Hey Guys,

 

Hoping to get some advice.  Looking to pickup my first baitcasting setup.  It will be used for jerkbaits (Vision 110), jigs (3/8oz mostly with trailer) and maybe some topwater and weightless senko.  I fish a large reservoir in MA from the BANK for smallies.  Casting distance is extremely important since I'm on the bank.  There is really no cover to speak of so I don't need a heavy setup by any means.  I have most likely decided on the 2018 Aldebaran for the reel.  I'm probably going with an NRX either the 852c or 893c.  Any advice on which one would cast let's say a Vision 110 farther?  Looking for distance. 

 

Thanks,

 

Jason

Looks to me you might need two different rods for your intended purposes.

The 852c could work for the jerkbaits and topwaters and possibly senkos. But it wouldn't be very good at 3/8 oz jigs.

The 893c would be good for the jigs and possibly senkos but not ideal for jerkbaits or topwaters.

852 will sling a 110 far enough to spool an Aldebaran 50MGL.  Can't imagine you'd need to cast it any further

If raw casting distance for light baits is the priority stick with spinning tackle. Casting tackle rookies and distance casting is a recipe for frustration. 

Get the 853. Can use it for all of them. Don’t need to cast to the other side of the lake. Your hook sets won’t be that effective. 

7 hours ago, Kidflex said:

. Your hook sets won’t be that effective. 

 

   That right there is the difference between long distance casting for competition and long distance casting for practical, everyday fishing. Braid helps, but even then there's a limit in the fisherman's reaction ability.      jj

15 hours ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

Casting tackle rookies and distance casting is a recipe for frustration. 

Along with lost lures and having to replace horribly backlashed line.  I have a buddy I am teaching and he wants to cast as far as I can and has had this problem...

17 hours ago, jimmyjoe said:

 

   That right there is the difference between long distance casting for competition and long distance casting for practical, everyday fishing. Braid helps, but even then there's a limit in the fisherman's reaction ability.      jj

4 inches in rod length won’t give you a noticeable difference in distance.