Jtd1216

Thanks for the help guys--great info! After double checking, that spinning setup is actually a 5'6" medium power, fast action. I have always had a problem setting the hook the Texas rig Senkos (6" YUM dinger). I wonder if it's because there's not enough power (feels lighter than medium power) for a single hook lure. I'm thinking I want (you're right, not need) a 7'0" casting setup for pulling fish out of heavy cover with a jig or frog. This is a whole new world for me, as I've always fished really light tackle with losing a fish (broken line) or not setting the hook effectively as my main issues. It seems so me that I can pretty much fish anything off the 6'6" MH rod with success, as it's middle of the road based on people's opinion. Is that too much rod for fishing the plastics I use? I'd also like to eliminate excess time tying off different lures by having multiple rod set ups.

First time posting here! Finally joined after discovering this forum a month or so ago. Great stuff so far. I'm trying to figure out what rod/reel/line setups I need for certain lures/techniques. There are a ton of articles out there that lay it all out, but I feel like there's conflicting info between them all. Hoping to get some help from you guys in selecting multiple setups for bass. I was always a one rod/reel spinning (and one lure pretty much) setup guy until I've been learning more about baitcasting and different rod types, and also exploring new lures. It's all great learning about it all, but now I'm more confused than ever. Here's what I usually fish in order of frequency (most frequent first): 1) 5-6" Senkos Texas rigged, fishing around cover and under tree line in 3-6' of water 2) Spinnerbaits, some open water and around cover 4-10' of water 3) Jig/pig, heavy cover, 4-10' 4) Frogs, lily pads, brush cover 5) Crankbaits, new to these not sure where I'll be fishing them, 2-10' of water Now, here are the rod/reel setups I have. I would like to keep a max of 4 rods on the boat, so I will have to do some overlap on above. I may have a budget for one more rod/reel setup. 1) Med-light spinning setup, 6', med-light, mod fast rod, 8lb line 2) 6.4:1 baitcast, 6', med, fast, 12lb line 3) 6.4:1 baitcast, 6'6" med-heavy, fast, no line yet Can I get away with my above setups with the fishing techniques I listed? If so, which setup for which techniques? As I mentioned, I do have in the budget for another rod and reel (possibly a 7' heavy rod setup?) if needed. Thank you so much in advance!