wade_son Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 Just trying to get some suggestions on what you guys are using for a finesse type rod and reel? Want to try and start using worm and creature baits more as my topwater baits have been extremely quiet. Quote
wade_son Posted August 13, 2019 Author Posted August 13, 2019 1 hour ago, browne762 said: What is your budget? $150-$200 Quote
mrpao Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 Spinning or casting? Also what is your idea of finesse? Quote
ike8120 Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 Definition of Finesse Finesse presentations are for fish that, for whatever reason (seasonal pattern, lack of forage, etc.), are in the mood to eat. Unlike power fishing where you are trying to excite them into biting a bait, with finesse fishing you are trying to convince them that the bait is actually food.? I am using a Dobyns FR702SF with 10#braid and 8# FC leader. This is my NED setup. Quote
wade_son Posted August 13, 2019 Author Posted August 13, 2019 1 hour ago, mrpao said: Spinning or casting? Also what is your idea of finesse? Spinning. Finesse as in worms and/or creature baits Quote
Super User NHBull Posted August 13, 2019 Super User Posted August 13, 2019 Does the 150-200 include the reels too? Quote
Super User ChrisD46 Posted August 13, 2019 Super User Posted August 13, 2019 A lot of good $100 ~ $150 6'10" ~ 7' M Extra fast spinning rods for drop shot , shaky head or Ned Rig applications available from TW . Combine with a 2500 or 3000 series spinning reel , braid + leader line of your choice (FC , co-poly) and you have a number of fun finesse options ! Quote
Super User OkobojiEagle Posted August 13, 2019 Super User Posted August 13, 2019 7' medium power, extra-fast action spinning rod oe Quote
Brad Reid Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 I'd get a Shimano Nasci, 3000 size, so I have burned off about $100 for the reel. Then, St. Croix has a Triumph TRS70MF (7'0", Medium power, fast tip) for another $100. $200. Brad Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted August 13, 2019 Super User Posted August 13, 2019 Rods: Fenwick HMG, Okuma TCS (from ebay), Tatula XT, some Ark rods have been getting good reviews, so maybe a Lancer Reels: Pflueger President, Daiwa makes several that would fit your budget. The BG would be towards the high end, but can be found for less on ebay. Built like a little tank. I haven't used an Okuma spinning reel, but have a couple of their baitcast models. Good reels for the money. Any of these combos should make you budget. Well...a TCS/BG would require some looking and waiting for the right price. Quote
wade_son Posted August 14, 2019 Author Posted August 14, 2019 3 hours ago, NHBull said: Does the 150-200 include the reels too? $250 max for reel and rod. There’s so many to pick from... it’s overwhelming 28 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said: Rods: Fenwick HMG, Okuma TCS (from ebay), Tatula XT, some Ark rods have been getting good reviews, so maybe a Lancer Reels: Pflueger President, Daiwa makes several that would fit your budget. The BG would be towards the high end, but can be found for less on ebay. Built like a little tank. I haven't used an Okuma spinning reel, but have a couple of their baitcast models. Good reels for the money. Any of these combos should make you budget. Well...a TCS/BG would require some looking and waiting for the right price. So many... lmao. ? Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted August 14, 2019 Super User Posted August 14, 2019 14 minutes ago, wade_son said: $250 max for reel and rod. There’s so many to pick from... it’s overwhelming So many... lmao. ? That's my problem. Lotta options . Thin bank account. Quote
VinnyR Posted August 14, 2019 Posted August 14, 2019 How light do you want to go? I just suggested this to someone else on here earlier today -- I recently got a 13 fishing omen green spinning rod, 7'2 ML, for around $120-125. Paired with a Shimano Sahara 2500 for around $80 (you could get a president or one of the other reels people are recommending, I honestly can't tell them apart). But this has been great for 1/16-3/16 oz t rigs and drop shots with small plastics. Good sensitivity for bottom baits and feels great in my hands, really comfortable and balanced. I was looking at this one and the St Croix, this one felt like it had more backbone Quote
Super User WRB Posted August 14, 2019 Super User Posted August 14, 2019 7 hours ago, ike8120 said: Definition of Finesse Finesse presentations are for fish that, for whatever reason (seasonal pattern, lack of forage, etc.), are in the mood to eat. Unlike power fishing where you are trying to excite them into biting a bait, with finesse fishing you are trying to convince them that the bait is actually food.? I am using a Dobyns FR702SF with 10#braid and 8# FC leader. This is my NED setup. Where did you come up with the above finesse definition? Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 14, 2019 Super User Posted August 14, 2019 8 minutes ago, WRB said: Where did you come up with the above finesse definition? Google searched it - comes directly from Berkley's site. http://www.berkley-fishing.com/Berkley-ae-power-vs-finesse.html Quote
Super User OkobojiEagle Posted August 14, 2019 Super User Posted August 14, 2019 19 minutes ago, WRB said: Where did you come up with the above finesse definition? It's written on the internet, it must be the truth... oe Quote
Super User WRB Posted August 14, 2019 Super User Posted August 14, 2019 Flipping a jig n pig with 80 lb braid replicating a crawdad as food is now finesse fishing and casting a 1/8 oz inline spinner on 6 lb mono is power fishing. 10" Hudd soft rainbow trout using 8' rod and 30 lb Copoly line is what....a finesse presentation. Put a fork in it, we are done! Tom 1 Quote
ike8120 Posted August 14, 2019 Posted August 14, 2019 Did a search on finesse fishing, that is what came up . The internet doesn't lie LOL Quote
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