Darren.
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I've got several 1000 Stradics that I use for bass fishing, even striper fishing. Some consider it an ultralight, not me, it's just a work horse reel that's small, light. Have pulled in dozens of bass up to (and over) 6 pounds (incl. the one in my avatar) using 1000 Stradics. That particular bass was caught in a shallow stump field with a 1000 paired with a 5'9" Shimano Compre M power, 10# braid. I think the leader was 8 or 10#. Agree with others concerning line diameter. To me the entire kit (rod, reel, lure) determines your casting distance. I.e., you'll get more whip from the rod if it's a UL, and can propel lighter baits further than using ML or M rods (and determining the rod power).
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Welcome aboard! You can throw any plastic on a spinning rod (of various power), and you can also throw plastics of varying weight on a baitcasting setup. I personally prefer spinning having experimented with both, but can throw many plastics just fine on my baitcaster. It really boils down to you and your proficiency with said equipment. Practice is key with baitcasting. On the water is different than in your back yard in the sense of wind, boat/kayak, etc. Spinning gear is more forgiving. But precision is in the hands of the holder, whether it be spinning or baitcasting. Many of us are precise in both, or in one or the other. Your skill will be linked to your practice and comfort with whatever you choose. Good luck!!
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What Hobie are you talking about? As well, how high do you want the seat mounted, as stability would be a potential issue depending on how you plan on mounting it. One of the Bass Pro models had a swivel seat setup, not sure they sell it anymore.
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Welcome aboard, Rob!
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Welcome aboard! You're in the right place to learn. So much experience among the gang. The articles are awesome, too.
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Welcome, Brandon!
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Welcome, Matt! Where'd you catch that 11 pounder? Richmond area?
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Welcome back to the sport, and to the best bass forums on the 'net!
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Hi, Frank! Welcome aboard!
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Welcome aboard, Jack!
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Welcome aboard!
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Must've been horrific for them getting out of control like that. A sad story, indeed.
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Wow!! Welcome back, @RoLo!!
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With that rod I fish the Ned rig, wacky rigs with 4" worms, mojo, lighter Texas rigs, etc. Probably Ned the most followed by wacky rigging. And @J Francho is right, the ML St. Croix will have plenty of strength for a big bass.
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I've got the 1 piece version of that rod paired with a Stradic 1000 CI4+ and it's possibly my favorite setup for bass and anything else that will bite . I did happen to purposefully shorten the rod to 5'9" as I like its versatility and balance. Just a thing with me preferring short rods. Not that 6' isn't great.
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I have a number of Stradic 1000s including the FL. They're on a plethora of different rods from ML to M power in fast to XF tips. I like tip-light rods, so feel the shorter rods are better balanced, except for the Bass Pro Carbonlites in 6'6". Now I have cut down the butt end of one making the it 6'3", but the other is 6'6" and balances well with the 1000 Stradic. My 1000 CI4+ is paired with a 6' St. Croix Premier that I have shortened to 5'9". It was fine balance at 6', but I shortened it purposefully. Hope this info is helpful to some extent. Good luck!
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Hi @Matt Phagan, and welcome to the forums! This thread was quiet for a while until January of this year. If no one answers, your best bet is to fish the pond, so long as fishing is allowed there. You can call the middle school and see if it's ok, assuming they have staff there during the COVID 19 pandemic. We've got ponds up here in Yorktown that are in the Nat. Park service and off limits for fishing, despite it being a public place.
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Welcome aboard! With that combo you can do plenty of things. Try wacky rigged worms (lots of info in the forum) in natural colors (like watermelon, green pumpkin, black, browns, etc.) 4" and 5" rigged with wacky hook perpendicular through the worm mid-way. Cast near docks, downed trees, bushes over hanging the water, etc. Fish it slowly. Cast it out and let it sink. Be patient. The worm will shimmy down the water column. Hang on and set the hook!
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Welcome aboard! Best place to fish? Wherever you like . Rivers, lakes, oceans all are good.
