New Guy Buying Gear

[Brian Needham]

ok so I have started bass fishing and fishing in general.

2 weeks ago I bought a boat and looking to get the proper fishing gear.

I have :

a 7 foot MH BPS Carbonlite combo that I currently have 17# FC on .

a 7'10 Falcon bobby's perfect frog rod with a lew's 7.1 reel that I will have 65# braid on.

and 2 UL spinning combos for bream fishing.

what other type of combos do I need to round out my bass arsenal?

thanks

[Marty]

Well, you have two heavy-duty outfits for bass, so the next logical step would be something lighter, perhaps a spinning outfit, designed to fish 8-10# line for those times you want lighter line, say, for some crankbaiting, dropshotting and other techniques. I'm sure others will offer more specific advice.

[endless]

What is your purpose of the Carbonlite? I got the same setup and after taking advice here I'd made it into my C-rig setup.

if want to learn about Carolina rig incase not sure what it is.

Far as what I would definitely add add a finesse light tackle for wacky rigs,weightless worms, shaky, and dropshots. I use spinning gear(Gander mountain Tournament combo) for wacky and It's mostly what I use. Here's a video on wacky and how to rig them if not sure what that is.

You don't have to use the heat shrinking tubes but I insist. We most all do but if not that some like those O-rings. Here's is a link to some decent spinning combos that was offer by everyone for less than $100. Here is some nice spinning tackle in this link if want to go spinning.

I use a 6'8 M-XF Carbonlite spinning for my shaky.

Other than that I might try to get something for cranks. I use the Curado 200E5(5.0:1) with a 7' Crucial M-MF crankbait rod but if those are no longer to be fine most like's slow ratio reels like 5.4:1 or so. There so many routes you can go depending on what your purpose of the Carbonlite. I love throwing out 3/8 Chatterbaits as well but I do that on spinning tackle as well. I wish I knew allot and more will have more insight all I can tell you is the route I went from learning and reading here.

Here is a link to BPS ROD BUYING GUIDE That will teach the difference between spinning and casting, rod materials, action, power and gives a breakdown on what is good for different techniques.

LINE BUYING GUIDE If want to know the difference in Mono, Superline(braid), Flouro,

More helpful info is the fishing article here on Bassresource. FISHING ARTICLES It range from bass fishing for beginners, Fishing tips and tactics.

the links are underline in red and hope my post isn't too confusing.

Welcome to the site!!

[MuffinMan]

I would say a medium-fast action tip spinning rod with alot of backbone with a compatable reel designed for 8-12 lb line for your light lures and for when you want light line. Personally I like fishing this kind of rod because it is thrilling to watch the top third of your rod bend straight down when you catch a big one

[northern basser]

I would say a medium-fast action tip spinning rod with alot of backbone with a compatable reel designed for 8-12 lb line for your light lures and for when you want light line. Personally I like fishing this kind of rod because it is thrilling to watch the top third of your rod bend straight down when you catch a big one

Agree with MM, also I would consider getting a 6'6" or 6'9" bc set-up for close range precision casting.

[Packard]

Spinning rod around 6'6" with medium power fast or extra fast tip. Get a 2000 or 2500 series spinning reel, I like the Shimano Sahara and the Stradic. You can use this for finesse techniques such as Wacky, light t-rigs, small cranks, small jigs, and dropshotting if you want.

I also like 6'6 Medium baitcasting rod for spinnerbaits, squarebills, and jerkbaits in shallow water.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

7' Med/Fast spinning rig for light line (<10lb) and lures (<1/2 oz)

7' MH/Mod casting for cranks & other trebel hook lures

After that you'll be looking at technique specific setups

[roadwarrior]

You only NEED three rods:

For enthusiasts, technique specific gear is fun

to collect. However, three rigs cover all the

basics:

#1 6 1/2' or 7' MH baitcaster for jigs, some

soft plastics and spinnerbaits

#2 6 1/2' or 7' MM baitcaster for treble hook

lures

#3 7' MF spinning rod for lighter lures and a

variety of techniques