Salt Water Rig for Bass Fishin

walkeraviator · 06-29-10, 08:50 AM

Now that I have salt water fever, I have been thinking bout gettin my own combo that I can take down there for fishin the bays. But seein as I will only be doin that a few times a year, and I have been lookin for a crankin rod anyway I thought about gettin an inshore reel with a 7' M rod to fish both crankbaits and do wade fishing when i get down that way again...

So I been reading reviews on BPS' inshore stuff and they have really good reviews... so i been lookin at this combo...
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...003000_151-3-1

What do you guys think? I would realy like a REVO inshore on a St Croix Tideater, but i gotta keep this relatively cheap...

Bassboss · 06-29-10, 09:02 AM

IMO if you're going to be bassin more, than it would be better to get a bassin' rig that can be used in salt as well.

http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...ad.php?t=24392

walkeraviator · 06-29-10, 09:11 AM

seems to me the only difference in a bass reel and a "bay" reel is the materials used in the parts (stainless steel and brass in the saltwater)... but aside from that they weigh the same, have the same type bearings, gear ratios, line retrieval rates... pretty much they are identical in performance, only the saltwater will hold up better in saltwater... so why would buying a bass reel be better??? im just curious... only thing i can figure is maybe a get a little more reel for the money if i buy a bass reel... i dunno...

i just know we used a good ole fashioned freshwater 5600 as reels this last week and they cast like crap... my wifes uncle stood next to me with his curado 200e and outcast me 2:1...

BigBassin144 · 06-29-10, 09:33 AM

walker, I kind of agree with bassboss on this one. As long as you take care of your reel, it doesn't matter if it's built for fresh or salt water, it should work fine and last (except Magnesium reels. I wouldn't use them in salt, even the ones approved for it).

However, if you want a saltwater reel, check out the Daiwa Coastal Inshore Special, or the Revo Inshore.

Otherwise, get another of your favorite bass reels. Rinse in freshwater after each use, and it should be fine.

BB

walkeraviator · 06-29-10, 10:24 AM

Yeah I would love the REVO inshore, but again... not made of money...

MississippiBoy · 06-29-10, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBassin144

walker, I kind of agree with bassboss on this one.
BB

Isn't that one of the first signs of the Apocalypse?

geezer1 · 06-29-10, 12:41 PM

For saltwater, my first choice in reels (and what I use), is the older Shimano Curado Bantam CU200. A good one is not real easy to find, people tend to hang on to them, but they're out there. I rebuilt this one when it had been totally abused, in saltwater,by it's previous owner. Now, it's all I use for saltwater & she's as smooth as any of my freshwater reels. My second choice would be the Shimano Citica 200E. I prefer this over the Curado 200E because it doesn't have those goofy handle paddle bearings which usually freeze up PDQ around saltwater. I do not have any strong feelings about a rod choice, but I do not use any of my Falcons in saltwater. I have friends who do, & they're perfectly happy with them. I usually buy a new, less expensive, rod every year for saltwater (sometimes Santa brings one).

walkeraviator · 06-29-10, 12:49 PM

Yeah... I know i will have a shoe thrown at me for this one, but i am not a fan of shimano reels...

on a side note, I may have found a job in San Antonio geezer.. we may have to go wade fishin sometime if i get teh job and move..

geezer1 · 06-29-10, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkeraviator

Yeah... I know i will have a shoe thrown at me for this one, but i am not a fan of shimano reels...

on a side note, I may have found a job in San Antonio geezer.. we may have to go wade fishin sometime if i get teh job and move..

No hard feelings on the Shimano reels stance. I know that common sense will prevail. Get on down here & let's go to Choke!

walkeraviator · 06-29-10, 02:01 PM

Im a stubborn Abu man... but I will express my love for Shimano Rods...

texasbasser · 06-29-10, 02:05 PM

Some great wading down the corpus christi/Port Aransas areas, as well as inshore tarpon/sailfish. 3 hrs from sa.

TB

walkeraviator · 06-29-10, 02:13 PM

Yeah thats not too far south of where i was at in Port Oconnor... Id like to try tarpon once.

cassidyta · 06-29-10, 02:21 PM

I have started using my calcutta for both. I know they are on the heavy side, but the line capacity is a big thing for both my swimbaits and my trips into the salt.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MississippiBoy

Isn't that one of the first signs of the Apocalypse?

