Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted October 28, 2016 Super User Posted October 28, 2016 49 minutes ago, freelancer27 said: Custom build rods are a completely new territory for me. once you have some custom rods built to your exact likings , you'll be hooked !! most guys/gals who go custom will never go back to production rods .... i know i never will . warrantees for the blank would be covered by the manufacturer , rod build by the builder (what ever he/she is offering ) a consultation with a good rod builder is something you might consider , to find out what your missing .... Quote
freelancer27 Posted October 28, 2016 Author Posted October 28, 2016 11 hours ago, Big Bait Fishing said: once you have some custom rods built to your exact likings , you'll be hooked !! most guys/gals who go custom will never go back to production rods .... i know i never will . warrantees for the blank would be covered by the manufacturer , rod build by the builder (what ever he/she is offering ) a consultation with a good rod builder is something you might consider , to find out what your missing .... Any recommendations? Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted October 28, 2016 Super User Posted October 28, 2016 12 minutes ago, freelancer27 said: Any recommendations? give a call to Mike at DVT . or look up rodbuilders in your area , be sure they are bass savvy and desribe the rod you would like to replicate . check the rods you use and note things you would change and would like different to suit you as in handle length , handle material , reel seat , trim pieces , guides , hook keeper , etc.. covey those things to a builder and go over every detail !! i'm pretty sure everyone has used a rod that they like a lot but wish some things were different , custom rod builds are so eyeopening !! reels are fun to customize but there are only so much you can do to really alter the functioning of that reel as with rod builds you can go very in depth to get a rod functioning just how YOU want .. start a thread in the custom rod forum as to what blank would be the right foundation of the perfect rod you want and what you'll use it for . 1 Quote
Super User Angry John Posted October 28, 2016 Super User Posted October 28, 2016 if you decide to build a custom rod do a lot of reading at anglers resource * about the diffrent guide systems and guide trains. spinning rods benifit the most from a custom build IMO. Quote
freelancer27 Posted October 31, 2016 Author Posted October 31, 2016 I think I have come to a decision! I will follow Gary's advice (from tackletrap) and get the following combo: * Reel: Daiwa Zillion SV TW * Rod: Megabass F5-72XX Diablo Spec-R * Line: 30 pound test Sufix 832 Braid Lo-Vis Green (I will attach a Fluro leader if needed) I think I am getting most what I want from this combo. Robust set up, Distance, good warranty and versatility for the set of applications that I am looking for: (Spinnerbaits, lip less crankbaits, small swimbaits - 3/8 - 1oz). What ya thinking? 3 Quote
Yudo1 Posted October 31, 2016 Posted October 31, 2016 Nice combo. You should be very happy with it. Quote
Hogsticker Posted October 31, 2016 Posted October 31, 2016 17 minutes ago, Yudo1 said: Nice combo. You should be very happy with it. Agreed Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted October 31, 2016 Super User Posted October 31, 2016 1 hour ago, freelancer27 said: I think I have come to a decision! I will follow Gary's advice (from tackletrap) and get the following combo: * Reel: Daiwa Zillion SV TW * Rod: Megabass F5-72XX Diablo Spec-R * Line: 30 pound test Sufix 832 Braid Lo-Vis Green (I will attach a Fluro leader if needed) I think I am getting most what I want from this combo. Robust set up, Distance, good warranty and versatility for the set of applications that I am looking for: (Spinnerbaits, lip less crankbaits, small swimbaits - 3/8 - 1oz).What ya thinking? All good except for the braid choice IMO. Super8Slick, Gamma Torque, Smackdown are a few braids I think are better than 832 1 Quote
freelancer27 Posted October 31, 2016 Author Posted October 31, 2016 19 minutes ago, QUAKEnSHAKE said: All good except for the braid choice IMO. Super8Slick, Gamma Torque, Smackdown are a few braids I think are better than 832 I have used Berkley Trilene Professional Grade Braid and I liked it but wanted to try something new. I am reading really good reviews on 832 on TW. Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted October 31, 2016 Super User Posted October 31, 2016 On 10/22/2016 at 10:37 PM, freelancer27 said: I would like to use it for crankbaits, spinnerbaits and smaller swimbaits. So power is important, far casting is very important and also it should be robust (I dont like reels that scratch easy and need to get pampered). 18 minutes ago, freelancer27 said: I have used Berkley Trilene Professional Grade Braid and I liked it but wanted to try something new. I am reading really good reviews on 832 on TW. I have/used 40&30# Trilene Pro braid and would say its about equal to 832 but color lasts longer on Trilene Pro. For moving baits that you mentioned earlier is why I think 832 isnt the best choice. 832 will be a little noisier and not as smooth as the 3 I posted prior. Quote
BrianSnat Posted November 1, 2016 Posted November 1, 2016 The problem is this. Once you get a high end reel, the rest of yours will feel like crap. You will never want to use them again and might find yourself wanting to upgrade all of your reels and that will be an expensive propisition. 2 Quote
freelancer27 Posted November 1, 2016 Author Posted November 1, 2016 6 minutes ago, briansnat said: The problem is this. Once you get a high end reel, the rest of yours will feel like crap. You will never want to use them again and might find yourself wanting to upgrade all of your reels and that will be an expensive propisition. Well, if this is the case then I will gladly start saving. Though I think I have a good understanding now of what 'high end' provides. If money was not an obstacle, I would have eight 1000-USD combos a 70k bass boat with which I would fish on my private 100 acres lake, where only 10+ bass live in... THanks for your concern bud! Quote
Super User Big Bait Fishing Posted November 1, 2016 Super User Posted November 1, 2016 6 hours ago, QUAKEnSHAKE said: All good except for the braid choice IMO. Super8Slick, Gamma Torque, Smackdown are a few braids I think are better than 832 i also think there are better choices than 832 . i've been using 20 lb 832 and finally got tired of small backlashes from the line sticking to itself , i'm getting tired of the coatings they put on braid !! been using Sunline SX1 and am very impressed !! before that i was using Gamma Torque , but that stuff gets too soft and turns wispy . i think Gamma Torque is a great alternative to Samuri , only stronger . Quote
Hogsticker Posted November 1, 2016 Posted November 1, 2016 Try Maxima braid. It's a sleeper. Kinda in between what you guys are talking about. Not so soft it wraps and sticks , but not rough like original power pro or Sufix original. Doesn't break in lower tests as easily either. Quote
5fishlimit Posted November 1, 2016 Posted November 1, 2016 Another braid that has really impressed me is the Daiwa J-Braid. I had been using Maxima and Smackdown for the past 2 season, and picked up a spool of J-Braid because they had a 30# in chartreuse at my local Dick's Sporting Goods. It was only $15 for a 150yd spool, and after fishing it all season I am seriously considering using it one my other reels when it's time to change them out. 18 hours ago, freelancer27 said: * Reel: Daiwa Zillion SV TW * Rod: Megabass F5-72XX Diablo Spec-R BTW, nice choices for your combo. I think you will have many years of enjoyable fishing with this setup! 1 Quote
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