bushnaq
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top three for me would be 1.) Drop shot. 6lb test with a jackall crosstail shad (green pumpkin candy. ) 2.) 3 or 4 inch Tube 6-10 lb test (Green Pumpkin) 3.) Jerkbait with 10-12 lb test i like the rapala (moss back shiner) and Luck-E-strike RC STX Jerkbait (Purple Green Apple) For the most part the DS and the tube should be tied on at all times if your fishing for Smallies, you can adjust them both easily for any depth and are great for clear water fishing and tough conditions. Jerkbait fishing is very effective when then bite is on which can be any time of the year. Jerkbait fishing is an extremely fun way to fish for smallmouth bass here in Lake Erie in the spring. Just twitch twitch Pause and hang on!!
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There are a few things that make a good flipping rod but it all depends on the type of cover. I real flipping rod for lets say heavy mat punching needs a lot of backbone and a longer rod would be ideal to have more leverage. Both these factors increase your chances of getting the fish out of the thickest of cover . I would suggest atleast a 7ft 3 in heavy rod with 65 lb braid . Just remember the longer the rod the better the hookset many people use a 7 ft 11 heavy or mag heavy with a fast tip. Hope this helps !
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well i want to be able with this rod to fish heavy cover or lily pads with a frog and then just add diffrent leader size like 12 -20 lb floro for spinnerbait or texas rig or jig etc. for the most part this rod would be use for things other then heavy cover but braid lasts years so it would be more cost effective and time effective for me to put 65 lb or 50lb braid and puton or take off a floro leader when needed.
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what about 65 lb braid will it not cast well for flipping ? or will it be fine
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I am a co-angler and I am trying to set up my rod and reels so I can be a little more versatile for next season of tournament fishing. Keep in mind I am not interested in buying anymore rods at the moment so I have to work with what I have ,which for western NY I believe I have enough rod and reel combos(for now) to successfully tournament fish . What I was thinking of trying is putting 50 lb. braid on a 7:1:1 Lew's Tournament Speed Spool Casting Reel and a 7ft. MH St. Croix Mojo Bass Casting Rods. This rod has been tested to be like other brands heavy action rods. I would like to use this setup for multiple applications and apply different fluorocarbon leaders for the different applications or use the braid when needed for a frog rod. Also If I were to attach a 17lb flouro leader to the 50lb braid to cast around docks with a jig or Texas rig is this a good idea? i want to be able with this rod to fish heavy cover or lily pads with a frog and then just add diffrent leader size like 12 -20 lb floro for spinnerbait or texas rig or jig etc. for the most part this rod would be use for things other then heavy cover but braid lasts for a couple years so it would be more cost effective and time effective for me to put 65 lb or 50lb braid and puton or take off a floro leader when needed.
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I am a co-angler and I am trying to set up my rod and reels so I can be a little more versatile for next season of tournament fishing. Keep in mind I am not interested in buying anymore rods at the moment so I have to work with what I have ,which for western NY I believe I have enough rod and reel combos(for now) to successfully tournament fish . What I was thinking of trying is putting 50 lb. braid on a 7:1:1 Lew's Tournament Speed Spool Casting Reel and a 7ft. MH St. Croix Mojo Bass Casting Rods. This rod has been tested to be like other brands heavy action rods. I would like to use this setup for multiple applications and apply different fluorocarbon leaders for the different applications or use the braid when needed for a frog rod. Also If I were to attach a 17lb flouro leader to the 50lb braid to cast around docks with a jig or Texas rig is this a good idea?