11-02-08, 08:46 PM | #1 |
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I have a rod and reel picked out for a combo for pitching/frogging/jig rod, and here are my questions...
1. Is a 7' MH Rod a Strong Enough Rod for these techniques? (I do not fish extremely heavy cover) 2. What lines should I consider... I will be fishing clear waters sometimes, and was wondering if braid or flouro would be a better option. 3. My reel of choice is a Rick Clunn... and what ratio should i go with (5.4:1, 6.4:1, or 7.1:1) Any other tips or comments on rods, reels, line, etc... Thanks Ryan
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11-02-08, 09:09 PM | #2 |
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i would go with braid and a 7' heavy action rod i would go with the 7.1 reel.. with braid i would go 30 pound test minimum..
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11-02-08, 09:51 PM | #3 |
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Reel: Shimano Castaic
Line: 65 pound test izorline braid Rod: Kistler Helium 7'6" heavy
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11-02-08, 10:53 PM | #4 |
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1. Yes.
2. Braid is gonna work out better, probably go 30 at minimum. 3. Go with the 7.1, it'll come in handy when you gotta reel fast. And on a side note, FISH HEAVY COVER!!!!! That's where the big ones like to be a lot of times, hangin out waitin for an ambush. If you've got a broomstick, a cheap jig and 40 pound braid, go head and throw it in the nasty stuff.....
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11-03-08, 06:10 PM | #5 |
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rrw, I'd go with a 7' H rod like Zook said. there really isn't that much heavy cover around this area, but I like a heavier rod because, well I like it better for those techniques. Anyways, 15lb fluoro or 20-30lb braid should work around here, but if you're going to be throwing frogs, go with the braid. For our area, I'd go no more than 30lb braid.
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11-03-08, 06:40 PM | #6 |
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A good combo would be a 7' Heavy action rod with a 7.1:1 reel using braid.
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