I am planning on picking up a sonar unit this weekend and it looks like i will have some extra cash to put on a new rod & reel combo.
I currently have a Shimano Clarus 7'6" MH Extra fast action paired with a Diawa Magaforce baitcaster for pitching & flipping.
A 6'6" Med Ugly Stick with a Diawa Regal 2000 spin - usually use for stick baits, cranks, poppers, and light spin baits.
And a 6' Med Rhino with an older Diawa spin (not great for hooksets due to the play in the spool and crank.) use similar to the other spin setup. I am looking for advice on two things... How to better use the gear I have and second, recomendations on a reasonably priced bait cast and rod setup. I have been thinking about something to use for crank baits.
Crank bait rod and reel combo (on a budget)
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Crank bait rod and reel combo (on a budget)
Washington State Pond Jumperz
Washington's First Electric Only Bass Club
Hosting five open entry electric motor bass tournaments in 2012.
For the rich, there is therapy. For the rest of us, there is FISHING!
Washington's First Electric Only Bass Club
Hosting five open entry electric motor bass tournaments in 2012.
For the rich, there is therapy. For the rest of us, there is FISHING!
RE:Crank bait rod and reel combo (on a budget)
I have 5 used casting outfits for sale. 3 are a 'set' that include crankbaits/spinner baits, top water, and jerk baits. They are LCI and are 5' 7", 6', & 6' lengths. The reels are Daiwa Magforce HT 1500 FL [2], Daiwa Magforce MA 15LG. Very little use on the LCI rods and those reels. Let me know if you have any interest and I'll PM you my phone number.
The other 2 are Lamaglass Searies G heavy 5/8 to 1 1/4 oz lures, and Bass Pro Shops med hvy 3/8 to 3/4 oz lure weight. With Bantam reels.
None of the reels are more than 2 bearings.
The other 2 are Lamaglass Searies G heavy 5/8 to 1 1/4 oz lures, and Bass Pro Shops med hvy 3/8 to 3/4 oz lure weight. With Bantam reels.
None of the reels are more than 2 bearings.
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RE:Crank bait rod and reel combo (on a budget)
For my cranking rod setup i have a Shimano compre crank rod in 7' M action. I paired it with Shimano Curado 201dpv that has a 5.01:1 ration. Put some 12lb fluoro on it. Works like a charm. The slower ration allows me to really slow the crank down if I need to. Caught quite a few smallies on it and a DT-4 today!
RE:Crank bait rod and reel combo (on a budget)
Thanks for the input.
Washington State Pond Jumperz
Washington's First Electric Only Bass Club
Hosting five open entry electric motor bass tournaments in 2012.
For the rich, there is therapy. For the rest of us, there is FISHING!
Washington's First Electric Only Bass Club
Hosting five open entry electric motor bass tournaments in 2012.
For the rich, there is therapy. For the rest of us, there is FISHING!