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Re: How many combos do you guys have

Post by summers » Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:25 pm

The 803 is my go to rod. I use it for shallow and smaller Texas rigs plastics I keep a 3/16 bullet weight on the line with a 1/0. hook, and pitching light jigs, mostly in around cover where the 893 is to long or I am in close enough on the structure that I don't need the distance or the depth of the 893 excels at. I keep a 3/8 bullet weight with a 3/0 when I fish Texas rigged plastics. I like the action on the 803 so much that I have thought about getting another one just to be able to quickly switch back forth from a jig to Texas rigged plastic.

The main lake I fish has huge lake level fluctuations, as its a main source for local irrigation in the area. We see about 110 feet worth of lake rise and fall during a season, so the lake is always changing. We received about 3/4" of rain last night over about 560 sq mi and It rose 3 feet in 15 hours today and we are about 35 feet from max capacity. At the peak its about 19 miles worth of shore and at the low pool level its about 6 miles. Very seldom do you ever get a chance to fish the same structure twice.
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Re: How many combos do you guys have

Post by 518bassin » Fri Apr 27, 2012 12:35 pm

summers wrote:The 803 is my go to rod. I use it for shallow and smaller Texas rigs plastics I keep a 3/16 bullet weight on the line with a 1/0. hook, and pitching light jigs, mostly in around cover where the 893 is to long or I am in close enough on the structure that I don't need the distance or the depth of the 893 excels at. I keep a 3/8 bullet weight with a 3/0 when I fish Texas rigged plastics. I like the action on the 803 so much that I have thought about getting another one just to be able to quickly switch back forth from a jig to Texas rigged plastic.

The main lake I fish has huge lake level fluctuations, as its a main source for local irrigation in the area. We see about 110 feet worth of lake rise and fall during a season, so the lake is always changing. We received about 3/4" of rain last night over about 560 sq mi and It rose 3 feet in 15 hours today and we are about 35 feet from max capacity. At the peak its about 19 miles worth of shore and at the low pool level its about 6 miles. Very seldom do you ever get a chance to fish the same structure twice.
I just realized your rods are resting on a saw horse. I was about to ask you where you got the custom looking wall mount rod rack :laugh1: I'm not gonna kid you, it's hard going through life being this stupid ](*,)

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Re: How many combos do you guys have

Post by froteur » Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:55 pm

518bassin wrote:I just realized your rods are resting on a saw horse. I was about to ask you where you got the custom looking wall mount rod rack :laugh1: I'm not gonna kid you, it's hard going through life being this stupid ](*,)
no it's not. :whistle: :whistle: :big grin: :big grin: :big grin: jk

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Re: How many combos do you guys have

Post by MTBF » Sun Apr 29, 2012 1:56 pm

My setups have changed a lot since my first post on this thread back in the winter time. Here she goes:

Spinning
1)G.Loomis NRX 6'10Mag-Med/Shimano Sustain 2500FG. Drop Shot/Finesse stuff.(6lb Sunline SuperFC Fluoro)
2)G.Loomis GLX 6'8Med-Hvy/Shimano Stradic 2500CI4. Senko/Tube Jig. (15lb Fireline Tracer Braid)

Casting
3)G.Loomis NRX 7'1 Hvy/ Shimano Core 50Mg7. Pitching 3/8oz-3/4oz Jigs. (50lb Sunline FX2 Braid)
4)G.Loomis NRX 7'3Med-Hvy/ Shimano Core 50Mg7. Pitching 1/4-1/2oz Plastics.(50lb Sunline FX2 Braid)
5)G.Loomis Bronzeback 6'10Med-Hvy/Shimano Calais 200A. Spinnerbaits 3/8-3/4oz.(30lb Super Slick Braid)
6)Daiwa Zillion 8'Med-Hvy/Daiwa Zillion 100PA. Small Swimbait/Alabama Rig.(40lb Super Slick Braid)
7)Rovic Custom St. Croix 7'Med-Hvy/Daiwa Zillion 50th 100SHSA. Skinny Dipper/Fluke. (30lb Super Slick Braid)

8) Shimano Cumulus 6'10Med-Hvy Casting Rod. Still waiting for the reel buy going to put the 100MG Shimano Core on the rod. 15lb braided line and fishing poppers and twitch baits with this setup. Will tie a leader on when needed.

