Brandon Guyer Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 When spring rolls around I'll be fishing a small lake (20 acres) and I'm curious as to what type of setup I should use (Rod, Reel, Line, etc.). I spend most of my time fishing with frogs, brush hogs, and senkos. This lake is very grassy and I will be fishing from a canoe. One problem I run into is not feeling the fish bite my lure and I would really like to have more sensitivity. What setup would you use? Thanks for the help!!! Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted January 23, 2014 Super User Posted January 23, 2014 How much are you looking to spend? Quote
Dr. Watson Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 X2 on price range... also, are the frogs you use topwater or do you T. rig them? Cause from the looks of it you're going to want a bottom contact rod. Quote
Super User Raul Posted January 23, 2014 Super User Posted January 23, 2014 You don´t need more sensitivity, no money you spend is enough if you don´t pay attention to what your bait is doing at all times. 1 Quote
Super User Felix77 Posted January 23, 2014 Super User Posted January 23, 2014 FWIW this is my setup when fishing from my canoe 6'6" MH Spinning setup 10lb Power Pro Braid 8lb FC leader if clear. This was my very first setup and is the single setup I use for fun fishing. I, of course, added a ton more to my arsenal since I started doing tournaments but I am still able to do everything I want with this setup. Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted January 23, 2014 Super User Posted January 23, 2014 You don´t need more sensitivity, no money you spend is enough if you don´t pay attention to what your bait is doing at all times. Why would you assume he isn't paying attention? Hootie 1 Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted January 23, 2014 Super User Posted January 23, 2014 You don´t need more sensitivity, no money you spend is enough if you don´t pay attention to what your bait is doing at all times. You said it...probably a little more tactful than I I find it comical that some people think that a more "sensitive" rod is going to start loading the boat for them..........I out fish a LOT of people who use GLX's, Steez reels, and all sorts of higher end stuff with my $80-$100 rods. And I have not lost any feel, or had my on the water results suffer from "down grading" to said $80-$100 rods from $200-$300 sticks... 1 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 23, 2014 Super User Posted January 23, 2014 I think sensitivity is a BIG factor with bottom contact baits, specifically soft plastics and jigs. This is where a fellow should step-up. 1 Quote
mnbassman23 Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 6'6"-7' MH action rod, 50lb braid, and a reel with a strong drag. With those techniques and grass you need power. Brands of rod and reel will depend on your budget and be highly subjective. Quote
Brandon Guyer Posted January 23, 2014 Author Posted January 23, 2014 I'm using a Texas rig setup with zoom horny toads (my personal favorite). I'm certainly paying attention, I've just had numerous occasions where I've thrown my line against the shore and have had fish on that I had absolutely no idea were on because I couldn't feel any taps or tugs. When I throw my line against the store or structure these fish are hitting right away and thats the only way I get bites, my problem is I just can't feel them half the time so I randomly set the hook; sometimes I get a fish, sometimes it's nothing and I look like a fool. Thanks for the feedback. Quote
NathanW Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 I think sensitivity is a BIG factor with bottom contact baits, specifically soft plastics and jigs. This is where a fellow should step-up. I agree. But anymore I do not think stepping it up means spending more. The 30 ton Toray blanks are just as sensitive and crisp as any high end Lamiglas or Loomis Ive ever owned, or at least very close. I will say that I have not fished new Loomis for the last couple seasons so I cannot really jugde how much better the NRX may have gotten. Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted January 23, 2014 Super User Posted January 23, 2014 What is your current rod/reel you're using? Once you get into braid as we discussed in your other thread, your sensitivity will sky rocket but the rod plays a big part of it too. Quote
Brandon Guyer Posted January 23, 2014 Author Posted January 23, 2014 What is your current rod/reel you're using? Once you get into braid as we discussed in your other thread, your sensitivity will sky rocket but the rod plays a big part of it too. I have a Quantum PT Accurist baitcaster on a 7' medium heavy Abu Garcia Silver Max pole I also have a Quantum PT Energy spin reel on a 6'8 medium heavy Shimano Sellus pole Quote
Super User Sam Posted January 23, 2014 Super User Posted January 23, 2014 Go finesse. 7' MH graphite spinning rod. 2500 Spinning reel to match rod's parameters. 8 Pound fluorocarbon line Drop Shot or Shaky Head or JIKA rigs for plastics. 7'MH graphite baitcaster 6:3 or 7:1 reel. 12 to 17 pound fluorocarbon line. Crankbaits and other treble hook baits. Always keep a finger on the line coming off the reel so you can feel the bites. Learn how the line and bait feel without a bite. If you feel anything different SET THE HOOK! Quote
Super User RoLo Posted January 24, 2014 Super User Posted January 24, 2014 What is your current rod/reel you're using? Once you get into braid as we discussed in your other thread, your sensitivity will sky rocket but the rod plays a big part of it too. Good point. On one outfit I'm running braid on a Dobyns and the sensitivity is almost too much (if there is such a thing). A pebbled bottom feels like a steady stream of strikes. Roger Quote
Super User tomustang Posted January 24, 2014 Super User Posted January 24, 2014 Braid and don't slack the line. Quote
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