Hello all, i have a few questions regarding set-ups for spinning gear. Of note, I do not use any bait casting gear at the moment. I will attempt to learn it one day, but as of now i strictly use spinning gear for all my applications. I read a lot of conflicting info regarding length, power action of certain rods for certain applications. Was wondering if anybody could give some recommendations for specific set ups:

 

Frog set-up

Swimbait set-up 

Spinnerbait set-up

Crankbait set-up

Swimming Jig setup 

 

My current gear:

1.) Fenwick Aetos 7" MH - fast action

2.) Fenwick Aetos 7'4 MH - XF action (

3.) Fenwick HMX 6'6 M - Fast (using as current swimbait rod/Texas rig worm rod)

 

I also have a couple quantum smoke reels and some shimano stradic CI14 reels as well. I appreciate the advice in advance!

 

-Dennis V

There is a team that has been fishing  tournaments in the everglades for years who have won many many tournaments fishing toads and such on the flats and one of them uses a med h spinning rod with braid and they weigh in 25lb sacks often over the years.

Just pointing that out that the ideal setup for most may not work for you. Find your comfort zone and go catch some bass.

 

At one time, I fished spinning tackle almost exclusively, in both fresh & saltwater.

IMO, the first listed outfit can handle all the lures you listed (Stradic reel, indeed).

 

Roger