Guitarist86 Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 Here's the deal, I'm gonna stock up on some new lures this weekend....specifically for my Shimano baitcaster. I have it setup with 12lb hybrid with a MF 6'6 rod. What weight lures should i be looking for? Most of my lures are 1/8, 1/4 and 3/8...i can kinda get a decent cast with a 3/8 lure...but i wanna get the most out of my setup and i'm thinking the right weight lures will help. Any advise will be much appreciated. 8-) Quote
Super User RoLo Posted June 28, 2007 Super User Posted June 28, 2007 Any advise will be much appreciated. Since you're open to "any" advice, I'd like to shift gears if I may. I've been fishing for quite some time now, and I have yet to buy a single lure based on any rod that I own. What I'm saying is, I always purchase my rods to suit my lures, rather than the other way around, because the lure is the tool that catches the fish. Just thought I'd run that past you, and good luck Roger Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted June 28, 2007 Super User Posted June 28, 2007 Whoa! If you want some real help, tell us a little bit about where you fish, what you target, what you are curently fishing or are comfortable with and any technique(s) you feel like you have mastered.You will save a ton of money if you restrict your purchases to a few lures you will actually use and will produce a few fish. Quote
Super User Raul Posted June 28, 2007 Super User Posted June 28, 2007 Most of my lures are 1/8, 1/4 and 3/8...i can kinda get a decent cast with a 3/8 lure Man, I don 't understand what you are talking about specially the part "i can kinda get a decent cast with a 3/8 lure", if you kinda get a decent cast with a 3/8 lure I just can 't imagine the kind of cast you get from a 1/8, if "decent" is with the heaviest lure how undecent is with the lightest lure. I don 't get it. :-/ Quote
Ohio_Lunkers Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 yeah if you can only get a decent cast with a 3/8 once lure then something is wrong with either your reel or with you using it. are you comfortable with the reel and have the anti backlash off? i can cast a 1/8 about 40 feet average with my cheapest baitcaster. it doesnt sound like a lure weight problem. Quote
Guitarist86 Posted June 28, 2007 Author Posted June 28, 2007 Whoa!If you want some real help, tell us a little bit about where you fish, what you target, what you are curently fishing or are comfortable with and any technique(s) you feel like you have mastered.You will save a ton of money if you restrict your purchases to a few lures you will actually use and will produce a few fish. Yeah, i should of gave a little more info ;D I fish rivers for smallmouth (and sometimes musky, but that's a whole other topic) Usually on shore or with weighters (did i spell that right? lol) Most of my fishing time is spent in a boat on lakes stocked with largemouth and smallmouth. I don't feel like i have mastered any particular lure even though i've been fishing about 12 years. I would say that I'm very good with spinner baits and topwater lures....which is what i intend to use with this particular setup. So, i guess my question is... what ounce spinner bait and topwater lures would you recommend for a MF rod and baitcasting reel loaded with 12lb line. Sorry for any confusion...i'm not good with words :-/ Quote
Guitarist86 Posted June 28, 2007 Author Posted June 28, 2007 yeah if you can only get a decent cast with a 3/8 once lure then something is wrong with either your reel or with you using it. are you comfortable with the reel and have the anti backlash off? i can cast a 1/8 about 40 feet average with my cheapest baitcaster. it doesnt sound like a lure weight problem. Hmm...i'm fairly new to baitcasters...i didn't try to turn the anti backlash off with light lures in fear of a huge birds nest. I can get great casts with heavey lures though... Quote
Gorgebassman Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 With that set up you should be able to cast a 3/8ths spinner bait a country mile if your reel is set right. I would do a little back yard casting and get used to the reel using a casting weight. Quote
Guitarist86 Posted June 29, 2007 Author Posted June 29, 2007 With that set up you should be able to cast a 3/8ths spinner bait a country mile if your reel is set right. I would do a little back yard casting and get used to the reel using a casting weight. Problem is, i don't have a backyard I usually go down to the river since it's 5 minutes walking distance from my house and practice there. I have no trouble with heavier lures except the occasional backlash. I'm really not sure how to set it up for lighter lures...should i turn off the anti-backlash or loosen the spool adjustment? Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 I think you should give THIS thread a quick read. Roger also brings up a good point. What lures do you currently throw with confidence? As for river fishing for smallies, RW is your guy. Figure out what you like and pick his brain, he's forgotton more about river fishing than most ever get to know. Quote
Guitarist86 Posted June 29, 2007 Author Posted June 29, 2007 I think you should give THIS thread a quick read.Roger also brings up a good point. What lures do you currently throw with confidence? As for river fishing for smallies, RW is your guy. Figure out what you like and pick his brain, he's forgotton more about river fishing than most ever get to know. Thanks for the link! My confidence baits are spinner baits, inline spinners, buzz baits and any type of topwater lure. I just got into river fishing. Up here in NEPA we got some pretty good smallies (which is my favorite fish to catch) My problem with river fishing is basically what lures to use...i see alot of people throw weightless grubs and let the flow with the current....detecting a bite that way is also giving me some trouble. If RW can chime in and give me some tips that will be much appreciated Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted June 29, 2007 Super User Posted June 29, 2007 Spend some time in the "Smallmouth" section of the forum, there are a lot of threads that you will find VERY interesting. But to start with, here are a few suggestions: In low light, topwater (Spooks & Sammys) work well, but I prefer fishing jerkbaits (LC Pointer 100, Rapala Husky Jerk and Rapala X-Rap). The #1 artificial for smallies, in my opinion, are 4" single tail grubs; a close second would be 3 1/2" Gitzit (specifically, Mizmo Kent's Classic or squash green). The GYCB Hula Grub is another option. In still water (lakes not rivers) the Fat Ika rules. That should get you started. Good luck! p.s. You're not going to like this... I REALLY think line diameter makes a difference with smallmouth bass. I fish Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft #4 (8.5 lb test, .009" diameter) or #6 (11.9, .010") on spinning tackle. Quote
Guitarist86 Posted June 30, 2007 Author Posted June 30, 2007 p.s. You're not going to like this... I REALLY think line diameter makes a difference with smallmouth bass. I fish Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft #4 (8.5 lb test, .009" diameter) or #6 (11.9, .010") on spinning tackle. Thanks for the tips!! I actually love smaller diameter lines. My main setup is a quantum ignition combo spooled with Trilene XL....i've switched my other reels to yo-zuri and love it....guess it's time to change the Trilene XL ;D Quote
Guest avid Posted June 30, 2007 Posted June 30, 2007 Your set up nicely for anything with treble hooks. Don't get me wrong, you drop shot with a circle or octopus hook and shakey rig a worm, but trying to set a heavy guage hook through a chunky plastic like horney toad could definitly be a problem. I'm in a funny position, I love using my light sticks but I only want to fish bigger baits for bigger bass. It's a stumper Quote
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