Spinnerbaiting

Vabass22 · 10-01-06, 10:36 AM

I'm fairly new to using spinnerbaits, but they are one of favorite lures. I will start fishing tournaments soon, so I am looking for a spinnerbaiting combo.
I am guessing baitcasting would be the way to go, as you can place your bait where you want it easier, and you have a better entry. It seems like a 6'6"-7' m or mh rod would be the way to go. Should the rod have a stiff, or soft tip? What is a good rod for this, I was looking at this one.
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse
I am also thinking about a shimano light and tough rod.
If you have any suggestions on roids, please let me know.

Reels, with a 26-28in./handleturn seem to fit the bill, and i was thinking either a Pfleuger or a Quantum, or a Daiwa would work.

What # test line should I use, I was thinking either 14 or 17 lb flouro.

Thanks alot.

CarpMan · 10-01-06, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Vabass22

I'm fairly new to using spinnerbaits, but they are one of favorite lures. I will start fishing tournaments soon, so I am looking for a spinnerbaiting combo.
I am guessing baitcasting would be the way to go, as you can place your bait where you want it easier, and you have a better entry. It seems like a 6'6"-7' m or mh rod would be the way to go. Should the rod have a stiff, or soft tip? What is a good rod for this, I was looking at this one.
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse
I am also thinking about a shimano light and tough rod.
If you have any suggestions on roids, please let me know.

Reels, with a 26-28in./handleturn seem to fit the bill, and i was thinking either a Pfleuger or a Quantum, or a Daiwa would work.

What # test line should I use, I was thinking either 14 or 17 lb flouro.

Thanks alot.

IM6 GRAPHITE SBR2 BAITCAST ROD 6'8" 10-20-LBS. LURE WT. 3/8-3/4OZ "THIS ROD IS THE ZELL ROWLAND SPINNERBAIT SPACIAL..... Va Bass Check this out on the other thread. I have this rod and it it perfect for Spinnerbaits. Arkiebass has it for $50.00 plus Ship.. Carpy

Vabass22 · 10-01-06, 11:29 AM

I was looking at this, is it really that much of a discount, as its an older rod?
I was thinking, I could maybe get that rod, and zooks trion.

CarpMan · 10-01-06, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Vabass22

I was looking at this, is it really that much of a discount, as its an older rod?
I was thinking, I could maybe get that rod, and zooks trion.

I paid a Hundred bucks for mine some years back. Yes! Not trying to promote for him, but I do believe it is a great deal. It's not an after market rod, it's made in the USA. Carpy

texasbasser · 10-01-06, 03:13 PM

i use all my rods for everything, and they work good.

skeeter944 · 10-01-06, 03:40 PM

i think that the mh power is a must,because most of the time,you're fishing near cover,so you need to horse the fish out. i reccomend using 20lb clear trilene big game,because it has good abrasion resistence. check out this thread on line
http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...innerbait+line
hope i helped!

zooker · 10-01-06, 04:10 PM

i aint selling a trion... there mine you can't have them lol...ya want a soft tip rod with a pile of back bone. face it the whole idea is to put a blade in the jungle. the soft tip lets you do some finsse presentation style entry. the back bone to haul them out of heavy cover ..

i use 7 foot heavy hmx fenwick rods...

zooker

Vabass22 · 10-01-06, 09:20 PM

I love my Pfleuger reels, I see why you want to keep yours!
Although my dads crapped out on him in the rain yesterday.
For now, I am throwing them on my plastics setup, which is to slow, and has braid one it, so whenever I get enough money, I'll look into a fenwick, or a falcon, or a st croix but probably an all star. Thinking about arkiesbass's.

Hawgin' · 10-01-06, 09:53 PM

I would agree that a medium heavy rod with a fast tip is ideal, however I prefer to fish spinnerbaits on a shorter rod than a lot of people. I fish mine on a 6'3" rod, and I wouldn't suggest getting anything over a 6'6". The reason being that with spinners I am willing to sacrifice casting distance for accuracy, and I think you are more accurate with a shorter rod. Also, I usually fish my spinners with my rod tip pointed down towards the water to keep them running a little deeper, and this is easier to achieve with a shorter rod. Then again I'm only about 5'8" so that may be why I use a shorter rod.

Rebbasser · 10-01-06, 10:15 PM

I use an AllStar SPBT (spinnerbait) rod. 6-6 M designed for spinnerbaits. You don't need sensitivity for a spinnerbait rod like you do for a worm or jig.

bassguy2004 · 10-01-06, 10:21 PM

You do not need a sensitive rod when you use Reb's spinnerbaits because when the fish hit em' you know it!!

bassthumb32 · 10-02-06, 12:49 PM

zooker said it best. the most important thing in fishing especially spinnerbaiting and i really stress this is accurate casts. so you need a soft tip. but you also need a med. heavy. as far as a reel whatever floats your boat. accurate casts are so important so dont skimp on the rod.

