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New heavy setup suggestions
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05/11/16 02:03 PM
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BigBassB
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I am looking to add another rod/reel combo to my arsenal. Because I am an Co-Angler and a Kayak fisherman I need to limit the number of rods I have on the boat at one time and need to combine uses for them where possible.
I'm looking to get a Heavy rod/reel combo to do things with heavy braided line such as punching, flipping, frogging, and big custom poured swim baits(~6"-9") if possible. I know I really need a slow gear ratio for the swimbaits and the opposite for the punching setup, but am trying to figure out a way to combine the two into one rod.
I'm more interested in a reel suggestion than a rod, so what kind of reel would you suggest? I'm thinking a 6.4-1 would be a good middle ground. I would just need to slow down the swim bait presentation.
My goal is to keep the reel under $150.
Thank you for any useful input you can provide.
Last edited by BigBassB; 05/11/16 06:26 PM.
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Re: New heavy setup suggestions
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05/11/16 03:36 PM
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lipjerk
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Re: New heavy setup suggestions
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05/11/16 03:45 PM
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RiveraTackleCo.
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Daiwa TAT CT 6.3:1 and Daiwa AIRX 7.0H.....160.00 combo!!!! I fish this setup and i've caught numerous fish flippin'. AIRX rod TAT CT
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Re: New heavy setup suggestions
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05/11/16 03:57 PM
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GarySHO
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Find an older Shimano greenie, 6.2 ratio. Bulletproof.
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Re: New heavy setup suggestions
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#11596566
05/11/16 04:03 PM
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CCTX
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For heavy braided line in 6.4-1 just under $100 I like the Pflueger Supreme. I use a LH one for frogs and flipping. Great reel for the price. review average price
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Re: New heavy setup suggestions
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05/11/16 04:23 PM
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bigbass94
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Lew's Tournament Pro G Speed Spool It's very hard to find a reel out there that will cover all of those techniques, especially big swimbaits. However, the Tournament Pro G Speed Spool will handle all of those techniques you mentioned. Big swimbaits can ruin the components of a cheap reel (found out first hand) if used excessively, but this reel has top of the line components and will stand up to rigorous abuse. I recommend you try the TPG1H. This reel has a 6.8:1 gear ratio which is not a common gear ratio. However, it's slow enough for a swimbait but you'll have plenty of line pickup for flipping/pitching/punching or offshore structure fishing. It's the perfect gear ratio for everything! This reel will also hold a good bit of line to allow you to make long casts with that swimbait. You just can't go wrong with this reel. It's a fantastic reel!
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Re: New heavy setup suggestions
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05/11/16 04:42 PM
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Slide_R
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Megabass Levante Casting Rod 7'11" Leviathan (3/4-6oz) - $199.00 - this rod works well at less than 3/4 oz - not perfect for frogging but doable. Shimano Cardiff 300/301 - 129.99
The real kicker you need to decide this is how much do your 6-9 inch swimbaits weigh. If they are 2 oz + then they will destroy some of the rod/reels mentioned. If they are soft plastic swimbaits at maybe 1 oz then some of these other rod/reels can play that game for you.
Robert Oleson aka Slide_R
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Re: New heavy setup suggestions
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#11596921
05/11/16 06:28 PM
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BigBassB
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Megabass Levante Casting Rod 7'11" Leviathan (3/4-6oz) - $199.00 - this rod works well at less than 3/4 oz - not perfect for frogging but doable. Shimano Cardiff 300/301 - 129.99
The real kicker you need to decide this is how much do your 6-9 inch swimbaits weigh. If they are 2 oz + then they will destroy some of the rod/reels mentioned. If they are soft plastic swimbaits at maybe 1 oz then some of these other rod/reels can play that game for you. Thanks for the reply regarding the weight of the swim baits. I updated to post to say custom poured swimbaits. Not planning on throwing any heavy hard baits with this set up.
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Re: New heavy setup suggestions
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05/12/16 04:04 AM
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SAKS
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Lews super duty would just about cover all that. Kistler Magnesium 2 rod. They have a 7' and 7'3" that will handle everything you mentioned except maybe the 9" swimbait. I throw 6" 3:16 Rising Son with rod.
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Re: New heavy setup suggestions
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05/12/16 05:01 AM
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David Burton
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On the national brand availability front, I would go with a Veritas or Ducket model with a Lews Laser MG.
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