I boat fish and do a little wade fishing.  No thick or heavy mats.  Trying to round out my gear with 6 set ups.  I need a rod for the 7.0.1 and line suggestion for the Mettle and input on if the KVD Casting Rod is a good bet (I have one that I can return to Bass Pro where I have gift cards)...I just got that rod on clearance for $69.99.  I am also open to any suggestions as to which baits are a sure bet to be thrown on which rigs.  Please don't suggest rods that I can't get at Academy or BPS as I have lots of credit at each.

 

CASTING:

1)  7 foot Medium Vendetta - Medium Fast tip with 6.4:1 Pro Qualifier - 12 pound fluoro

 

2)  NEED A ROD FOR THIS REEL  -7.0:1 KVD Burner - 50 lb braid - frogs /jigs / flipping / pitching  (looking at about a 7'3" to 7'6" m/h or heavy?)

 

3)  KVD Signature Series 7 foot medium casting rod (I can return this still if I change my mind to something else like a BPS Crankin' Stick based on suggestions...I don't throw real deep cranks) - BPS Pro Qualifier 5.2.1 with 12 lb fluoro

 

4)  7 foot Medium Vendetta - Medium Fast tip with H20 Mettle - NEED LINE SUGGESTIONS FOR TOPWATER (Hula poppers, spooks, Pop'rs)

 

SPINNING:

5)  6'6" Medium Vendetta with Fast tip - Sahara 2500 - 8 lb mono

 

6)  7 foot Medium CarbonLite with Symetre 2500 - 20 lb braid with fluoro leader

 

 

I'd suggest a St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass Frog N Slop/ Swim Jig rod for your burner reel. It's 7'4" H/F which should suit your needs. It's got great sensitivity for your bottom contact baits as well as a good tip so frogging will be a breeze.

 

The line you want to use for top waters is either a 15 or so LB mono or 20-30lb braid. You want to stay away from fluoro because it will sink and pull your top water baits under.

 

Also, depending on if you fish spinnerbaits or heavier texas rigs often you might want to return your KVD rod and exchange it for a MH/F. You will still be able to use it for bigger crankbaits you'll just have to loosen your drag some, and you can throw smaller ones on your M/F again doing the same thing.

I'd suggest a St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass Frog N Slop/ Swim Jig rod for your burner reel. It's 7'4" H/F which should suit your needs. It's got great sensitivity for your bottom contact baits as well as a good tip so frogging will be a breeze.

 

The line you want to use for top waters is either a 15 or so LB mono or 20-30lb braid. You want to stay away from fluoro because it will sink and pull your top water baits under.

 

Also, depending on if you fish spinnerbaits or heavier texas rigs often you might want to return your KVD rod and exchange it for a MH/F. You will still be able to use it for bigger crankbaits you'll just have to loosen your drag some, and you can throw smaller ones on your M/F again doing the same thing.

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Tight lines

Andrew