Red Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 does anyone use light power rods for bass fishing? if so what line size do you use and for what kind of baits? for example, if you had a light power extra fast spinning rod, would it be suitable for say small to medium cranks, or topwaters? shakeyheads? weightless worms? i am researching for my next rod/reel combo, i currently have a MH casting outfit and would like to add a decent spinning rig to my line up and would prefer something "lighter". but i dont want to go too light. any info is much appreciated! ;D thanks Cliff Quote
vicdotcom Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 I have been using a slow action ultralight recently with 4 pound hybrid line. it is a lot of fun. Caught a 3 pound lmb on it yesterday with a beatle bug spinner. So far it works really well with weightless worms waky style, bettle spinners, and 1/8th ounce spinners. I have some small cranks and topwaters once it gets a little warmer here. This is my "just for fun" setup but I have caught LMB on it every trip out. No 9 pounders yet though but plent of 3-4. Quote
fish-fighting-illini Posted January 15, 2008 Posted January 15, 2008 I use a couple of Berkley Lightining ML's ( action not defined). I've caugt some nice 2-4 lb LMG's on it. Makes for a fun deal and easy to fish for crappied with the same setup. I used everthing from triple treble Smithwick Rouges, to 1/4 oz colorado spinners to 1/8 oz or less crappie spinners, to 3/8 oz swimbaits. Sure makes for a fun fight. MH down to Light for your first spinning setup? That's a long way down to jump. maybe go with a medium first and as a 2nd spinning a L or ML for fun? Followup with what ou pick then with how you feel it does so we can all learn. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted January 15, 2008 Super User Posted January 15, 2008 I have a 6' ML St. Croix Avid spinning rod with a Quantum Energy Pti-a 20. This set up sure is fun to use. I fish with inline spinnerbaits, weightless 4in senkos and light weight cranks. I caught all kind of bass with it and it also doubles as a great setup for crappie. Quote
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