I am normally a Co-Angler and only have 5 or 6 combos so I was able to keep everything under control but now this season I am finally an owner of a bass boat and went overboard buying rods and reels this season. I added 6 new casting combos and now I am not sure what reels to pair with what rods to maximize each combo. I like the technique specific setups and ultimate what I am aiming for. I also have two rods without reels currently so any suggestions on what reels is add would be great to. I also have bulk spools of 12# and 17# Fluoro and 8# and 10# Mono to fill all the reels as well as 2 filler spools of 50# braid. Thank you in advance for helping with this.

 

7'1" MF

6'9" MF

6'10" MMF

7'1" MHF

6'9" MHF

7' MHF

7"3" HXF

7' HXF

7' HF

6'9" HF (Frog Special)

 

Reels:

6:1 KK Spartacus

6:1 Concept Z

7:1 SV Spool

7:1 SX

7:1 STX

7:1 Accurist

8:1 SX

8:1 Carbonlite

 

 

Good luck getting suggestions.  One time I posted a similar thread.  Naturally I had my own ideas, but wanted opinions of some others.  Not one answer.

 

I would suggest listing reel ratios.  It makes a difference to many on which technique to use the reel for.

With that many variables,  your best bet is trial and error. I usually put my favorite reel on the rod I intend to use the most and go from there.

8:1 ratios on heavy rods for jigging/frogs

6:1 on mod action for cranks

Everything else is going to do pretty much the same thing

No one can really tell you. PourMyOwn nailed it. 

 

Btw, pretty decent Arsenal. 

On 9/2/2019 at 5:42 PM, Chance_Taker4 said:

I am normally a Co-Angler and only have 5 or 6 combos so I was able to keep everything under control but now this season I am finally an owner of a bass boat and went overboard buying rods and reels this season. I added 6 new casting combos and now I am not sure what reels to pair with what rods to maximize each combo. I like the technique specific setups and ultimate what I am aiming for. I also have two rods without reels currently so any suggestions on what reels is add would be great to. I also have bulk spools of 12# and 17# Fluoro and 8# and 10# Mono to fill all the reels as well as 2 filler spools of 50# braid. Thank you in advance for helping with this.

 

7'1" MF

6'9" MF

6'10" MMF

7'1" MHF

6'9" MHF

7' MHF

7"3" HXF

7' HXF

7' HF

6'9" HF (Frog Special)

 

Reels:

6:1 KK Spartacus

6:1 Concept Z

7:1 SV Spool

7:1 SX

7:1 STX

7:1 Accurist

8:1 SX

8:1 Carbonlite

 

 

That’s a nice arsenal and this is how I would set those combos up for greatest versatility. But keep in mind You are missing a few Crankbait Moderate Rods and a true Flipping Stick. Also are any of those rods spinning ? 

 

7'1" MF (Jigs, Worms, Paddle Tails, SpyBaits up to 1/2oz) + a reel with 27 to 29 inches per turn + 10 to 14lb Mono

 

6'9" MF (Jigs, Worms, JerkBaits, TopWaters up to 1/2oz) + a reel with 29 inches per turn + 10 to 14lb Mono

 

6'10" MMF (SpinnerBaits, SquareBills, JerkBaits, TopWaters up to 5/8oz) + 6:1 Concept Z + 12 to 14lb Mono

 

7'1" MHF (Jigs, Worms, BuzzBaits and maybe PropBaits up to 3/4oz) + 7:1 SV Spool + 40lb to 50lb Braid with optional leader or just straight 17lb Monofilament 

 

6'9" MHF (Jigs, Worms, Toads up to 3/4oz) + 7:1 SX + 40lb to 50lb Braid with Optional leader or just straight 17lb Monofilament 

 

7' MHF (Jigs, Worms, SpinnerBaits, ChatterBaits, BuzzBaits up to 3/4oz) + 7:1 STX + 17lb Monofilament or 17lb Fluorocarbon 

 

