Rod and reel combinations for bass

Rod and reel combinations for bass #9382690 10/09/13 11:53 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 423 Arlington, TX I ifeliciano OP Angler
OP ifeliciano Angler I Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 423 Arlington, TX	Does anyone have a link to articles explaining the recommended combinations of rod and reels for bass fishing? For example. What length and action rod/gear ratio on reel for flipping, spinner baits, top water (frog, poppers), crankbaits, etc... GO ARMY!

Re: Rod and reel combinations for bass [Re: ifeliciano] #9393358 10/13/13 11:22 AM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,936 Between here and there Lowly Net Boy Extreme Angler
Lowly Net Boy Extreme Angler Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,936 Between here and there	Here is a pretty good article on reels http://www.wired2fish.com/choosing-the-right-gear-ratio-reel/ And some nice articles on rods http://www.bassresource.com/beginner/bass_fishing_rods.html http://www.bassresource.com/hank-parker-fishing/rod.html http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/guides/rodselection.html Now you will find that a lot of this is just personal preferences Mine run the gamut from a 6' Hvy with a 7.1-1 reel for flipping tight areas (boat houses and stalls) to 8' med with a 4.7-1 reels for the large CB's (XD10's), and pretty much several 6'6" med hvy with 6.4-1 reels for the other applications

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