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Author:
DV
Date:
Jun 03, 2010
Subject:
Which baitcast set up
Message:
I currenty own 7-8 spin setups and would like to liquidate most of them and get into BC rods/reels. I just like the overall feel of BC reels vs spinning at the same price point. In the past I had a pfluger predsident bc reel and a daiwa rod and got turned off on the concept because I was using 30lb braid, BURRIED! So I want to know which rod/reel combo you guys would suggest under $250 to replace some of my spin rigs. I was thinking flipping stick/jig rod, can a flipping stick be used a normal jig rod? am I better off with a different combo? Here is a list of my current set ups, let me know which ones you would swap out for what. 7' im8 1/4- 2 broom stick - sahara 4000 - 30lb braid or 14lb mono 7' im6 1/4-3/4 MH ------------ epixor 3000r - 10lb mono or 50lb braid 7' im7 1/8-5/8 M -------------- Symetre 2500 - 10lb stren flouro 6' 6" ugly stick MH --------------- crap 2500 - 30lb fireline crystal (live/dead bait setup) 6'6" im7 1/8-3/4 M-------------- sedona 2500 6' im8 1/4-5/8 MH--------------sahara 1500 -8lb flouro 5'6" im9 1/16-1/2 ML------------ symtre 1500 - 6lb gold vanish (trout) I am privey to the bottom 3 as I have had them the longest and love them. Where should I start with baitcasting, worm or jig or flipping?
Author:
hoppy
Date:
Jun 03, 2010
Message:
flipping sticks tend to be heavier then a jig/worm rods. i found a nice 6' or 7' ft medium/heavy rod will cover just about all your bait casting needs. i suppose it really boils down to what kind of cover you really wan to fish and your style of fishing. if flipping shallow heavy cover is your thing then maybe a stout flipping rod would be the better choice. if your into pitching/casting soft plastics and jigs id recommend something a bit lighter. ive got an allstar rod i really like has a quantum on it that i also have on another rod. older models reels but they have worked for me no problem and im comfortable with them. head to cabelas and put some reels and rods in your hands. youll get 100 different opinions on rods/reels. ive heard the carrot sticks are nice. all the companies make nice stuff. i personally have been using mostly Quantum rods and reels.
Author:
TurtleKiss
Date:
Jun 03, 2010
Subject:
Re: Which baitcast set up
Message:
[quote:2b7d3f4d09="DV"]I currenty own 7-8 spin setups and would like to liquidate most of them and get into BC rods/reels. I just like the overall feel of BC reels vs spinning at the same price point. In the past I had a pfluger predsident bc reel and a daiwa rod and got turned off on the concept because I was using 30lb braid, BURRIED! So I want to know which rod/reel combo you guys would suggest under $250 to replace some of my spin rigs. I was thinking flipping stick/jig rod, can a flipping stick be used a normal jig rod? am I better off with a different combo? Here is a list of my current set ups, let me know which ones you would swap out for what. 7' im8 1/4- 2 broom stick - sahara 4000 - 30lb braid or 14lb mono 7' im6 1/4-3/4 MH ------------ epixor 3000r - 10lb mono or 50lb braid 7' im7 1/8-5/8 M -------------- Symetre 2500 - 10lb stren flouro 6' 6" ugly stick MH --------------- crap 2500 - 30lb fireline crystal (live/dead bait setup) 6'6" im7 1/8-3/4 M-------------- sedona 2500 6' im8 1/4-5/8 MH--------------sahara 1500 -8lb flouro 5'6" im9 1/16-1/2 ML------------ symtre 1500 - 6lb gold vanish (trout) I am privey to the bottom 3 as I have had them the longest and love them. Where should I start with baitcasting, worm or jig or flipping?[/quote:2b7d3f4d09] Whatever you find works best for the setup, and/or all of the above. Maybe use flouro leaders, but I prefer braid (green - not the coated clear crap like Invisibraid though.)
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