medium power spinning rig for those and soft jerkbaits, and don't have any problem with getting a hook in the fish, but I'm also using the superline/fluoro leader thing, so that helps. 8-)

[roadwarrior]

The spinning rod is 7'. St. Croix Mojo Bass for wacky rigging is what is on the rod.

Your rod is fine. For everyone else, whatever you

like to use for weightless soft plastics is all that's

needed for Fat Ika.

Usually, the issue with hook-ups is just quickness.

Use a snap-set: When you detect a bite, lower your

rod tip as you reel down quickly. Snap your wrist

without moving your hand position relative to your

body. This will move the rod tip from 9:00 to 12:00

and drive the hook home!

8-)

[bugman]

I like a MXF 6' or 6'6" baitcaster with 12# Flouorcarbon. The Ika has enough weight and casts great with this set up. I also like to use a Gammi 4/0 or 5/0 superline EWG for my hook. I like to pinpoint cast to targets such as pads or stick-ups so spinning gear is not for me. I have found that a Bass will not drop the Ika so you don't have to set the hook as soon as you feel a tap. I watch the the line and when it starts to move then I set it. But don't wait to long because they tend to get the bait too deep.

I suggest that you use the same rod you use for Senko's if you fish that bait.

[soopd]

Thanks for all the replies.  I don't think my problem was the rod.  I was using the wrong style hooks. 

[Popeye]

I personally use a 6'6" MHF spinning rod with Fat Ikas and Senkos. Always works well for me.

[roadwarrior]

I personally use a 6'6" MHF spinning rod with Fat Ikas and Senkos. Always works well for me.

I fish an ES70MF/ Stella 2500FB/ Yo-Zuri Hybrid #6.

8-)