Bass Fishing Tools - Selecting Proper Reel Rod Line and
Lure Combo
Here is a quick run down on the Proper Bass Fishing Tools Combination to
land a bass hog:
When fishing thicker cover, you do not want to throw a crankbait into the middle
of the tree so you might be using a
single hook set up like the Texas rig worm with line that
is either braid or 17 pound
monofilament for example.
The rod should be a Medium Heavy to Heavy rod to horse him/her out. Longer rods will allow you
to cast further and shorter rods will give you more accurate when presenting lures.
O.K. got you all confused? Check out the chart I created below as a quick go to guide that may
help you.
RECOMMENDED LURE, ROD, REEL and LINE
COMBINATION
LURE |
ROD
|
REEL
|
LINE (lbs)
|
Buzzbait
|
7FT Medium
|
5-2-1
|
14-20
|
Crankbait Deep
|
7FT Light/Medium
|
5-2-1/6-3-1
|
10-14
|
Crankbait Lipless
|
7FT Medium
|
6-3-1
|
14-20
|
Jig 3/8-1/2
|
6 1/2FT Medium/Heavy
|
5-2-1
|
14-20
|
Spinnerbait
|
6 FT Medium
|
7-1-1/6-3-1
|
12-14
|
Topwater
|
6 1/2-7FT Medium/Heavy
|
6-3-1
|
12-17
|
Worm/Lizard
Texas Carolina Rig
|
6 1/2-7FT Medium/Heavy
|
6-3-1
|
12-17 or
Braid
|
Weightless Soft
Plastic - Use a Medium Action rod this will let you cast
light baits and still have the power to set the hook.
Plugs or Hard Baits
With Treble Hooks - Choose a rod that you feel will do the job, get one too stiff and it will tear the lips.
Jig - You want a rod that has plenty of backbone.
Spinner
Baits - Use a fast reel like the 7-1-1 or the 6-3-1. I always
tell people at the seminars I conduct that you can get a high speed
reel and if you need slow it down to a 5-2-1, all you have to do is slow
down. However, get a 5-2-1 reel and you will wear your arm out if you
need to speed it up.
Fishing Small Soft
Plastic Baits - You can use a light action rod with light line. If
you try and use heavy line, it will affect the action of the bait and you
might come home empty handed, and no pictures on the
camera.
I hope that will help you in making your choice, and also if your just starting
off in this sport look for a Rod that will do double duty.
It is like I said many articles ago this
sport is not cheap anymore. Like the old saying goes, Guy and girls when
you get older, your toys cost more.
Keep the Hooks Wet!
Steve
McGoldrick
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