LMB ANGLER Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 I want to ask to everyone, what is the most versatile set up, if you only have to use only one set-up for anything, what would it be. Im a person that only buys one set-up combo for everything type of guy, and i know there's people like me that only use one combo. please explain rod length, reel speed and what type of line and pound. Quote
Loop_Dad Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 One combo is hard. Two combos are much easier. But if I must pick one out of what I have, it would be MH Fast Casting 7'2" with 7:1 reel with braid 50lbs with leader depending on what I am doing. This rod can cast pretty small stuff due to it's length and tip. Quote
LMB ANGLER Posted October 11, 2013 Author Posted October 11, 2013 One combo is hard. Two combos are much easier. But if I must pick one out of what I have, it would be MH Fast Casting 7'2" with 7:1 reel with braid 50lbs with leader depending on what I am doing. This rod can cast pretty small stuff due to it's length and tip. i actually like your idea i think it would be a perfect setup as well. Quote
Super User Grizzn N Bassin Posted October 11, 2013 Super User Posted October 11, 2013 7' MH with bait caster in the 6 range... fast enouhhg to do every things and slow enough to do every IMO... that's what I started off with and did find for many years.... Quote
Super User tomustang Posted October 11, 2013 Super User Posted October 11, 2013 7' medium heavy fast action rod, 6.4 or 7.1 ratio 200 size reel, 12 to 15lb line Quote
LMB ANGLER Posted October 11, 2013 Author Posted October 11, 2013 it seems like a 7 foot rod medium heavy is the most popular rod today i hear this constantly all the time, this makes me wonder Quote
Super User Felix77 Posted October 11, 2013 Super User Posted October 11, 2013 My "everything" rod is a 6'6" MH F Spinning setup. 10 lb braid with a 8-10lb FC leader depending on what I am trying to do. I have tried everything on this setup and it works for me. Some examples Zara Spook - Tie to braid directly. Frog - Tie to braid directly Mojo Rig - 8lb FC leader Drop Shot - 8lb FC leader Weightless senko (wacky or trig) - 8lb FC leader Crankbaits/Lipless - 10lb FC Jig - Either directly to braid OR a 10lb leader. It all boils down to comfort and practice IMO but this works for me. Good luck. 2 Quote
olegs Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 7 MH XF with bait caster, 7.1 ratio 201 size reel, 30 lb braid, 10 lb fluro leader Quote
Super User bigbill Posted October 11, 2013 Super User Posted October 11, 2013 Here we go again. Rod setups are like potato chips we can't have just one. Quote
LMB ANGLER Posted October 11, 2013 Author Posted October 11, 2013 this is good information, and i have to agree with you guys. i will do another tread on spinning vs baitcasting soon. this is going to blow up because i know that 95% of people of this forum use baitcasters and i use spinning 100% of the time Quote
ROCbass Posted October 12, 2013 Posted October 12, 2013 this is good information, and i have to agree with you guys. i will do another tread on spinning vs baitcasting soon. this is going to blow up because i know that 95% of people of this forum use baitcasters and i use spinning 100% of the time I prefer baitcasters for a lot of techniques and use them more than my spinning combos overall, but I think I'd have to go with a spinning combo for the one rod only question. I could probably do most of what I prefer baitcasters for with a spinning combo, but there's certain lures I really like to use, like #5 shad raps or #9 and #11 original rapalas that I can't cast on any of my baitcasters. I think my combo of choice if I could only choose one would be a 6'6" MF spinning rod with a size 30 or 35 reel spooled with 20# braid on one spool and 8# mono on the other. (Another pro of a spinning combo is lots of reels come with spare spools so it's almost like having 2 combos). Quote
skeletor6 Posted October 12, 2013 Posted October 12, 2013 RW posts a combo of three that you can search for that he says covers everything. My buddy uses a 6'6'' casting rod for everything. I, sincerely, do not think you can cover every technique with 1 rod/reel. The finesse stuff is tough with a casting reel, it requires a very nice rod/reel combo that can load and cast the light stuff well. Disregarding that, you could probably grab a 7'MH/F rod with a spinning or casting reel (your preference) and it will be able to cover a lot. I might go spinning for this scenario just so you can cast the super light stuff and it'll be cheaper, than being said a MH/F rod won't load it well, but you can still get it out there without the risk of backlash. But I do not like cranking or frogging with spinning gear. You're going to sacrifice somewhere. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted October 13, 2013 Super User Posted October 13, 2013 this is good information, and i have to agree with you guys. i will do another tread on spinning vs baitcasting soon. this is going to blow up because i know that 95% of people of this forum use baitcasters and i use spinning 100% of the time That thread has been done many many times. A semi experienced angler can use either b/c or spinning for just about any kind of technique or species of fish. This notion of needing a certain rod for trebles and another for other types of lures is an idea that was created in outer space. Reality is any all purpose rod can handle any kind of lure with ease, I do it every day. Do I lose fish, probably no more or less than anyone else. Will a more technique specific rod be more fun, only the user can answer that. 1 Quote
Mike2841 Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 7 ft med veritas spinning. I've used every lure I own on that rod without a problem. Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted October 13, 2013 Super User Posted October 13, 2013 i will do another tread on spinning vs baitcasting soon. this is going to blow up because i know that 95% of people of this forum use baitcasters and i use spinning 100% of the time Why? You've already done that thread and it was dumb then. Quote
LMB ANGLER Posted October 13, 2013 Author Posted October 13, 2013 Why? You've already done that thread and it was dumb then. i never done it, i was thinking about doing it,and i dont think is dumb. im actually going to buy a baitcasting combo for my flippin n pitchin Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted October 13, 2013 Super User Posted October 13, 2013 i never done it, i was thinking about doing it,and i dont think is dumb. im actually going to buy a baitcasting combo for my flippin n pitchin Then it was another LMB ANGLER in all caps from FL who used nothing but spinning gear. If it wasn't you, my apologies. It's dumb because people get all defensive about what gear they use and there isn't any point in arguing about it. Some people like spinning, some like casting and the vast majority use both. It doesn't really matter. Quote
Super User Grizzn N Bassin Posted October 14, 2013 Super User Posted October 14, 2013 i use both a love both of them Quote
LMB ANGLER Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 i might be buying a baitcaster soon for my flippin and pitchin, lets see how it turns out Quote
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