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Need help sorting rod reel combos! #9625013 01/06/14 10:35 PM
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I am a Noobie! Well at least to all this new fangled rod and reel stuff! I used to catch so many fish on the basic Zebco! Lol
I've got several rod and reel combos that I don't know how best to use... Or what kind of lures should I be throwing with them!
I also have some "Culls" or extras that I need advice on whether they are worth keeping... Or should I toss them!
I'll post pictures of each set up and I'll wait to hear on the opinions/advice!

Thanks
David

Here's what I'm starting with!


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Re: Need help sorting rod reel combos! [Re: turbotexas] #9625028 01/06/14 10:40 PM
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I wish they were all as easy as this rod... Clearly marked and different specs included!!!



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Re: Need help sorting rod reel combos! [Re: turbotexas] #9625042 01/06/14 10:44 PM
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Next one is a cheopo combo I bought, but the rod broke... So I had another rod I put it on! Is it a good match? What is the rod best suited for?





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Re: Need help sorting rod reel combos! [Re: turbotexas] #9625064 01/06/14 10:51 PM
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This rod is labelled "Carolina Rig"! Lure weights are pretty heavy so for now I've got a spinner bait on it. I don't know enough about Carolina rigs to know anything!



I'd like opinions on the quality of this stuff as well... You won't hurt my feelings! Lol


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Re: Need help sorting rod reel combos! [Re: turbotexas] #9625084 01/06/14 10:57 PM
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This one is labeled "Topwater"... What else could I use it for? Crank baits? Jerk baits?






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Re: Need help sorting rod reel combos! [Re: turbotexas] #9625373 01/07/14 12:50 AM
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Med mod action-for treble hook baits.med fast -light worms and treble hook baits.med heavy-worms,jigs,spinnerbaits,buzz baits. Hev action- frogs,flipping,c-rigs, swimbaits etc.
the line for cranks,spooks, popr s and spinnerbaits I use is "12 -15 lb big game". Some people use flouro but I only Use flouro for t rigs and jigs. "15-20lb invizx ".I use braid for flipping,frogs, and my buzzbaits "65lb power pro". it's all preference so use what you like. That's just how I set up my rods.oh and my spinning rod I like to use a 15-30lb braid leader with a 8-10lb flouro carbon leader.

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Originally Posted By: Ban-D
Med mod action-for treble hook baits.med fast -light worms and treble hook baits.med heavy-worms,jigs,spinnerbaits,buzz baits. Hev action- frogs,flipping,c-rigs, swimbaits etc.
the line for cranks,spooks, popr s and spinnerbaits I use is "12 -15 lb big game". Some people use flouro but I only Use flouro for t rigs and jigs. "15-20lb invizx ".I use braid for flipping,frogs, and my buzzbaits "65lb power pro". it's all preference so use what you like. That's just how I set up my rods.oh and my spinning rod I like to use a 15-30lb braid leader with a 8-10lb flouro carbon leader.


Good info! Thanks! I dozed off before I put up the rest of the pictures! I'm interested to know as well if the rods I have are worth keeping?


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Re: Need help sorting rod reel combos! [Re: turbotexas] #9625413 01/07/14 01:04 AM
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This is what I'm using for an Umbrella or Alabama rig!





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Re: Need help sorting rod reel combos! [Re: turbotexas] #9625441 01/07/14 01:12 AM
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I like these rods so far!!!


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This on is labeled a drop shot! A BPS Rick Clum rod? Are these any good?


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Re: Need help sorting rod reel combos! [Re: turbotexas] #9625522 01/07/14 01:35 AM
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Here's another Walmart special... Or academy or cabelas or bps?

This has "finesse" on the reel... But the rod only has a code on it? I'm guessing the number 661 is the 6'6" camh goes for casting medium heavy!


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Previous owner used this one for a jig!



It's made by all star graphite rods! Has a CRC on it...


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This is a pitching stick from Skeet Reece! Matched with a kvd flipping reel!





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Here's the last of my bait casters! Set up with an Abu Garcia Silvermax.




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