Nattyboh74

Whats a good middle of the road ratio for baitcaster? I plan on using it for Snakeheads here in Md, so they tend to be a bit heavier than the local bass. Im looking at Daiwa Fuego Ct in either 6 , 7 or 8 ratio. Just looking to get one for all around use. Thoughts?

Thanks guys, gives me some stuff to look into...

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Cheap as its not nothing I need sensitivity in, IMO. I have a few nice Avid-x for that. Cheaper the better IMO. Its more of a frog rod

Looks like the stocks of the Daiwa Aird-x are dried up. Is there another rod that can fill its shoes? Looking to get one for those Snakeheads around me, so I guess MH/F 6'6"-7"

Sweet thanks!

Thanks, appreciate your feedback.

Ah I thought you meant do not use the Fuego. Thats what I planned on doing anyway..

What would you recommend? The water here isnt too salty...

Thanks. I plan on using some TSI-321 oil. Understood, but I plan on using it around salt. So I dont think it matters how much the reel is versus how long it will last. I know I can do some things to help it last but in the end I think the salt will win. The Fuego seems like it will hold up in terms of reeling the fish through the water. Its not like Im pulling a bass through weeds etc.

Question for the guys that have this reel and upgraded the bearings on it... Is it worth the upgrade? Is it worth the extra money for the bearings and so on... Curious. They;re very cheap now and seems like a no brainier. If they last say 4 or 5 years, thats money well spent.

Thanks guys!

Im learning as I go, so I have no idea on what Im doing. So I have to thumb it on the water too? I thought I didnt have to.. If you watch this video, he doesnt thumb it when its in the water/hits the water. Just hit play,I have it set at the right time when he does it.

Thanks. Now let me ask you this. Ive birds-nested another two times. Could this be from the lure stopping so fast in the grass, pretty much abruptly? I have the spool set to minimal side play with the thumb bar clicked down and the z force at 10.

Thanks! thats it. Now I test casted a little bit and I did birds-nest twice. Once was because on a side arm cast the lure grabbed the grass and totally screwed up the process. The other one Im not sure if its a combination of the brakes are too high or low and or the tension knob isnt right. The lure drops slowly though. Ahh I guess the joys of baitcasting lol . Should I have my thumb over the spool at all, ever? Or is that not needed anymore on these newer reels?