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That sounds like fun!! Do you currently live in Idaho?

I have not bass fished there yet... I have only trolled for trout there with great success every time. I love to go fishing with new people! It's a great way to learn and to see how other people fish. I will be starting to fish those areas pretty soon here as the ice comes off.

Just a little update on my new cranking combo. I received my Dobyns rod today! I took it out to a local pond. I was just having fun casting a squarebill (not into cover, shallow 1-2.5 ft water). Lews BB1 pro reel casts so smooth and is so awesome so far. I ended up not catching any bass but had a CARP ATTACK MY SQUAREBILL. I was burning it as fast as I could so I could keep tuning in my reel for casting distance...I ended up hooking 1 carp and saw another attack it. It was the craziest thing I've ever seen a carp do.

Ill have to let ya know what I think about it when I get a chance to fling around a few crankbaits.

Just got my new crank bait setup today!! Got a Lews BB1 6.4:1 from cabelas. I spooled it up with P-Line floroclear 12lb. And tomorrow I'm receiving my new Dobyns Champion XP 684CB from Tackle Warehouse. I can't wait to test it out on our half unthawed reservoirs!! haha

I have been looking for some time with no avail to finding any local bass clubs in Northern Utah. Do any of y'all know of any possibilities that I could check out? I am looking to go in as a Co-Angler.

haha, just did!! I just bought my Lews BB1 Pro 6.4:1 reel and buying my dobyns DC 684CB right now!! Getting my crankbait setup this week!! Im looking at where to buy my dobyns rods from. Anyone have anything against Tackle Warehouse? I think I will buy my rods and tackle from them. (bait monkey is trying to get me to look at the baits, sooner than later )

That is very true. It all depends on the environment. However I am looking to fish tournaments and travel when I can for them. I will cover lots of different places and terrain. I just want kinda a general good all around system I start me off.

haha funny thing, im shopping it online right now! Looking at the rage swimmers right now. Idk what size i want though

yeah, the BPS Spring sale would be more of a challenge for me, however, I live in Utah and we don't have any Bass Pro Shops.

HAha. I love that guy!! It’s so true. Thought it was just me. Now i can explain to other people who’s a using up all my money. My gear just kept multiplying like mice. I even tried to separate them, but then they multiplied even faster!! Haha. I love that little monkey. Keeps me broke but very happy.

Here is my new revised list of reels, I haven't really changed any of my rods yet. I still don't know what I want for my jig and Carolina rig reels. Any suggestions? *Crankbait: Lews BB1 Pro 6.4:1 (PRS1HZ) *Deep Crankbait: Lews Tournament MB 5.6:1 (TS1SMB) *Frogging:Lews Superduty G 7.5:1 (SDG1SH) Senko: Lews Mach speed spool 7.5:1 (MS1SH) Pitching and Flipping: Lews BB1 Pro 8.0:1 (PRS1XHZ) (8.1:1) *Punching:Lews Superduty 8.3:1 SDG1XHF+ Topwater: Lews Hypermag 7.5:1 (TLH1SH) Drop Shot: Spinnerbait/chatterbait: Jig:7.1:1 Carolina:

I think for any of my bottom contact rods I want to choose from the the champion extreme rod series. I feel they are much more sensitive. I have not done much skipping as of now. I need to practice that after ice off.

Alright. I’ll do the Superduty reel for my 735c. I will have it on my frog rod and punching rod. The BB1 older model only comes in 5.1:1 for multi stop. I was going to use it for my deep crank but Sam recommends a 6:1 for deep crank. Idk what reel for that yet. I like the slow ratio for deep. Doesn’t tire me out as fast at the end of a long day.

I chose the 805 CB for my deep crank because the extra length and a mod fast tip rather than the fast. What gear ratio would you recommend for the Superduty? I wanted the BB1 for the lower gear ratio. I was worried with higher ratio that I would strip the gears. (I’ve stripped gears with big bass in thick stuff before with high gear ratio reel) Would the Superduty be alright with a 8.3:1 to winch out bass? I loudly like that flip switch possibly when punching. I really want a lees tournament pro. Not sure where to fit it in yet. Probably replace for the Senko rod or maybe for my spinnerbait reel.

Thanks for the quick response!! Ill look at some heavy action rods for my frog rod. Why do you choose a MH F for senkos? Ive never heard of the MOJO rig. I did forget my Carolina rig . And just curious, what is the Bait Monkey?...

So I am starting a new rod locker with higher end setups. I want to know what yalls thoughts were on these setups. I will be starting to compete in tournaments more and more often. I am pretty set on Dobyns rods and Lews reels. Rods Crankbait: Dobyns 6’8” med moderate-fast (DC 684CB) Deep Crankbait: Dobyns 8’ med/heavy mod-fast (DC 805CB) Frogging: Dobyns 7’3” Med/Heavy Ex-fast (DC 735C) Senko Rod: Lews Mach spd stick 6’8” medium moderate-fast Pitching and Flipping: Dobyns Champion Extreme 7’6” med/heavy flip fast action (DX 795FLIP) Punching: Dobyns Champion 8’0” Heavy Flip Action Fast Action (805flippunch) ?Topwater:6’6” extra fast medium heavy?? ?Drop Shot: ?Spinnerbait/chatterbait: M.H. fast 6’6”-7’ Reels Crankbait: Lews BB1 Pro 6.4:1 (PRS1HZ) Deep Crankbait: Lews BB1 5.1:1 (BB1) Frogging:Lews Superduty G 7.5:1 (SDG1SH) Senko: Lews Mach speed spool 7.5:1 (MS1SH) Pitching and Flipping: Lews BB1 Pro 7.1:1 (PRS1SHZ) Punching:Lews BB1 7.1:1 (BB1SHZ) Topwater:Rowland likes the Lew’s Tournament Lite Speed Spool casting reel with a 7.1:1 gear ratio. ?Drop Shot: ?Spinnerbait/chatterbait: I like to have a variety of setups for specific techniques. Would yall add anymore techniques to this list current list?

thanks guys!! I think i will do a 7' maybe 7'6" rod with the 6.4:1 Gear ratio. I will primarily be fishing the deepest of 15-17 feet i would think with this outfit and up from there. Do any of you know what the rod length limit is for the FLW and BFL? Im not sure on what to look for in my rod yet. Im thinking to go with a medium action and medium power as well. I will look into those brands that yall mentioned as well!

Hey y'all, im buying a new setup soon. I need a good setup for cranking shallow and deep deep water. Im looking at buying a lews BB1L 5.1:1 (multi-stop reverse ) or the BB1HZL 6.4:1 (zero reverse). Yes, i am southpaw, makes things a little more difficult finding a baitcaster. For my rod i'm looking at a Duckett or a Powell rod somewhere around a 6'6" length, medium power and a slow action. im thinking about pairing it with 10 or 12 lb mono. I want all your opinions on the reel, rod, and line please.