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Old 09-30-06, 10:48 AM   #1
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I was watching the Bill Dance 'reel story" on tv and he was talking about the reel's and he was say's like a million things about the gear ratio and the brake and the line and I got so confused with in 5 minutes or so and he was saying that these ittle thing's with the reels can trigger bits so I got worryed about my reels thinking maybe that is why I am not doing so good catching bass wise, so i thought i would tell you guy's my setup and you guy's could tell how to set them up and if they were ok or not.

1st rod is an Medium action ugly stick with a spinning Shakespear excursion reel with the gear ratio of 5,2:1 and 50lb powerpro briad.

2nd rod is a medium action ugly stick with a spinning daiwa regal-z 3600c reel witch does not say the gear ratio.

3rd rod is medium actin ugly stick with a basspro shop's extream baitcating reel with the gear ratio of 6.4:1

Any suggestions???
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Old 09-30-06, 10:58 AM   #2
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I wouldn't worry about your equipment, all bill dance was probably saying what the reels strength and wrenching ablities, the only thing that would better your chances to catching fish is to watch your line for a run or twitch, plus hold the line over one finger to feel for bites..
the gears and brakes don't effect your catching ability, they just help once you have hooked a fish....on the bait caster I like to see the lure drop about 8 inches and then stop, with a brake setting about 4.
on the drag on either spinning or baitcaster, I like to be able to pull a little line out with some resistance. Some like to lock the drag more than that, but I have always just used my thumb on the spool to slow a run, once the line is being pulled out with the drag working, with a fish on...
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Old 09-30-06, 11:02 AM   #3
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Ok thank's jb, i think those people on tv make thing's sound more important then they are.
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Old 09-30-06, 12:34 PM   #4
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When it comes to watching a fishing show, there is only one thing you need. That's Tivo! I tivo all the fishing shows that I like and I can watch them very quickly (skip commericals) that way. I can also replay parts that I misunderstand or just miss.

My new favorite fishing show is Bassmaster University. I have learned alot from that show!

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There is a good segment on spinnerbaits on bassfan.com under the bassfan radio section. It is the one that has Terry Bolton speaking.
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Old 09-30-06, 12:35 PM   #5
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that's what I got.
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Old 09-30-06, 12:46 PM   #6
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i'm getting dvr service from time warner next week, can't wait! all the nascar races I fall asleep through, now I can record instead of watching the rerun on speed channel on thursday
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Yea, it is great you can like record the whole series of stuff so when ever it is on it will record it. I have a BUNCH of fishing shows recording as we speak.
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Old 09-30-06, 12:55 PM   #8
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i dont like bill dance cause he is overrated and only fishes ponds stocked like crazy with big bass. no skill is required to catch them.
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I just watch for the info.
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if you want to see action, watch jose wajebes Spanish fly for saltwater. for bass i like,hmmmm, no one!
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1st rod is an Medium action ugly stick with a spinning Shakespear excursion reel with the gear ratio of 5,2:1 and 50lb powerpro briad.

3rd rod is medium actin ugly stick with a basspro shop's extream baitcating reel with the gear ratio of 6.4:1

Any suggestions???[/quote]

basically the first rod has a little slower retrive than the second
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Old 09-30-06, 02:22 PM   #12
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that m weight spinner has bow like a prestel when setting the hook with braid..

are you having a hard time getting a good hookset??



i would question ANY thing bill dance trys to sell. the man is a walking manure spreader with ears..


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that m weight spinner has bow like a prestel when setting the hook with braid..

are you having a hard time getting a good hookset??



i would question ANY thing bill dance trys to sell. the man is a walking manure spreader with ears..


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I have not really had a chance to set the hook but the few times I have I got 3 out of 4 of them.
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