09-27-06, 11:54 PM | #1 |
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Help with rods
I've been wondering lately about rods and what rod is best for different presenations. I mean i know the basics, but its kind of got confusing to me lately. I know with frogs, jigs, flipping, pitching, carolina rigs you would want at least a MH. But texas rigs, i hear some people fish them on a MH but then i hear some that fish them on M, what would be the best choice in that situation? And the same for spinnerbaits, i hear some MH and some M, what would be best?
Also what would be best for the finesse stuff, M or ML? If you could also leave input for what lengths for each application, i would appreciate that. Sorry its a lot of questions i just got kind of confused. |
09-28-06, 12:33 AM | #2 |
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It is easy to get confused, no question. I use the following:
For treble hook baits and spinnerbaits I use a M action rod-less chance of pulling the hooks out of the fish's mouth. I use an Allstar spinnerbait rod which is a M action-otherwise I'd use a MH action for spinnerbaits. For single hook baits like worms and soft jerkbaits I use MH. For flipping, C-rig and jigs I use a heavy action due to the hook setting power they have.
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ml rods are ok if all your going to throw is a 4"inesse worm.. it will not give a good hook set with any thing else..
mh the way to go.. zooker
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I use poppers, buzzbaits, crankbaits, jerkbaits and spinnerbaits all on a medium rod. So this set up should be alright. What lb line would be best for this set up?
I just bought a ML for my finesse stuff, but the tip is chipped so it rubs at my line and frays it and then it breaks, so i have to take it back would i be better just to get a M? Because i want this rod to be my finesse/weightless senko set up? |
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[quote=Fishin49er;126881]I use poppers, buzzbaits, crankbaits, jerkbaits and spinnerbaits all on a medium rod. So this set up should be alright. What lb line would be best for this set up?
ok,there was just a thread about .lb test of line.you should try doing a search. personaly,i use 15lb clear or green big game for spinnerbaits.i use a mh rod for texas rigs and spinnerbaits,because i usaully fish these lures in or around cover,so you sorta have to horse the fish out of the cover. |
09-28-06, 04:36 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for the input Skeeter.
The reason i was asking about all this is because i was trying to get my set ups right. What do yall think about them: 7' M Spinning combo -8lb line -Finesse -Drop Shot -Split Shot -light tackle 6'6" MH Spinning-15lb line -texas rigs -weightless plastics: senkos, flukes -spinnerbaits 6'6" M Baitcaster combo-12lb line -buzzbaits -poppers -shallow crankbaits -jerkbaits 7' MH Baitcaster combo- 20lb line -jigs -carolina rigs -deep crankbais Any input is more then welcome, change line size, put lure on different combo, anything. |
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change the 7 foot mh bait caster to a heavy action rod it will work better for every thing but the deep crank..
rest looks ok.. zooker
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Thanks for the advice, its been a huge help. Cleared up a lot of confusion.
That would work, im not a huge fan of crankbaits anyways. |
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the 6'6'' medium-heavy spinning rod with 15lb line IMO, has too heavy a line,i would put 12lb at the most on it and put the 15lb on the 6'6'' medium baitcaster. also,i like fishing texas rigs,senkos,and spinnerbaits on a baitcaster,so if i were you,i would change that setup to a 6'6'' meium-heavy baitcaster,but thats just my my opinion. another thing,these are your setups,you are going to be the one who fish's with them,so take these opinions with a grain of salt. welcome to the forum BTW!
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Well the 12lb on the spinning is good, because i have 12lb on there but i was going to change it, but i guess ill leave it.
If i was to put the weightless plastics, spinnerbaits, and texas rigs on a MH baitcaster, could i put the buzzbaits, jerkbaits, popppers and shallow cranks on the MH spinning or is that to stiff? I know this is a lot of questions but i just cant seem to get my rigs set up. |
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you aren't asking too many questions. you could throw the buzzbaits on the mh baitcaster also,since it is basiclly a spinnerbait. the other stuff should be fine,because spinning usaully have a bit less power than they are rated for compared to baitcaster rods. so the mh spinning rod should be about a medium baitcaster.
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Being that im on a budget (having to pay some college tuition) i kind of have to find combos that will be used for more then one type of fishing.
But again thanks for all the advice it has been a lot of help. Im kind of just experimenting as to what i like to use on what, since im pretty much new to the sport. Just needed some advice to get me started off right. |
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For texas rigs, I try to get ultimatre sensitivity, and power. I use a MH Falcon Lowrider rod, with a Pfleuger Maxx spinning reel, and 30# Stren Superbraid. This lets me feel every tick, but I am able to haul in the biggest bass.
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Looks like a good setup, 49er.
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Thanks Rebbasser.
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