Buzzbaits, Part II

lunker-lander · 03-23-08, 05:48 PM

Well, I am really excited about this buzzbait thing, so I am beginning to look at rods and reels. I won't be getting the rod until middle June/July, so I have plenty of time to save, but for now I figured it would be good to get a few ideas. Here is what I have in mind so far, (these choices are in order of most-wanted to less-wanted, BTW):

~Rods~

St.Croix Premier Glass Crankbait Rod, (PGC66MMF). This is a 6'6'' rod, medium powered, with a moderate-fast action. I know, it is 'glass, but the 'glass frame with a moderate-fast action will help with the problem of tearing out hooks from the fish's violent strikes!
St. Croix Premier Casting Rod, (PC66MHF). This also is a 6'6'' rod, medium-heavy powered, with a fast action tip. Is a fast-action tip too fast-reacting for buzzbaitin'?

~Reels~

Abu Garcia REVO STX Casting Reel, Left-Handed, (STX-L). This reel, I think, is the perfect speed for buzzin'. Not too fast, but you can really crank 'er if ya have to. It's also set at a resonable price, and available in a left-hand model...
Abu Garcia REVO SX Casting Reel, Left-Handed, (SX-L). Once again, this is not too high speed, but you can really crank it when needed. It's a little lighter, and cheaper then the STX, but I figure the more dough ya throw into them, the better reel you're going to get, but don't quote me on this....

-Lunk-

carolina-rig-01 · 03-23-08, 09:51 PM

i have a revo sx and friggin love it!

BigBassin144 · 03-23-08, 10:02 PM

I've heard the Revo's are great reels. I'm sure you won't be disappointed with either reel. As for rods, I'd stay away from the glass rods (too heavy) All Star makes a good spinnerbait rods which should work great for buzzbaits. I'd check out Falcon too.

BB

jooleyen · 03-24-08, 11:08 AM

Lol, It's funny how this whole time I've been raving about the Revos like crazy, but just recently I've decided to stick with Quantum PTs.

As for the rod, I'D pick a 7' MH with a fast tip just to be able to easily roll-cast them under trees and dock overhangs. A 7' rod will help you bring the bait up to the surface immediately. This all depends on if you're comfortable with a 7', of course. I wouldn't go with glass for a buzzbait rod.

lunker-lander · 03-24-08, 12:17 PM

I am in total agreement Joolz, but I cannot find a 7' 'glass rod!!!

Wait......... THERE IT IS!!!

St.Croix Premier Glass Crankbait Rod, (PGC70MMF). As stated before, she's 'glass, 7', medium-powered, and has a moderate-fast action. This thing is perfect!

-Lunk-

03-23-08, 05:48 PM	#1
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	Buzzbaits, Part II Well, I am really excited about this buzzbait thing, so I am beginning to look at rods and reels. I won't be getting the rod until middle June/July, so I have plenty of time to save, but for now I figured it would be good to get a few ideas. Here is what I have in mind so far, (these choices are in order of most-wanted to less-wanted, BTW): ~Rods~ St.Croix Premier Glass Crankbait Rod, (PGC66MMF). This is a 6'6'' rod, medium powered, with a moderate-fast action. I know, it is 'glass, but the 'glass frame with a moderate-fast action will help with the problem of tearing out hooks from the fish's violent strikes! St. Croix Premier Casting Rod, (PC66MHF). This also is a 6'6'' rod, medium-heavy powered, with a fast action tip. Is a fast-action tip too fast-reacting for buzzbaitin'? ~Reels~ Abu Garcia REVO STX Casting Reel, Left-Handed, (STX-L). This reel, I think, is the perfect speed for buzzin'. Not too fast, but you can really crank 'er if ya have to. It's also set at a resonable price, and available in a left-hand model... Abu Garcia REVO SX Casting Reel, Left-Handed, (SX-L). Once again, this is not too high speed, but you can really crank it when needed. It's a little lighter, and cheaper then the STX, but I figure the more dough ya throw into them, the better reel you're going to get, but don't quote me on this.... -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

03-23-08, 09:51 PM	#2
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	i have a revo sx and friggin love it! __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

03-23-08, 10:02 PM	#3
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	I've heard the Revo's are great reels. I'm sure you won't be disappointed with either reel. As for rods, I'd stay away from the glass rods (too heavy) All Star makes a good spinnerbait rods which should work great for buzzbaits. I'd check out Falcon too. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

03-24-08, 12:17 PM	#5
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	I am in total agreement Joolz, but I cannot find a 7' 'glass rod!!! Wait......... THERE IT IS!!! St.Croix Premier Glass Crankbait Rod, (PGC70MMF). As stated before, she's 'glass, 7', medium-powered, and has a moderate-fast action. This thing is perfect! -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

03-24-08, 11:08 AM	#4
jooleyen BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,509	Lol, It's funny how this whole time I've been raving about the Revos like crazy, but just recently I've decided to stick with Quantum PTs. As for the rod, I'D pick a 7' MH with a fast tip just to be able to easily roll-cast them under trees and dock overhangs. A 7' rod will help you bring the bait up to the surface immediately. This all depends on if you're comfortable with a 7', of course. I wouldn't go with glass for a buzzbait rod.

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