If I get a reel with a high speed I want to already have some baits that work well. What are some baits (brand, model, etc.) that I should use to catch bass in murky water with this reel?

i think you have it backwards

you should purchase your rod/reel setup based on what lures you will be throwing rather than choosing what lure to throw depending on your rod/reel.

but anywaysss...buzzbaits work good with that

anything you want to

anything you want to

I agree that a fast reel is good for about any bait except maybe deep cranks. A fast reel is great for burning buzz baits, lipless cranks and spinners but also is good for getting soft plastics back to the boat to cast again. I'll cast a senko and only let it sit for about 10 seconds, then I want in back as fast as I can to make another cast.

Will an adjustable breaking system allow me to throw lighter baits further and cast baits into the wind better?

Rolltide,

I have a 7:1 Curado 200 and love it.

I can reel slower and still have the bait stay on top of the water and not get tired.

I have the reel on my 7 foot Kister Helium rod and it is a very good setup.

I can cast far and reel in the baits fast or slow.

May I suggest asking the Reel Mechanic your query on the adjustable breaking system?  He knows all about reels.  And he is a great guy.  You may want to PM him if he does not see your post.

P.S. Is it true Saban is going to West Virginia?

Thanks, Sam.

Nick Saban is going to be the next head coach at WVU for 4 trillion dollars a year and he is taking his top 3 recruiting class with him.  ;D

Swimjigs, rattletraps, buzzbaits, flukes- so you can take up line slack quickly.

jerk baits so you can reel up the slack faster while you are between jerks.  buy a couple LC pointer 100s and tear it up.

Will an adjustable breaking system allow me to throw lighter baits further and cast baits into the wind better?

It depends on two things:

1) The angler

2) The reel's capabilities

For the latter, it is just a fact that some baitcast reels handle lighter weights than others.  As an example, with my curado D, I know I can cast a 1/8 oz lure with no problem.  I am willing to be a Chronarch or a Pixy can do an even better job.  However, my abu garcia round reel doesn't have a prayer of a chance of throwing something that light a fair distance. Then again, that round reel wasn't made for tossing such a light weight.

For the former, the angler's skill comes into play too with regard to their dexterity and experience.

As already mentioned, with the HE gearing, the curado d can just about handle everything.  I have worked it with crank baits and it can do the job, but I have other reels that can handle that much more easily for me.  

I use a 7:1 for almost everything, but the speed of the reel really shines when;

Pitching - it gets the lure back to me fast for the next cast. This allows me to fish faster and cover more water.

Ripping a lipless crank or spinnerbait through the grass while trying to keep it moving. There is nothing better.

Dean Rojas uses a 7:1 for his frog fishing.  However, i think it will work awesome for lipless cranks.  It should work for everything except deep crankbaits.

I think the 7:1 excels at a lot more techniques than people think...jigs, all soft plastics, c-rigs, traps, and even some cranks would benefit from picking up more line.  

What is classified as a deep crankbait? To me it is probably any running depth over 7 feet.

What is classified as a deep crankbait? To me it is probably any running depth over 7 feet.

For me?  

15+ feet

I have a high speed Zillion that I use for frogs, jerkbaits, lipless crankbaits, and buzzbaits. It sure makes fishing a frogs and buzzbaits easier. You can the slack out of the line quickly with frog and using a buzzbait is effortless.

I have three "burners" and I use them for everything except deep crankbaits.

Falcon