Buying a new fleet of rods and reels

[new2BC4bass]

33 minutes ago, Darren. said:

@Fox408, you seem to have plenty of info above, so

I won't add to the discussion other than to welcome

you to the forums!  

 

X2 

[fishnkamp]

Different manufacturers use different names.  makes no difference.

[Fox408]

10 minutes ago, fishnkamp said:

Different manufacturers use different names.  makes no difference.

Makes sense. 

So the 703sf will be fine for finesse type duty? 

If so I'll go ahead and pull the trigger on one this afternoon. 

 

**********EDIT: I re-read your original post on page 1. Sorry there's been so much to read that I nearly forgot what you originally said. I think I'll go ahead and order the FR703SF. 

Thanks

[38 Super Fan]

Welcome aboard! Sounds like you've already gotten plenty of good advice on rods and reels. If you get that boat and decide to go down to Wood Creek or Laurel Lake, I could give you a few hints, I know those two pretty well.

[The Fisher]

22 hours ago, Fox408 said:

Thanks for the welcome! I've been astounded by the info I've recieved so far!

 

I'm leaning in the direction of some of the less expensive rods. I think I'm going to pick up a fury for my spinning rod. 

Tiny bit of conflicting info though, and I'm not sure how important it is. I see the recommendation for the medium X-fast rod for my spinning rod. However, there isn't a medium x-fast rod in the fury lineup. The FR703SF is a  7’ Medium / Fast Actio.

The FR702SF is their finesse rod, but it seems whippy to me. IMHO the 

703 is the way to go. It will do finesse well and will give you some versatility with things like senkos and  light Jigs 

[Fox408]

Ordered the fr703sf last night. Looking forward to taking it out soon. 

[MDbassin]

6 hours ago, Fox408 said:

Ordered the fr703sf last night. Looking forward to taking it out soon. 

Let us know how you like it

[Fox408]

17 hours ago, MDbassin said:

Let us know how you like it

Will do!

 

I considered starting another thread with this question, but I'll go ahead and just ask in here. 

For my "finesse" spinning setup, any line recommendations? I've been seeing a lot of people recommend braid with a fluoro leader. I've never fished with braid before. Everything I've ever used has been mono. 

 

[fishnkamp]

The combo I like (your mileage may vary) is Berkley Original Fused FireLine in 14 pound test. I fill my reel half way with quality mono like Stren Clear blue in 14 pound test.. Then add my braid. I use P Line CXX moss green in 8 to 10 pound test. The 10 pound line breaks at 23 pounds. The 8 pound is plenty for me most of the time.  By having half the spool of mono I use less braids (saves money) and since I have had fish run over half my line out, I know I am fishing with a quality line as backing. As for the leader I use about 4 foot most of the time.  Learn the double uni knot it is strong and easy to tie.

[MDbassin]

I use braid for everything anymore. If I get to where I'm fishing and it's clearer I'll tie on a leader. This year is actually the first year I'm trying a leader.

 

I usually just use straight braid but this year I am going to try a leader. I use to be a mono guy but a couple years ago while I was living in NC I started using braid and quickly switched every reel I had to it. Even spinning 

[Fox408]

Thanks for the advice everyone! Took my fr703sf out for the second time today and I'm loving it!

 

now for another question. 

I was fishing a weightless senko on it and it was perfect. I picked up one of my other rods and threw a chatterbait on it and immediately was disappointed in the feel vs my dobyns. 

 

I'd like to get a bait caster to throw spinners and chatterbaits and such. Looks like a lot of people recommend the 703c and the fr705cb 

one is medium heavy mod fast, the other medium heavy, fast. 

Honestly not sure how big the difference is.  Opinions? 

[Angry John]

If your getting your first dobyns casting rod i would recommend a 4 power like the dx 744.  The champion 734 is also very nice. I got a 3 power and later had to get the 4 power as a good all round rod.