MuffinMan Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 I need some advice as to which setups i should use for specific purposes, i have a Quantum ignitioncombowith a 6'6" light-medium acton rod spooled with 8lb Trilene XT. I also have a Quantum Tournament grade baitcaster combo with a 6'6" heavy action rod, it is spooled with 14lb Spiderwire EZ Mono. With my spinning setup I mainly fish small soft plastics, small spinnerbaits, and small jigs. With my baitcast setup i mainly fish top-water, large plastics, and large spinerbaits and jigs. Does this sound ok to you guys? Quote
philsoreel Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 I wouldn't throw any topwater, or any other lure, with trebles on a heavy action rod with braid. A soft rod and mono will greatly increase your hook-ups. Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 Sounds like you could use something in between the two. Med or MH fast action. If the top water is the only trebel lure you throw often that's a decent compromise. Phil's right though about generally using a slower action rod for trebel hook baits, even then there is some debate. Quote
philsoreel Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 Yeah, I should have said that a softer rod for treble hooks is the popular school of thought. It has done wonders for my treble hook lure fishing. I don't lose many fish with them anymore. Quote
MuffinMan Posted August 25, 2011 Author Posted August 25, 2011 ok thanks guys, i had an idea that i needed something in between, thanks i will be looking around for a solution, any combos you suggest (spinning) that don't empty my wallet? Quote
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