First Baticaster Setup

[Cujjoz]

I'm about to buy my first baitcaster setup; I've used spinning rods all my life and decided to get one and try it out.

 

Thinking about

- Lews Tournament Speed Spool 6:4:1

- Powell Inferno Casting Rod 7' Med Hvy

 

It's mainly going to be used for spinnerbaits, cranks, and texas rigs.

 

Any thoughts on the combo and wether I should change it?

 

[LMB KING]

You'll be fine with a spinning combo and I believe its way more versatile with spinning, but if you want to buy a BC, then for starters ill get a 6 gear ratio reel and a 7' foot rod medium-heavy. I would not advise you to buy a top of the line combo because you're just starting and need to get used to it, just like everyone starts low and then move up in quality but the basspro shops pro qualifier reel is a extremely good start and its better than some 200 dollar reels and i will also use a XPS extreme rod, they are both on sale right now.  

[roadwarrior]

...just like everyone starts low and then move up in quality...

 

Well, I understand your thinking, but my take is different. I wish I had the advice available here on BassResource

when I was just getting serious about bass fishing. With advice from experienced fishermen I could have saved

thousands of dollars over the years, My advice is to save your money and buy gear that will advance your game

and last virtually forever.

[Capt.Bob]

I wish I would have had that setup for my first!!! The reel is a good choice and will be excellent to learn on. The rod is the right size and power for most of your needs, Like RW said, if you can put a few bucks more in it, the Lew's Tournament Pro and a 7' MHF Avid would be much sweeter!!! and I doubt you would want an upgrade for quite some time.     

[Capt.Bob]

Well, I understand your thinking, but my take is different. I wish I had the advice available here on BassResource

when I was just getting serious about bass fishing. With advice from experienced fishermen I could have saved

thousands of dollars over the years, My advice is to save your money and buy gear that will advance your game

and last virtually forever.

Sorry RW,,,,,but I gotta believe that thousands would have just been spent a little sooner,,,with fewer regrets,,,,,,,

[mmrivera86]

That is a good set up to start with. I started with a Medium rod because it just felt a bit easier to cast, but I'm sure the MH will do just fine. Just make sure and not get too discouraged if you have a lot of backlashes / bird nests. Everyone gets them when they first start out. Best bet is to get a heavy weight or jig, go outside, and practice casting. That way when it comes time to start fishing you will have a better feel for using it.

[Cujjoz]

Whelp, I pulled the trigger and ordered a Lews Tournament Reel and Powell Inferno rod.

Really excited to get them!