9) G.Loomis Crankbait Series 7'6Med-Hvy/Shimano Calais 100A. Using this setup for 85% of my crankbait fishing this year. Putting 12lb Sunline SuperFC Fluorocarbon on it. Both rod/reel are on order.

10) Daiwa Steez 7'4 XH Frog Rod. This rod too I have on order as the weapon for my frog fishing. Really think this rod will end up with a Daiwa Zillion Type-R and 60lb Sunline FX2 Braid.

And that is it + 1 more. Still deciding on a big pitching stick to pair with a Core50. 11 setups in the boat this year, can't wait!
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Re: How many combos do you guys have

Post by basscattrent » Wed May 02, 2012 1:10 am

Way to many =P~ , I keep telling myself that I am just about :oops: :oops: finished with my collection but who am I kidding. I am seriously thinking about seeking treatment :lol: . I used to be fine with the cheap stuff until I found TT and started reading posts from guys like ](*,) Bronzefly :lol: . Thanks Gary for making my savings account non exsistant :lol: due to your advice on TDZ reels which led to getting Steez reels also. If you know somebody that can help out our =P~ =P~ =P~ sickness let me know, maybe we can get a group discount.

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Re: How many combos do you guys have

Post by BlaineFred » Mon Dec 23, 2013 11:23 am

I found this thread to be very useful in my own combo preparations.

But the last post is about two years old now, and we need to refresh it by posting our NEW combos. '

I would post my own combos, but mine are still a work in progress.

Along with listing the combos, it's helpful to know the techniques and applications (deep cranks, spinnerbaits, etc.) and what types of waters are being fished. That puts the combos into perspective, and provides useful information.

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Re: How many combos do you guys have

Post by Dink Dawg » Mon Dec 23, 2013 11:49 am

Quite a few.

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Re: How many combos do you guys have

Post by rubs96 » Mon Dec 23, 2013 2:02 pm

Mine are always changing but I think I've settled… for a while at least!

Spinning:

• G. Loomis NRX 842S SJR & Shimano Sustain 3000FG with… haven't decided yet! Either 6 lb. or 8 lb. fluoro, or 10 lb. or 12 lb. Nanofil. Will be used for drop shotting and light plastics like the Yamamoto Shad Shape Worm on a jig head. COMBO JUST PICKED UP YESTERDAY (the greatest boss ever!)

Casting:

• G. Loomis GLX 802C JWR & Shimano Chronarch 50Mg with 12 lb. fluoro --- topwater (pop max, xpod jr.), small jerkbaits (trick darter 80), 1/4 oz. Tiny T spinnerbaits
• G. Loomis GLX 803C JWR & Shimano Calais 200A with 15 lb. fluoro --- close-range pitchin' of plastics, t-rigs, small jigs, hollow belly swimbaits, and spinnerbaits
• Shimano Convergence Spinnerbait Rod 6'10" MHF & Shimano Chronarch 100B with 17 lb. fluoro --- 1/2 oz. spinnerbaits
• Shimano Cumara Deep Crank Rod 7'0 MHMF & Shimano Calcutta TE200DC with 30 lb. braid --- traps and shallow-medium cranks
• G. Loomis BCR 893 GLX & Shimano Calais 200DC with 17 lb. fluoro --- senkos, soft jerkbaits
• G. Loomis NRX 893 JWR & Shimano Core 50Mg7 with 30 lb. braid --- senkos, tubes and lizards
• G. Loomis NRX 895 JWR & Shikano Core 100MgFV with 50 lb. braid / 20 lb. fluoro --- flipping

Extra Reel:

• Shimano Calcutta TE200GT --- to be paired with a NRX 916 UBR (hopefully) in the summer to handle my big swimbaits

That's what I have so far… I'll be trying some tournaments next summer and now need to fill some boxes to hopefully fill the live well!

