Crankinstein Posted November 16, 2014 Posted November 16, 2014 I'm looking to pick up a rod and reel combo for throwing 10XDs. I've got a good handle on what I'm looking for in a rod but I'm wide open for a reel. What's your opinion on gear ratio? Is a low 5:X:X ratio a must have? Is extra line capacity needed or can a shimano 200 sized reel hold enough line for say 12 or 14lb FC? As for rods I'm looking at the 13 crankenstein, Cashion 10xd, Dobyns 805/806, but all suggestions will be considered. I'm also interested in how different reels balance on the rod. Thanks in advance! Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted November 16, 2014 Super User Posted November 16, 2014 I use a 3rd Gen Revo Winch, 12lb Invisx, on a Falcon Cara Composite Cranker II. Smooth and easy.... A 200 sized Shimano will hold more than enough line, probably close to 115-120 yards of 12lb line. The Dobyns 805 CB is a very balanced rod despite its length. Most 200 sized reels will feel nice on it. Quote
Super User F14A-B Posted November 16, 2014 Super User Posted November 16, 2014 I know on Ky. Lake guys are using 300e & or 300te reels... Couldn't speak to the rods, I don't recall really... It's a beast of a bait though. I have used/ owned 300d & e reels.. Lotsa power for those high resistance baits, as well as speed..300te's are harder to find, in great shape anyways... Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted November 16, 2014 Super User Posted November 16, 2014 Pinnacle DHC7 series are on sale for $228.88 right now. The Pinnacle Primmus makes for a beautiful combination. http://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/review-dhc7-primmus.html Quote
War Eagle 44 Posted November 16, 2014 Posted November 16, 2014 As mentioned above, I'm using a Curado 301E on a Cumara umbrella rig rod. The combo handles them exceptionally well. 1 Quote
JGBassinAL Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 A 300 size Shimano is unnecessary in my opinion. I throw them on a Curado 200E5 and have also thrown them on a Lew's BB1 and both work great. I also would suggest throwing them on 10 lb fluoro to help really get them down there and the 806cb is an awesome rod to throw them on! Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted November 17, 2014 Global Moderator Posted November 17, 2014 The only time I used a 10xd was at this years Bass Resource's roadtrip on Wilson Lake this past April. I picked up a Phenix X11 composite, paired it with a Jm Sig reel, spooled with 12# Yo Zuri which balanced it perfectly. Mike Quote
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