WiregrassRiverRat Posted August 4, 2013 Posted August 4, 2013 I am a DUCKETT fan and love them for sensitivity applications but I am looking for a lower end froggin combo.. I want a rod that apart from my stupidity will not break under rippin lip conditions. I am thinking 7ft heavy action.. with a 6.4:1 or 7.1:1 real.. I am a lews fan and have considered the laser mg I can get around 64.99 so my budget is around $150-170 for the combo as a whole.. RODS I have thought about are the Veritas, Vendetta, BPS carbonilte or other BPS.. Low end Lews Rod.. or would consider a little more expensive rod but then would have to get a cheap reel.. THOUGHTS?!!??!!!!??? Quote
MichiganFishing1997 Posted August 4, 2013 Posted August 4, 2013 Just dI'd what your looking to do. I got a 7'6 MH Veritas, which has a ton of backbone. The reel I put on it was an Abu Garcia ProMax. I like this reel because not only does it cast very well, but its a 7.1:1 ratio, and has a lock down drag. The high gear ratio and long rod allows you to pick up slack line fast. I use this set up for jigs too. Pair it with some #50 PP and your good to go. This set up works great for me, even in super heavy slop. Hope this helps. Christian Quote
Grantman83 Posted August 4, 2013 Posted August 4, 2013 Another cheaper lews option is the Wally Marshall crappie baitcaster...still has the line capacity you need... Quote
Cgrinder Posted August 4, 2013 Posted August 4, 2013 At $160, it is hard to beat the BPS Pro Q/Carbonlite combo. I am currently frogging with a 7'1"MH *** and it is very good. You may want H power as you said. Quote
MrSwimJig Posted August 4, 2013 Posted August 4, 2013 Go with the Lews reel and a *** MH or H action rod. Length is up to you. Quote
bassinbrian Posted August 5, 2013 Posted August 5, 2013 Though I don't have any tackle suggestions, a 7'+ Heavy with a fast tip is what I would recommend. Quote
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