Super User 00 mod Posted August 24, 2010 Super User Posted August 24, 2010 Just curious what rods and reels do you use for what lure? Not brands but what reel ratio and rod length/weight? Should be interesting to see all of the different preferences! Jeff. Quote
Super User Sam Posted August 24, 2010 Super User Posted August 24, 2010 Shimano Curados plus a Castaic and a President and Revo S for casting. Shimano Stradics for spinning. Rods: Medium Heavy for all other than for frogs when I use a heavy. Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted August 25, 2010 Super User Posted August 25, 2010 I dont own these, but they're my preference! Light Plastics/t rigs- 7'3" M/XF--7.x.:1 Heavier plastics/t irigs- 7'3" MH/XF--7.x:1 Spinner Baits- 6'6" MH/F--7.x:1 Crankbaits- 8' Medium Composite rod-- 5.x:1 Topwater- 6' M/F--6.x:1 Light Jigs- 7' MH/F-XF--7.x:1 Heavy Jigs- 7' H/F-XF--7.x:1 Frogs- 7'6" H/XF--7.x:1 Jerkbait- 6'3: M/XF--6.x:1 8-) Quote
piscicidal Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 There are my "core" setups... Worm (1/2oz or less): 7' M/XF Rod. 6.3:1 Reel. 12lb flouro. Worm (1/2oz or more): 7' MH/XF Rod. 6.3:1 Reel. 15 lb flouro. Swimbait (small): 7'6" MH/F Rod. 5.1:1 Reel. 40lb braid Crankbait (shallow): 7'6" M/M Rod. 5.1:1 Reel. 12 lb flouro. Crankbait (deep): 7'6" MH/M Rod. 5.1:1 Reel. 12 lb flouro. Frog/Flip (light): 7'6" H Rod. 7.0:1 Reel. 40lb braid. Flip (heavy): 7'6" H Rod. 7.0:1 Reel. 65lb braid. Topwater: 6'6" MH/F Rod. 6.3:1 Reel. 12lb mono. Spinnerbait: 6' MH/F Rod. 6.3:1 Reel. 17lb mono. Carolina Rig: 7'6" MH/F Rod. Spinning Reel (3500). 17lb cxx. Finesse: 7' M/XF Rod. Spinning Reel (2500). 8lb flouro. I have a dozen more setups stacked up in the garage. If I'm going somewhere where I know I'll being alot of a particular kind of fishing I can put together a couple more setups of that type. I prefer a spinning rod for Carolina rigging. I am probably in the minority on that one, but I get a better feel for the bottom with the spinning rig. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted August 25, 2010 Super User Posted August 25, 2010 This might help: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1141187546 This is something to consider as you build your collection over time: Technique specific rods are for "enthusiasts". Almost all your fishing can be done with just one rod. Beyond that, you only "need" three rods: Spinning: 6 1/2' or 7', M or MH, Fast Action (soft plastics and light lures) Baitcasting: MH or H, Fast Action (jigs, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and all single hooks) Baitcasting: MH, Moderate Action (all treble hook lures) 8-) 2 Quote
trevor Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 Ha ha.. this is embarrasing. 2500 spinning reel, 7' MH rod, 10 lb line for small stuff. Baitcasting reel, 6'6" M X-Fast rod, 17 lb line for spinnerbaits, swimjigs (my favorite), heavy plastics, ect. Baitcasting reel, 6'9" XH X-Fast rod, 50 lb braid for flippin, frogs, buzzbaits, HEAVY t-rigs, carolina rigs. Thats my wimpy arsenal! Quote
WanaBe_Like_IKE Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 Buzz or Spinner Bait: 7.x:1 MH Fast 7ft Crankbaits: 5.x:1 M extra fast 7ft Jigs/Plastics: 6.x:1 MH fast 7ft Light Shaky Heads or weightless: 6.x:1 MH extra fast or M fast 6ft 3 spinning. Quote
Bass_Fanatic Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 1. Cranks (shallow): 7' M BPS CarbonLite/Shimano Curado 5.1 12lb Suffix mono 2. Cranks (deep): 7' Skeet Reese Crankin/Abu Garcia Revo Winch 5.1 12lb Suffix mono 3. Spinnerbait/Buzzbait/Topwater: 6'9" MH/F Vendetta/Pflueger Trion 6.3 15lb P-Line CXX 4. Flippin: 7' H/XF Powell/Pflueger President 6.3 20lb Seagar Floro 5. Senkos/Soft Jerkbaits: 6'8" MH/F Castaway SLX3/Pflueger Trion 6.3 15lb Seagar Floro 6. Lipless Cranks: 6'6" MH/F Powell Glass/Pflueger President 6.3 17lb Seagar Floro 7. Carolina Rig/Frog: 7'6" H/XF Powell/Pflueger President 6.3 40lb Suffix braid Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted August 25, 2010 Super User Posted August 25, 2010 Buzz or Spinner Bait: 7.x:1 MH Fast 7ftCrankbaits: 5.x:1 M extra fast 7ft Jigs/Plastics: 6.x:1 MH fast 7ft Light Shaky Heads or weightless: 6.x:1 MH extra fast or M fast 6ft 3 spinning. Really? :-? Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 I agree with RW on three basics rigs being all you need. Once you move beyond there: 6' Med/Mod-Fast 6.1:1 casting for spinnerbaits 7' Med/Fast spinning 2500 size, tubes, small jigs, weightless plastics in-line spinners all <1/2 oz 7' Med-light/x fast 2500 spinning for finesse baits 1/16 - 3/8 7'6" Med-Hvy/Mod 5.1:1 casting for deep cranks 7' Med-Hvy/Fast 6.1:1 casting for t-rigs, Carolina rig, jigs 7'6" Heavy/Fast 7.1:1 casting for frogs, punching, flipping heavy cover 6'6" Med-Hvy/Mod-Fast or fast (soft tip) 6.1:1 casting for top water Quote
