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New to Bass Fishing! What Rod/Spin Reel?
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10/23/15 07:44 AM
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Hey guys!
I usually fish for cats and was wondering what rod you guys recommend for fishing a senko worm, tx rigged or wacky--
Also, I use spinning reels, which would you recommend to pair with it? I would think some 7 ft ML-MH?
What kind of line do you use for bass fishing? power pro braid? mono?
Thanks!
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Re: New to Bass Fishing! What Rod/Spin Reel?
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10/23/15 01:35 PM
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A senko is the perfect bait to start with. I'd get either medium or MH. Medium vs Medium Heavy will be a personal preference. Some manufacturers the Medium is more like a MH, and some manufacturers the MH is more like a medium.
Rods from $30-$70 good for a weightless senko AllStar classic MH worm rod at Academy or online No 8 tackle Medium online Abu Garcia Vendetta Medium at Wmart Daiwa Jupiter MH at Wmart
Spinning reel around $50--Pflueger President 6935 at Wmart
Line (again personal preference) I like 20lb power pro braid to 12lb Seaguar Red Label Fluoro leader (both available at Wmart or Academy) for a weightless senko.
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Re: New to Bass Fishing! What Rod/Spin Reel?
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10/23/15 03:16 PM
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How do you attached your leader to the line? Barrel Swivel or direct tie? I never learned how to tie line to line.
I always use barrel swivels for my carolina/catfish rig
Last edited by pil0tspeed; 10/23/15 03:17 PM.
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Re: New to Bass Fishing! What Rod/Spin Reel?
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