07-21-09, 06:31 PM | #1 |
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Starting to use a baitcaster
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So I wanna learn to use a baitcaster so I can start throwing more crankbaits and spinnerbaits, and maybe some jigs. I know its gonna take some practice to get use to casting and I'm willing to do that. I've used spinning tackle all my life because most of the fishing I do is for smallmouth mainly throwing drop shots, tubes, small jigs. Now I want to become more well rounded and throw more baits and target some more largemouth too. So what I am asking I what would be a good beginning rod/reel setup for cranks, spinnerbaits, and jigs? I was thinking maybe 6'6'' to 7' rod MH, not sure what action on the tip though. What would be a good reel ratio for cranks and spinnerbaits? I'm looking to keep the combo in the $100-150 range. Any advice or suggestions would be great. Thanks |
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Hmmmm.... it that price range for a combo you wont get much. I would get a Abu Pro Max, seems like a great reel for the price! You could also get a Daiwa Exceller Combo for 120 I think at gander mt. I would get a fish eagle 2 cabelas rod to go with it. I have the XML and it's great, I'm sure the fish eagle 2 is fine!
I think you should stay under 150 with thoes combos.... I'm to lazy to check. Boss
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Look at a local Dick's Sporting Goods for any remaining Silver MAx/ Lightning Rod combos. They can be had for crazy low prices. Someone even got one for $30. I got two for $40 each after the rebates.
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Crankbaits - like to throw them on a 7' or longer rod. I normally use a M power and Moderate action rod. the moderate action helps a ton in keeping fish hooked on cranks. For a reel, I prefer a slower gear ration (around 5.4:1 or less), but that's not the only important thing, line retrieve is more important. I normal low speed reel reels in around 20-22" of line while a standard (6.3:1) reel in around 28". But there are exception, like the Abu Garcia Skeet Reese Revo (6.4:1) only reels 24", closer to a low speed. But it's still better to stick with a low speed.
Spinnerbaits - I like to throw these on a 6'3" - 6'6" M or MH rod (depending on how big the spinnerbait is), and I like a Moderate Fast to Fast action rod. For a reel, I prefer a normal 6.3:1 gear ratio reel. Jigs - I like to throw jigs on a 7' or 7'6" rod. A 6'6" rod will work alright, but I think the 6-12" really helps in setting the hook. A MH or H rod will work, MH if you're not fishing really heavy cover, H if you will be. On a jig rod, I think a Fast or Extra Fast action is best. A 6.3:1 gear ratio reel will work, but I prefer a burner (7.1:1) for reeling in the bait fast to make another cast. Here's an article I wrote on properly setting the reel when learning. http://cflforum.forummotion.com/new-...r-reel-t12.htm Sorry about the link, I'd copy, paste it, but the pictures won't copy, paste. BB
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ok, i am parcial to the garcias now. BUT the abu pro max is around 89 bucks at wally world. 6:3:1. good all around reel. pair it with a rod equal to this reel and you have yourself a set up under 150 bucks.
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One is my dad's (The Zillion, my favorite of the bunch), and the handle's on the wrong side. lol. But like I've said before, I normally only buy one rod and reel a year.
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yeah he does..i even got to cast that ugly yeller reel on that ugly yeller rod....
btw thats only 4 diffarnt reels..some of us have that many collecting dust on top of a tv...wait that is just me -i only have 6 on the tv- zooker
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How'd that "ugly yeller one" cast? Boss
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not bad -not a first choice in a cranking stick -bit wiffly-
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It doesn't cast bad, and that "ugly yeller stick" would have been bright yeller if the black thread wouldn't have bled onto the yeller.
I rarely ever crank deep and this reel, even though it's a 6.4:1 gear ratio reel, it only reels 24" of line per handle turn, 2" more than the Zillion cranking reel and 3" more than the Revo Winch. So it works goo for shallow cranking. BB
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i was wrong i have 8 reels collecting dust bunnies on my game tv..
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I see a Daiwa megaforce and 7 other reels I can't recognize. And a Katana, it real?
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Anyone consider perhaps Boss doesn't know what a katana is?
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dealing with annoying neighbors!
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zooker is well prepared for the next revolution my friend. i am in the process of getting ready.
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I just about threw out my baitcasters until I saw this video by Kevin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDI5kwR5zjc I was cutting my line every time I would have a backlash. Talk about wasting money!
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