Selecting Pond Setups

[Cal86]

Ok so i mainly do all my fishing in local farm ponds with the occasional trip to the nearby lakes. Im trying to figure out what rods to matchup to my reels. I have a Citica 200e and a pflueger trion 35 reel. I am trying to get by using these two setups for everything i need. Im thinking of getting one 7' and one 6'6 rod, maybe one in medium and the other in medium heavy. First question is, should i put citica on the 7 or the 6'6 rod and which action? Same question for the trion spinning reel. Should i get both of them with fast tips? I also want to use braid on one setup as i fish in some heavy covered ponds, and want to use simple mono on the other. Any suggestions on which one for which setup here as well? I have done my research, i just want to be extra sure before i pull the trigger on an expensive purchase. Thanks in advance.

[BASSclary]

citica = MH/F 7' - braid

Trion = M/XF 6'6" -mono/fluoro

[shutupnfish]

If you've got to dodge a lot of trees or brush when yer pond fishing, you might consider a shorter rod. I've been told if you hang a mesquite tree on the back swing you might as well reel over the birds nest, grab a snickers, and head home.

Steve

[guitarkid]

citica = MH/F 7' - braid

Trion = M/XF 6'6" -mono/fluoro

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-gk

[breezy]

I would go with a MH/F casting rod and a M/F spinning rod. With those two you can fish pretty much any technique. Sure you may not be able to tie on a DD22 or other deep crank, but I don't see that being much of an issue in a pond.

A MH/F casting rod is probably the most versatile rod in bass fishing. You should be able to cover just about every technique from jigs, plastics, horny toads, spinnerbaits, rattletraps, etc. The M/F spinning rod gives you the ability to throw all of the above where a lighter lure or more finesse presentation is needed.

As for the length, IMO it is really personal preference, especially with 6'6 vs 7'. The 6'6 rod will give you a little more accuracy at the cost of distance and vice versa with the 7'. A shorter rod is also usually easer to work topwater baits like poppers/spooks and jerkbaits. The best length is going to be dependent upon your individual needs. If there are lots of trees or other obstacles around I prefer a 6'6 rod.

[Cal86]

So if i go with a mh/f casting rod and put 20 or 30 pound braid on, am i going to limit what i can throw with it? Things like weightless flukes, wacky worms, small cranks, lighter jigs. I think i'll go with a 6'6 rod for casting and spinning, as none of the ponds i fish are that large so distance wont be a huge issue.

[Grey Wolf]

lite baits 5/16 oz and below can be fished more easily on spinning gear.