Hope I did good

KalimanMX · 10-18-05, 01:31 AM

For some reasons that i will not waste your time telling you, I had to get a cheaper set of rod and reel than what i wanted, but this is what i got:
Reel: Pfleuger Echelon
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...331&hasJS=true

Rod: Fenwick HMX
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...372&hasJS=true
The 6Ft MH

I will use this set for worms and jig, what do you think? Is it good?
Hope i did good...

Rodman_Rob · 10-18-05, 02:15 AM

wrong reel for that rod, plain and simple you'll only be able to cast about 5 feet from the shoreline. nah, just kidding, both have good reputation, good luck with the combo.

lizardsrule · 10-18-05, 01:01 PM

Why a 6' instead of a 6'6" or 7' rod? I like the longer rods, for more line movement, and better hooksets, along with longer casts. If you are going to use it shore fishing, or in tight quarters OK, but I would go with a longer rod IMO. Other than that, you should have gone with the Shimano, wink, wink, now here comes PNJ.

Lizards

bassthumb32 · 10-18-05, 01:39 PM

Wether Or Not It Is A Good Setup Is Up To You. If You Like It Then It Is A Good Setup. I Think It Would Be A Perfect Setup For Someone With A Limited Budget. Good Luck.

bassthumb32 · 10-18-05, 01:44 PM

Some Guys On Here Will Argue All Day To Which One Is Better. Its All In What Someone Has The Most Confidince In. If You Like It Good For You.

pig n jig · 10-18-05, 04:00 PM

It looks real good,I like the Fenwick rods alot.I might question the rod length for 3/8 oz.-1 oz. jigs, but I am sure you will be fine using the lighter jigs, bitsy bug type jigs.The rod length is what I like using for worming over any other length, I don't know why , but I always go back to the 6' rod to worm , senko, tubebait fish over the longer rod lengths. I think you made a pretty good choice, it would be a good spinnerbait, buzzbait rod as well.As you get your own boat you will learn to like the longer rods as Lizards mentioned he likes, but for shore fishing the shorter rod is more managable to fish with.P N J

bassthumb32 · 10-18-05, 04:08 PM

Well Said Pnj.

KalimanMX · 10-19-05, 01:26 AM

Thanks a lot for the information, Ill go fishing next saturday and see how it works for me. Hope it works fine.
I got the 6 rod because i do have a 6'6" kistler rod and one 6'6" shimano, but i wanted something smaller to see how i feel with it.
Also, i spooled the reel with 12lb Yo-Zury fluorocarbon, does any one have ever used this line? is it any good?

Thanks

pig n jig · 10-19-05, 03:47 PM

The Yo zuri Hybrid line is what I use.I like it alot but you have to take the time to tie the palomar knot slowly and wet it while cinching the knot tight.The other thing is check your line for nicks after catching a fish.I hate the flourocarbon line because it will break easier than regular mono. Take a peice of new flourocarbon line, bite down on it with medium pressure and then pull on the line, it will break with ease 9 times out of 10.The zebra mussels raise heck with it , but they will also cut braided line with ease so its not just the flourocarbon, its the low stretch that makes it easier to cut off. I hope this helps, P N J

zooker · 10-19-05, 06:59 PM

i see nothing wrong with the fenwick rod i use a 6 footer for skipping and weightless rigging. pfluger reels are ok -not great but a solid reel for sure..

zooker

KH. · 10-19-05, 08:05 PM

the longer the rod,the farther the cast,the shorter,the more accurate,good for winter since the fish wont move far

10-18-05, 01:31 AM	#1
KalimanMX BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 28	Hope I did good For some reasons that i will not waste your time telling you, I had to get a cheaper set of rod and reel than what i wanted, but this is what i got: Reel: Pfleuger Echelon http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...331&hasJS=true Rod: Fenwick HMX http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...372&hasJS=true The 6Ft MH I will use this set for worms and jig, what do you think? Is it good? Hope i did good...

