Dee Money 916 Posted May 17, 2016 Posted May 17, 2016 So I just recently purchased a deps 250 (had a little extra cash so I said what the hell, lol). . .now I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place trying to figure out what set up to buy to throw it on. . .. I am kinda thinking a lexa 300, with #25-30 CXX, rod I'm not sure. . . Im a dedicated swimbait fisherman and I have several 8 hudds, savage gear 8in line thru's , but I want a completely different set JUST FOR the deps. . . What would you guys suggest rod and reel? I'm on the west coast, I primarily fish from the bank ( looking to get a rig soon, but we'll see how that goes) I don't mind spending a few tokens if it's on quality gear. . . Open to all suggestions from my fellow fishermen. Tight lines! Quote
Super User WRB Posted May 17, 2016 Super User Posted May 17, 2016 You didn't mention what rod-reel you currently use for 8" Hudds? Loomis 966BBR 8', 3-10 oz, rod is a popular choice out west for 8" Huuds and Deps 250 with 400 series Calcutta reel. Dobyns Champion XP 807HSB Mag H, 3-10 oz 8' is also popular with the same reel. Tom 1 Quote
Ktho Posted May 17, 2016 Posted May 17, 2016 Calcutta 300 or 400, 400 preferred. I'd match it with a Phenix ultra swimbait 800H 1 Quote
Dan_the_fisher Posted May 17, 2016 Posted May 17, 2016 LDC is the rod maker you're looking for, they make the perfect rod for those. Just got ahold of them and they will hook you up 1 Quote
Dee Money 916 Posted May 17, 2016 Author Posted May 17, 2016 I'm currently using a phenix M1 inshore series 7'11 (2-6oz) ... With a Lews BB2 , and with this 7.1.1 I have to reel EXTREMELY SLOW.... But I wanted to be able to pick up line in the event that I need to... Lol... I also throw 6in delta wood bombers with this same set up... I failed to mention, I would like to stick with a low profile reel as well... I like the feel of these better than the round reels... I bought a cardiff 300 a year ago and I just prefer low profile feel... I'm selling that cardiff... Good reel, but not for me... How are the Calcuttas compared to the cardiffs??? (Cadillac to a Buick?) Dee Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted May 17, 2016 Super User Posted May 17, 2016 2 minutes ago, Dee Money 916 said: I'm currently using a phenix M1 inshore series 7'11 (2-6oz) ... With a Lews BB2 , and with this 7.1.1 I have to reel EXTREMELY SLOW.... But I wanted to be able to pick up line in the event that I need to... Lol... I also throw 6in delta wood bombers with this same set up... I failed to mention, I would like to stick with a low profile reel as well... I like the feel of these better than the round reels... I bought a cardiff 300 a year ago and I just prefer low profile feel... I'm selling that cardiff... Good reel, but not for me... How are the Calcuttas compared to the cardiffs??? (Cadillac to a Buick?) Dee send the BB2 to Lew's and have them put in 5.1:1 gears in it .... Quote
Ktho Posted May 17, 2016 Posted May 17, 2016 A calcutta is way better than a cardiff imo. I use a TE. I use low profile for everything but big swimbaits, I really do think round reels are better because of line capacity and spool size, the desired gear ratios are easier to get as well. Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted May 17, 2016 Super User Posted May 17, 2016 for the rod , get a Phenix USB-800H blank and have it built to your liking ( guides , handle length, reel seat , grip/handle material ,etc..) custom is the only way to go on a swimbait rod .... Quote
clh121787 Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 I have custom angles off of a lamiglass blank spiral wrapped. Ldc white lable xh . And calcutta conquest and te's. I wouldn't go any lighter than that Quote
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