Tell me what you think

[BigAngus752]

I've read all the stickies and I know what the "typical" good fisherman would use for a crankbait/spinnerbait setup but please read along and let me know if I'm on the right track here.  

I just picked up a Fenwick HMX for my wife.  It's going to be her first baitcaster and it will be a crankbait/spinnerbait setup.  Normally I would be putting a 6:1 or slower on for ME to fish these lures, but my wife is currently using a Zebco Omega Z03Pro and she turns it WAY too slow.  I mean like a glacier.  She barely gets action out of Colorado blades.  I currently use a Tatula SV in 7.3:1 on my flipping/pitching rod.  I don't need the SV spool on the flipping/pitching rod so I'm thinking I will put it on my wife's new rod.  The SV will make learning a baitcaster much easier and although the 7:1 would be way too fast for me, I think it will be perfect for her with her natural, molasses-like retrieve.  

 

Does this make sense?  Am I on the right track?

 

I have some gift cards and I can replace the reel on my flipping/pitching rod with a Lew's Tournament MB in 7.5:1.  I'm also picking up a Tatula CT 6:1 for my crankbait/spinnerbait rod.  

 

Thanks in advance!

[Quarry Man]

I guess that could work. I believe you are better off teaching her to reel faster and get a 6:1.

[BigAngus752]

1 hour ago, Quarry Man said:

I guess that could work. I believe you are better off teaching her to reel faster and get a 6:1.

So you've never been married?  

[Quarry Man]

13 minutes ago, BigAngus752 said:

So you've never been married?  

Im 16 so no

[new2BC4bass]

20 minutes ago, BigAngus752 said:

So you've never been married?  

Obviously not or he would know you can never get a woman to do anything she doesn't already want to do.    Okay, Quarry Man posted while I was typing, but my remark is something any male should be aware of before getting married.  Naturally once married it doesn't take long for a male to learn that on his own.  

 

Sounds like your wife may need a Speed Freak.  I will say you are one nice guy if willing to giver her your Tat SV....unless you plan on using that gift to get yourself something even better.  

[Yudo1]

You might be on the right track.

[BigAngus752]

27 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said:

Sounds like your wife may need a Speed Freak.  I will say you are one nice guy if willing to giver her your Tat SV....unless you plan on using that gift to get yourself something even better.  

I have actually considered buying her an 8:1!  That's how slow she rolls, LOL.  And she is the perfect woman so I don't have any issue giving her my SV if it helps her.  But I do love that SV.  I have to say that @Quarry Man does have a valid point.  I don't want to create a bad habit for her.  The big thing is I can't afford another SV right now or I would prob buy her a 6:1 SV.  I can get two Tatula CTs for only ten bucks more than one SV, but I think the SV spool will be so much more forgiving that she will have a more positive experience with her first baitcaster if it's the SV.  

[new2BC4bass]

2 minutes ago, BigAngus752 said:

I have actually considered buying her an 8:1!  That's how slow she rolls, LOL.  And she is the perfect woman so I don't have any issue giving her my SV if it helps her.  But I do love that SV.  I have to say that @Quarry Man does have a valid point.  I don't want to create a bad habit for her.  The big thing is I can't afford another SV right now or I would prob buy her a 6:1 SV.  I can get two Tatula CTs for only ten bucks more than one SV, but I think the SV spool will be so much more forgiving that she will have a more positive experience with her first baitcaster if it's the SV.  

I agree the SV spool will be more forgiving, and who likes removing backlashes.    Two CTs instead of one SV can't be faulted.  Both are excellent reels.

[3crows]

The Omega, my wife has one, it has a retrieve rate of slower than a snail. I think if you get her a 6:1 reel she will be fine. The force required to turn a higher ratio reel does go up with the speed. You may find her turning an 8 speed reel even slower than the Omega. They are no freebies.

[Catt]

Let me get this straight!

 

You're using your wife as an excuse to buy you a new reel!

 

Works for me ?

[Quarry Man]

I would also like to suggest 30 lb braid for the cranks. It will be better with backlashes. Also if we are going against all "norms", a spinning Rod or casting Rod that is lighter in power to enjoy the fight more? Not sure but it's your choice