Hello fellow bass fisherman, this is my first post. I have read the articles and watched the vids. Looking for a little feedback from the bass community. 

 

Just a little background, i fish exclusively spinning gear. I know many of you will advise me to get a bait caster and eventually i am going to, but that is for another time. Right now Im looking for some feedback on my spinning set-ups. This is what I am currently going with:

 

 

Fenwick Aetos 7’ MH fast - Shimano Symmetre 3000 reel - 10 lb Senshi mono  (for frogs)

 

Fenwick HMG 6'6 M fast  - Quantum Smoke reel - 10 lb Senshi mono (for texas rig plastic worms)

 

Fenwick HMX 6'6 M fast - Quantum Smoke reel - 10 lb Invisx Floro (for swim bait; money minnow)

 

(older) Fenwick 6'6 M fast - older Shimano Stradic 4000 - 10 lb Floroclear (spinnerbait/buzzbait)

 

Also have Fenwick Aetos 7'4 MH XF - (don't have reel for it yet; thinking of the new Stradic or another Symmetre) - (may make this my frog or swim bait rod)

 

 

So that is my equipment...would really love some feedback. If something is not paired up right please let me know any suggestions. i have don't A LOT of research in trying to pair the right rod for the right application, this is what i came up with. Any feedback is appreciated. thank you

 

-Dennis

Hey Denny,

Welcome to BR. Everything looks good to me. If I were to make a recommendation why not put that 4000 stradic on the 7'4 mhxf rod and purchase a 2500 size reel for the 6'6.

I would throw braid on one of the reels for frogs

Hey Denny,

Welcome to BR. Everything looks good to me. If I were to make a recommendation why not put that 4000 stradic on the 7'4 mhxf rod and purchase a 2500 size reel for the 6'6.

 

I was thinking of doing that actually. The stradic reel i have is pretty old, and its not as smooth as it once was. I was thinking about buying either a new Quantum smoke for it or a new Stradic. 

 

Should I make the 7'4 my frog rod or swim bait rod?

I don't throw frogs a lot and I don't really throw any swimbaits. However a 4000 size stradic is a pretty big reel for bass fishing. That's why I suggested putting it on the larger rod. There is also a sponser on this board deleware valley tackle that could tune that stradic up for you for a lot less than the cost of a new reel.

I don't throw frogs a lot and I don't really throw any swimbaits. However a 4000 size stradic is a pretty big reel for bass fishing. That's why I suggested putting it on the larger rod. There is also a sponser on this board deleware valley tackle that could tune that stradic up for you for a lot less than the cost of a new reel.

would love to send them the reel to fix up, how do i get there info? 

 

Also, speaking of reels, how do you maintain your reels? I know your supposed to lube them but i honestly have never taken a reel apart, and I'm a little hesitant too just because i have never done it before. The reels i have now are all pretty new except for the older Stradic, but how often should do maintenance on my reels and what do you do to them?

There should be a link on the side of the page for Delaware valley tackle. Maybe he will see this thread and chime in. I don't do any maintenance on my spinning reels. If they needed it I would send them to dvt. You need to be careful working on any reel but especially a spinning reel. They can be tough to take apart and even harder to get back together. I know this from experience.

I see you are also a Fenwick fan.    I am not going to comment on your combos.  What I am going to do is help the Bait Monkey out, and suggest adding another rod.....the Smallmouth 6'9" MXF. Mount a 2000/2500 size reel on it. 

I see you are also a Fenwick fan.    I am not going to comment on your combos.  What I am going to do is help the Bait Monkey out, and suggest adding another rod.....the Smallmouth 6'9" MXF. Mount a 2000/2500 size reel on it. 

thanks for the recommendation...quick question. How is a "smallmouth rod" different than any other rod? Also, what bait do you recommend i throw on this setup?