Help Getting Set-Up??

[Buckeye Bassin]

I'd like to get some opinions on setting up the equipment I have. I have 4 each rods and reels all baitcasters. So I'll tell you what I have as far as rods and reels go, and I would appreciate any help on how to put them together for different applications, what line to use etc. This is how I have them set up;

1. Abu Garcia Revo STX 6.4:1 w/30lb Power Pro on a Fenwick Elite Tech Series Froggin' Stick 7'2" H XF

2. Daiwa Viento 6.3:1 w/20lb Power Pro on a St Croix Legends Tournament, 7' MH F;

3. Shimano Chronarch 7.0:1 w/15lb flourocarbon on a Shimano Crucial 7' M F;

4. Abu Garcia Revo SX 6.4:1 w/15 lb flourocarbon on a Shimano Crucial 6'6" MH F.

I probably don't have it right, but that's what I got. I use #1 mostly for topwater and jigs. #2 for spinners, jigs and t-rigged plastic, #3 for crankbaits and #4 I don't use real often. HELP!!!

Thanks for any and all suggestions.

Jeff

[northern basser]

If you list the gear ratios for each of the reels it might help members opinions.

[Buckeye Bassin]

If you list the gear ratios for each of the reels it might help members opinions.

Thanks. Did it.

[Red]

The only thing I would do is use the high speed reel for your jigs and switch your cranking rod to one of the other reels

[pitchinthejig]

IMHO if you dont want to change line the way you have them is good! I would however go to 50-65LB braid on the frogging stick. Ide go with 30# braid on #2 with 12-14# FC leader I would go with 30# braid because 20# digs in a lot im sure.

when you say you use #1 for top water you mean frogs and toads right? not treble hook type top waters right? thats way to much rod if you are and im sure you loose a lot of fish due to ripping hooks out? it will make a great frog rod as you know as well as Horny toads as well as pitching and flipping and hollow body swim baits and smaller hard bodies.

I would use #2 for T-rigs and jigs bigger spinner baits and buzz baits. but I would keep it as my main bottom contact lure rig. And Fluke type baits

I would use #3 for cranks as you said but I would change to Mono as that sticks a little stiff and if you are using good FC it wont have much stretch in 15#... thats fine if lets say you are ripping lipless cranks out of grass or fishing shallow cranks and square bills around timber, rocks ECT ECT. but for the most part Mono in 12-14-17# (Depending on where im fishing my cranks will tell me what # test line I need) will keep fish on trebles hooked up better.. I use FC or braid for cranking depending on what Im doing with it but Im using Parabolic action sticks so I can get away with low/no stretch lines because the rod will keep the fish stuck. I would use this rig for my topwater to with Mono even tho its a little long and you may slap the water with the tip because the rods a little long for a top water stick but it will do. If it was me I think I would swap the reels on #3 and #4 unless I really wanted my cranks moving and if you are gonna fish any deeper cranks the lower G/R will be a little easier on the wrist after a day of cranking. if I didnt go deep much and was more shallow cranks and lipless baits I would just leave them how they are.

I would go with 15-17# FC and use #4 as my Spinner bait rod, It will be accurate and let you put the S/B where you want it better then a longer rod and will also let you lay it in the water real soft! and Buzz baits as well.... this is the rig I would use for fishing Fluke type lures when I needed to be real accurate and lay the lure right up where I think the fish.

[Buckeye Bassin]

IMHO if you dont want to change line the way you have them is good! I would however go to 50-65LB braid on the frogging stick. Ide go with 30# braid on #2 with 12-14# FC leader I would go with 30# braid because 20# digs in a lot im sure.

when you say you use #1 for top water you mean frogs and toads right? not treble hook type top waters right? thats way to much rod if you are and im sure you loose a lot of fish due to ripping hooks out? it will make a great frog rod as you know as well as Horny toads as well as pitching and flipping and hollow body swim baits and smaller hard bodies.

I would use #2 for T-rigs and jigs bigger spinner baits and buzz baits. but I would keep it as my main bottom contact lure rig. And Fluke type baits

I would use #3 for cranks as you said but I would change to Mono as that sticks a little stiff and if you are using good FC it wont have much stretch in 15#... thats fine if lets say you are ripping lipless cranks out of grass or fishing shallow cranks and square bills around timber, rocks ECT ECT. but for the most part Mono in 12-14-17# (Depending on where im fishing my cranks will tell me what # test line I need) will keep fish on trebles hooked up better.. I use FC or braid for cranking depending on what Im doing with it but Im using Parabolic action sticks so I can get away with low/no stretch lines because the rod will keep the fish stuck. I would use this rig for my topwater to with Mono even tho its a little long and you may slap the water with the tip because the rods a little long for a top water stick but it will do. If it was me I think I would swap the reels on #3 and #4 unless I really wanted my cranks moving and if you are gonna fish any deeper cranks the lower G/R will be a little easier on the wrist after a day of cranking. if I didnt go deep much and was more shallow cranks and lipless baits I would just leave them how they are.

I would go with 15-17# FC and use #4 as my Spinner bait rod, It will be accurate and let you put the S/B where you want it better then a longer rod and will also let you lay it in the water real soft! and Buzz baits as well.... this is the rig I would use for fishing Fluke type lures when I needed to be real accurate and lay the lure right up where I think the fish.

Alex,

Wow! Thanks, that's a lot of great info. I'm gonna have to digest that as I'm still pretty new to all the different applications and what to use for what. I may get back to you with more questions if thats ok? Thanks, again. BTW, the line I have on each reel is going to be taken off this winter and I'm gonna start over with new, plus there's a good chance I may get another rod/reel before Spring, what do you think I need to compliment what I got?

[Red]

If it were me I would get a dedicated cranking/treble hook lure rod.....I can recommend a good one if you like

[Buckeye Bassin]

If it were me I would get a dedicated cranking/treble hook lure rod.....I can recommend a good one if you like

what would that be? do you think louie's loomis 6'6" MF would be good for that?

[Red]

Don't know I haven't used it. For your lake and stuff I would get the same one I use. Lamiglas excel 703 c....check it out on TW.