Spy bait rod?

[SWVABass]

Currently I'm looking at a 6'10" med light extra fast. Rated for 1/8-1/2 oz and 4-10 lb test. Made by a company we can't name. I was wondering if this rod would be ideal for this? And could I double up techniques and use it to throw a neko rig and possibly the Ned rig? Any input would be appreciated. 

Thanks!

[kickerfish1]

I would say absolutely yes. There are 2 sizes of spybaits. One is 3/8 and the other is 1/2 oz. The 3/8 would be ideal on a ML spinning rod, 6# line, and something like a 1000 sized reel. Same setup can be used for Ned rigs. You can even go 8# line or a 2500 sized reel as well.

[webertime]

I went up to the same company's 7'7" ML Green model for Spybaits.  The longer rod really helps get the LONG casts that really help with this technique.  7lb Sniper and a 2500 Shimano reel and you have a great Ned, DS and Spybait set up.

[SWVABass]

So a smaller size real I was thinking of a 3000 size reel the x model. Any reason to stay away from the larger size reel? 

[webertime]

a 3000 Shimano is the same as a 2500 Shimano, just a slightly different spool.

[DubyaDee]

3 hours ago, webertime said:

I went up to the same company's 7'7" ML Green model for Spybaits.  The longer rod really helps get the LONG casts that really help with this technique.  7lb Sniper and a 2500 Shimano reel and you have a great Ned, DS and Spybait set up.

 

This is good advice. I like a long ML rod for spybaits with a 2500-3500 size reel. You can get a little more distance with some light braid, but that's a whole new topic.

[SWVABass]

Ok I was just wondering if there was a downside to have the larger reel. Also would this set up work for a jerk bait or in you opinion to light? I'm a shorter guy so I rarely go over a 7' except for crankbaits. But I will explore the possibilities before i make my purchase.

[kickerfish1]

18 minutes ago, Swbass15 said:

Ok I was just wondering if there was a downside to have the larger reel. Also would this set up work for a jerk bait or in you opinion to light? I'm a shorter guy so I rarely go over a 7' except for crankbaits. But I will explore the possibilities before i make my purchase.

 

If we are talking Shimano spinning reels for example the 1000 sized reel is ideal for 4 or 6 # line and the lightest of bass finesse apps. The 2500 is a great reel for all around bass finesse use and best with 8# line give or take. The 3000 size is the same frame of the 2500 with a deeper spool. If you found yourself wanting heavier line or added line capacity for fighting fish that make long runs. Personally I have no need to go over the 2500 size.

 

You could absolutely throw a hard jerkbait on ML rod. I use my Fenwick Elite Tech ML all the time for lucky craft pointers.

[1BADAIR]

I use 3000 or 30 size reels.  More line  twist with smaller spools.  Of coarse I also use a lot heavier line than most people also.  I use a 7'ml or 7'6 mlxf

[SWVABass]

Wasn't looking at a shimano reel. I'm looking at some new spinning reels from the same company I'm looking at the rod from. But cannot use there name here. I was also thinking a larger spool size because of line twist not so much a capacity issue. Outside of one cranking rod I run backing on my rods to save on the expense.