cdunlapb12 Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 I'm looking at building my rod and reel collection. I always find myself spending too much time tying on baits. This is what I have so far -Shimano Citica on St Croix Mojo 7'4 Crankster -Abu Garcia Black Max on St Croix 7' MF Spinnerbait rod -Shimano Sahara 2500FE on 6'8 Ugly Stik Quote
kikstand454 Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 I think you're doing pretty good there. Depending on your area- a heavy cover (braid) setup? If you doubt feel you need a dedicated heavy cover/ flipping rod- then your next step is to identify what you enjoy fishing the most, and specialize your next purchase to that. What you have can do all things OK- but specializing in the one thing you like to do the most will probably make you the most happy. 1 Quote
bass1980 Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 You got a crank, spinnerbait, and finesse setup. Go for a bottom contact setup for Jigs, Trigs, and light punching. I recommend a baitcast in 7:1 ratio and a 7' MHF rod. Quote
bass1980 Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 I sold all my gears last year and will only stick to 6 setups this year.....for now lol. This covers just almost everything that I fish. Drop Shot Shakey Head crank Senko/Trig Jigs punch/frog Quote
Matthew2000 Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 You got a crank, spinnerbait, and finesse setup. Go for a bottom contact setup for Jigs, Trigs, and light punching. I recommend a baitcast in 7:1 ratio and a 7' MHF rod. . This Quote
David228 Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I sold all my gears last year and will only stick to 6 setups this year.....for now lol. This covers just almost everything that I fish. Drop Shot Shakey Head crank Senko/Trig Jigs punch/frog Would you mind telling your setup for each? I am curious as to what you prefer. Thanks! Quote
OntarioFishingGuy Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Get a 7-8' MH/F casting rod with braid to use with Jigs-T-rigs and heavy cover. Also, you may benefit from a higher quality spinning rod. However, if an Ugly Stik works for you, then by all means continue using it. I fished with only an Ugly Stik for years and did just fine. Quote
masterbass Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 You got a crank, spinnerbait, and finesse setup. Go for a bottom contact setup for Jigs, Trigs, and light punching. I recommend a baitcast in 7:1 ratio and a 7' MHF rod. x2 Quote
bass1980 Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I sold all my gears last year and will only stick to 6 setups this year.....for now lol. This covers just almost everything that I fish. Drop Shot Shakey Head crank Senko/Trig Jigs punch/frog Would you mind telling your setup for each? I am curious as to what you prefer. Thanks! Uhh...haha well, ummm, I went to the dark side. I'm just running all high end setups this year except my cranking rod. I'm not sure if this can help the majority of BR members. I'm using megabass rods, some megabass reels, and some Daiwa. I don't want to list it here since I don't want to make it like I'm bragging. I could PM you my setups though or if there's ever a new thread. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted February 11, 2015 Global Moderator Posted February 11, 2015 I would consider upgrading your spinning rod first. Not that there's anything wrong with an Ugly Stick, it's just there's much better rods for bass fishing and you don't even have to spend much more. I'd suggest a 7-7'6" MH/F for jigs and T rigs with a 7ish ratio reel. Quote
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