Tru-Tungsten Tru Life 4" Bluegill

rrw4258 · 07-15-09, 02:23 PM

Hey guys, finally dropped the money on one of the 4" Tru-Tungsten Tru Life Swimbaits. Have some questions for yall... what rod and line do you fish these on, or any other small swimbaits? Also, is this mainly a big fish bait or does it see all kinds of action? Thanks

Ryan

swimbaitkid · 07-15-09, 02:31 PM

fish it on at least a med-heavy with at least 15lb flouro,depending on how u fish the bait(top,middle,bottom).I dont use mono at all except for topwater, so I would say 50lb braid at least if you use braid.The fish dont care about line when you are throwing a swimbait,they are gonna eat it if they want it

BigBassin144 · 07-15-09, 03:06 PM

I use a flippin' stick, 7'6" MH-H. You don't need a fancy rod to throw the small swimbaits, and any MH to H rod you have should work, I just prefer a longer rod. Since swimbaits are a very visual bait, I use fluorocarbon or a copolymer in 12-14lb test. If I've got braid on the rod, I'll add a 4-5' 12lb fc leader.

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cassidyta · 07-15-09, 04:38 PM

I throw the smaller swim baits on 12-15lbs mono or flouro. A 4 inch bait will get hit by a lot of smaller bass and not just the monsters.
I usually throw mine on a 7'3" MH.

keithdog · 07-15-09, 10:29 PM

I have that exact lure. I use 14 pound copolymer line and casting gear. I use either a 6 1/2 MH rod or 7 MH rod, depending on what I have tied on at the time. Havn't caught anything on it yet, but to be honest, I havn't given it much of a chance yet. It sure looks great.

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07-15-09, 02:23 PM	#1
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	Tru-Tungsten Tru Life 4" Bluegill Hey guys, finally dropped the money on one of the 4" Tru-Tungsten Tru Life Swimbaits. Have some questions for yall... what rod and line do you fish these on, or any other small swimbaits? Also, is this mainly a big fish bait or does it see all kinds of action? Thanks Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

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BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I use a flippin' stick, 7'6" MH-H. You don't need a fancy rod to throw the small swimbaits, and any MH to H rod you have should work, I just prefer a longer rod. Since swimbaits are a very visual bait, I use fluorocarbon or a copolymer in 12-14lb test. If I've got braid on the rod, I'll add a 4-5' 12lb fc leader. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

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cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	I throw the smaller swim baits on 12-15lbs mono or flouro. A 4 inch bait will get hit by a lot of smaller bass and not just the monsters. I usually throw mine on a 7'3" MH. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

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07-15-09, 02:31 PM	#2
swimbaitkid BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 352	fish it on at least a med-heavy with at least 15lb flouro,depending on how u fish the bait(top,middle,bottom).I dont use mono at all except for topwater, so I would say 50lb braid at least if you use braid.The fish dont care about line when you are throwing a swimbait,they are gonna eat it if they want it

07-15-09, 10:29 PM	#5
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	I have that exact lure. I use 14 pound copolymer line and casting gear. I use either a 6 1/2 MH rod or 7 MH rod, depending on what I have tied on at the time. Havn't caught anything on it yet, but to be honest, I havn't given it much of a chance yet. It sure looks great.

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