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rod/reel combo
i need a new rod and reel and i fish a lot of senkos and crankbaits. what do ya'll think would be a good all around combo for less than $150?
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05-07-05, 05:56 PM | #2 |
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Re: rod/reel combo
spinning or baitcasting?
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baitcasting
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05-07-05, 05:59 PM | #4 |
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cant help ya :-/
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05-07-05, 06:02 PM | #5 |
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There are quite a few in that price range. Â*Bass pro, Cabelas-even your local sporting goods store will have some good ones. Â*The BPS reels I use will run you about $100 in a combo, but I don't like the hump handle the BPS rods have so I pair the reel with an AllStar rod-runs right at $100 for both.
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why is it that you only fish spinners
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yeah- i like the all star rods and i'll definitely look into that real. i've got an ambassadeur but i've got it set up to catch speckled trout and i hate to change line all the time. thanks man.
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05-07-05, 06:06 PM | #8 |
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bw, I think he means spinning rods.
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05-07-05, 06:09 PM | #9 |
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yep, i only fish spinning rods/reels. basically the only reason is that i have not learned to use one yet, and i cant get myself to buy something i dont know how to use. one of these days i'll either get it as a present, or see if anybody i know has one so that i can learn. also, spinning reels get more distance and are basically easy to use. so untill i get one for free, or barrow one, im stickin to spinning rods/reels.
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yeah- he's said before that he only uses spinning reels but i don't see how they are practical for every type of fishing. it's harder to thumb your line to feel a bite and it's harder to wench fish out of heavy cover when you're fishing jigs and stuff. i was just curious about what he does in those situations.
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that's cool, i'm on a budget too man. i think you'll like em if you try one. they're built just like a wench and that's what they do.
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05-07-05, 06:16 PM | #12 |
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i dont see how it is hard in any of those situations. as far as feeling the line, just use your index finger, i reel with my left hand so the reel is facing down and makes it easy to feel the line. and getting them out of cover, thats not hard at all. i think baitcasters and spinning reels can basically do the same stuff.
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05-07-05, 06:18 PM | #13 |
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i will eventually learn how, but till then im stickin with spinning.
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05-07-05, 08:10 PM | #14 |
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Can you flip or pitch with a spinning reel?
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05-07-05, 08:12 PM | #15 |
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i personally like spinning better, but your at a disadvantage if you cant use baitcasting or conventional gear. When we get our boat, i will only be using casting equipment, except for light pplastics
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05-07-05, 08:16 PM | #16 |
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yes you can flip and pitch with spinning gear. i caught a huge bass today pitching with one(see ''the sign reads ''GONE FISHIN'' in the message board area*)
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05-07-05, 08:23 PM | #17 |
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You can pitch much easier and you can lay it in the water quieter if you have a baitcaster.
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05-07-05, 08:52 PM | #18 |
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i dont know, i can lay a lure in the water pretty darn quiet. and i can do it alot farther away from me.
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05-08-05, 03:25 PM | #19 |
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If you can do all that with a spinning reel I can only imagine how good you would be with a bait caster
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05-09-05, 09:42 AM | #20 |
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[quote author=bass_whoopin link=board=news;num=1115499199;start=0#9 date=05/07/05 at 17:12:28]yeah- he's said before that he only uses spinning reels but i don't see how they are practical for every type of fishing. it's harder to thumb your line to feel a bite and it's harder to wench fish out of heavy cover when you're fishing jigs and stuff. i was just curious about what he does in those situations.[/quote]
Well we obviously haven't used spinning reels much, or have an aversion to them ??? You can do everything with a spinning reel that you can with a baitcaster, just different techniques. I will say that the baitcaster are a better option for pitching and flipping, but the spinning reels allow more distance. A lot of folks say that the spinning reels are for lighter lines etc... And I say that's a whole lot of crap. It's the size of the equipment you use. You wouldn't want to use a smaller version reel/rod with 20 lb test because it can't handle it. But you can buy bigger sizes that handle it great. Both reel have benefits and downsides. But you won't get a backlash on a spinning reel Not trying to stir up the same old argument again. I now use both, and like both. But don't think the spinning reel can't do all of the above, it's the user who can make it work, based on techniques. I can still cast my spinning reel much more accurately. However I used spinning reels exclusively for probably my last 30 years of fishng. Not all of that was for bass though. Lizards |
05-09-05, 01:24 PM | #21 |
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Ya just have to get used to stopping the line with your fingers or hand on spinning outfits, or hit the bail to close ...its really not that hard,, just practise
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05-09-05, 01:54 PM | #22 |
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I've had a lot of time to ponder on this subject myself and I have a few question to add. First I've used spinning reels the whole time I've fished. Never had a problem with any technique (other than picthing). No wind problems with backlash. I can cast with acurracy and longer. SO WHY in the world have I bought a baitcaster and why do I see the pros use nothing but baitcasters(expect when finessing) Is it strange to use nothing but spinning reels or just a personal choice.
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the only situation i have found that a spinning rod rules with out question is when you skip lures back under docks. it took me for ever to switch to baitcaster's but i did. here is a thought for ya not all pro's use spinning gear for finesse dion hibdon and his father catch a ton of bass from under docks with spinning reels. you almost never see them with a bait caster in there hands.
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05-13-05, 12:54 AM | #24 |
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Buy an Ambassaduer 5500 and a 6'6 MH Berkley Lightning Rod.You can pay more if you want to,but you really don't have to.
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05-13-05, 08:46 AM | #25 |
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Thats not a bad idea, buy a 39 dollar baitcaster and give it a try, or borrow one from a buddy.
Try a heavy lure and put too much brake on it and learn to ease off the brake until you feel comfortable .. The biggest advantage I think is that flipping isn't as hard on your arms after 10 hours of fishing with a baitcaster than spinning IMO...and also the obvious,, a baitcaster is a wench when bringing in a bass.. I have met plenty of great fishermen that never ever use a baitcaster..dont be pressured into fishing a baitcaster just cus your buddy does..fishing should be a pleasureable experience,, dont pressure yourself into baitcasting just to "keep up with the Jones" |
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