baits to throw on high speed 7.1:1 reel

[rolltide]

If I get a reel with a high speed I want to already have some baits that work well. What are some baits (brand, model, etc.) that I should use to catch bass in murky water with this reel?

[mpharris1989]

i think you have it backwards

you should purchase your rod/reel setup based on what lures you will be throwing rather than choosing what lure to throw depending on your rod/reel.

but anywaysss...buzzbaits work good with that

[Cajun1977]

anything you want to

[bugman]

anything you want to

I agree that a fast reel is good for about any bait except maybe deep cranks. A fast reel is great for burning buzz baits, lipless cranks and spinners but also is good for getting soft plastics back to the boat to cast again. I'll cast a senko and only let it sit for about 10 seconds, then I want in back as fast as I can to make another cast.

[rolltide]

Will an adjustable breaking system allow me to throw lighter baits further and cast baits into the wind better?

[Sam]

Rolltide,

I have a 7:1 Curado 200 and love it.

I can reel slower and still have the bait stay on top of the water and not get tired.

I have the reel on my 7 foot Kister Helium rod and it is a very good setup.

I can cast far and reel in the baits fast or slow.

May I suggest asking the Reel Mechanic your query on the adjustable breaking system?  He knows all about reels.  And he is a great guy.  You may want to PM him if he does not see your post.

P.S. Is it true Saban is going to West Virginia?

[rolltide]

Thanks, Sam.

Nick Saban is going to be the next head coach at WVU for 4 trillion dollars a year and he is taking his top 3 recruiting class with him.  ;D

[Rob G.]

Swimjigs, rattletraps, buzzbaits, flukes- so you can take up line slack quickly.

[TournyFish001]

jerk baits so you can reel up the slack faster while you are between jerks.  buy a couple LC pointer 100s and tear it up.

[islandbass]

Will an adjustable breaking system allow me to throw lighter baits further and cast baits into the wind better?

It depends on two things:

1) The angler

2) The reel's capabilities

For the latter, it is just a fact that some baitcast reels handle lighter weights than others.  As an example, with my curado D, I know I can cast a 1/8 oz lure with no problem.  I am willing to be a Chronarch or a Pixy can do an even better job.  However, my abu garcia round reel doesn't have a prayer of a chance of throwing something that light a fair distance. Then again, that round reel wasn't made for tossing such a light weight.

For the former, the angler's skill comes into play too with regard to their dexterity and experience.

As already mentioned, with the HE gearing, the curado d can just about handle everything.  I have worked it with crank baits and it can do the job, but I have other reels that can handle that much more easily for me.  

[Gatorbassman]

I use a 7:1 for almost everything, but the speed of the reel really shines when;

Pitching - it gets the lure back to me fast for the next cast. This allows me to fish faster and cover more water.

Ripping a lipless crank or spinnerbait through the grass while trying to keep it moving. There is nothing better.

[The Next KVD]

Dean Rojas uses a 7:1 for his frog fishing.  However, i think it will work awesome for lipless cranks.  It should work for everything except deep crankbaits.

[The_Natural]

I think the 7:1 excels at a lot more techniques than people think...jigs, all soft plastics, c-rigs, traps, and even some cranks would benefit from picking up more line.  

[rolltide]

What is classified as a deep crankbait? To me it is probably any running depth over 7 feet.

[Hookemdown.]

What is classified as a deep crankbait? To me it is probably any running depth over 7 feet.

For me?  

15+ feet

[FishTank]

I have a high speed Zillion that I use for frogs, jerkbaits, lipless crankbaits, and buzzbaits. It sure makes fishing a frogs and buzzbaits easier. You can the slack out of the line quickly with frog and using a buzzbait is effortless.

[MALTESE FALCON]

I have three "burners" and I use them for everything except deep crankbaits.

Falcon