I have to admit that I am a bit all over the place with my gear lately. What I mean with this is? I am reviewing my gear constantly to see how I can optimize it to address all of my 'bass needs'.
What I am struggeling with is figuring out right now what reel to pair with what rod to optimize if for the different techniques that I am using for my bass fishing.
Maybe you want to have a look and tell me what rod you would combine with what reel for which application, so that I can get a better picture what adjustments I need to make (what gear is missing to complete my arsenal).
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So here is what i have:
Rods:
* G. Loomis E6X Casting Rod 6'8" Med Hvy 803C JWR, Lure weight: 3/16-5/8oz
* St. Croix Avid X Series Cast Rod 7' Med Hvy, Lure weight: 3/8-1oz
* Bass Pro Shops Extreme 7'0'', Medium heavy, Action: fast , Lure Weight: 3/8 - 1 1/2 oz
* Okuma Scott Martin TCS Casting Rod 7'11" Heavy, Lure Weights: 1/4-2oz
Reels:
* Lews Team Lew's Custom Pro Speed Spool (7.1:1)
* Reel: Shimano Curado 200 I
* Daiwa Coastal (7.3:1)
* Lew's BB2 Inshore
My techniques that I want to cover:
1. Spinnerbaits (3/8oz - 1/2 oz)
2. Smaller Swimbaits (up to 1oz)
3. Lipped and Lipless Crankbaits (3/8 - 3/4 oz)
4. Jigs
5. Weighted plastics
6. Jerkbaits
7. Topwater (Frogs, Spoons, Buzzbaits)
It would be great to see what combos you would build and which combo(s) I am still missing.
Thank you very much!
Cheers!