Is It Okay To Use Heavier Lures On A Finesse Reel?

[Raul]

A whole lot of the articles I read in various bass fishing books and magazines define finesse fishing as more a presentation style than a weight issue. I mean, War Eagle has 1/2 oz. finesse jigs. That's hardly a light weight.

Hootie

 

I keep saying the same danged thing all the time but apparently nobody understands it.

[Fun4Me]

Today's definition has become the tradition of downsizing everything.  The aspect of presentation is not forgotten, just not the popular segment of discussion for this type of fishing anymore.  I like it like this because it remains more solid for those who really get it.  

 

It's certainly a good way for manufactures to get people to think they need to buy new stuff.

[Jrob78]

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[poisonokie]

Really, you can't beat a t3 for casting ability and with an SV spool, you've got a killer finesse reel. They are very smooth, refined, well behaved, and multi functional reels that are also easy to learn with. If you're looking at a steez, just consider a t3 first. You'll save some money for the world of tackle you're opening up and some headaches from all the backlashes you won't have to pick out. If you get a 1016 that's great for anything 1/4 oz and up and you can order a shallow SV 1000 spool for lighter line and lighter baits and it will be like two reels in one. They come in 6, 7, and 8:1 ratios in various models (6.3 and 7.1:1 for the 1016). I'm telling you, for what you can find those for you get a whole lotta reel.

[new2BC4bass]

So, my approach might be a bit different than telling you to go buy a $400+ reel from either Daiwa or Shimano....

If we were to switch places, (and if I could go back to learning to make a baitcaster work for me) I would stop worrying about the most expensive/top of the line options and I'd simply shop for 1) ease of use, 2) dependability, 3) consistent handling, 4) something that will last a long time. Curados and Chronarchs have reputations for just that and you can get them for $200 or less new in 200 size that will handle virtually anything, and will taking a lot of frustration out of learning. Also, if you want to upgrade their performance once you learn all of your basic casts and your thumb is used more than brakes, you can upgrade things like bearings and outcast $400 reels.

 

 

 

I've got a DVT supertuned and upgraded Curado 51E and a DVT cleaned Curado 51E, but factory stock otherwise.  I've also got a few Alphas and TD-Z reels...some supertuned and upgraded, some stock.  They all get used on the same type of rods.  Pretty much all MF rods and mostly spooled with 8# mono casting lighter lures.  Admittedly I am not a great caster with light lures, but can do an honest 3/16 oz. pretty good.  I am the opposite of most people.  I have less trouble with Daiwas than Shimanos in this scenario.  However, up size to 100 Chronarchs and 200 Curados, and these reels hardly ever backlash.  Majority are spooled with 12# mono and are mounted on MHF rods.

 

 

Really, you can't beat a t3 for casting ability and with an SV spool, you've got a killer finesse reel. They are very smooth, refined, well behaved, and multi functional reels that are also easy to learn with. If you're looking at a steez, just consider a t3 first. You'll save some money for the world of tackle you're opening up and some headaches from all the backlashes you won't have to pick out. If you get a 1016 that's great for anything 1/4 oz and up and you can order a shallow SV 1000 spool for lighter line and lighter baits and it will be like two reels in one. They come in 6, 7, and 8:1 ratios in various models (6.3 and 7.1:1 for the 1016). I'm telling you, for what you can find those for you get a whole lotta reel.

 

 

I highly recommend the T3 1016 reels to anyone looking to learn a baitcast reel, or wanting the most backlash free baitcast reel.  I have no experience with the Alphas SV....yet....but can't see it being a better handling reel than a T3 1016, or even as good at being a backlash free reel.  My T3s are the only reels I own that I can cast with zero brakes on and not wind up with some seriously professional backlashes on every cast.

 

[poisonokie]

Absolutely. I really want to get ahold of an Alphas sv, too, but I can't see it casting as well or being as manageable as a T3. Maybe for mojo rigs or something.