RE: What kind of rod/reel combo should i get?,
BassSlayer619,
Feb 17th 2006, #1
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magmaster,
Feb 19th 2006, #2
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Lightninrod,
Feb 20th 2006, #3
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Tm Customs,
Feb 20th 2006, #4
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swimbait,
Feb 21st 2006, #5
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Lake,
Feb 21st 2006, #6
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stumpy041486,
Feb 23rd 2006, #7
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Lake,
Feb 23rd 2006, #8
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stumpy041486,
Feb 24th 2006, #9
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Lightninrod,
Feb 26th 2006, #10
RE: What kind of rod/reel combo should i get?,
humboldtbasser,
Mar 05th 2006, #11
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Lightninrod | Mon Feb-20-06 09:28 AM |
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#7545, "RE: What kind of rod/reel combo should i get?"
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Stumpy: I've been throwing one or the other of Matt's baits since early last summer. Since they weigh so little compared to other swimbaits, a Heavy or Extra Heavy, 7' rod of just about any type should work. I use a 7', 6" Kistler Heavy casting rod for mine. I have that Okuma rod for my heavier swimbaits but it's 'over-kill' for Matt's baits IMO.
Dan "Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less"
Deo Vindice
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Lightninrod | Sun Feb-26-06 12:19 PM |
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#7565, "RE: What kind of rod/reel combo should i get?"
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>what length rod do i need?
7' will work but longer is better...........:) !
Dan "Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less"
Deo Vindice
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humboldtbasser | Sun Mar-05-06 06:24 PM |
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#7623, "RE: What kind of rod/reel combo should i get?"
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A longer rod in the right action will help to get the max. distance out of each cast. It will also move alot more line when you set the hook on a long cast. Sounds like 7'6"-8' in a medium heavy action will match up good with the smaller baits. As for reals I recently got a cardiff 400 and like it a lot. The smaller 300 size might be better for your application. I'm sure the calcuta is a better real. For now I'm happy with the cardiff. I'm sure you have already read it but if not be sure to check out Robs articel on swimbait tackle on this site.
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