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what should I spool up

Posted By: krawlin 47

what should I spool up - 01/11/17 09:22 PM

I am headed down to fish with Captain Kevin Broussard south of Lake Charles for some reds and trout this weekend.

Would like to bring my own rods/reels - based on fishing for keeper reds and trout what weight rod would you suggest and what line should I spool up...if I should have more than one rig what should I have?

Thanks for any help or direction...looking forward to fun on the water!
Posted By: RudyDep

Re: what should I spool up - 01/11/17 09:32 PM

Ive caught lots of big Bull Reds on my Bass tackle. 7ft med/hvy rod, Curado 200, 30lb power pro...this handled them easily. Wish I was going !!! LoL.
Posted By: capt grumpy

Re: what should I spool up - 01/11/17 09:45 PM

If you are using artys I would bring a CB rig 7 to 7 6 med I use 15 Power Pro with 20 lb flour leader. For bait fishing I use 7 ft spinning rod med same line, you need to be able to cast bait with very small weight or no weight.
Posted By: V-Bottom

Re: what should I spool up - 01/11/17 11:43 PM

7' ML 20# BBG Mainline 20-30# leader line
Posted By: Captain Nathan Beabout

Re: what should I spool up - 01/12/17 02:59 AM

7'ML baitcaster 40# fins braid windtamer w/ 20# berkley vanish mono leader
7'ML spinner 20# fins braid windtamer w/ 20# berkley vanish mono leader
Posted By: kickingback

Re: what should I spool up - 01/12/17 02:29 PM

30 lb braid and 20 lb floro leader. Best set up there is. 150 yard of braid and 2'-4' length of floro to feel the bites and stretch a bit as well as hiding the line from the fish sight.
I catch 1 lb trout to 45 lb bull reds!
Posted By: krawlin 47

Re: what should I spool up - 01/12/17 05:19 PM

Thanks guys! I appreciate the help!
Posted By: krawlin 47

Re: what should I spool up - 01/17/17 02:29 PM

WOW...all great tips!!! We killed them! All reds but it truely was a blast...the Hackberry Area as well as the Lake Charles Casinos were a kick!

Will be back!
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