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Re: How many combos do you guys have

Post by Chode » Tue Dec 24, 2013 1:24 am

thukidad wrote:i aint listing nothing because the wifey may stumble onto the site and find out that my fishing rods doesn't cost $50.00 like I told her :whistle:
damn dude, u might wanna start writing ur will now

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Re: How many combos do you guys have

Post by froteur » Fri Dec 27, 2013 8:32 am

Chode wrote:
thukidad wrote:i aint listing nothing because the wifey may stumble onto the site and find out that my fishing rods doesn't cost $50.00 like I told her :whistle:
damn dude, u might wanna start writing ur will now

nah. just send me the list. i'll keep it safe for you.

on the other hand, "MY" wife may find the list and figure out "my" rods don't cost $50....................... never mind what i said. lol :big grin: :big grin: :big grin: :big grin:

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Re: How many combos do you guys have

Post by Jeffbro999 » Fri Dec 27, 2013 8:41 am

I have 21 reels but have many more rods. Depending on where Im going to fish, Ill set up combos depending on what Im likely to encounter.Very rarely do I end up taking all of them though.So I would say 20 give or take.

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Re: How many combos do you guys have

Post by Afrayedknot » Fri Dec 27, 2013 9:41 am

I think I have 4 combo's maybe 3.. Yeah, I know, it's rough.. :lol:

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Re: How many combos do you guys have

Post by grantman83 » Fri Dec 27, 2013 12:52 pm

1. Dobyns DX 702C---------------------Daiwa Pixzilla-------------10lb Suffix 832--------------Drop Shot/Wacky Rigs/Shakeyhead
2. Dobyns Champ 684CB--------------Tuned Alphas Type R------20lb PP Braid---------------Jerkbaits/Small Poppers
3. Dobyns DX 703C---------------------Daiwa Fuego--------------12lb Fluoro--------------Weightless Senkos/Finesse Jigs/Flukes
4. Custom Rainshadow 7'3MH--------Daiwa TDZ Type-R---------30 lb Power Pro------------All Purpose
5. Dobyns Champ 705CB--------------Lew's Team SS-------------12lb Suffix Elite-----------All Purpose Treble Hook Baits
6. Dobyns Champ 765CBGLASS------Daiwa Crazy Cranker------12lb Seaguar Inizx--------Deep Crankbaits
7. Dobyns Champ 734C---------------Daiwa Zillion 100SHA------17lb Seaguar Invizx------Jigs/Spinnerbaits/Chatterbaits
8. Dobyns DX 744---------------------Shimano Chronarch D7-----15lb Seaguar Invizx------All Purpose, T-Rigs
9. Dobyns DX ML Jig------------------Daiwa Zillion 50th----------17lb Seaguar Invizx------ Football Jigs/Carolina Rigs/Swimbaits
10. Dobyns DX745---------------------Daiwa Zillion 50th----------20lb Sunline Sniper------ Big Jigs/Texas Rigs/Flipping
11. Dobyns Champ 736C--------------Daiwa Zillion Type R-------65lb Power Pro Braid------Heavy Duty Punching/Flippin/Froggin


Spinning
1. Dobyns Champion Extreme 702S-----Shimano Stradic CI4 2500-----10lb Suffix 832/6lb Fluoro-----Tubes/WackyRigs/Shakeyhead
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Re: How many combos do you guys have

Post by SteveSchmelzle » Sat Dec 28, 2013 7:58 am

This is going to take a while...but it's been a while since I actually listed all my combo's, and my insurance is due for an update so....