Super User SoFlaBassAddict Posted August 25, 2010 Super User Posted August 25, 2010 Casting: 7'3" M Fast 30lb braid - Light or weightless Texas rigs and jigs 7'0" M Fast 30lb braid - Drop shot, weightless plastics, 1/8 oz and under Texas rigs 6'10" MH XFast 30lb braid or 12lb fluoro - Texas rigs, wacky rigs, and jigs 7'6" MH XFast 40lb braid - Frogs, flipping, and larger texas rigs 7'6" MH ModFast 40lb braid - Spinnerbaits, deep cranks, plastic swimbaits, worms, and jigs 7'6" Glass/Graphite Composite M Fast 12lb fluoro - Crankbaits, jerkbaits Spinning: 7'2" M XFast 20lb braid - Weightless worms, plastic jerkbaits, drop shot, wacky rig, flick shake 6'10" MH Fast - Multi purpose medium weight rod 7'0" M Fast 8lb Copolymer - Multi purpose lightweight rod All my rods are subject to a fluoro leader with the exception of the cranking rod and copoly spinning rod. Quote
Lucky Craft Man Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 I am extremely anal about what rod, reels, & line go with what lure. I am constantly changing things around until I reach what I feel is "perfect" for that application. Below is my list so far, but this will surly change. Casting: Paddle Tails & Small Swimbaits: 7'11 Medium Light Power Moderate Fast Action Rod, 22 IPT Reel, & 14 lb. Fluorocarbon. Medium Swimbaits: 7'6 Medium Power Moderate Fast Action Rod, 20 IPT Reel, & 17 lb. Fluorocarbon. Frogs: 7'9 Heavy Power Fast Action Rod, 32 IPT Reel, & 50 lb. Braid. Toads: 7'3 Medium Heavy Power Fast Action Rod, 28 IPT Reel, & 30 lb. Braid. Punching: 7'11 Heavy Power Fast Action Rod, 30 IPT Reel, & 25 lb. Fluorocarbon. Flipping: 7'5 Heavy Power Fast Action Rod, 30 IPT Reel, & 50 lb. Braid. Carolina Rig: 7'3 Heavy Power Fast Action Rod, 30 IPT Reel, & 20 lb. Fluorocarbon. Weighted Plastics: 7'1 Heavy Power Fast Action Rod, 30 IPT Reel, & 14 lb. Fluorocarbon. Weightless Worms: 7'5 Medium Heavy Power Extra Fast Action Rod, 30 IPT Reel, & 12 lb. Fluorocarbon. Pitching: 6'8 Medium Heavy Power Extra Fast Action Rod, 28 IPT Reel, & 12 lb. Fluorocarbon. Jigging / Flutter Spoons: 7'1 Heavy Power Fast Action Rod, 28 IPT, & 30 lb. Braid. Medium & Deep Running Crankbaits: 7'5 Medium Heavy Power Moderate Action Rod, 20 IPT Reel, & 12 lb. Fluorocarbon. Lipless & Shallow Running Crankbaits: 7'1 Medium Heavy Power Moderate Fast Action Rod, 24 IPT Reel, & 12 lb. Fluorocarbon. Jerkbaits: 6'9 Medium Heavy Power Moderate Fast Action Rod, 28 IPT Reel, & 12 lb. Fluorocarbon. Topwater: 6'9 Medium Heavy Power Moderate Fast Action Rod, 28 IPT Reel, & 12 lb. Monofilament. Spinnerbaits: 6'6 Medium Heavy Power Fast Action Rod, 24 IPT Reel, & 12 lb. Fluorocarbon. Spinning: Tubes & Soft Jerkbaits: 7'4 Medium Power Fast Action Rod, 33 IPT Reel, & 30 lb. Braid. Small Weightless Worms & Finesse Jigs: 7'1 Medium Power Extra Fast Action Rod, 33 IPT Reel, & 10 lb. Fluorocarbon. Shakyhead: 6'10Medium Power Extra Fast Action Rod, 33 IPT Reel, & 8 lb. Fluorocarbon. Drop Shot: 6'10Medium Power Extra Fast Action Rod, 33 IPT Reel, & 30 lb. Braid. Dock Skipping: 6'0 Medium Power Fast Action Rod, 33 IPT Reel, & 30 lb. Braid. 1 Quote
BlaineFred Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 question for Lucky Craft Man... Thnx for the comprehensive list... I see that you switch to mono for your topwater...why do you use mono? would you use it in heavy surface or near-surface grass or mats? Thnx Fred Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted August 26, 2010 Super User Posted August 26, 2010 question for Lucky Craft Man...Thnx for the comprehensive list... I see that you switch to mono for your topwater...why do you use mono? would you use it in heavy surface or near-surface grass or mats? Thnx Fred Probably because it floats Quote
