Hello everyone I am new to the forum and I hope I'm posting in the right thread. I fish saltwater and this summer I want to catch some bass. I'm going to be going to a lot of lakes and want to get started with a couple rod and reel setups that are bait specific. I plan on purchasing the following.

1.(Worm and Jig Rod/Reel)

Shimano Curado I 200HG 7:2:1

G. Loomis GL2 Jig And Worm Rod 6'8" MH Extra Fast

2.(Crankbait)

Daiwa Tatula 100P 5:4:1

G. Loomis GL2 Crankbait Rod 6'6" MH Moderate

What do you think about these two setups? I will only be using them for those specific bait/lures. I'm not too picky about gear I'm more worried about if these tools are appropriate for what I'm throwing as stated in the titles. Thank you and look forward to reading all of your replies. If I did post in the wrong thread please let me know. I don't see where else I could post this question.

The worm and jig rod seteup you posted seems pretty bad ass, but what are you doing with it?

 

Theres many different styles of fishing a jig and a worm are you casting the jig? swimming it? pitching it?

 

That rod seems too short for pitching and flipping which is a pretty important for pitching a jig and or a worm

 

I'd recommend at least a 7 foot rod for this. Preferably i'd want a 7'6 rod.

 

As far as your cranking setup you mentioned it really depends on the size of the cranks your throwing.

Hello and Welcome to BR ~

 

As for your set ups - as long as you can articulate why you've chosen them and it matches how your actually going to use them, then you should be fine.

 

Personally, unless I'm target casting in tight quarters I prefer at least a 7 foot stick for both of those applications.

 

Good Luck

 

A-Jay

What would you recommend I do with it? I want to be able to cast the worm and jig. If I were to get a 7' rod would I be able to do a little more with it?

For the Crankbait setup what size lures would you recommend throwing?

I have a 6'8" worm rod that I like a lot. It excels in tight quarters but I prefer a 7'0" or even a 7'3" for an all around rod. I don't think you will regret a shorter rod or jigs and worms but that is my $0.02. On the subject of the crankbait rod, I would go with a 7'0" rod at a minimum. Longer casts mean covering more water which is the purpose of crankbait fishing. I also think a 6.3:1 will suit you better than a 5.4:1 as a general purpose crankbait reel. 

What would you recommend I do with it? I want to be able to cast the worm and jig. If I were to get a 7' rod would I be able to do a little more with it?

For the Crankbait setup what size lures would you recommend throwing?

 

You should have no problem casting with either of those out fits and rod length is definitely a personal preference, one that's different for everyone. 

 

Generally speaking, a longer rod is beneficial when distance on a cast is desired and a shorter rod is usually preferred for casting accuracy.  What is long or short could be different for each angler.

 

As for bait sizes, I do not have the specifications of the rods you've listed committed to memory. 

However each rod's recommended bait sizes are clearly listed on the rod.

 

A-Jay

I fish two Loomis 803s and love then. One is my t-rig rod (BCR GLX) and I use one for small swimbaits (NRX).

I find that the 6'8 is the best length for me for these applications as I'm often fishing close to the boat but need pinpoint accurate casts to grass and docks.

Okay thank you guys for the advice and tips. I will be going with a G. Loomis 7'1" MH extra fast instead of the 6'8" for worms and jigs. A Powell glass crank rod 7' MH moderate fast instead of the 6'6" for crankbaits, and instead of the 5:4:1 Tatula I will be going with the Tatula Type R 6:3:1.