Need Help Picking Power/length/gear Ratio/action!

[AznDragon533]

Hello,

 

I am pretty new to Bass fishing and was wondering if I could get advice on making the right selection

 

 

after reading a few reviews, I decided to go with the 

 

Bass Pro Shops® Pro Qualifier® Reel/CarbonLite™ Trigger Rod Baitcast Combos

 

 

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Pro-Qualifier-Reel/CarbonLite-Trigger-Rod-Baitcast-Combos/product/12041705055310/

 

But I need help in deciding on the Power, Length, Gear Ratio and action of the set up

 

Mostly I will be using worm baits/on top of water baits.  My line of choice is 6-8lb test....hopefully can support 5-15lb bass.

 

please advise. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

7' Med Hvy/Fast is the most versatile casting rod matched with either a 6.4 or 7:1. I prefer 7:1. I'm right handed but use "lefty" reels (crank with left) to avoid swapping hands. 6-8# line is way too light. Go with a 14# mono or Fluoro or 40# braid (my choice for sensitivity and handling)

[FlipSide]

7' Med Hvy/Fast is the most versatile casting rod matched with either a 6.4 or 7:1. I prefer 7:1. I'm right handed but use "lefty" reels (crank with left) to avoid swapping hands. 6-8# line is way too light. Go with a 14# mono or Fluoro or 40# braid (my choice for sensitivity and handling)

 

 

This.

 

RH or LH reel is your choice, whatever feels more comfortable and IMO starting out get some 12# or 14# suffix siege to start out with.

[F14A-B]

Pretty much what DVT said , however I would strongly suggest that you use a very good mono, or even a softer co-poly 12 to 16... Of , course this is assuming that you will be learning to cast the Baitcast combo as well....if you are already a good caster w/ baitcast reels... Use whatever line you want! Good luck!

[AznDragon533]

Pretty much what DVT said , however I would strongly suggest that you use a very good mono, or even a softer co-poly 12 to 16... Of , course this is assuming that you will be learning to cast the Baitcast combo as well....if you are already a good caster w/ baitcast reels... Use whatever line you want! Good luck!

 

 

This is the line im using right now:

 

Sunline Super FC Sniper Fluorocarbon  7lb

 

http://www.***.com/Sunline_Super_FC_Sniper_Fluorocarbon/descpage-SLFCS.html

 

 

 

Also...I never had a baitcast reel before , I have only been using Spinning.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you're right handed.

 

Wouldn't you want the Reel on the Left side? Because your strong arm would be supporting the Rod? 

[Choporoz]

 

I am pretty new to Bass fishing and was wondering if I could get advice on making the right selection.........

 

 

 

.....hopefully can support ...15lb bass.

 

 

 

Gotta love the confidence!

[TNBassin']

Try some Yo Zuri hybrid. Great line that is actually much stronger than it's rating.

[F14A-B]

While you may be familiar with FC on spinning, learning on a baitcast rig is Different. I only suggest the nylon or soft co- poly is, it's simply a Less expensive alternative to learning the baitcaster. However, I use these lines Even now, and I am content to do so. I am right hand dominate. I use both right cranks and left on baitcasters. I have 0 issues doing this... Use what you like, what you want. I have often used 6 and 8 pd. line on baitcasting as well... I am not saying you cannot learn this with the size of line or line type you have selected, but if you backlash that first time, it may or may not Sting. Bigger line is also easier to work out on a backlash. Practice... You WILL learn it.. And enjoy it . Also there are many great reads here on Bassresource that can really help fine tune the process of learning this Reel type.

[rippin-lips]

I wouldn't start with a fluorocarbon if you are just learning to use a baitcaster. You ARE going to backlash/birdsnest and if you kink fc line it becomes useless. So a mono or copolymer is a good starting point but I feel braid is a lot more forgiving when trying to get out a backlash and it casts better.

[gulfcaptain]

First off, if you're looking to fish 6-8lb line, you're looking to fish clear water.  Most would say fish a spinning reel.  Being from S.Cal, well it's not out of the norm to fish 6-8lb on a baitcaster.  If you're looking to go that light, I would suggest a Carbonlite reel in the 6:1 ratio for all around use, and look for a 7ft M Fast action rod.  I like fishing 10 to 12lb on mine, but use 20lb braid which is about a 6lb dia or even 30lb braid and then topshots of either 10 or 12lb flouro or mono depending on what I'm fishing and then would bump up to a 7'MH.

[masterbass]

7' Med Hvy/Fast is the most versatile casting rod matched with either a 6.4 or 7:1. I prefer 7:1. I'm right handed but use "lefty" reels (crank with left) to avoid swapping hands. 6-8# line is way too light. Go with a 14# mono or Fluoro or 40# braid (my choice for sensitivity and handling)

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[SirSnookalot]

7' Med Hvy/Fast is the most versatile casting rod matched with either a 6.4 or 7:1. I prefer 7:1. I'm right handed but use "lefty" reels (crank with left) to avoid swapping hands. 6-8# line is way too light. Go with a 14# mono or Fluoro or 40# braid (my choice for sensitivity and handling)

The fish isn't the problem, it's pulling them out of cover and for that you may need a bit heavier rod and line.  Line is all about manageability and diameter as almost all lines today break well over the labeled number.  If one is using an 8# line that breaks at 12#, you are really using 12# line.