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Old 09-03-11, 10:08 PM   #1
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Default Looking to purchase topwater bait casting reel

Hey guys,
Im looking at putting together an all new topwater set up.
I was looking at purchasing the Wright & McGill Skeet Reese jerkbait/topwater bait casting rod, but not too sure as to which reel would be a good match for it. I've thought of pairing it with a 5.2:1 for slower topwater retrieve (mainly for buzzbaits) with about 30lb braid.
Anyone have any ideas as to which reel would be a good match for this?
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Old 09-03-11, 10:18 PM   #2
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Welcome to the forum!

I think a fast real would be better for top waters in general. Good for picking up slack line when working your popper, and for getting the buzzbait to the top quickly after it lands.

I'll agree that a slower reel would probably work better for buzzbaits when it comes to "fishing" them. The slow speed would make it easier to crawl it along the the top nice an slow.

This thread from a while back provided some good info when it came to choosing gear ration for top waters. http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...ad.php?t=22752
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Old 09-03-11, 11:11 PM   #3
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Thanks Bassboss! That answered my question. I probably should have searched first for the answer.

Tight lines this holiday weekend!
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