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Anyone use a baitcaster for shaky head? #2073386 03/14/08 07:02 PM
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If so do you find any disadvantages from useing spinning tackle. What rod reel line do you use? I hate spinning gear by the way.

Re: Anyone use a baitcaster for shaky head? [Re: Bryanj] #2073393 03/14/08 07:04 PM
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I use a Abu Garcia Revo paired to a medium-light finesse rod from BPS. Works like a charm..

Re: Anyone use a baitcaster for shaky head? [Re: Bryanj] #2073416 03/14/08 07:12 PM
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I use a G-Loomis BCR803GLX rod with a Chronarch 51MG reel spooled with 10# Trilene Fluorocarbon in clear water or 20# Fireline in stained water. So far, no problems with the equipment, sensitive and plenty of power on the hook set. Ive been using this set-up for three years with lots of success.

Re: Anyone use a baitcaster for shaky head? [Re: Bryanj] #2073600 03/14/08 08:19 PM
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A baitcaster for shaky head....

BLASPHEMY!!!

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Re: Anyone use a baitcaster for shaky head? [Re: The Fishing Physicist] #2073627 03/14/08 08:33 PM
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I use an AllPro 6-6 light action and an Ardent reel works real good.

Re: Anyone use a baitcaster for shaky head? [Re: D_Robb] #2073687 03/14/08 09:00 PM
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I do if I am using 1/4 ounce jigheads or heavier. I use a mag7 MH Castaway rod. It is limber enough(moderate fast action) to fight them without tearing the hook, but allows for a solid hookset. I use a David Fritts or a Pinnacle Super 7 reel. I use 20lb. braid or 14lb. flourocarbon depending on water clarity.

Re: Anyone use a baitcaster for shaky head? [Re: Alec Cochran] #2073706 03/14/08 09:07 PM
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I know quite a few people that do. Not sure exactly what equip. they use though. I use spinning gear. Thats what I used when I taught myself and find it hard to change to baitcaster to fish it. I would think that as long as you use a good line that won't interfere with the sensativity you should be fine. You could probably get away with 20 pound braid or 10-12 pound fluorocarbon.

It is my go to rig when I need to catch them quick. I caught 3 on Monti. last month in 20 minutes. Our club does paper tourneys.

Best of luck.


Re: Anyone use a baitcaster for shaky head? [Re: gbrooks] #2073719 03/14/08 09:12 PM
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Sure, why NOT? Use 12lb Floro. and a med.- med/hvy rod. No Problemo.
Works as good as a "Fairy Wand".

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Re: Anyone use a baitcaster for shaky head? [Re: Bigron119] #2073857 03/14/08 10:40 PM
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15 Lb Fluoro, bait caster and 3/8 oz football shaky head. Of course Zoom Green Pumpkin Finesse with chart tail dip.

Never saw a bass come up and check the rig before biting.

Re: Anyone use a baitcaster for shaky head? [Re: Just_Old_Fisherman] #2073877 03/14/08 10:48 PM
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20# Floro, 1/4 to 1/2 oz., Shimano Chronarch reels, Lamiglass rod and throw it right in the heaviest stuff I can find. Get ya some of that with a spincast.

Re: Anyone use a baitcaster for shaky head? [Re: Mrppl2] #2073964 03/14/08 11:18 PM
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Forgot to say I am throwing a 1/8 oz head.

Re: Anyone use a baitcaster for shaky head? [Re: Mrppl2] #2073973 03/14/08 11:22 PM
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G-Blanks 6'8" medium action rod, with a MG50. spooled with 12# Pline Halo.

Re: Anyone use a baitcaster for shaky head? [Re: armadillo joe] #2073987 03/14/08 11:28 PM
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Abu Garcia Revo with 12 lbs fluoro on a Falcon Lowrider LFC3. Works like a charm. You can pull double duty and throw a weightless wacky rid with it as well.

Re: Anyone use a baitcaster for shaky head? [Re: MWilkins (a.k.a. Keeb)] #2073998 03/14/08 11:31 PM
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I use them. PFlueger reel on a Falcon weightless low rider rode..
Works like a champs..

Mccoys Line.. 15lbs.


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Re: Anyone use a baitcaster for shaky head? [Re: Mrppl2] #2073999 03/14/08 11:32 PM
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In stained water I've done it many times with alot of success. 14# floro with 1/4 ounce jig.


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