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Where can one find out what line/rod action/reel etc is best for each technique/lure? #3749654 07/29/09 04:15 AM
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Seems a little confusing trying to remember everything. Is there a tips site or anything that has it all listed out?

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Re: Where can one find out what line/rod action/reel etc is best for each technique/lure? [Re: cbump] #3749779 07/29/09 05:10 AM
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There's way too many variables....even with certain lures. It all depends on the size/weight of the lure, open water/tight cover, the presentation of lure, etc. Any certain type of lure, presentation, weight of lure and structure/cover you are wondering about in particular?

Re: Where can one find out what line/rod action/reel etc is best for each technique/lure? [Re: John Vogt] #3749802 07/29/09 05:33 AM
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Not really. I just wanted to expand my arsenal, and was looking for tips. In the past I have just used what I had and tied whatever on it. Now I want to get more technical. Just from picking up a few things on here and modifying some stuff I already had I now have:
*curado on a 7 ft MH with 50 lb braid I use for jigs
*Abu Black Max with 7 ft M with 15 lb mono for cranks/spinnerbaits/topwaters/lipless cranks.
I also have (and I know it isn't the best for this) a Abu 6500 c3 on a 7 ft MH with 20 lb mono that I use for carolina rigging.

I guess my questions is are these combos (rod action/line) ok for what I use them for now? What would be better if not?

Oh, and what kind of combo do I need for fishing t-rig soft plastics, wacky rigs and weightless flukes?


Re: Where can one find out what line/rod action/reel etc is best for each technique/lure? [Re: cbump] #3749809 07/29/09 05:35 AM
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Check out the pinned posts in this forum for what others are using for pretty much every technique going. Lots of good info.

http://bbcboards.zeroforum.com/zeroforum?id=60

Re: Where can one find out what line/rod action/reel etc is best for each technique/lure? [Re: Mark Perry] #3749823 07/29/09 05:41 AM
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Thanks Mark!

Re: Where can one find out what line/rod action/reel etc is best for each technique/lure? [Re: cbump] #3749839 07/29/09 05:59 AM
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The 7' MH is fine for the jigs/crigs with the braid. you could also use the same setup with a heavy spinnerbait in thick cover, buzzbaits/frogs, You could also use that rod for a lot of other things...like Tx rigs with mono/flouro, deep running cranks, lipless cranks.

The 7' M should work good for light Tx rigs, heavier dropshots, some crankbaits, and wacky rigs and flukes.

You may want to get a 6'6"-6'10" M for wacky rigs and flukes if your fishing close to trees or need a more accurate cast. It would also be good for popper type topwaters, drop shots, shaky heads, etc.

You can get a lot more technique specific rods but those 3 types should do the trick with most of what you will need.

Re: Where can one find out what line/rod action/reel etc is best for each technique/lure? [Re: John Vogt] #3749844 07/29/09 06:06 AM
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Thanks John! If I wanted to be able to go back and forth from wacky rigs and flukes on that 6' 6" M rod what line do you recomend? Something lighter I assume since those are weightless for the most part....
And would a spinning reel be better for this or is that more personal preference?

Thanks again.
Lots of reading to do on Mark's link, lol.

Re: Where can one find out what line/rod action/reel etc is best for each technique/lure? [Re: cbump] #3749857 07/29/09 06:16 AM
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My pleasure. Probobly 10 lb flouro for wacky rigs and 10-12 for flukes. I like to use a baitcaster.

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