04-19-12, 01:19 AM | #1 |
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Fishing Lure Sizes...etc...
Newbie question....How do i know what size oz lures to get? Hardbaits, platic baits, spinner baits, etc...I love the line guide thanks kevin! How about an oz buying guide. Is lure size determined by the rod your using, or by the type of fish ur trying to catch?
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04-19-12, 01:28 AM | #2 |
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All rods have suggested lure weights on them. Too light or too heavy and you realize pretty quickly in lost casting accuracy and feel. The rods also list suggested line weights they are there for a reason. I always follow those. If I am fishing where big fish are available I like using bigger lures to increase the possibility of bigger fish plus the hooks are bigger & stronger usually. Then pond fishing I use mostly 3/8 to 1/2 oz lures. I like 5/8 on topwater baits.
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04-19-12, 02:11 AM | #3 |
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Thanks I have a field and stream 7ft medim action rod i believe the lure weight is 3/8 to 1/2 oz lure and 2lb-14 lb line, the reel is spinning reel field and stream 8lb-12lb test.....right now i am using Berkley mono XL smooth casting 10lb line, so i should be using more then an 1/2 oz lure and no more then a 12lb test? Open for suggestions...
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04-19-12, 02:13 AM | #4 |
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The reel is 7 bearing reel
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Mac Until matching rod/reel/line/lure with conditions/goals/target fish becomes second nature to you I'd suggest matching everything up to the rod and reel's stated specs. If a reel says it's designed for 6-8-10 line use 8. If a rod says 10-17 use 12-14 etc.
As time goes by...while you're fishing or even in the backyard try experimenting with different set-ups so you'll know why these guidelines make sense. Put 20lb mono on a 500 class spinning reel and 4'6" UL rod then tie on 3/4 oz jig and then notice what happens. After that spool 4lb Trilene on a Revo Wench and 7' XH flipping stick and throw a #5 original floating Rapala and take notes. Obviously those are extremes but you get the idea....have fun while you're at it and it will all start to fall in place soon enough
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Thanks for the input! With all that being said should I use straight 10lb fluorocarbon line or use braid 40lb line with fluro leader, this is my only rod/reel so I want something that i can use the most variations of lures possible. If i went with the braid and fluro leader what lb test fluro would you recommend getting for leaders? Thanks again for input guys!
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04-19-12, 09:36 PM | #8 |
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Well i havent bought anything yet I was just going by the line guide because i like spinner baits but going with braid pretty much limits me to only buzz baits, hard bodied topwaters, and frogs. I am considering flourocarb 10lb being that me reel only calls for 8-12lb i have heard its best to select the middle number of 10lb
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Jigs (when casting them) - as Light as you can get away with, usally 1/4 - 3/8 oz is what's used most. The shallower or colder water the lighter, the deeper and warmer, the heavier. Heavier weights can be used in windier conditions to maintain feel however.
Worms (texas rig) - 1/8 - 3/16 is what I use most often. Same guidelines apply as with jigs. Spinnerbaits - 1/4 - 1/2 is what I use the most. Windier and murkier = heavier. Clearer and calmer = lighter. I also like to use a smaller spinnerbait earlier in the year because the forage is usually smaller, in the fall when the bait is bigger, the heavier is the one I'll opt toward. cranks and top water - Buy these based upon length rather than weight, same for crankbaits (IMO) Finesse (Shaky head, drop shot, etc.) - Lightest you can get away with, 1/16 - 1/8 is what I use most, with 1/8 probably being use the most. Carolina rig - I personally fish these in shallower water than most, but 1/4 is the norm for me. As long as I'm keeping contract with the bottom I'm happy! I don't need to have a big ol 1oz weight because I rarely fish in water over 10 feet. But when it's windy, I'll tie on a 3/8 oz weight if I can't feel the bottom well. Swim jigs - 1/4oz is what I use! Listen to the other guys about these though, they're far more experienced with these than I! One thing to keep in mind is the equipment you're using like Ken pointed out, but as a general rule, use baitcaster when ever possible, and use a spinning reel when you need to use lighter baits!
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Awesome! Thanks for that guide! @bassboss What line would you recommend? Flouro, mono, or braid. Pretty much all the water here in NC is colored where i fish is very rocky/wooden bottom. I was using Berkeley 10lb XL casting and was getting like breaks from the bottom over and over but im thinking could be caused by the Drop shot sinker I am using they dont carry Tunksten Tear Drop sinkers down here anywhere local.
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Mac, I have only one spinning outfit, and I choose to use braid. Personally, with Flouro being a stiffer line, I don't care for how it casts on spinning gear. Mono twists a lot for me on spinning gear. However, with braid, those issues are history. But I am using only 20 pound braid which has a VERY thin diameter. It's sufficiantly strong yet thin enough to use with even lightweight lures easily. And I don't use any leader with 20 pound braid as it's so thin, I don't believe visability under water to the fish is an issue. Especially if your fishing off colored water.
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