7"3" HXF (Punch Rigs up to 1 or 1.25oz) + 7:1 Accurist + 50 to 65lb Braid 

 

7' HXF (Jigs, Frogs up to 1oz) + 8:1 Carbonlite + 50 to 65lb Braid with optional leader

 

7' HF (Carolina Rigs up to 1oz) + 6:1 KK Spartacus + 17lb Monofilament 

 

6'9" HF (Hollow Frogs up to 3/4 oz) + 8:1 SX + 50 to 65lb Braid

That is quite a few Heavy power rods for the total you have.  Do you fish a lot of jigs?  Or a lot of heavy cover?  What techniques do you use them for?

 

I have that many Heavy rods plus an older MH that is rated for a heavier weight than any of my Heavy rods.  I seldom use them unless planning on throwing a frog.  I do like the rods so I'm thinking I will start using them where I have been using a MH.

 

Forgot to congratulate you on the new boat and gear.  Congratulations.    Exciting, huh. 

On 9/28/2019 at 2:23 PM, J.Vincent said:

That’s a nice arsenal and this is how I would set those combos up for greatest versatility. But keep in mind You are missing a few Crankbait Moderate Rods and a true Flipping Stick. Also are any of those rods spinning ? 

 

7'1" MF (Jigs, Worms, Paddle Tails, SpyBaits up to 1/2oz) + a reel with 27 to 29 inches per turn + 10 to 14lb Mono

 

6'9" MF (Jigs, Worms, JerkBaits, TopWaters up to 1/2oz) + a reel with 29 inches per turn + 10 to 14lb Mono

 

6'10" MMF (SpinnerBaits, SquareBills, JerkBaits, TopWaters up to 5/8oz) + 6:1 Concept Z + 12 to 14lb Mono

 

7'1" MHF (Jigs, Worms, BuzzBaits and maybe PropBaits up to 3/4oz) + 7:1 SV Spool + 40lb to 50lb Braid with optional leader or just straight 17lb Monofilament 

 

6'9" MHF (Jigs, Worms, Toads up to 3/4oz) + 7:1 SX + 40lb to 50lb Braid with Optional leader or just straight 17lb Monofilament 

 

7' MHF (Jigs, Worms, SpinnerBaits, ChatterBaits, BuzzBaits up to 3/4oz) + 7:1 STX + 17lb Monofilament or 17lb Fluorocarbon 

 

7"3" HXF (Punch Rigs up to 1 or 1.25oz) + 7:1 Accurist + 50 to 65lb Braid 

 

7' HXF (Jigs, Frogs up to 1oz) + 8:1 Carbonlite + 50 to 65lb Braid with optional leader

 

7' HF (Carolina Rigs up to 1oz) + 6:1 KK Spartacus + 17lb Monofilament 

 

6'9" HF (Hollow Frogs up to 3/4 oz) + 8:1 SX + 50 to 65lb Braid

These are only my casting setups. I have 5 spinning combos on deck as well. Also I don't really throw a lot of cranks anymore. Mostly Spinnerbaits and Jerkbaits if I'm not using jigs or plastics.

On 9/28/2019 at 3:26 PM, new2BC4bass said:

That is quite a few Heavy power rods for the total you have.  Do you fish a lot of jigs?  Or a lot of heavy cover?  What techniques do you use them for?

 

I have that many Heavy rods plus an older MH that is rated for a heavier weight than any of my Heavy rods.  I seldom use them unless planning on throwing a frog.  I do like the rods so I'm thinking I will start using them where I have been using a MH.

 

Forgot to congratulate you on the new boat and gear.  Congratulations.    Exciting, huh. 

Thank you. I tend to fish around heavy cover more than most that's why I have such heavier rods. I can tell you it's been a while new expirience fishing front seat compared to back seat, a lot of adjustments. 

 

Thank you for the replies everyone. I know I'm almost 2 months behind but traveling for work and being gone weeks at a time has really taken all my time.