Here we go....excuse the "multi species fisherman" in me. It makes the hobby that much more expensive. :lol:

Casting (8):
G Loomis NRX 893C JWR............Shimano Curado CU201E7
G Loomis NRX 893C JWR............Shimano Curado CU201E7
G Loomis NRX 873C CRR.............Shimano Calais CL201A
G Loomis IMX 904C FPR..............Shimano Curado CU201DPV
G Loomis Mossy Back BCFR894.....Shimano Calais CL201DC
Shimano Crucial CRC-C72MA........Shimano Calcutta TE CTE201
Shimano Crucial CRC-X68M..........Shimano Calcutta TE CTE101GT
St Croix Avid AVC70MHM.............Shimano Curado CU201BSF

Spinning (11):
G Loomis NRX 802S JWR..............Shimano Stradic Ci4 2500F
G Loomis NRX 803S JWR..............Shimano Sustain SA 2500FG
G Loomis NRX 804S XMR..............Shimano Stella FW 3000FB
G Loomis IMX SJR 844.................Shimano Stradic Ci4 2500F
G Loomis IMX HSR 9000S..............Shimano Stradic Ci4 4000F
G Loomis Bronzeback SMR751S-SP....Shimano Stradic FH 1000F
Shimano Compre CPS-66L2B..........Shimano Stradic Ci4 1000F
Shimano Crucial CRS-60MH...........Team Daiwa Advantage 2500A
St Croix Avid AVS76MLXF2............Shimano Stradic Ci4 4000F
St Croix Avid AVS86MF2...............Team Daiwa Advantage 2500A
St Croix Legend Elite LES66MHF.....Shimano Stradic Ci4 2500F

Trolling (30 rods / 25 reels):
Okuma Dead Eye DE-CBR-7101M-T.......Shimano Tekota 300LC (Braid)
Okuma Dead Eye DE-CBR-7101M-T.......Shimano Tekota 300LC (Braid)
Daiwa DXW 76TMHFB......................Shimano Tekota 500LC (Braid)
Daiwa DXW 76TMHFB......................Shimano Tekota 500LC (Braid)
Bass Pro Shops EXR74MT...................Shimano Tekota 500LC (Braid)
Bass Pro Shops EXR74MT...................Shimano Tekota 500LC (Braid)
Shimano Compre TC4 CPC-TR83MB......Shimano Tekota 500LC (Braid)
Shimano Compre TC4 CPC-TR83MB......Shimano Tekota 500LC (Braid)
Rapala R Type RT45TR83M1T.............Shimano Tekota 500LC (Braid)
Rapala R Type RT45TR83M1T.............Shimano Tekota 500LC (Braid)
Rapala R Type RT45TR83M1T.............Shimano Tekota 500LC (Braid)
Shimano Clarus CSC-90H2B...............Shimano Tekota 600LC (Leadcore)
Shimano Clarus CSC-90H2B...............Shimano Tekota 600LC (Leadcore)
Shimano Clarus CSC-90H2B...............Shimano Tekota 600LC (Leadcore)
Shimano Clarus CSC-90H2B...............Shimano Tekota 600LC (Leadcore)
Shimano Clarus CSC-90H2B...............
Shimano Clarus CSC-90H2B...............
Okuma Blue Diamond BD-TR-862MH-2...Shimano Tekota 600LC (Wire)
Shimano Telora TLA-90MRG-2............Shimano Tekota 600LC (Wire)
Shimano Telora TLA-90M-2................Daiwa Sealine SG47LCA (Mono)
Shimano Telora TLA-90M-2................Daiwa Sealine SG47LCA (Mono)
Shimano Telora TLA-80MC-2...............Daiwa Saltist 50LCHA (Copper)
Shimano Telora TLA-80MC-2...............Shimano Tekota 800LC (Copper)
Shimano Convergence CVC-70XH..........Penn Fathom 60LW (Copper)
G Loomis GL2 SAR1266C...................Shimano Tekota 600LC (Braid)
G Loomis GL2 SAR1266C...................Shimano Tekota 600LC (Braid)
Bass Pro Shops BXB76MHT-T................Shimano Tekota 500LC (Braid)
Bass Pro Shops BXB76MHT-T................
St Croix Wild River WRC86MF2............
Okuma EVX C-741H..........................


Whats even worse is the tackle addition that goes with that spread of rods.

Oh, and of course we all love photo's. :)

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Re: How many combos do you guys have

Post by fishingandfords » Sat Dec 28, 2013 3:29 pm

I'll do an update when I get my new additions but I've got a 150 ci4 , DX 742, DX745 and a 735c coming and have 2 more D7s and a XX flip I just bought

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