Rod and Reel combo
Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2017 9:44 am
I'm looking to get more into finesse fishing with swim-baits and lures, such as slash-bait. Is there any particular combo that will do the job?
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What is your budget?Jules89 wrote:I'm looking to get more into finesse fishing with swim-baits and lures, such as slash-bait. Is there any particular combo that will do the job?
I plan on buying the Penn Battle 2 4000. As for the rod i want something with enough backbone to fish a pier.krash wrote:I kind of stay away form most combo's... it easy to put together a great set-up form $200.00 and up depending on your budget.
For that application I used either spinning gear 2500, 3000, 4000 series reel (shimano sizes for reference), on a 7' med-fast action rod, spooled up with 10-20 pound braid.
I'd recommend staying with name brand stuff, Names like Shimano, Diawa, Quantum, Peen reels.. there are many many nice7' graphite rods with good guides like Star, St. Croix, Shimano, Falcon.. briads Power Pro, Suffix, Fins...
If budget is an issue or you are clumsy and worried about warranty, buy a Bass Pro Shops signature or name branded outfit with lifetime waranty on the rod. Their customer service is good but better on theri branded stuff.. but don't get fooled just because the BPS reel has more bearings.
Jules89 wrote:I'm looking to get more into finesse fishing with swim-baits and lures, such as slash-bait. Is there any particular combo that will do the job?
krash wrote:Jules89 wrote:I'm looking to get more into finesse fishing with swim-baits and lures, such as slash-bait. Is there any particular combo that will do the job?
This isn't pier fishing, 4000 is not heavy enough the pier except for catching baits... you need to step up that equipment I recommended for Pier fishing... I'd go up to 6000 series reels, med heavy rods and 20-30 pound line... sorry my mis-understanding. 7'- 8' rods can still be had but move up to med-heavy action, reels probably add another 50 bucks.
Not effieiently...Jules89 wrote:krash wrote:Jules89 wrote:I'm looking to get more into finesse fishing with swim-baits and lures, such as slash-bait. Is there any particular combo that will do the job?
This isn't pier fishing, 4000 is not heavy enough the pier except for catching baits... you need to step up that equipment I recommended for Pier fishing... I'd go up to 6000 series reels, med heavy rods and 20-30 pound line... sorry my mis-understanding. 7'- 8' rods can still be had but move up to med-heavy action, reels probably add another 50 bucks.
So I need amed heavy rod? Will istill be able to fish soft plastics like gulps and swimbaits?
Interesting, my go-to setup for throwing pompano jigs and little bucktails on piers is a 3000 reel with 10 lb braid on a 7' light rod. Will handle any pompano or Spanish mack you find, and a lot bigger fish too if you know what you are doing.krash wrote:Jules89 wrote:I'm looking to get more into finesse fishing with swim-baits and lures, such as slash-bait. Is there any particular combo that will do the job?
This isn't pier fishing, 4000 is not heavy enough the pier except for catching baits... you need to step up that equipment I recommended for Pier fishing... I'd go up to 6000 series reels, med heavy rods and 20-30 pound line... sorry my mis-understanding. 7'- 8' rods can still be had but move up to med-heavy action, reels probably add another 50 bucks.
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