I believe it is listed when a seal opens. Something about a pale horse and agreeing with BassBoss.

texasbasser · 06-29-10, 02:33 PM

There at POC too, just not as thick. General rule is the more south you go the thicker they are. Sure are a blast!

BigBassin144 · 06-29-10, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MississippiBoy

Isn't that one of the first signs of the Apocalypse?

I just may be...

But wait, there's more! If you order right now, I'll agree with the next two quotes as well!

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkeraviator

Yeah... I know i will have a shoe thrown at me for this one, but i am not a fan of shimano reels...

I'm also not a big Shimano fan, but don't worry, those Shimano fans can't throw hard.

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkeraviator

Im a stubborn Abu man... but I will express my love for Shimano Rods...

While I'm more of a Daiwa guy, I gotta say Shimano does make some nice sticks.

BB

geezer1 · 06-29-10, 03:53 PM

I'm also not a big Shimano fan, but don't worry, those Shimano fans can't throw hard.

That's why we own Shimano reels. Further casts with less effort.

While I'm more of a Daiwa guy, I gotta say Shimano does make some nice sticks.
Daiwa reels

Shimano rods

. Now there's a combination for the garbage can

. Well...Now that Shimano owns GLoomis maybe we'll see some improvement in their rods.

BigBassin144 · 06-29-10, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geezer1

Well...Now that Shimano owns GLoomis maybe we'll see some improvement in their rods.

I'd say if over 10 years wasn't enough time to improve, you'll never like shimano rods. Shimano bought G Loomis back in the mid 90s.

Shimano rods are hard to beat in their price ranges, from the Compre, to the Cumara.

BB

geezer1 · 06-29-10, 05:00 PM

Yeah, it's been a while since the purchase, I was just having a little fun. They're actually pretty good rods. Great rods, if you ask my oldest son (they're his favorite). But now that trashy Daiwa...that's another story.

screwballl · 07-08-10, 07:39 PM

If you do use your freshwater reel(s), make sure you rinse them off with clean freshwater as soon as possible after the last reel in. Salt can chew up these reels very quickly, I see it all the time in my area.

bassboogieman · 07-08-10, 09:54 PM

For saltwater use I like the round reels over the low profile. One thing you want is a good drag system, saltwater fish will burn up a lot of freshwater "bass" reels. The newer Abu REVO and Pflueger Partriach's have a drag rated around 20# which should handle most inshore salt, and the Patriarch also has a titanium coating which should help with the corrosion issue but you'll still want to rinse them well & lube the level wind after exposure to saltwater. But I'd still recommend a round reel which will also serve well for fresh water, for the bigger/heavier drag.

bamabassman · 07-08-10, 10:05 PM

if oyu are looking for a salt water set up....ask da CAPT.

06-29-10, 08:50 AM	#1
walkeraviator BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,119	Salt Water Rig for Bass Fishin Now that I have salt water fever, I have been thinking bout gettin my own combo that I can take down there for fishin the bays. But seein as I will only be doin that a few times a year, and I have been lookin for a crankin rod anyway I thought about gettin an inshore reel with a 7' M rod to fish both crankbaits and do wade fishing when i get down that way again... So I been reading reviews on BPS' inshore stuff and they have really good reviews... so i been lookin at this combo... http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...003000_151-3-1 What do you guys think? I would realy like a REVO inshore on a St Croix Tideater, but i gotta keep this relatively cheap...

06-29-10, 09:02 AM	#2
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	IMO if you're going to be bassin more, than it would be better to get a bassin' rig that can be used in salt as well. http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...ad.php?t=24392 __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

06-29-10, 09:33 AM	#4
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	walker, I kind of agree with bassboss on this one. As long as you take care of your reel, it doesn't matter if it's built for fresh or salt water, it should work fine and last (except Magnesium reels. I wouldn't use them in salt, even the ones approved for it). However, if you want a saltwater reel, check out the Daiwa Coastal Inshore Special, or the Revo Inshore. Otherwise, get another of your favorite bass reels. Rinse in freshwater after each use, and it should be fine. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

