7' MH/F BPS Pro Qualifier 2

Daiwa Fuego CT 6.3:1

30lb Power Pro - Main Line

15lb Maxima Ultragreen Leader joined via FG knot

 

Uses:

Spinnerbaits, Chatterbaits, Buzzbaits

swaver 168

whopper plopper 110

spro rat 40

a-rig

 

So far I've only hooked up with fish on this setup on an A-rig (and it seemed fine) but the bass are definitely starting to get more active so I think this setup is about to see some action over the next month or two. 

 

I guess I won't know for sure until I start hooking up with fish on the other presentations but I wonder if there any thoughts/suggestions or if anything really sticks out. 

 

I know the PQ2 rod isn't "the best" rod in the world. I think it might be a bit more "noodly" than a higher end 7' MH/F. Hence the braid main, mono leader. I'm trying to balance out the whole system to accommodate the single hook and treble hook applications. Still unsure if it might be a little stiff ??? But the trebles on the plopper, rat, and swaver are no joke. 

 

-If the system is too stiff, does a longer mono leader (20-25ft) make a meaningful difference? 

-Any changes to line strengths to compensate one way or the other? 

 

Limited on # of rods I can bring (and own ?) so trying to get the most bang for the buck. 

Only possible issue I can see is that the S-Waver 168 weighs 1-5/8 oz and the rod is rated to 1-1/2 oz...but it's not a severe overload. As long as you don't try to whip it into orbit, it should be fine.

 

Other than that little (ignorable) issue, I don't see a problem.

 

Leader? I don't use them, so can't answer to that.

Nothing wrong with that setup at all. I'd personally be ok using it with braid, mono or fluoro. Don't overthink it.

Only issues I would see is the weight of your baits being outside of the rods suggested ratings. You can get around that tho if you do more of a sweeping cast than try to whip it for distance overhead