Core 50 For Pitching Jigs?

[rockchalk06]

I have been thinking of up grading my Chronarch 200 up to a Ci4 but can't commit to it right now. I have a smoking deal on a Core 50MG7 I can get. I would plan to pair this with my DX745.

For those of you that pitch jigs with it, can you tell me what you think? Does it feel under powered? I will be pitching 1/2oz jigs 90% of the time with the occasional 3/4oz and a 1oz plastic to punch mats. Mainly pitching with occasional short casts.

Or would the Core 100 be better suited? I really want the 7 gear ratio for jigs though.

Thanks in advance.

[tomustang]

I use curados and chronarch 50's with pitching jigs from 1/4 to 1oz, no under power at all.

 

Using the core, with it being smoother than the other two 50's I'd rather use it for a moving bait, but no problem for what you're looking at.

[iabass8]

i use 51s and 51mg chronarchs. no issues at all. love em.

[rockchalk06]

Thanks guys!

[roadwarrior]

That's a slippery slope...

 

You are not going to like your other reels as much as you probaly

do now.  I have both the 50 and 100. I prefer the feel of the 50 size.

My 50 is saddled up on a G.Loomis MBR842C. As tomustang noted,

I think the Core really shines with moving lures. This is my dedicated

swim jig/ small swimbait rig.

[rockchalk06]

That's a slippery slope...

You are not going to like your other reels as much as you probaly

do now. I have both the 50 and 100. I prefer the feel of the 50 size.

My 50 is saddled up on a G.Loomis MBR842C. As tomustang noted,

I think the Core really shines with moving lures. This is my dedicated

swim jig/ small swimbait rig.

Between you, LMG and Grantman my wallet has suffered like no other lol

I think I'm going to settle on the Dobyns 734C for my swim jig rod. I run swims more than I do flippin jigs so this may be a twofer.

You mention you for the NS original swim. What weight do you throw with your Core?

[bmlum415]

I use my core 51 for pitching and skipping jigs

[Hi Salenity]

The core 50 is Superman, it can do anything! Lol The thing is it excels in throwing lighter baits so I use mine for plastics, finesse jigs and the occasional jerk-bait. Most of my reels will flip a big jig so I use other reels for flipping that way I don't have to devote my Core50 to flipping since it's such an excellent finesse reel.

First and foremost, if you found a smoking deal BUY IT!!!

[roadwarrior]

I don't fish light lures and my lighest jig is 1/4 oz + trailer, probably at least 3/8 combined.

3/8 + trailer gives you a lot more distance.

[ec1]

You're asking a top of the line reel to do something that most reels can do. Don't worry!

 

On another note, the core looks very beautiful on a DX rod.

Both the rod and reel has a very nice metallic flake paint finish, although not the same colour match wonderfully.

[bmlum415]

You're asking a top of the line reel to do something that most reels can do. Don't worry!

 

On another note, the core looks very beautiful on a DX rod.

Both the rod and reel has a very nice metallic flake paint finish, although not the same colour match wonderfully.

it really does look unique on a DX rod. I can't stop staring at my core 51 on my dx744

[rockchalk06]

You're asking a top of the line reel to do something that most reels can do. Don't worry!

On another note, the core looks very beautiful on a DX rod.

Both the rod and reel has a very nice metallic flake paint finish, although not the same colour match wonderfully.

Thanks. I was just concerned about it being smaller.

[rockchalk06]

it really does look unique on a DX rod. I can't stop staring at my core 51 on my dx744

Your not helping my wallet lol.

[bmlum415]

Your not helping my wallet lol.

hahaha. Believe me my wallet isn't getting any heavier, in fact it's getting lighter and lighter every time I look no tackle warehouses website lol. I just picked up a dx702sf, a stradic ci4+, and a few megabass vision 110s so I'm flat broke now:(

[rockchalk06]

50MG7 is on the way. Should be here Wednesday hopefully. Do the higher end reels like the Core need bearings flushed and lubed cleaned out like the rest?

I'm buying this for my pitching rod, but the more I read on how great it is for moving baits, I am thinking my swim bait set up might want it more.

Thanks for all the help guys.

[roadwarrior]

Well, I don't really know, but I just feel better knowing everything is perfect.

[bass1980]

I once had this concern but found the answer on here to for assurance. No problems using my CH51E for 1/2oz jigs. I just wish the CH51E came in 7.x:1 gear ratio. I know you can put in core gears but don't want to spend anymore money on the reel because still getting more setups. The 50 series size is great for people with smaller hands like me. Core 51 is my next reel.

[Brian Needham]

go ahead and super tune that core 50 and set it up on a DX.

 

only drawback is the bait monkey will coming trick or treating every night, not just on Halloween.

 

I still have a supertuned core 50 with bocas on a 742c dx for shakeyheads/weightless senkos and it is the primo of the primo. By far the sweetest thing on earth.

[rockchalk06]

Brian,

I'm kinda torn now. I want to put the 50 (which will be here tomorrow) on my 745 but then again I want to put it on my Jerkbait rod when I get it

BTW, sent ya a PM

[Grantman83]

I used my 50 on a champion 683 for flukes and light jigs/spinnerbaits and such. It can be used for pitching no doubt, but as has been said, most reels can.

I'd say keep it for moving baits tight quarters. My dx 745 has a zillion 50th on it and it balances perfectly so I would assume the 50 to be abit light.

[Brian Needham]

but yes, the core will do FANTASIC on a 745.....I assume you are going to run #20 on it correct? and since you will be pitching/flipping line capacity will not matter.

[rockchalk06]

but yes, the core will do FANTASIC on a 745.....I assume you are going to run #20 on it correct? and since you will be pitching/flipping line capacity will not matter.

I actually took it to BP and traded it down for a 100MG. I preferred the looks of the 100 over the 50. I liked the way the spool was locked in along with the smooth side plate. I am going to throw the 100 on my jerkbait set up and get a 100MG7 to put on the 745. The 50 balanced weird on my 745. Hard to explain but the 200E7 and 100MG felt much better over all when pitching. Balanced better over all.

I switched my jig rod back over to 40# PP Slick. The 20# Tatsu had so much memory yesterday, that my pitching distance was dang near cut in half.