07-08-10, 10:05 PM	#21
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	if oyu are looking for a salt water set up....ask da CAPT. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

06-29-10, 09:11 AM	#3
walkeraviator BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,119	seems to me the only difference in a bass reel and a "bay" reel is the materials used in the parts (stainless steel and brass in the saltwater)... but aside from that they weigh the same, have the same type bearings, gear ratios, line retrieval rates... pretty much they are identical in performance, only the saltwater will hold up better in saltwater... so why would buying a bass reel be better??? im just curious... only thing i can figure is maybe a get a little more reel for the money if i buy a bass reel... i dunno... i just know we used a good ole fashioned freshwater 5600 as reels this last week and they cast like crap... my wifes uncle stood next to me with his curado 200e and outcast me 2:1...

06-29-10, 10:24 AM	#5
walkeraviator BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,119	Yeah I would love the REVO inshore, but again... not made of money...

06-29-10, 12:41 PM	#7
geezer1 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lakehills, Tx Posts: 185	For saltwater, my first choice in reels (and what I use), is the older Shimano Curado Bantam CU200. A good one is not real easy to find, people tend to hang on to them, but they're out there. I rebuilt this one when it had been totally abused, in saltwater,by it's previous owner. Now, it's all I use for saltwater & she's as smooth as any of my freshwater reels. My second choice would be the Shimano Citica 200E. I prefer this over the Curado 200E because it doesn't have those goofy handle paddle bearings which usually freeze up PDQ around saltwater. I do not have any strong feelings about a rod choice, but I do not use any of my Falcons in saltwater. I have friends who do, & they're perfectly happy with them. I usually buy a new, less expensive, rod every year for saltwater (sometimes Santa brings one).

06-29-10, 12:49 PM	#8
walkeraviator BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,119	Yeah... I know i will have a shoe thrown at me for this one, but i am not a fan of shimano reels... on a side note, I may have found a job in San Antonio geezer.. we may have to go wade fishin sometime if i get teh job and move..

06-29-10, 02:01 PM	#10
walkeraviator BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,119	Im a stubborn Abu man... but I will express my love for Shimano Rods...

06-29-10, 02:05 PM	#11
texasbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,301	Some great wading down the corpus christi/Port Aransas areas, as well as inshore tarpon/sailfish. 3 hrs from sa. TB

06-29-10, 02:13 PM	#12
walkeraviator BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,119	Yeah thats not too far south of where i was at in Port Oconnor... Id like to try tarpon once.

06-29-10, 02:33 PM	#14
texasbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,301	There at POC too, just not as thick. General rule is the more south you go the thicker they are. Sure are a blast!

06-29-10, 03:53 PM	#16
geezer1 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lakehills, Tx Posts: 185	I'm also not a big Shimano fan, but don't worry, those Shimano fans can't throw hard. That's why we own Shimano reels. Further casts with less effort. While I'm more of a Daiwa guy, I gotta say Shimano does make some nice sticks. Daiwa reels Shimano rods . Now there's a combination for the garbage can . Well...Now that Shimano owns GLoomis maybe we'll see some improvement in their rods.

06-29-10, 05:00 PM	#18
geezer1 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lakehills, Tx Posts: 185	Yeah, it's been a while since the purchase, I was just having a little fun. They're actually pretty good rods. Great rods, if you ask my oldest son (they're his favorite). But now that trashy Daiwa...that's another story.

07-08-10, 07:39 PM	#19
screwballl BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NWFL Posts: 654	If you do use your freshwater reel(s), make sure you rinse them off with clean freshwater as soon as possible after the last reel in. Salt can chew up these reels very quickly, I see it all the time in my area.

07-08-10, 09:54 PM	#20
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	For saltwater use I like the round reels over the low profile. One thing you want is a good drag system, saltwater fish will burn up a lot of freshwater "bass" reels. The newer Abu REVO and Pflueger Partriach's have a drag rated around 20# which should handle most inshore salt, and the Patriarch also has a titanium coating which should help with the corrosion issue but you'll still want to rinse them well & lube the level wind after exposure to saltwater. But I'd still recommend a round reel which will also serve well for fresh water, for the bigger/heavier drag.

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