mexikanman

It's a large white grub-type trailer with twin tails. Again, I've had it for a long time and don't remember what make/model. I think it's a 1/2oz Strike King buzz bait. Trailer, not sure, Iooked through my bags and can't find another. I'll definitely use a smaller trailer in the future.

Just a little update: Shimano SLX both rod and reel. 7:2:1, 7' MH. I'm going to try the lure on a couple other set-ups to see if I have the same issue. TBH I was covering water with long casts so I'll try on short/medium throws to see if I have the same issue. Thanks for all the feedback.

I'm not sure what I'm doing "wrong"? Im sorry I don't know specifics about the buzz bait; i bought it a long time ago and don't remember make/model. All I know is it's kinda heavy. So the problem is, I make a long cast and no matter if I reel fast or slow, the bait doesn't hit the top of the water until XX feet from the boat. These numbers are fake, just and example: if I cast it 90ft, it'll sink and then pop up about the 60ft mark. I've tried reeling as soon as it hits the water, and like I said fast and slow, but it always submerges (at least beneath the waterline) and pops up about the same distance from the boat. I've tried rod tip up, down, at it....etc... Anyone know why it doesn't swim "on top" right from the start?

I have a Curado DC (8:5) on an Omen Black 7'6" Medium Heavy. I can toss this set-up a mile, but because the rod is so stiff, I think my accuracy suffers. I have other MH rods but this one is pretty stiff; liken to a heavy jigging rod. So, I'd like some suggestions where I can still get the distance a 7'6" rod delivers but I'd rather have accuracy with this reel. What rods do you recommend to pair w/ this reel? Also, can you give me some recommendations for a reel to place on this rod? I already have heavy jigging and frog rods, so if there is any other set-ups that will be best served by a heavy rod, please shoot me your thoughts. Gear ration as well please? My current set-ups: punch, jig, frog, hard jerk, soft jerk, "heavy" finesse, spinner, (2) soft bait set-ups (plastics) and a crank bait r&r. I'd like the replacements about $100 each.