MBeery · 10-03-06, 11:23 PM

Va,
You shouldn't be doing 'roids, they are bad for you. Just work out extra hard and you will get ripped. J/K

Vabass22 · 10-04-06, 08:53 PM

Looks like I'll be using my old one this weekend, its a shakespeare agiliity (6.3:1), on an ugly stik lite(6'6" mh). Its a good combo, but not high quality.

10-01-06, 10:36 AM	#1
Vabass22 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern Va Posts: 1,120	Spinnerbaiting I'm fairly new to using spinnerbaits, but they are one of favorite lures. I will start fishing tournaments soon, so I am looking for a spinnerbaiting combo. I am guessing baitcasting would be the way to go, as you can place your bait where you want it easier, and you have a better entry. It seems like a 6'6"-7' m or mh rod would be the way to go. Should the rod have a stiff, or soft tip? What is a good rod for this, I was looking at this one. http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse I am also thinking about a shimano light and tough rod. If you have any suggestions on roids, please let me know. Reels, with a 26-28in./handleturn seem to fit the bill, and i was thinking either a Pfleuger or a Quantum, or a Daiwa would work. What # test line should I use, I was thinking either 14 or 17 lb flouro. Thanks alot.

10-01-06, 04:10 PM	#7
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	i aint selling a trion... there mine you can't have them lol...ya want a soft tip rod with a pile of back bone. face it the whole idea is to put a blade in the jungle. the soft tip lets you do some finsse presentation style entry. the back bone to haul them out of heavy cover .. i use 7 foot heavy hmx fenwick rods... zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

10-01-06, 10:15 PM	#10
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	I use an AllStar SPBT (spinnerbait) rod. 6-6 M designed for spinnerbaits. You don't need sensitivity for a spinnerbait rod like you do for a worm or jig. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

10-01-06, 10:21 PM	#11
bassguy2004 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 317	You do not need a sensitive rod when you use Reb's spinnerbaits because when the fish hit em' you know it!! __________________ Show me the water, I will fish. Redwood Empire Bass Club

10-02-06, 12:49 PM	#12
bassthumb32 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fort Loudon, PA Posts: 682	zooker said it best. the most important thing in fishing especially spinnerbaiting and i really stress this is accurate casts. so you need a soft tip. but you also need a med. heavy. as far as a reel whatever floats your boat. accurate casts are so important so dont skimp on the rod. __________________ MY LIFETIME GOAL IS TO KEEP AT LEAST A SMALL CASE OF BASSTHUMB FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.

10-01-06, 11:29 AM	#3
Vabass22 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern Va Posts: 1,120	I was looking at this, is it really that much of a discount, as its an older rod? I was thinking, I could maybe get that rod, and zooks trion.

10-01-06, 03:13 PM	#5
texasbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,301	i use all my rods for everything, and they work good.

10-01-06, 03:40 PM	#6
skeeter944 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Somewhere in South Carolina Posts: 2,377	i think that the mh power is a must,because most of the time,you're fishing near cover,so you need to horse the fish out. i reccomend using 20lb clear trilene big game,because it has good abrasion resistence. check out this thread on line http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...innerbait+line hope i helped!

10-01-06, 09:20 PM	#8
Vabass22 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern Va Posts: 1,120	I love my Pfleuger reels, I see why you want to keep yours! Although my dads crapped out on him in the rain yesterday. For now, I am throwing them on my plastics setup, which is to slow, and has braid one it, so whenever I get enough money, I'll look into a fenwick, or a falcon, or a st croix but probably an all star. Thinking about arkiesbass's.

10-01-06, 09:53 PM	#9
Hawgin' BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 42	I would agree that a medium heavy rod with a fast tip is ideal, however I prefer to fish spinnerbaits on a shorter rod than a lot of people. I fish mine on a 6'3" rod, and I wouldn't suggest getting anything over a 6'6". The reason being that with spinners I am willing to sacrifice casting distance for accuracy, and I think you are more accurate with a shorter rod. Also, I usually fish my spinners with my rod tip pointed down towards the water to keep them running a little deeper, and this is easier to achieve with a shorter rod. Then again I'm only about 5'8" so that may be why I use a shorter rod.

10-03-06, 11:23 PM	#13
MBeery BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 16	Va, You shouldn't be doing 'roids, they are bad for you. Just work out extra hard and you will get ripped. J/K __________________ The dude abides.

10-04-06, 08:53 PM	#14
Vabass22 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern Va Posts: 1,120	Looks like I'll be using my old one this weekend, its a shakespeare agiliity (6.3:1), on an ugly stik lite(6'6" mh). Its a good combo, but not high quality.

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