04-30-06, 04:21 PM | #1 |
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This line stuff is confusing...
As some of you know after some years of fishing I am looking to get serious about it. I have told me self I am going to start slow, by this I mean I am going to start with one set up and work with it in till I feel I need to add to the collection. I am going to start with a Worm/Jig set up, Falcon Original FC-5-166 Herm Special MH 12-20lb 1/4-3/4 6'6" with a BPS Extreme 6.4:1 reel. This set up will turn into a Worm rod only once I get around to a heavier jig rod, what do you think of the set up?
I have done searches on the site for line and I just get confused, although Iam thinking of putting Berkley Trilene XT 17LB Green. Maybe something heavier or Fireline? |
04-30-06, 04:54 PM | #2 |
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either 50 lb powerpro or 14-17 lb cajun red cast.
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04-30-06, 05:15 PM | #3 |
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Go with Stren Flourocarbon. 17 lb test.
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You don't want flouro, kinks somethin awful. Go with 20 pound power pro braid while flippin' and wormin, and when you go straight wormin, switch to 12 pound mono, I use ANDE brand, and IMO its the best, but everybody will tell you something different. Personal Preference really.
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12 pound ande for sure..
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04-30-06, 06:30 PM | #6 |
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Get some 17-20 lb. BPS XPS fluorocarbon.
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04-30-06, 08:32 PM | #7 |
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Does the rod and reel look seem like a good set up for my application?
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04-30-06, 08:47 PM | #8 |
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bass fishing is like swimming..just jump in..spend all your money now.you'll be blowing it later on fishing crap anyway.
just so you know,you'll be wasting a heck of a lot of money on line until you find the line you like.we can make suggestions on what to use,but i would pay more attention to what we DON'T use.
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04-30-06, 09:06 PM | #9 |
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DBake, that setup is very similar to several I use. I'm familiar with both the rod and reel and IMO you did well-it is a good balanced setup-great for worms/jigs. For line there are a lot of options-I use 50 lb Powerpro-it has the diameter of 12 lb mono-for worms and jigs and you can really fish with confidence in the thick/heavy stuff. If you are using mono or flouro I wouldn't go with less than 12 lb-it balances real well with that combo.
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Do you use powerpro for other rods as well? Crankbaits, Spinnerbaits, topwater...what about spinning set ups? Do you use the same #lb for each or how do you differ?
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04-30-06, 09:28 PM | #11 |
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DBake, I use 3 lines: 50 lb Powerpro Braid for worms and jigs as well as pitching and flippping, 12 lb Seguar Carbon Pro Flourocarbon for weightless worms-flukes, Tiki Sticks, etc.-less stretch than mono and I'm fishing them in more open water, and 12 lb green Trilene XL for spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and baits with treble hooks-there I want a little stretch. I occasionally drop to 10 lb green Trilene XL for deep running cranks to maximize depth.
I've tried a lot of different lines and keep coming back to these three. For spinning reels I use 8 lb green Trilene XL, but have been debating trying Fireline. I've heard a lot of good things about using it on a spinning reel.
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try 15lb trilene green big game.it is very good and is exellent for the price of it.
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