Pairing Help

[Chance_Taker4]

I have a tournament coming up in two weeks. I have a 6 rod limit and have decided on the six combos however, I have been out preparing for the tourney and these setups feel either overpowered or underpowered any help with this would help. I just want to mix and match the 6 reels to rods not eliminate and add from my other inventory.

 

6' 9" M Kovert Crankbait Rod/ 6.3: Tatula/10lb Yo-Zuri  squarebill and shallow running cranks

7' M Villain / 5.3:1 Citica/ 10lb Yo-Zuri    medium crank and secondary squarbill

7' MH Veritas / 6.3:1 Exo/ 12lb Mono Spinnerbait, Buzzbaits, Jerkbaits

7' H H2O Ethos / 7.3:1 Smoke/ 30lb Power Pro Frogs and Jigs

7' M Veritas / Lews Tournament HS Spinning/ 8lb Yo-Zuri shakeyhead

7' M Clarus / Daiwa Legalis/ 8lb mono t-rig and wackey rig

 

Those are my current setups I use lighter lines since the bass are small. Last year the tournament was won on a 10lb with a limit. Please no recommendations on line unless that is what ultimately is what is making me feel off. Thank you in advance for the help.

[kikstand454]

If you're only going to use some combination of the rods and reels listed. ... then I think you have everything well thought out.

I personally would change out your 7'M villain for a 7'mh+ 6.x reel for more versatility. But that's just me.

Good luck on your tourney! May all your fish be 3+#!

[Chance_Taker4]

If you're only going to use some combination of the rods and reels listed. ... then I think you have everything well thought out.

I personally would change out your 7'M villain for a 7'mh+ 6.x reel for more versatility. But that's just me.

Good luck on your tourney! May all your fish be 3+#!

Thank you. I think I have came to the realization that the lighter line is throwing me off. I usually fish with line no weaker than 12 lb and I only use flouro and braid. But with this particular lake stocked with small fish I figured smaller line would create more sensitivity. But it feels like something wants to break be it my line, rod or something in the fish   when I set the hook. Maybe Im just setting too hard.

[kikstand454]

Well just keep reminding yourself that the 10# yozuri is actually #15 line. Lol.

Take your time, make sure your knots are clean, your drag is set, and check your line often. I'm sure it'll be fine!