Jonny15678

I did the same thing suggested and the reel fits perfect. Still strange how some rods won’t accept certain reels while others will.

How are the St. Croix Bass X Rods I like how those look. I understand though that they run a bit heavier than the rating.

It's terrible considering the price tag for these rods.

I just bought a dobyns rod as well but I got a casting one, I must admit the fit is a bit weird. It looks like it should screw down further on mine but I guess this is just how it is.

I picked up a Dobyns FR734C heavy rod and a Okuma stratus VI Reel, and it seems to fit weird into the slot the slot near the handle of the rod. But it seems like pressure from tightening it pushes it nice and snug into the slot. Are baitcasters not universal on all types of rods or is this the way its suppose to fit? Does this look right?

I'm talking about these reels, Not sure which one I will be getting but i want to use 15LB mono. https://www.ebay.com/itm/KastKing-Spartacus-Low-Profile-Baitcaster-Baitcasting-Fishing-Reel/292121258171?var=591078728667 https://www.ebay.com/itm/KastKing-Spartacus-Plus-Baitcasting-Reel-Freshwater-Fishing-Rubber-Cork-Handle/183230403737?hash=item2aa9621499:m:mD7WmXAvNHXUBuTTePAM8Vg https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/okuma-stratus-v-baitcasting-reel-15okuustrtsvlhbtcree/15okuustrtsvlhbtcree?

Would a Heavy action rod with a rating of 3/8-1oz be more universal for minimal cover and thick cover?

Is a medium heavy rod good for jig fishing with 3/8 and 1/2oz jigs?

I was looking for some help with figuring out where the bass might be staging and where pre spawn would most likely be. I'm refering to the Mays lake body of water not trinity. I'm located in the Midwest in Illinois. fishing-guide-2018-mayslake-trinity-lake.pdf

My reel is rated at 12lb can I go past this? What issues will I run into besides less length fitting on the spool.

What kind of water depths,etc would I use a 3/4oz lipless crankbait in? Deeper water? Would I also get bigger bass on it?

When trimming the skirt for a jig does the amount of skirt you trim off matter or is it all just personal preference?

I plan on fishing creature style baits and brush hogs. I will be using a medium action rod. What size hooks are best for these baits.

no grass mats, maybe some fallen logs and your typical vegetation. But if I am somewhere where there is grass mats and the water is deeper and thicker vegetation I do want to be able to fish that as well.

I use 3/8oz jigs for all my fishing needs. I fish in water that is less than 10ft. Is this a good weight or should I be using something heavier?

Thanks

Thanks everyone I understand it all now.

Now if I want to use bullet weights I can use 1/4,3/8,1/2 and 3/4oz correct?

So I’ve been confused for the longest time on lure weights. I do know that the higher number for crankbaits Example- 3/8 is lighter than the smaller numbers 1/2 which is heavier. But when it comes to jigs I didn’t realize the smaller number is heavier. So my rod is rated at 3/4-1/4oz. With jigs do I just go backwards so the heaviest my rod can handle with a jig is a 3/4oz and the lightest it can handle is a 1/4oz jig?

Change all the guides your saying?

So I got a Lews carbon blue gt baitcasting rod. My old one got grooves in the stainless steel guides. Long story short lews sent me out the same rod by accident so now I have this free rod. Any ideas what I can do with besides sell it. I'm worried if I use it I'll get grooving again.

I have a mh 6’10 fast action rod that is rated 3/4-1/2 oz. is a 3/8oz floating crank bait too light? I’m using 12 pound mono line.

Worked like a charm, thanks!

I bought a new fly rod and one of the guides has a tiny small dab of epoxy I would assume on the guide. Will this interfere with fishing or will it eventually rub off from the fly line?

Now with the flys how do I determine which fly is sutiable for my rod? It’s a 7/8wt I’ll be purchasing.