Dutch Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Just wanted to get some opinions for all-round bass fishing in a variety of situations, max depth 15': Rod #1 - baitcaster, 50 pound PP, 7' Medium Heavy Rod #2 - baitcaster, 50 pound PP, 5.5' Heavy Rod #3 - spinning, 20 pound PP, 7' Medium Rod #4 - spinning , 20 pound PP, 6.5' Medium Let the discussion begin..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Rod #1 - baitcaster, 50 pound PP, 7' Medium Heavy=Spinner bait Rod #2 - baitcaster, 50 pound PP, 5.5' Heavy= flip,n/worm Rod #3 - spinning, 20 pound PP, 7' Medium= Tube/drop shot Rod #4 - spinning , 20 pound PP, 6.5' Medium=Jerk bait One question? WHY THE PP? There are places here I would use floro/mono combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 There's such a thing as "serious" bass fishing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrest Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 What happened to 4lb test and ultra-light action? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Rod #2 - baitcaster, 50 pound PP, 5.5' Heavy 5.5' ? What happened to the other half? lol Okay I'll stop being a knob. Rod #1 - baitcaster, 50 pound Stealth, 6'6 Medium Heavy Rod #2 - baitcaster, 14 pound mono, 6'6 Medium Rod #3 - baitcaster, 65 pound Stealth, 8'6 Heavy (flippin stick) Rod #4 - spinning , 8 pound mono, 6'6 Medium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted July 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Hey guys looking for terminal tackle rec's. Spinner bait - what rod Senko - Jig etc. If you had only 4 biats to use, what rod would you put it on and why? All fishing is serious isn't it? LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Rod #1 - baitcaster, 50 pound Stealth, 6'6 Medium Heavy - Spinnerbait Rod #2 - baitcaster, 14 pound mono, 6'6 Medium - Senko Rod #3 - baitcaster, 65 pound Stealth, 8'6 Heavy (flippin stick) - Jig/Pig or Texas Rig Plastic Worm Rod #4 - spinning , 8 pound mono, 6'6 Medium - Topwater Bait or crankbait (tube if I'm fishing smallies) Reason for putting the senko on the mono is I usually bust them out in clear water and I feel more confident in catch clear water bass on mono than I do with the more visible braided lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck2fan Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 With line that heavy you must be in a tournament or something. I NEVER use more than 6lb test which is HI-VIS green got to give the fish a chance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 With line that heavy you must be in a tournament or something Theres that "NARROW MIND" I am so laughing right now. What gave you that idea C.? You would be surprised how many guys fish with floro/mono. Lots of guys use braid,then tie in floro as their leads. I for one tried it,but not much into reties,so I go straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 For the bass like in your avatar that's fine C2F, However I'd bet my paycheck if you hooked a slop bass 75 ft back your 6lb test would award you a lure donation to the lady of the lakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 #1 - 7.5 Flippin Stik Heavy (but slow action), 50lb braid for frogs (subs for punching through heavy mats) #2 7' H Action (BPS Bionic Blade) 25 lb XT Flippin Tubes, Jig n pigs worms #3 6'8" MH Spinning 15lb braid, Senkos, slugos, xraps #4 7' MH 20lb Braid, worms, tubes in lighter cover, spinner baits topwater Now mind you if it was my boat or a tournament I usually have 9 rods rigged ready to go. Like to have a light and heavy Jig n Pig and same for worm rods. One with 1/4 or 3/8 weight and then always have to ahve a 1 oz weight rigged for thick mats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbac31 Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 Rod #1 - baitcaster, 50 pound PP, 7' Medium Heavy=Spinner bait, larger deeper cranks with floro leaders as well as Topwater Rod #2 - baitcaster, 50 pound PP, 5.5' Heavy= flip,n/worm/close quaters even froggin in close cover Rod #3 - spinning, 20 pound PP, 7' Medium= Tube/drop shot. senko (wacky riggin) I would go with a floro leader there Rod #4 - spinning , 20 pound PP, 6.5' Medium=Jerk bait/shaky heads, finesse wormin, mono with floro leaders as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 