I have a tournament coming up in two weeks. I have a 6 rod limit and have decided on the six combos however, I have been out preparing for the tourney and these setups feel either overpowered or underpowered any help with this would help. I just want to mix and match the 6 reels to rods not eliminate and add from my other inventory.

 

6' 9" M Kovert Crankbait Rod/ 6.3: Tatula/10lb Yo-Zuri  squarebill and shallow running cranks

7' M Villain / 5.3:1 Citica/ 10lb Yo-Zuri    medium crank and secondary squarbill

7' MH Veritas / 6.3:1 Exo/ 12lb Mono Spinnerbait, Buzzbaits, Jerkbaits

7' H H2O Ethos / 7.3:1 Smoke/ 30lb Power Pro Frogs and Jigs

7' M Veritas / Lews Tournament HS Spinning/ 8lb Yo-Zuri shakeyhead

7' M Clarus / Daiwa Legalis/ 8lb mono t-rig and wackey rig

 

Those are my current setups I use lighter lines since the bass are small. Last year the tournament was won on a 10lb with a limit. Please no recommendations on line unless that is what ultimately is what is making me feel off. Thank you in advance for the help.

If you're only going to use some combination of the rods and reels listed. ... then I think you have everything well thought out.

I personally would change out your 7'M villain for a 7'mh+ 6.x reel for more versatility. But that's just me.

Good luck on your tourney! May all your fish be 3+#!

If you're only going to use some combination of the rods and reels listed. ... then I think you have everything well thought out.

I personally would change out your 7'M villain for a 7'mh+ 6.x reel for more versatility. But that's just me.

Good luck on your tourney! May all your fish be 3+#!

Thank you. I think I have came to the realization that the lighter line is throwing me off. I usually fish with line no weaker than 12 lb and I only use flouro and braid. But with this particular lake stocked with small fish I figured smaller line would create more sensitivity. But it feels like something wants to break be it my line, rod or something in the fish   when I set the hook. Maybe Im just setting too hard.

Well just keep reminding yourself that the 10# yozuri is actually #15 line. Lol.

Take your time, make sure your knots are clean, your drag is set, and check your line often. I'm sure it'll be fine!