Big Fish Small Pond

Well now that you mention it Alonerankin2, how often is it that you change your line on your reels? Along with how often a month you fish on average? For me it would be at least 12 times fishing a month, and I change my lines every new season, however from heavy use I find I sometimes run out of line and need to respool. Honestly, the black max/gx2 combo has seen a lot of work this year, being my go to baitcaster setup, and had new line put on just 2 months ago or so.

Yea that's what happens when you just go and quickly post a question after reading about kvd line conditioner, without ever hearing of it before, in another post. That is why I figured I would utilize the poll question format. But even without google, kind of why I joined the forum, your guys answers have been constructive and much appreciated. Just by reading this forum post I have come to realize that they are made from different materials entirely, hence causing different, possibly unforeseen, effects. Thanks for the replies guys. I figured I should close this poll before too much vitriol finds its way onto this posting.

well thanks for the thoruough responses guys. I have been considering that the p-line cxx could be the culprit in itself. If I might ask then, what line would you spool onto a black max baitcaster set up with an ugly stik gx2 MH? Keep in mind that I had 12 lb mono P-Line CXX

haha yea but how many people even tried the alternative?

Feel free to give an answer on the poll or just leave a reply below. Not looking for a look at google reply either

sure, I have noticed that like a 30 lb braid is same diameter as a 6lb mono or something similar

I am looking to replace a couple of my combos lines next season with braided line. Are there any pointers, or even tthings to avoid when using braided line. I am looking to make sure that I do not damage my rod or reeel in the process of using the braided line, either the line guide or the rod guides. I have read somehwat about line digging and other issues with using too heavy pound test line.

well it happens after a couple months into the season on most of my set-ups, both spinning and casting. I also believe it is line twist along with the memory on the line from being on the spool. Just for instance, to get a clearer answer even, I was out fishing the dpr in IL today with my baitcaster and it basically looked like a slinky when i threaded the line thru the eyelets. I am using 12lb cxx p line, on a black max/gx2 caster combo. Now I did not use some Real Magic or any line conditioner this year, but do plan to next season when re-lining my combos.

How is it that most of you deal with the issues of springy line?

There really seems to be to no love on BassResource for anything with the UglyStik name attached I guess there may be reasons as to why that is ...

Would the Daiwa Tatula be a good all around bass fishing reel?

Hey Guys, Has anybody used these new Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Rods?

Hey guys, Thanks for more of these awesome responses. This is very interesting, now I already have a black max on a 6'6" MH Ugly Stik for my beginner casting rig. So from what I have gathered, It would be best to throw crankbaits with this Ugly Stik rig due to its MH power and it does not have a fast tip but does not specify an action. However, for throwing plastics(such as Wacky Worms, Texas Rigged Worms, Lizards, Tubes, and Ribbits) I should be looking for more of a M/XF, M/F, MH/XF, MH/F with the obvoius emphasis on the faster action tip?

Do medium power casting rods have enough backbone to really get full casting distance as compared to a medium-heavy power casting rod?

More of getting a feel for a general consensus on use of certain lures with a spinnning combo and certain lures with a casting combo. I am definitely new to baitcasting, and relatively new to fishing as more than just a once in a great while fisherman. What do use for plastics,spinning or casting, if I might ask wife always wins?

Hey guys, I am wondering which combo, spinning or casting, you reach for when using certain lures(Rat-L-Traps, Plastics, Jerkbaits, Crankbaits, Spinnerbaits, Buzzbaits, Pop-Rs, Froggin, Top Water Stickbaits, Top Water lures such as Jitterbug, Spoons, Rooster Tails)? I am less interested in certain brands and such that you are using, however I would appreciate any feedback. I am more looking for whether people reach for their spinning combo or casting combo when using certain lures.

Thanks for the responses guys. From what I can tell a couple of your responses seem to point towards these being two different rods. Would someone like to elaborate on why I should use seperate rods for crankbaits and plastics?

What would be some top choices for a casting rod to throw plastics and Rat-L-Traps under $100?

In your opinion, what is a good workhorse combo that you use? Within a reasonable price range of under $200

Hey guys, just wondering what are some of your best combos(spinning or casting) for under $100? I would honestly have to say right now, it is most likely my Abu Garcia Black Max matched with an Ugly Stik GX2 MH 6'6". Coming in just under $100

What are your thoughts on the Lew's Speed Spool Spinning reel? It will be utilized on an all-purpose fishing rig.

What are your thoughts on the Lew's Speed Spool BB1 baitcaster reel? It will be utilized on an all-around fishing basis.

I was browsing some Fenwick Eagle rods at my local Dick's and I was wondering what the community thinks of these rods for an overall spinning rig?

Just as the title says, what are your opinions on the Falcon BuCoo Casting Rods? The application is the rod being utilized as an all around bass fishing tool.

What would be a good match with the Pflueger President Spinning Reel under a $50 price point?