Back into it: Looking for guidance on a setup.

[Nattyboh74]

Thanks Mick,

 

So my intentions were to pick up two Avids, for some reason I thought that they were 149$. Thats why I was amazed for $20 more I could step up to a USA made rod with liftime warranty bersus the MOjo Bass.

 

I think I'll get the Mojo bass rod instead. seems to still get great reviews.

 

With that being said, they only have four options:

ML/EF

M/EF

M/F

MH/F

 

Would the recommendation of buying a MH/F and M/F still stand true, or would the recommendation change/should I go ML?

 

 

 

On a side note: Maybe I should step up to a St.Croix Avid in M/F for Finesse/Worm and get something cheap like a $50 rod ( Berkley Lightning Rod ) for cranking stuff? Would still use the Pflueger Pres. reel,  Or would the two Mojos be a better all around?

[fishwizzard]

I am likely to be the lone vote for ML, but I love fishing small, light plastics.  Most of my favorites are so thin/soft that hooksets are not an issue with a good sharp hook.   I do fish a lot of spots with open water or very sparse cover, so your local conditions might not be as favorable, but I really enjoy the light stuff.  I would honestly go MH and ML, so you still have a lot of lure options at both ends.  

[Nattyboh74]

Im also located in MD. Just saw that. I thought maybe a M and MH would be close in specs. The ML and MH would spread it out a bit. But Im going to base my decision off the mass. I would most likely be fishing worms and top water most often. Jigs would be nice too.

[fishwizzard]

The same.  So yea, a ton of the little ponds and lakes around here are good for finesse bassing.  Even the Little Pax has enough smaller bass to be interesting.  However, I am finding that I am needing heavier gear than I first thought in order to keep my options open during the summer.  A lot of spots get enough cover to really limit lure options.  But honestly, while there are some nice fish around here, they take a lot of work.  Being able to grab a light rod and go catch a dozen one to two pounders on a Ned or small spinnerbait has saved many afternoons for me.  I do own a decent M/XF spinning rod, but I only really use it for flukes and more often than not I grab a lighter or heavier option on my way out the door.  

[Nattyboh74]

Yeah, that is ONE thing that did scare me away a while back from fishing. There wasnt much going on here size wise. Im hoping if I get back into it, it wont be that all over again!

[Nattyboh74]

Thanks Mick,

 

So my intentions were to pick up two Avids, for some reason I thought that they were 149$. Thats why I was amazed for $20 more I could step up to a USA made rod with lifetime warranty versus the MOjo Bass.

 

I think I'll get the Mojo bass rod instead. seems to still get great reviews.

 

With that being said, they only have four options:

ML/EF

M/EF

M/F

MH/F

 

Would the recommendation of buying a MH/F and M/F still stand true, or would the recommendation change/should I go ML?

 

 

 

On a side note: Maybe I should step up to a St.Croix Avid in M/F for Finesse/Worm and get something cheap like a $50 rod ( Berkley Lightning Rod ) for cranking stuff? Would still use the Pflueger Pres. reel,  Or would the two Mojos be a better all around?

 

 

What size Pflueger PrResident reel on both rods? Go 30 or 35? 15 and 20# respectively?

 

 

EDITED:

 

I updated a new thread: Im pretty much ready to buy in the next day or so: See the link below.

 

 

[LCG]

I have a st Croix mojo bass 6'8" mxf and 6'9"fenwick hmg mlf. 

 

I find this a versatile set up. St Croix is perfect for finesse and the fenwick doubles as finesse, small jerkbaits and cranks, and in line spinners. 

 

 

[Quarry Man]

On 6/1/2017 at 0:00 PM, RichF said:

First off, welcome to the forums and back to bass fishing!

 

I'm not much of a spinning rod guy but I can offer a little help, I think.  The $100 rod market is massive nowadays and not one that I have a ton of experience with in all honesty.  I know some of the most popular rods in that category are going to the Abu Garcia Veritas, *** *** Blacks, and the Dobyns Fury line.  Two rods that I think would cover most of the techniques you mentioned would be a 7'0 medium and 7'0 medium-heavy.  They won't be perfect for everything but they're a good start.  The medium could be used for small cranks, small topwater plugs, jerkbaits and light texas rigged plastics like senkos.  The medium-heavy could be used for small spinnerbaits/bladed jigs, possibly frogs, and lighter jigs.  Big, heavy stuff, IMO, is tough with spinning tackle.

 

Braid would be a good choice for line.  Maybe 15lb on the medium and 20lb - 30lb on the medium heavy. A lot of guys will suggest a fluorocarbon leader also.  As for reels, I'm a big Shimano fan, so I would recommend them.  You can get some pretty decent ones on sale right now in the $60 - $100 range.  Look at the Sahara, Symetre, or the NASCI in the 2500 size.  Another decent sub-$100 reel is the Pflueger President and President XT.  Those are really popular and run $60 and $80 respectively. 

 

 

This is very helpful! i like the OMN and a nasty, looks solid for 225$ rod reel line