With line that heavy you must be in a tournament or something. I NEVER use more than 6lb test which is HI-VIS green got to give the fish a chance... When I started I assumed that it was more sporting to use very low test line and puny rods. The more I fish, and talk to other fishermen, the more I realize the fallacy in that thinking. I can cast 35# braid at least as well as 4# mono, get almost as much length on the same reel, drag lures (and fish) through much thicker weeds, and get the fish I catch in quicker so they can put back into the water sooner and with a lot less stress on them. There's no arguing that there's a high degree of skill involved in using light line well, but I just don't see now where the advantage is in it for the fish, only bragging rights for me. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modny Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 i enjoy bass fishing with a 8th oz jighead and twister on 4 lb flouro with a UL rod and 750 reel if my line breaks, she goes.. beats workin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck2fan Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 For the bass like in your avatar that's fine C2F, However I'd bet my paycheck if you hooked a slop bass 75 ft back your 6lb test would award you a lure donation to the lady of the lakes. LOL you are probably right but then I make it a point to avoid fishing slop for bass.... no need to play in the weeds where I live. Then again I only got 8 today in 2 hours so what do I know. I just can't imagine needing anything heavier than 12lb mono though even in heavy slop don't let the fish rule you I say you rule the fish LOL. BTW I landed what everyone said had to be a 30lb carp on my trusty 6lb test the other day LOL I was praying for the dang line to break but it wouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Babies Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 I never pair down to less than five rods, but here is what I use in that situation: Rod #1 - baitcaster, 20 pound flouro, 6'6" Medium Heavy - spinner baits, frogs Rod #2 - baitcaster, 20 pound flouro, 6'6" Medium Heavy - bass jigs, worms, flipping tubes, sluggos Rod #3 - baitcaster, 12 lb mono, 6'6" Medium - large topwaters, crankbaits Rod #4 - spinning, 10 pound fireline with 10 lb flouro leader, 6'6" Medium - Tube jigs, finesse worms, light (1/8 - 1/4 oz) Carolina rig Rod #5 - spinning, 10 pound fireline with 10 lb mono or flouro leader, 6'6" Medium - jerk baits, smaller topwaters and cranks I just can't imagine needing anything heavier than 12lb mono though even in heavy slop don't let the fish rule you I say you rule the fish LOL. BTW I landed what everyone said had to be a 30lb carp on my trusty 6lb test the other day LOL I was praying for the dang line to break but it wouldn't. I've landed plenty of big fish in open water on light tackle, but a 4 lb bass is going to make a mockery of 12 lb test in slop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjnkie Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 Ok. I carry 11 rods with me 7 baitcasters and 4 spinning. If I can only carry 4, then, 1 - Baitcaster - 7' Medheavy weightless or weighted senko, fat tube, chuky soft jerkbait, even buzzers and spinnerbaits. 30lb pp 2 - Baitcaster - 7'6" xtra heavy non telescopic(it's lighter) for a spro frog or pig 'n jig 50lb pp You mentioned 2 spinning. so, 1 - spinning - 7' med fast, small light plastics, crankbaits, spinners 10lb suffix G2 2 - spinning - 7' med, jigs, twistertails, light all around tackle, 12lb suffix G2 Personally change a spinning outfit to another baitcaster 50lb pp for spinnerbaits with a 7' med-heavy. Hope this helps Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 1. 7' M baitcaster 10 lb mono - craw fat free fingerling 2. 7' MH spinning 20 lb super line - pumpkin 4" tube 3. 6'6" ML spinning 20 lb super line - watermelon 7" wacky senko 4. 7' MH spinning 10 lb mono - blue/silver vibrax spinner Nobody ever talks about using spinners for smallies anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 4. 7' MH spinning 10 lb mono - blue/silver vibrax spinner Nobody ever talks about using spinners for smallies anymore Nice call Joey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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