10-18-05, 02:15 AM	#2
Rodman_Rob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ocala, FL. 1/2 hour southwest of Rodman Posts: 1,702	wrong reel for that rod, plain and simple you'll only be able to cast about 5 feet from the shoreline. nah, just kidding, both have good reputation, good luck with the combo. __________________ Lizardsrule may not be able to drive a boat, but he can sure put you on the fish!

10-18-05, 01:01 PM	#3
lizardsrule BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 7,374	Why a 6' instead of a 6'6" or 7' rod? I like the longer rods, for more line movement, and better hooksets, along with longer casts. If you are going to use it shore fishing, or in tight quarters OK, but I would go with a longer rod IMO. Other than that, you should have gone with the Shimano, wink, wink, now here comes PNJ. Lizards __________________ There are three types of Snakes I hate 1. Live Snakes 2. Dead Snakes 3. Sticks that look like Snakes. And Gators too!

10-18-05, 01:39 PM	#4
bassthumb32 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fort Loudon, PA Posts: 682	Wether Or Not It Is A Good Setup Is Up To You. If You Like It Then It Is A Good Setup. I Think It Would Be A Perfect Setup For Someone With A Limited Budget. Good Luck. __________________ MY LIFETIME GOAL IS TO KEEP AT LEAST A SMALL CASE OF BASSTHUMB FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.

10-18-05, 01:44 PM	#5
bassthumb32 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fort Loudon, PA Posts: 682	Some Guys On Here Will Argue All Day To Which One Is Better. Its All In What Someone Has The Most Confidince In. If You Like It Good For You. __________________ MY LIFETIME GOAL IS TO KEEP AT LEAST A SMALL CASE OF BASSTHUMB FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.

10-18-05, 04:00 PM	#6
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	It looks real good,I like the Fenwick rods alot.I might question the rod length for 3/8 oz.-1 oz. jigs, but I am sure you will be fine using the lighter jigs, bitsy bug type jigs.The rod length is what I like using for worming over any other length, I don't know why , but I always go back to the 6' rod to worm , senko, tubebait fish over the longer rod lengths. I think you made a pretty good choice, it would be a good spinnerbait, buzzbait rod as well.As you get your own boat you will learn to like the longer rods as Lizards mentioned he likes, but for shore fishing the shorter rod is more managable to fish with.P N J

10-18-05, 04:08 PM	#7
bassthumb32 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fort Loudon, PA Posts: 682	Well Said Pnj. __________________ MY LIFETIME GOAL IS TO KEEP AT LEAST A SMALL CASE OF BASSTHUMB FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.

10-19-05, 01:26 AM	#8
KalimanMX BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 28	Thanks a lot for the information, Ill go fishing next saturday and see how it works for me. Hope it works fine. I got the 6 rod because i do have a 6'6" kistler rod and one 6'6" shimano, but i wanted something smaller to see how i feel with it. Also, i spooled the reel with 12lb Yo-Zury fluorocarbon, does any one have ever used this line? is it any good? Thanks

10-19-05, 03:47 PM	#9
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	The Yo zuri Hybrid line is what I use.I like it alot but you have to take the time to tie the palomar knot slowly and wet it while cinching the knot tight.The other thing is check your line for nicks after catching a fish.I hate the flourocarbon line because it will break easier than regular mono. Take a peice of new flourocarbon line, bite down on it with medium pressure and then pull on the line, it will break with ease 9 times out of 10.The zebra mussels raise heck with it , but they will also cut braided line with ease so its not just the flourocarbon, its the low stretch that makes it easier to cut off. I hope this helps, P N J

10-19-05, 06:59 PM	#10
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	i see nothing wrong with the fenwick rod i use a 6 footer for skipping and weightless rigging. pfluger reels are ok -not great but a solid reel for sure.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

10-19-05, 08:05 PM	#11
KH. BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,316	the longer the rod,the farther the cast,the shorter,the more accurate,good for winter since the fish wont move far __________________ and god said let there be bass, and there was bass

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