Thoughts on two setups

[Bransid]

Thoughts between these two combos:

 

1) Orochi xx DSR with a Tatula CT (20 or 30 lbs braid) - typically have worms on, sometimes weightless. Also spinnerbaits and lighter cranks. As versatile as the rod is it has a worm on it most of the time.

 

2) Fred's Magic Stick with Curado 200k, 65lbs braid - punching/pitching, casting into heavy cover, frogging, some other top water.

 

I like the Curado K better than the Tatula, but have had trouble with "lighter" lure casting (weightless worms, etc.) on the Curado. I use the Orochi more than the Magic Stick, but like the Curado better than the Tatula. 

 

Would you guys stick with how these are rods are currently setup, or would you swap the reels? Or, could the Curado's lighter tackle casting distance be improved through better setup or calibration?

[Junger]

What are your brake pin settings on the K?

[Bransid]

22 hours ago, Junger said:

What are your brake pin settings on the K?

2 internals on 2 off,  outside adjustment knob usually at halfway or less. Spool tension according to lure weight. I have tried all internal brakes off but have been hit with some of the worst backlashes of any reel I have used. 2 on seems to work great for me in this regard. 

[Derek1]

Try going down to one break. 2 on the bottom and spool tension as needed. I can easily cast a weightless six inch u tail worm 40 feet on a 6’6” mh. I know that’s not super light or ideal but it gets it done when I only want to bring one rod. 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

6 hours ago, Bransid said:

Thoughts between these two combos:

 

1) Orochi xx DSR with a Tatula CT (20 or 30 lbs braid) - typically have worms on, sometimes weightless. Also spinnerbaits and lighter cranks. As versatile as the rod is it has a worm on it most of the time.

 

2) Fred's Magic Stick with Curado 200k, 65lbs braid - punching/pitching, casting into heavy cover, frogging, some other top water.

 

I like the Curado K better than the Tatula, but have had trouble with "lighter" lure casting (weightless worms, etc.) on the Curado. I use the Orochi more than the Magic Stick, but like the Curado better than the Tatula. 

 

Would you guys stick with how these are rods are currently setup, or would you swap the reels? Or, could the Curado's lighter tackle casting distance be improved through better setup or calibration?

How light is “light”? The rod plays a larger part in casting especially on the light end of the range. 

[Bransid]

17 hours ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

How light is “light”? The rod plays a larger part in casting especially on the light end of the range. 

"Light" for my purposes here is a weightless 5" worm.

18 hours ago, Derek1 said:

Try going down to one break. 2 on the bottom and spool tension as needed. I can easily cast a weightless six inch u tail worm 40 feet on a 6’6” mh. I know that’s not super light or ideal but it gets it done when I only want to bring one rod. 

You're casting with the Curado K?

[Derek1]

1 hour ago, Bransid said:

"Light" for my purposes here is a weightless 5" worm.

You're casting with the Curado K?

Yup, with 30# braid. 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

7 hours ago, Bransid said:

"Light" for my purposes here is a weightless 5" worm.

You're casting with the Curado K?

A 5” Senko type worm is hefty and well within the capability of any decent baitcaster. Casting issues are more likely rod related or possibly setup.