Ideal Baitcaster for Daiwa frog-rod??

[SteveKickinBass]

Hi, I just picked up Team Daiwa's Tough & Light Frog Rod and I cannot decide what bait-caster to get to put on it.  I've looked at the Curado, Quantum Tour Edition PT, Viento, and Fuego...What rigs and/or set-ups are you guys using, or what bait-casters have you had success with and recommend? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[castaway]

I use a Extreme flipping stick with a Daiwa CVZ Millionaire 253A reel and 30 lb Tuf Line braid.The Daiwa magnetic system is great for throwing frogs, I use a scum frog trophy series frog  which weighs 5/8 oz and will cast farther than I like for frogs in the heavy slop.Imho, get what you can afford,I bought the Millionaire off from ebay for $92.00 shipped.I have bought 2 more since at $100 each.I think they were replaced by the Luna reel series, but any higher end Daiwa has the same magnetic system that makes it a great froggin reel. ;D Ivan

[Craw]

Nice rod, I sampled one of those on my last trip to BPS. Lots of great reels out there to choose from. When I was testing that rod I paired it up with a Team Daiwa TD-X 103HSDF. It was a perfect fit I thought. Look over a TD-X next time you get the chance. I put one on every model "Tough and Light" and "Team Daiwa-S" when I was shopping. It's like they built those rods specifically for a TD-X.

[lubina]

I have the Quantum Tour Burner for almost a year now and have been performed very well, smooth, pretty much backlash free but is haevy. On my frog set I have a Daiwa TD-Z.

If I would have another frog combo, I'll be considering the Abu Garcia Revo SX and STX.

[Lightninrod]

For strength and smoothness, this one can't be beat.

Dan

[Guest avid]

It's always hard to argue with a lightning rod choice.  This time is no different.

The antares just may be the perfect reel for this application.

But it is a little on the pricey side.  

I use the Daiwa Fuego for this king of work and it is also very strong and smooth, although not an antares, it is still a high end reel that you should be happy with.  

[mike bat]

yea i do some froggin,, and its a blast... the olny advice i can give you on a reel .... is get the fastest reel you can find there are a few options quantam burner,the new cu in the 7;0 and i believe abu has a new revo in the burner speeds .... this last season i used my chronarch 101 and it did the trick but i did loose a few fish .... i just think that burner reel will help you keep control of the the bass .... also the 2 biggest bass i caught last season came on my frog rod  ;D