hookingem Posted August 26, 2010 Posted August 26, 2010 question for Lucky Craft Man...Thnx for the comprehensive list... I see that you switch to mono for your topwater...why do you use mono? would you use it in heavy surface or near-surface grass or mats? Thnx Fred Probably because it floats Mono Floats? Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted August 26, 2010 Super User Posted August 26, 2010 question for Lucky Craft Man...Thnx for the comprehensive list... I see that you switch to mono for your topwater...why do you use mono? would you use it in heavy surface or near-surface grass or mats? Thnx Fred Probably because it floats Mono Floats? Mono is less dense then water, so it floats. While Fluorocarbon is more dense than water it sinks. I'm not sure if Copoly sinks or floats, but I think braid floats too. Quote
hookingem Posted August 26, 2010 Posted August 26, 2010 Braid Floats But mono actually IMO kinda sinks Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted August 26, 2010 Super User Posted August 26, 2010 Braid Floats But mono actually IMO kinda sinks Hmm never encountered sinking mono. What brand/type are you using? Quote
Lucky Craft Man Posted August 26, 2010 Posted August 26, 2010 question for Lucky Craft Man...Thnx for the comprehensive list... I see that you switch to mono for your topwater...why do you use mono? would you use it in heavy surface or near-surface grass or mats? Thnx Fred Fred, As other have said, I use mono because it floats (or at least has a much higher buoyancy than fluorocarbon). My topwater set-up is used mainly for walk-the-dog type baits, poppers, & prop baits. All treble hook lures (hence the moderate - fast action), which I fish in open water. If I am going to throw a surface lure (like a ragetail shad) around any type of cover, I use my frog or toad road, which both have braid (and also as mentioned above, braid floats). Quote
mikeeasttn Posted August 26, 2010 Posted August 26, 2010 Had all my rods, reels, and tackle stolen 5-6 months ago. Here's what I have been fishing with since. Shimano Curado 300 with Crucial 7'11" H rod for swimbaits. Shimano Cardiff with Nitro 7'10" XH Rod for swimbaits. Shimano Curado 200 with Crucial 6'8" for crankbaits. Quantum Tour Grade Baitcaster 150 with 7' MH Cranking Rod for crankbaits, worms and jigs. Shimano Curado 200 with Crucial 6'10" MH Rod for worms and jigs. Shimano Sedona 2500 with BP Bionic 6'6" M Rod-Spining Shimano Compre UL Rod with Daiwa Regal UL Reel. Bill Dance Spinning Combo with Quantum Reel and 6'6" M Rod. Use P-Line CX Premiun or CXX X-strong copolymer and rarely Trilene XT. Quote
jmcarriere Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 On 8/25/2010 at 8:31 AM, roadwarrior said: This might help: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1141187546 This is something to consider as you build your collection over time: Technique specific rods are for "enthusiasts". Almost all your fishing can be done with just one rod. Beyond that, you only "need" three rods: Spinning: 6 1/2' or 7', M or MH, Fast Action (soft plastics and light lures) Baitcasting: MH or H, Fast Action (jigs, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and all single hooks) Baitcasting: MH, Moderate Action (all treble hook lures) 8-) For the heavy bait casting rod what length do you suggest i ha e the option to purchase a 7'6 heavy fast rod with a revo sx from a friend but not sure what i woyld use it for Quote
IndianaFinesse Posted July 25, 2017 Posted July 25, 2017 Finesse baits-6'10" ml/f spinning rod with eight pound braid Shallow cranks, spinnerbaits, and buzzbaits- 6'6" mh/mf (fishes like a medium power) paired with a shimano bantam "greenie" curado, spooled with 12 pound mono. Medium and deep diving cranks-7'3" mh/m rod paired with a daiwa excellor, spooled with 12 pound mono. Jerkbaits and topwater-6'6" m/f (fishes like a medium heavy)spinning rod spooled with 10-12 pound braid for topwater in the summer, and 8 pound mono for jerkbaits in the winter. Ned rig, shallow cranks-6'6" ml/mf spinning rod spooled with 6-8 pound braid for Ned rigging, and I'll swap out the spool for a spool loaded with 10 pound mono for shallow cranks if the need arises. I recently broke two of my rods (one on a pike that surged under the kayak, and the other on a dumb cast), but these two are what I'm replacing them with. Frogs, flipping, punching, big jigs-magnumheavy/fast 7'3" rod paired with an 8.2/1 ratio reel spooled with 40-50 pound braid. Jigs, t-rigs, general purpose rod-mh/f 7' rod paired with an 7.1:1 ratio reel, spooled with 30-40 pound braid. Quote
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