FloridaBassDude

Looking to purchase a *** *** Black rod, only to be used for pitching at docks and light-moderately heavy cover. But I'm not sure as to which rod to get, I've never fishing with their rods before and it'd be great if someone with prior experience could help me decide between a 7'3, 7'6, MH or H, etc. Thanks.

Hey everyone, having some serious trouble fishing jigs lately. I LOVE fishing them, I love buying them (unfortunately) I love everything about them. But I can't fish them if my life depended on it, I'd say honestly I'm producing 1-2 fish per full day of fishing, in an area I know has some serious fish. So to make it simple, and tips/tricks you guys have to help me fish my jigs would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Alright, so I have the oppurtunity to score two killer deals on some awesome reels (Revo Premier and Lew TP). I plan on using these reels for a flip/pitch comebo, and a jig combo. Both of these combos I hear are best thrown on a reel with a high gear ratio. Only problem here, it the Revo is a 6.4:1, it's still 27.5 inches per turn, which isn't bad I guess, but it's not as high as the Lews. So the question is, out of the two setups I have planned, which would be easier to deal with, using a lower gear ratio than suggested? I think I am leaning towards the flip/pitch, due to a lot of my jigging will be in fairly deep water. Thanks!

Went out and caught a 4.9lb and 4.5lb...no measuring tape...just my luck!

Thank you all for the replies, I think I am gonna go ahead and scoop me a new combo now! I live in FL, so maybe a good punch rig for that ultra-heavy vegetation can double as an A-Rig setup. One more question though: Will a low-profile bc suffice? I watch videos and almost all big swimbait/a-rig users throw them on round reels, but the Lews SuperDuty really catches my eye.

I owned a STX for a good month or so, and loved it. Extremely smooth, casting distance was very good, never really had any negatives about it. Although, some who have owned the older generations may tell you otherwise. If I am not mistaken, the Gen 2 was very popular with people, I am sure you could find one on Ebay for a decent price.

Thank you all for the replies, crazy I probably should of done some deeper research into it, I must of read the only cases of bleeding to ever be recorded haha. Glad to know I can buy with confidence now, thanks!

Question says it all. Really want to start fishing an A-Rig, along with some big swim baits, but the sheer cost of dedicating a combo just to A-Rigs and Swimbaits is pretty rough, considering Swimbaits are generally at least $30 a piece. So the question is, what other techniques can an a-rig setup be used for??? Thanks!

I hear/read a lot of stories of people using braid, and having it bleed on the rod/reel they are using. Me being the way I am, I understand it may not harm the reel, but it would really bother the heck outta me. So, my question is, is there any braid that doesn't bleed? Or not as much as others? I really wish to spool up my flip/pitch combo with some 832, but the bleeding could drive me nuts. Thanks in advance for the help!

Count me in.

I absolutely love my BB-1. Getting a Tournament Pro very soon and I am so excited!

Length doesn't bother me much, many will say shorter rods to prevent hitting them, but just be careful and you will get used to it. As far as how many, as many as you want really. I can store 7 rods if I want, but I generally only bring 3-4. Usually 3.

Orrrrrrrrrrr, you could donate your gear to a kind young man *cough cough* hehe, jokes aside, it seems you have your mind set on what you need, so I would do a compromise of sorts. Sell the gear you ABSOLUTELY don't need, then slowly but surely weed out each combo until you narrow it down to the perfect 8 you need.

This is what I wanted to hear, thank you!!!! I'm basically doing what you did. Hopefully I can find a couple brands that I really enjoy using, then start focusing on them! Really appreciate the reply! Thanks for the help Cgrinder, glad to know I won't be disappointed in my choices. I know for the jig rod I am going with flouro, heard Abrazx is good? With the flip n pitch I think I am going with PP Super Slick 8 in Timber Brown (or yellow?), with Red Label leader (25 lb). Spinnerbait I have no idea, Yo-Zuri hybrid maybe?

Man, that dark red color one (3 from right on bottom row) looks killer! Nice fish!