FibWi

You all are lucky. The Dick's in my county doesn't even have a Fishing section!

Unsurprisingly, I have another question. How high should I set my drag? Considering 50# test is quite strong.

Hi everyone. I have already made a few posts asking a few questions, but I have yet to properly introduce myself. I'm 18 and I live in San Diego. It is currently my first year at San Diego State University. I started Bass fishing about a year ago. Before April last year I had always wanted to catch a fish (let alone a Bass), and I started attempting to around last January. After 3-4 months of being skunked... I finally caught a Bass (aprox. 5 1/2 Lbs.) Needless to say, I was hooked (no pun intended) from then on. I hope to get much better at introducing myself, as well as fishing and this forum should help me a lot! See you around! - If anyone is in my area, it would be nice to have a chat. -

Alright. Sounds good. So the leader diameter would ideally be around the braid's diameter? Will do. I just came back from Walmart and bought a $3 Zebco spool 20#. What type of cast would go furthest with a baitcaster?

Okay sounds good. So let me break down what I've picked up from this thread. 6:4:1 reel is good all around. 50-55 # Braid would do nicely all around. I should spool about 3/4 of the reel with mono backing and about 75 yards of Braid. Sound good so far? I normally in clear water reservoirs, occasionally with some heavy weeding. Should I worry about the braid being visible to the bass? Should I attach an FC leader for spinner/chatter/buzzbaits? What about top waters such as poppers and jitterbugs? I keep seeing mixed opinions regarding it, which led me to ask.

What is the diameter for 50-55 # Briaid? On average? I think I would waste much more braid than usual, since this is my first baitcaster. Bound to have many backlashes.

Yes. Perhaps more.

Thanks for the information! Since I'm on the end of my budget, I can only afford one 300 yard spool. Which # test should I go for? For "all-around" use?

Okay thanks a lot! I'd rather not make a new thread, so I'll ask here. I'm planning to use some Sufix 832, I understand it'd be ideal to spool on some mono backing. I wanted to ask, what # test I should get in braid and how much mono backing should I spool on? Also, would I need a fluoro/mono leader for the spinners? What about the buzzbait and jitterbugs? Thanks again!

Would it be enough for buzzbaits, spinnerbaits, and jitterbugs? The 6:4:1.

I'm not necessarily getting away from plastics, I'm just expanding my lures. Thanks for the help!

I hate making choices! Now I'm starting to have second thoughts about that gear ratio... since I've been making a transition from primarily finesse to other lures.

Thanks for the input! Do you use braid?

Just a question, I understand that Suffix 832 sinks, but is the sink rate high enough to hinder the performance of things like jitterbugs/buzzbaits?

I just purchased the reel and decided to go with the 6:4:1. The 7' MH was conveniently in stock at Walmart for $40, which is about $30 less than BPS. I also have been using braid/fireline for a while. I was wondering what line strength (braid) I should get for these lures? Would I need a fluoro/mono leader for the spinners? Thanks again!