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Finally got the ned rig (my local Dick's is carrying them now). Got it setup on the rig I mentioned in my first post along with the 6lb Sufix Seige. Took it out to one of my spots where normally I catch one or two fish, usually within a three to four hour time span. With the ned rig I caught four bass within the first twenty minutes I was there making me a definite believer in this bizarre looking little bait.

I'm thinking of trying out the ned rig. I've seen a lot about it and it seems to catch fish so I thought I would give it a try. I have a Field & Stream Tec-Spec Black 6' 6" Medium Fast rod (line wt. 6lb - 12lb, lure wt. 3/16 - 3/8) with a Pflueger President XT 3500 spinning reel. Would this be a good setup for fishing the ned rig? I'm hoping it would be then I wouldn't have to buy another rig. I have a big spool of 6lb Sufix Siege, would that be a good size line to use for this presentation?

Couple weeks ago I got some Seaguar InvizX 12lb. I spooled it up and after casting with it for just a day I can tell you it's the worst line I've ever used. It loops, tangles and breaks easily. Doesn't tie knots worth a crap either. I got my money back and returned to Power Pro.

I know this is a old topic but just in case someone stumbles on to this thread using a Google search like I did I wanted to add my two cents. I had the same problem with too many plastic so I picked up this Plano guide series worm bag. Works pretty good for carrying a lot of plastics and it stores them well and it’s easy to carry.

I was about to quit fishing this morning when I decided to try under the small one lane bridge, thinking the sun is getting hot and perhaps the fish are under there in the shade. I cast a KVD squarebill along the side and suddenly this huge bass swiped at it and then spit it out. I was so shocked I almost dropped my rig in the water. On a second cast he struck at it again but no hook up. I often wonder how these fish can grab a lure with two treble hooks and not get caught. So finally after trying several different colors of squarebills he smashed one (this time on the opposite side of the bridge) and I slid down almost into the water I was so hyped, then it took me several minutes to grab him because he was too heavy to line lift. It was very exciting. Around here a four pound bass is almost equal to a ten pounder elsewhere. What I didn't like about the SV TW that I had was the tension knob was very difficult to turn and after using it for about a day I really couldn't see much difference from the CT that I already had. I don't know, maybe I had a dud.

In have to agree wholeheartedly. Recently I went to Cabela's and was just planning to get some tackle, but I wandered over by the reels and poles. I wasn't planning on getting anything, until I asked to see a Diawa Tatula SV TW. The guy pulled one out and as soon as I held it that was it. He recommended I get the 6.3.1 because I wanted a setup just for cranking, then he recommended a rod - a Lew's Mach Speed 7' 6". Now this setup was $300 so yah - I had to try for a Cabela's card, and I got one. Ca-ching! I spent that day fishing with the new setup using the line the guy recommended - 12lb Seaguar InvizX. Now this was a very beautiful setup and I caught a few good size fish with it, but by the end of the day I wasn't wowed - I mean, not like $300 type of wowed. In the end I was liking my Tatula CT almost more, which cost half as much and is matched on a Lew's Speed Stick, which is a great rod. So finally I took the SV TW and the rod back to Cabela's and just made the PresXT my cranking setup. The whole thing only cost me $100 and it's caught dozens of fish and handles cranks and big swimbaits with ease. In fact, just today the XT hauled in several nice bass including this one - my biggest bass this year at 18.5" 4.2lbs So yah, the Pres is pretty awesome Oh yeah, and the InvizX line sucks. It tangles, loops, and I had it break several times. I wasted a whole $25 spool and I won't buy that line again.

I've been alone for most of my life so fishing by myself doesn't phase me. It would be nice to have a fishing buddy, but for now it's just me and my CRV

I had Vanish and the line kept breaking. Terrible line. I'd get rid of it. I got rid of mine and now just use braid with Seaguar for the leader.

That's a great idea, duh....what an idiot, lol. Next time I buy line I'm getting the big spool. Thanks for the tip.

It's too bad they don't sell 100yd spools, instead of the 150yd. Because I'm using about 100yds on each reel (after I strip off some) and they seem to cast better with less line.

