vvv3 Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 What's a good quality, affordable, all-around rookie baitcaster setup? Looking for a baitcaster reel and a baitcaster rod. Want to leave the spinning setup for now. Eyeing the revo S gen 3 with the veritas rod. Want something that can be used for all techniques/versatile/all-around. Suggestions? Quote
Super User BrianinMD Posted April 30, 2014 Super User Posted April 30, 2014 That setup would do you well, for an all around a 7 foot MH fast or x-fast would do the trick. I wouldn't leave spinning though, right tool for the job thing. Light weight baits stick with the spinning. Quote
FlipSide Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 That setup would do you well, for an all around a 7 foot MH fast or x-fast would do the trick. I wouldn't leave spinning though, right tool for the job thing. Light weight baits stick with the spinning. Either this or a bps PQ with a veritas. Good way to figure out if you like the centrifugal or magnetic brakes better for when you upgrade(the bait monkey will strike). Quote
Missourifishin Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 That setup would do you well, for an all around a 7 foot MH fast or x-fast would do the trick. I wouldn't leave spinning though, right tool for the job thing. Light weight baits stick with the spinning. I agree, on both parts of the post. I've recently gotten confident enough with my baitcasters that I'm really enjoying them and want to fish them all the time. But I still bring a spinning setup almost every time out for certain lures/techniques. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted May 1, 2014 Super User Posted May 1, 2014 A warm welcome to the forum. Length of rod will be determined somewhat by the amount of cover next to the shore where you will be fishing. Hard to cast a 7' 6" rod with 4 foot of casting space. A fast action rod rated for 1/4-3/4 or 1/4-1 oz. will make a good all-around rod. Quote
TorqueConverter Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 What's a good quality, affordable, all-around rookie baitcaster setup? Looking for a baitcaster reel and a baitcaster rod. Want to leave the spinning setup for now. Eyeing the revo S gen 3 with the veritas rod. Want something that can be used for all techniques/versatile/all-around. Suggestions? Forget the Veritas rod. Those are and easily one tor two power ratings higher than the norm. A MH is like an XH. A true MH rod should do you well. You might want to take a look at the BPS Extreme7'' H power Fast action. I have one and it is an incredibly versatile rod that can everything a MH can do plus a H. It's rated to throw 3/8oz to 2oz baits. Quote
frantzracing0 Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 As a beginer I personally feel that centrifigual brakes are much easier to learn on. Set them and forget about them, then just adjust spool tension per lure and it makes the transition very easy. I love my revo s, I bought it as a budget reel after I sold some of my "better" reels due to needing the money for family. Its honestly a fantastic reel, the first run of the gen3's had a few issues with not engaging after the cast but they seem to have worked out the kinks. Casts great, is very smooth, and is one of the better options in the price range in my opinion Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted May 1, 2014 Super User Posted May 1, 2014 Got a boat? Are you bank bound? Both? Got buds with boats? All pertinent questions. If you are bank bound, I think that spinning gear is more versatile. Sometimes distance is important and you can generally cast further with less effort with spinning gear. However, you want a bait caster. Sooner or later everyone who fishes for bass does. While the reel suggestions pointed out in earlier posts are adequate, I would point out that should you get a new Curado or Chronarch, they are both easy to learn on and you will never have to upgrade them. As for rods, everyone has their favorites. My current favorites are Fenwicks, either in the HMG or the AETOS series. Can't go wrong with a 7' MH to start. The BPS Extreme rods mentioned earlier are an under appreciated rod series. I've got several of the older 7'4" M action BPS Extreme Sticks and IMO they are great square bill rods, as well as an adequate lighter pitching rod. Quote
TJS209 Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 What's your budget? As someone previously stated a 7' MH with a fast or xfast action have a lot of applications Quote
vvv3 Posted May 1, 2014 Author Posted May 1, 2014 Wish I had a boat/kayak. I'm shore fishing, from MI; mainly on LSC or surrounding areas ponds/lakes. Budget is around $200-250. This will be my first baitcaster setup. Quote
Chance_Taker4 Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 Going on a different path I like the suggestion of the BPS Extreme rod 7' H but as for reels I try to encourage the BPS Bionic it has what they call "Smart Cast" brakes. My wife could not use a casting reel for the life of her. I got her the Bionic and in half a season she started using higher end reels such as the Citica and Revo SX and never backlashes them. The Bionic is a great teaching reel really lowers the learning curve. Quote
Blues19 Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 I have the Revo S and 7' MH Veritas and it is a heck of a setup. That would be great for you, or even just the M. Either way, I would pick up the Veritas/Revo S combo. I have 2, cause I like them so much. Its easy to cast and has great sensitivity. Quote
Cgrinder Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 Wish I had a boat/kayak. I'm shore fishing, from MI; mainly on LSC or surrounding areas ponds/lakes. Budget is around $200-250. This will be my first baitcaster setup. You know, if you're interested in buying used, I'd make you a pretty good deal on a setup considering that you might not be too far from me. Quote
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