Holes in my Setups? (What should be my next combo?)

[Sellersrobe]

I have a couple set ups and am wondering what y'all think I should get next. I know most would say to get a crankbait set up but I'm no the biggest fan. Is there anything else I should get or are my bases covered?

 

Dobyns Kaden 7' 1" ML Spinning Fast Action

Crappy 13 fishing reel (gonna update this enxt)

 

Dobyns Fury 7' 3" H Fast Action

Abu Garcia 7:1 Revo SX

 

Fenwick Eagle 7' M Fast Action

13 Fishing Inception 6:4 reel

 

G Loomis E6X Swimbait MH MF Action

Shimano Curado K 6:4 reel

[Glenn]

Get a 7' 1" MH rod with a reel that has a gear ratio between 6.5:1 and 7.3:1.  That's an all-purpose setup you can use for jigs, T-rigged worms/creature baits, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and a whole lot more.

[Sellersrobe]

9 minutes ago, Glenn said:

Get a 7' 1" MH rod with a reel that has a gear ratio between 6.5:1 and 7.3:1.  That's an all-purpose setup you can use for jigs, T-rigged worms/creature baits, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and a whole lot more.

Thanks! What action would you recommend?

[MN Fisher]

32 minutes ago, Sellersrobe said:

Thanks! What action would you recommend?

Fast action - the MH/F is the 'Swiss Army knife' of rods...does a number of things well.

[Glenn]

^^ This ^^

[WRB]

The Dobyns F735HF is close enough to 7’1” MHF to meet your needs.

I would get a Shimano Vanford for the  ML rod and fish another season.

Tom

[Sellersrobe]

Just now, MN Fisher said:

Fast action - the MH/F is the 'Swiss Army knife' of rods...does a number of things well.

 

44 minutes ago, Glenn said:

Get a 7' 1" MH rod with a reel that has a gear ratio between 6.5:1 and 7.3:1.  That's an all-purpose setup you can use for jigs, T-rigged worms/creature baits, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and a whole lot more.

Thanks! Just got a great deal on an slx combo on Facebook marketplace that came with a 7' 3" MH extra fast for $65. It should be perfect!

[ironbjorn]

15 hours ago, Glenn said:

Get a 7' 1" MH rod with a reel that has a gear ratio between 6.5:1 and 7.3:1.  That's an all-purpose setup you can use for jigs, T-rigged worms/creature baits, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and a whole lot more.

 

14 hours ago, MN Fisher said:

Fast action - the MH/F is the 'Swiss Army knife' of rods...does a number of things well.

Seems he already has it with the Dobyns 4 power.

[MN Fisher]

11 minutes ago, ironbjorn said:

 

Seems he already has it with the Dobyns 4 power.

Doh!

 

He's got a Fury 734 up there - which is a 'MH/F' despite Dobyns saying 'heavy'.

 

The SLX MH/XF would be a good addition though...I've got 3 MH/F rigs myself...can't have too many of them because of their versatility.

[new2BC4bass]

5 hours ago, MN Fisher said:

Doh!

 

He's got a Fury 734 up there - which is a 'MH/F' despite Dobyns saying 'heavy'.

 

The SLX MH/XF would be a good addition though...I've got 3 MH/F rigs myself...can't have too many of them because of their versatility.

Me too.  More MH rods than other powers for the same reason.  I like to throw things in the 3/8-1/2 oz. range (plus trailers where appropriate).

[CrankFate]

It looks like you already got your answers. I would point out that those answers are good because they are not limited to just two specific rods or two specific brands. Brand loyalty is great, but sometimes it helps to sample new brands. And gear you weren’t thinking of. There’s a lot of good stuff out there. Don’t limit yourself.