bucktail Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 The fishing show is this weekend and if your anything like me youll be suffering from cabin fever and looking for an upgrade to your equipement to hopefully make you a little more effective this year. Saying all of that what is your favorite rod and reel combo and why? This might help out someone else that is looking for a set up for certain conditions. My personal fav is a Loomis crankbait casting rod with a Shimano Curado and 15 pound floro. Help a brother out!!! Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Right now its a 6.5ft Quantum PT with a Citica E. 20lb power pro. Extremely sensitive rod, bulletproof reel. Working on my new favorite, when i find the right rod for my Curado 300.Any Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan668 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Way to many to pick from,if i had to pick one, it be NRX 893 with a Daiwa T3 spooled with 12lb fluoro. Havent fished it yet but it feels like an awesome combo. Hurry up Ice Out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander fisherman Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 at st croix 6.5 bait caster premier with a any nice bait-casting reel and 8 lb spider wire braid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucktail Posted February 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Merc.... I have my 300 on a Shimano Crucial medium heavy 7 footer. I use it as a flipper and a frogger for real heavy stuff. Works nice. I also put it on a Fenwick telescoping heavy fliupping stick for burning smaller buctails muskie and pike fishing. Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondar Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Loomis NRX 822s paired with the new Sustain FG 2500 or the Stradic Ci4 2500 but more so the sustain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workwear Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 i have to agree with wiser...the sustain's are very nice spinning reels...the smoothest ive ever had... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Merc.... I have my 300 on a Shimano Crucial medium heavy 7 footer. I use it as a flipper and a frogger for real heavy stuff. Works nice. I also put it on a Fenwick telescoping heavy fliupping stick for burning smaller buctails muskie and pike fishing. Darren Hummmm. The Fishing/hunting show is 23-26 here in Montreal.Maybe i should check that out I just love new tackle Thanks Darren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan668 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) Loomis NRX 822s paired with the new Sustain FG 2500 or the Stradic Ci4 2500 but more so the sustain I have the that NRX also, have a Daiwa S O L 2500 but looking to upgrade. How do you like the new sustain? Edited February 16, 2012 by danbob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondar Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 I really like the sustain I've been using it from the boat on the lower Niagara for trout and the drag hasn't failed me yet ! So if handles the big jumps and runs of 10lb chromers I have no doubt it will handle any Bass on erie this summer . Minus the dumb kickstand lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrb2007 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Love my Abu Verdict / Revo STX combo with 50lb Sufix 832, and my St. Croix eyecon snap jig / pflueger supreme xt combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boombap Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 bucktail, How do you like that rod? Im looking to pick up a new crankbait rod soon, I want to spend $150 tops. I was looking at the st. croix premier series crank rods but havent been able to find one to look at up close. I also took a look at the BPS crankin sticks and they seem pretty nice considering the price. Anyone have a opinion on a budget crankin rod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Pick one? What are you, my wife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregoire Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) I have a 6'3" loomis bronzeback paired to a stradic fi 1000 that I really like. Edited February 16, 2012 by fishgreg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 I have a Loomis NRX 7'1H that I love for pitching jigs in light cover...It's very powerful and the most sensitive rod I've fished. I paired it with a Core 50MG7 and the lightweight concept of the combo backed by a strong reel and 50lb braid. I suggest this setup for any body that loves to pitch jigs 1/2oz and under and plastics as well. My favorite combo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) Anyone have a opinion on a budget crankin rod? Shimano Compre or Crucial Crankbait Rod. (99.99-159.99) and a Shimano Chronarch(204.99). The weight difference is noticeable in between these two series and any same rods compared. It's not much but enough maybe. Decide between the rods but for a reel that you plan on casting with all day long I don't think the Curado would be good enough but I'm sure it will do the job. For $50 more you can have a very smooth light good reel that is well worth the price. Hope this helps, MTBF Edited February 16, 2012 by MikeTheBassFisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah_long Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Z bone 6'9 4MH w/ Core 51MG that might change next year when I start fishing the T3 w/ Steez 7'4 XBD Frog rod or the Steez w/ Steez Compile X 7'1H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) An older D & M 7' H blank and an original green curado. Has boated 90% of my largest bass and stil going strong. Edited February 16, 2012 by Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Loomis IMX 7' with Shimano Spirex 1000, 8lb Trilene XL for walleye. Been using this unit for the smaller walleye for 10 years. Love it. I also use an older Browning 6' Cardinal 3 spooled with 8lb XL. This unit is 20 years old. I can't give it up - it has caught me more fish than I can remember. For the "hog" walleye on Erie I use a 7' Shimano Clarus with Ambassadeur 6500 spooled with 30 power pro, & 5' flouro leader. I really like the Clarus rod, so I purchased a spinning version as well, mounted a Penn 4500 on this baby! I love them all - now which one do I use??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucktail Posted February 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Boombap. I love my combo its slower action allows me to NOT pull the bait away from fish. For a cheaper rod you might want to check out the KVD crankbait rods. If he can win everything under the sun throwing a crankbait with that rod who am Ito second guess him!!LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Field Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Too hard to pick one. It really depends on the type of fish that I'm after and the method that I've chosen to use. I love my 6.5 Fenwick(hook setter series) paired with a Diawa SS1300 when fishing live crayfish. This combo certainly wouldn't be my favourite if I was after steelhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 favorite? hard to pick but if iam pitching st.croix legend with a core mfgv pitchen reel or tube dragging wacky rig for smallies is a st croix avid ipc med action with a core 50 both super light which makes a difference all day in the boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel&chrome Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 being that everyone's throwing shimano's in the mix i decided to give some love to diawa and would definitely go with the Diawa Zillion! with a 7 footer Medium St.croix legend tournament ! I'm itching just by the sound of that combo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbay Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 My favourite combo isn't my best! It's a 6'2" Gary Roach paired with a Pflueger Supreme. I've fished the combo for years; it's been used for all kinds of different rigs and lures, and has been a reliable workhorse of a rig that I don't have to baby. I just like the feel and familiarity of it, more than anything. The reel is excellent in its own right.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTorra Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Team Daiwa Advantage 1500A spinning on a 6'8" Shimano Compre IM9 1 piece. Technically a drop shot rod but was built a my "walleye weapon" for vertical presentations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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