I'm using 20lb super slick on both reels. Only problem with taking line off is then I'm left with this small amount of expensive line that I can't really use for anything.

Ok, thanks. I have some Power Pro Super Slick on one of my baitcasters (President XT), but for some reason it's a bit difficult to cast lighter baits. Line seems to tangle and loop a lot. I don't know if it's the reel or the line. Got the same line on the Tatula CT and it doesn't have any issues. One thing I've discovered is that the casting works better if the spool isn't completely filled. I took some line off the Tatula and don't have any issues now. Maybe I should take some of the XT as well.

Which braid would be best for a baitcast reel?

I also have a Diawa Tatula CT 100XS, but the PresXT is no slouch.

I put some Power Pro super slick on the Pres yesterday and wow. That line is awesome. I've made the Pres my worm/pitching setup and I can cast a worm quite a ways with no backlashes with this line. Caught my biggest bass yesterday as well - 17" 3.5lbs or more. He was pretty heavy and it was funny because I was trying to pull him up onto the grass and he just wouldn't budge. I had to look at the reel to see that the spool was spinning and quick adjust the drag, but he still wouldn't budge so I finally lipped him. It's weird with these silent drags I can't tell what's going on unless I look at the spool to see if it's moving - while I'm fighting the fish. Kind of a drag.

Lot of different fish to catch out here. It's way too much fun fishing with these baitcasters. Got to get some of that Power Pro super slick on the PresXT. That stuff is amazing.

I think the newer baitcasters are mostly silent drags now. I definitely love the Tatula, but I miss that sound when a fish hits. Been catching a lot of smallmouths out where I fish and those are exciting. Such fighters, even the little ones! Yesterday I caught a nice one and as I was about to pull him up onto the bank he jumped and the lure came off and shot up into this tree. Not having that bail sound kind of takes something away from the experience for me. Guess I'll just have to get used to it.

Oh I agree, is just that I miss that sound when I catch a fish. Nothing like hearing the bail sing when a big fish hits and is running some line.

I recently got into fishing with baitcasters. I have two of them now - a Pflueger President XT and a Diawa Tatula CT. Coming from a lifetime of fishing with spinning reels I'm a bit disappointed in the baitcaster's silent drags. Catching fish with the baitcasters it's completely silent and for me personally this takes some of the fun and excitement out of the experience. I loved hearing that screaming bail whenever a big fish bites. Now it's just a whole silent movie. I mean, what a drag! Is anyone else put off by this silent drag trend? Is this just something that's related to baitcasters?

Interesting thing about that is when the guy filled the line up at Dick's I thought he put too much on it (he used the entire 150 yds of 20lb braid) and so I took some off this morning before I went fishing. I realize now that was a mistake and I should have just left it alone. Baitcaster isn't like the spinning reel where you need an eighth inch on the lip.

This Tatula rocks.....and the rod is pretty awesome, too. Liking the Power Pro super slick braid - I can cast a mile and it definitely helps with backlashes. Caught several bass and a couple smallmouths and this combo just horses them in. Lovin it! Only bummer is the silent drag, again....miss that reel sound.

Well I'm having so much fun with this XT baitcasting reel that I decided to get a second one. Picked up the Daiwa tatula CT 100 XS matched on a Lew's 6 foot 10 in speed stick with some 20 lb Power Pro super slick. Got a great deal on the set up at Dick's. Super excited can't wait to take it out on the water

There's a lot to learn in this baitcast world. I was looking at the Lew's MB reel (which I'm still comsidering) then I spotted a Daiwa Tatula SV TW - wow, what a beautiful reel. There's a few different models and I haven't a clue which one would work for me. It was a lot easier choosing a spinning reel, lol. So far practicing with the XT has been a blast. Finally got it dialed in and making longer and more precise casts. Caught a few fish, too.

So what is a 'K' ?

So guys what's the best gear ratio? There's different kinds and I'm not clear what the best purposes for each one. I like this XT so much I'm thinking of getting a second one so I'm looking at Lew's Fishing Tournament MB. Gets a lot of good reviews but I am a bit confused on the different gear ratios - 6.8 , 7.5, 8.3 etc. What would be a good gear ratio for bass fishing and what exactly does a different ratios mean?