carrageenan

Thanks for the advice guys, great story too! I’m slowly starting to figure out what works for me.

Leaving this here for any other future newbies. Also, I dropped 3 more last night, so I’ve still got a few things to correct. I did notice on one set, the drag slipped. Are you usually turning your drag up all the way?

Thanks a lot for your detailed responses. When I said gear, I was referring to the mono, and hook thickness/sharpening. Baitcasters are new to me, I’m usually utilizing a fly rod.

I’m new to baitcasting and over the weekend I missed a few quality fish when they jumped. The biggest took the jig/craw on the fall so I’m not sure I had enough sack before the set. I probably didn’t drop the rod when she jumped, but I was worked up so I can’t remember. I’m still learning so I have 14# mono on the spool, so I’m wondering if the stretch is dampening the hook set. Other than that, the hook probably needs a light sharpening. Hoping to hear what guidance you guys have for me, thanks.

Thank you all, much appreciated!

Opening this back up, had to postpone the purchase. Which gear ratio would you recommend for only having one rod? I’m thinking 7:1 would be a good jumping off point.

Thanks, I appreciate the helpful replies. So for Dobyns a rating of heavy is more like MH, and MH Is closer to M? One more thing; is it possible to throw a frog on this rod?

Looking to buy my first baitcaster, and I’m leaning towards a Dobyns Fury 7’ MH fast action rod paired with a Daiwa Tatula CT 7.3:1. Opinions?