Duo Realis 90

[BrianinMD]

Each year I pick a different bait to try, this year I picked up some Duo Realis 90 spybaits. Been reading up on them and watching some video's, a lot say to keep line on the light side around 6 to 8 pound. But the 90 is 1/2oz and there is some information noting you can move to baitcast gear with 12lb test. Does anyone have any experience with the 90 and tried different test line?

[roadwarrior]

Light line is a MUST.

 

[Logan S]

I fish the 80's on baitcasting gear and 10 lb flouro with a loop knot.  It's not something I throw all the time, but I've put fish in the boat with it.  I can control the depth/speed much better with casting gear.  I'm not an expert at the technique, but I've caught more fish since switching to casting gear than I did when I used spinning with 6 lb line.  Action appears identical to my eyes, loop knot seems to help a great deal.

I think the 90's will be fine on casting gear.  

[CJ]

I use 8# flouro with the 90. I might could get away with 10# but I like the results I get with 8#. I prefer spinning gear mainly because I like the drag system on spinning reels much better which I found to be critical.

Took me about a minute to get this girl in the boat she worked my drag over:

[roadwarrior]

I'm fishing #4 Yo-Zuri Hybird on spinning tackle.

 

[CJ]

1 minute ago, roadwarrior said:

I'm fishing #4 Yo-Zuri Hybird on spinning tackle.

 

You sir, are brave. LOL! Yozuri is some strong stuff though.

[roadwarrior]

The line is rated 8.5 lb breaking strength, but when you hang up long-lining on the Tennessee River you have to spend some time getting behind the lure or it's toast! I have had a few GREAT smallmouth days using this lure, but frankly, I am not sure it's the best choice around here. Although it is very productive, it's a pain to fish. I prefer a tube or a jig that I do not have to retrieve if it gets hung.