Big Swimbait Posted August 3, 2017 Posted August 3, 2017 OK - the years have caught up to me & shoulder issues are making overhand casts cut my TOW short. I can still side arm or underhand cast without issue. So the thought of spinning gear came to mind. I know that there are reels capable from the saltwater videos I've seen, but rod selection may be an issue. Has anyone used spinning gear for bigger baits? Thanks in advance for any recommendations! Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted August 3, 2017 Global Moderator Posted August 3, 2017 How big are you wanting to go? FWIW, I rarely overhand cast big swimbaits. They're almost always cast with a sidearm lob cast. 1 Quote
PatrickKnight Posted August 3, 2017 Posted August 3, 2017 You can cast even the largest swim baits on saltwater spinning tackle. Now how comfortable it would be is likely another story. Quote
Jelvas Posted August 3, 2017 Posted August 3, 2017 I have one Shimano Terez Siluros that i use for big baits, it´s a rod specialy designed by Shimano to fish for Wels Catfish with lures, the rod is awesome, light (for the type of rod that it is), cast baits up to 5oz with no problem and have a nice moderate fast action... now, i have absolutely no ideia if it´s available to the American market, but just to show you that there are options out there of fresh water big baits spinning rods... 2 Quote
Super User deep Posted August 3, 2017 Super User Posted August 3, 2017 10 hours ago, 1201vilbig said: Has anyone used spinning gear for bigger baits? Fish Chris Wolfgram. Quote
Big Swimbait Posted August 3, 2017 Author Posted August 3, 2017 8 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said: How big are you wanting to go? FWIW, I rarely overhand cast big swimbaits. They're almost always cast with a sidearm lob cast. I guess big is a relative term in swimbaiting. I don't throw the big trout baits. The 7" Slammer is probably the biggest hard bait I throw. I do throw a lot of 8-9" soft plastic baits that with hooks are probably 3.5 oz. As far as casting, I agree on the bigger baits. I also throw a lot of Fringe Tackle 5" baits that I usually overhand cast. As a matter of fact, I will probably switch to all spinning gear. When your my age, you don't take off 4-6 weeks to get your shoulder repaired. Jobs have a way of disappearing in my company for the long timers. 2 hours ago, Jelvas said: I have one Shimano Terez Siluros that i use for big baits, it´s a rod specialy designed by Shimano to fish for Wels Catfish with lures, the rod is awesome, light (for the type of rod that it is), cast baits up to 5oz with no problem and have a nice moderate fast action... now, i have absolutely no ideia if it´s available to the American market, but just to show you that there are options out there of fresh water big baits spinning rods... Thank you Jelvas - I will look for it! Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted August 3, 2017 Super User Posted August 3, 2017 I've got a 7' Fenwick HMG spinning rod. MH with an extra fast tip. It is rated for lures up to an ounce. I wouldn't have any issues with throwing lures weighing several ounces with it. Use a reel with a large enough spool. You don't want to be throwing over half your spool out - IMO. I bought this rod specifically to throw 3/4 oz Football head and cone head jigs rigged with 5" and 6" boot tailed plastic shad baits in tailrace conditions, specifically the Pickwick Dam tailrace during a BFL Wild Card tournament. I was throwing 14 lb Fireline with a 20 lb Fluorocarbon leader. Distance was never an issue. Pre- tournament, throwing into the tail race from the bank, I got the distance I wanted and got bit several times - landed 2 fish and lost 4 jig heads. By tournament time, I had PLENTY of jig heads & baits. The issue was the boaters I drew. Day 1 - drew a semi-local guy with a 3 week old 20' Ranger - beautiful boat. He said, "I ain't going anywhere near that tailrace in this boat - it's brand new." Day 2 - drew a guy from West Virginia who trailered a 17.5 tin boat to Florence Alabama. He had the boat to drift the tail race but he didn't have the confidence to do it. We spent the whole day fishing a side canal - protected by several jetties. Minimal current and minimal fish were present. Oh well - best laid plans - Now I do have a spinning rig capable of throwing baits in the 1 ounce range - more or less. I don't use it very often, but I got one . . . 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted August 3, 2017 Super User Posted August 3, 2017 The salt water kayak "plastic fleet" inshore anglers and fresh water striper guys use Okuma Cedros spinning rods and reels. Tom 1 Quote
Big Swimbait Posted August 3, 2017 Author Posted August 3, 2017 10 minutes ago, WRB said: The salt water kayak "plastic fleet" inshore anglers and fresh water striper guys use Okuma Cedros spinning rods and reels. Tom Thanks Tom! Quote
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