ofl0926 Posted April 22, 2011 Posted April 22, 2011 hey whats up everyone. i just purchased a Quantum Energy PT baitcast reel on here and need a rod for it. the gearing is 5:0.1. most of the fishing i do is from the bank into canals and lakes. some places are pretty open and every now and again i get into some tight spots. also i might want to take this to the florida keys as well. not looking for anything too crazy expensive. just looking for advice in what to choose. thanks Oscar Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted April 22, 2011 Posted April 22, 2011 5:1 is a low ratio and makes a good deep cranking reel. The Lamiglas SR705 is a good match for moving baits. Not the best choice if you'll fish jigs or plastics though. Quote
Smalliesrule Posted April 22, 2011 Posted April 22, 2011 hey whats up everyone. i just purchased a Quantum Energy PT baitcast reel on here and need a rod for it. the gearing is 5:0.1. most of the fishing i do is from the bank into canals and lakes. some places are pretty open and every now and again i get into some tight spots. also i might want to take this to the florida keys as well. not looking for anything too crazy expensive. just looking for advice in what to choose. thanks Oscar That`s a very tought question.Bass fishing requires quite a few rods,and you also didn`t say what type of baits you are going to throw. You also mention you get into some tight spots,it`s a lot to ask out of one rod. You also did not say what you think expensive is.. all that being said... You really can`t go wrong with a St Croix Avid Series. I have 4 of them,and they are tough to beat. Also the Shimano Crucials are very good also. I have 2 of the Crucial Spinning,and I am happy. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted April 22, 2011 Global Moderator Posted April 22, 2011 I wouldn't use a 5:1 for anything other than crankbaits. I like my Skeet Reese crankbait rod but the Quantum reel would probably pair up well with a KVD tour crankbait rod! Quote
ofl0926 Posted April 22, 2011 Author Posted April 22, 2011 i will probably use it for senkos and different types of worms. ideally i dont want to spend more than a $100-$150. trying not to break the bank as i want to get one more reel which i havent decided on yet either lol Quote
piscicidal Posted April 22, 2011 Posted April 22, 2011 hey whats up everyone. i just purchased a Quantum Energy PT baitcast reel on here and need a rod for it. the gearing is 5:0.1. most of the fishing i do is from the bank into canals and lakes. some places are pretty open and every now and again i get into some tight spots. also i might want to take this to the florida keys as well. not looking for anything too crazy expensive. just looking for advice in what to choose. thanks Oscar Oscar, I live in South Florida also and use a 5.0:1 reel for my heavier soft swimbait rod (Big-ez). I like having to "burn" the reel a little bit with this technique. I think the stronger gear ratio also helps a little with fatigue as you are pulling fairly heavy baits through heavy slop. I have my 5.0 reel attached to a 7'6" MH veritas, and this setup has been phenomenal for me. The Veritas is only $100 so it falls in your price range. I use 6.3 (worms, hardbaits) and 7.0 (frogs, flipping) ratios for virtually every other fishing I do. The 5.0 is also a good ratio for deep cranks and heavy spinnerbaits...although I don't do much of either, fishing mostly shallow, weedy lakes. Quote
ofl0926 Posted April 23, 2011 Author Posted April 23, 2011 Oscar, I live in South Florida also and use a 5.0:1 reel for my heavier soft swimbait rod (Big-ez). I like having to "burn" the reel a little bit with this technique. I think the stronger gear ratio also helps a little with fatigue as you are pulling fairly heavy baits through heavy slop. I have my 5.0 reel attached to a 7'6" MH veritas, and this setup has been phenomenal for me. The Veritas is only $100 so it falls in your price range. I use 6.3 (worms, hardbaits) and 7.0 (frogs, flipping) ratios for virtually every other fishing I do. The 5.0 is also a good ratio for deep cranks and heavy spinnerbaits...although I don't do much of either, fishing mostly shallow, weedy lakes. i was thinking about getting a 6.3 for my next reel... i am thinking of maybe a revo series reel or another curado. i have a E7 curado already. i am going to take a look at that rod you mentioned. Quote
ChiCityBasser Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 Try the Field & Stream Tec Spec rods on sale at Dick's for $50 and with a online coupon for an additional $10 off the rod can be had for $40. They have a crankbait rod in the lineup and a couple other technique specific rods as well. You should also check out the Cabelas Prodigy line of rods which were on sale for $70. The Prodigy lineup has a 7' MH/MF rod that works great as a crankbait rod. I have one paired with a Prodigy reel and I think the length will work well for you with the reel you want to pair with the rod. Quote
ofl0926 Posted April 25, 2011 Author Posted April 25, 2011 Try the Field & Stream Tec Spec rods on sale at Dick's for $50 and with a online coupon for an additional $10 off the rod can be had for $40. They have a crankbait rod in the lineup and a couple other technique specific rods as well. You should also check out the Cabelas Prodigy line of rods which were on sale for $70. The Prodigy lineup has a 7' MH/MF rod that works great as a crankbait rod. I have one paired with a Prodigy reel and I think the length will work well for you with the reel you want to pair with the rod. i am going to check those out Quote
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