Hi guys,

After reading and posting here:

And creating this topic for a crank rod:

I finally ended up buying stuff and I now need to make full combos (Rod-Reel-Line) 

The problem is that I actually do not have enough reels for all the rods so I will likely need 1 more (maybe two, as a telecom tech guy I hate not having a spare !)

Here is what I have so far:

 

• Quantum Team KVD 6'10" H/F paired with a KK Royale Legend Elite 8.1:1, braid 50lbs, my current frog setup
• St.Croix Mojo Bass Flippin' 7'11" H/MF paired with a Shimano Curado 200IHG 7.2:1 with 50lbs braid. I'm using it for heavier jigs (5/8) in heavier cover
• Fenwick Aetos 7'0" MH/F paired with a KK Assassin (6.3:1), with 40lbs braid used for jigs (3/8 or 1/2)
• Fenwick Lunker Stik 7'3" M/M paired with a lightly "modded" Citica 200E (6.3:1), 40lbs braid, for small to medium size crankbaits
• St.Croix Bass X 6'6" M/F, currently has the Aetos' KK Assassin reel on, destinated to throw soft jerkbaits on

 

So, my 1st question is how, kinda playing musical chair, can I enhance my combos with what I have ? My second one is am I right with the job I give the combo's actually or I can use them in a better way ? My 3rd question is which reel ratio should I buy next and to pair with which rod ? My last question is can I use something I already have for spinnerbaits/chatterbaits/buzzbaits and are these usually thrown on the same combo?

Looks like every rod has It's own reel.  What am I missing?

 

 

1 minute ago, LionHeart said:

Looks like every rod has It's own reel.  What am I missing?

 

 

I borrowed the reel that's usually on the Aetos to temporarily (or not) put it on the Bass X to throw 5" flukes this week-end. There is still an orphan rod whatsoever

Tell me about the Aetos.  Power? Action?

 

 

 nevermind.   I gotcha

Just now, LionHeart said:

Tell me about the Aetos.  Power? Action?

 

 

It's a medium heavy/fast action, my swimjig rod. I would like to tie a white/black jig dressed with a Berkley 3.5in Ripple shad on it as the bass are on shad round here at this time of year !

I'd leave the KK on the Bass X, and get a new reel for the Aetos.  Something faster if you use the rod for jigs and such. 

 

Although,  you could also use the KVD as your rod for all jigs including 3/8, and use the Aetos for spinner baits and chatter baits.  In which case, I'd put a 7 speed reel on it.

6 minutes ago, LionHeart said:

I'd leave the KK on the Bass X, and get a new reel for the Aetos.  Something faster if you use the rod for jigs and such. 

 

Although,  you could also use the KVD as your rod for all jigs including 3/8, and use the Aetos for spinner baits and chatter baits.  In which case, I'd put a 7 speed reel on it.

I will likely put the Mojo's Curado on it for the week-end as I get to use more the Aetos than the long Mojo Bass. It's a 7speed, I'll see how I like it. If I set the KVD aside, what could I throw the frog on ?

Crap, I meant use the Mojo as your only Jig rod, not the KVD.  Keep the KVD for frog.  IMO, the Bass X could do the work of the Lunker Stik.

 

Basically this.

KVD as is.

Mojo Bass as is, use it for all jigs.

Put the KK back on the Aetos and use for spinner/chatter.

Take the Citica off lunker stick, and use it for cranks, and jerk baits on the Bass X.

 

Leave the lunker stick at home till you get a reel for it.

 

@LionHeart thanks for your answer ! Makes sense !

 

Just curious. How do you like the assasin compared to the Legend Elite?

14 hours ago, bayvalle said:

Just curious. How do you like the assasin compared to the Legend Elite?

1st I'm no baitcaster guru and second I do not own these for a long time so I did use them like 3 times. I just found out about the Assassin centrifugal brake. The RLE is very easy to dial in and fits nicely in palm, they advertise the "palm fit" feature and I can say they're right about it, I thought that before I even noticed the advertised tech features. The RLE cast my frogs a mile, do not backlash but is heavier than the Assassin. The light Assassin+Aetos combo makes me feel like I have a fencing sword in my hands ! I will use the assassin extensively tomorrow with a Bass X med/fast rod with weightless 5" flukes, I will update tomorrow night or Tuesday morning since it will be its first outing since I found the centrifugal brakes LOL !

Oh and the matte finish of the Assassin does not please everyone but I personnally like it and its kinda antislip as a bonus. The Assassin doesn't cradle in your hand like the RLE. I have Let's Say medium large hands and it Still feel good in hand though

On 10/6/2018 at 11:52 PM, LionHeart said:

Crap, I meant use the Mojo as your only Jig rod, not the KVD.  Keep the KVD for frog.  IMO, the Bass X could do the work of the Lunker Stik.

 

Basically this.

KVD as is.

Mojo Bass as is, use it for all jigs.

Put the KK back on the Aetos and use for spinner/chatter.

Take the Citica off lunker stick, and use it for cranks, and jerk baits on the Bass X.

 

Leave the lunker stick at home till you get a reel for it.

 

Here is what I did Monday.

-Citica 6.3:1 on the Lunkerstik, with its braid tied with a rapala knot on a Flicker Shad size 7

-Curado on the Aetos with a swimjig dressed with a 3.5" paddletail

-KK Assassin on the Bass X with a Houdini 5 on a 5/0 w-less swimbait hook

 

I loved the lunkerstik but it was at its limit with the mid-depth diving Flicker Shad. A 5.3:1 reel might also been more suitable.

 

The Curado on the Aetos isnt as nice as the Assassin since it weights much more but worked without a glitch the whole day.

 

The Assassin needed the centrifugal brake to be pushed from 3 to 4 and worked OK but I felt I could add distance and sinking rate using lighter braid. I then ordered a Johncoo JC-200 which is a clone of the Assassin and will come with both a standard V-spool and a shallow spool that I plan on filing with 15 to 20lbs braid.

 

My season is ending soon enough I'll likely play and complete the arsenal during winter.