Lew's Tournament Pro G B/C

[B_Rose12]

Afternoon gents,

 

Last week I finally upgraded from my Abu Garcia Black Max and went with the Lew's Tournament Pro G (TPG1XH). So far I am absolutely tickled to death with it. It casts so far and so smooth, super light, fast, smooth, fast pickup, and the SpeedKeeper feature is pretty cool.

 

I've only been avidly fishing LMB since pretty much Spring. My dad and I have a 10ft Bass Raider decked out that we go out in occasionally but I have the best luck just pond hopping in developments and private ponds. Not to mention my dad only enjoys crappie fishing and he's not big into bass fishing and doesn't understand how to cover structure and stuff with the trolling motor, just basically cruises around the edges of the ponds never stopping lol. So that's another big reason i pond hop.

 

Now, my question is, what would the ideal technique be for this specific reel? For those unfamiliar it's a 10SS+1RB, 8:3:1 Gear Ratio. I've got every kind of tackle known to bass fisherman lol. I was hoping this reel would be ideal for pitching jigs, casting jigs, and really just throwing jigs into any kind of cover or structure. I've got it setup right now with 50lb Power Pro on a 6'9 MH Fast Action Abu Garcia Veritas 2.0 with the Micro Guides. I've been mainly throwing jigs and an occasional spinnerbait and frog. 

 

So what would be a good rod to pair with this reel specifically for jigging, if this reel fits the bill for jigging? I'd like to stay under the $200 range. I've just been having a hard time finding a rod at local tackle shops that is at least a 7'0 MH Fast Action. Most places have St. Croix and a couple G Loomis. 

 

While I have anyone's attention, what is a good jig, or just a good jighead design for casting and going through some algae mats? Some ponds I fish have em, another reason I want to change rods, the veritas I have now of course hates to throw into mats with the micro guides...

 

Thanks in advance for any info you guys have!

 

Tight Lines!!!

[MissouriMark]

The Lew's Tournament Pro G is an excellent reel, perfect for your jigs. I have 2 of them and would love to have 3-4 more . They handle about 75% of my fishing spring, summer and fall . As for rods to pair with your reel , I'd suggest the Lew's custom speed stick and the Dobyns rods . They have some great rods for under $200 that I think you would be happy with . For jigs , check out the Seibert Outdoors line of jigs . I have many of his Dredge Brush Mata jigs in both 1/4 and 3/8 oz and they are the highest quality jig in every aspect I've used in 40+ years of bass fishing . Mike Seibert is a sponser on these forums and a great guys to deal with . Good luck in finding your rod and jigs . You will get great opinions and knowledge on these forums !

[Robert Riley]

It's a great jigging reel. If you want to stay around the $200 mark, I'd suggest the Dobyn's Sierra series (Champion, if you want to move up, is a phenomenal rod) or the SC Avid (or the Avid X). I recommend the Dobyn's D735, but depending on what you want, it's the most versatile rod out there. I'd definitely recommend checking out Siebert, they have great jigs, it's where I buy my jig heads for the jigs I make. 

[B_Rose12]

Thanks guys I will def check these out. Does the Dobyn brand have a good Soft Plastic Medium Action Rod also? That's gonna be my other main pole