10-16-2006, 09:50 PM
Well someone has to be the first to follow tube dudes post. I feel a little bit like Twiggy coming on stage with Mae West but here is my humble arsenal anyway.
I agree wholeheartedly with TD regarding light tackle. I have caught a lot of nice bass on ultralight tackle and wouldn't trade them for the fish I have lost by using the ultralights. I usually always carry a light action 6' one piece spinning rod and reel with 6lb test that I use for small plastics or ultralite crankbaits and topwater. However when the pocketbook allows I may try TD's method of using these ultralight baits on a light BC setup. I also always carry a 6 1/2 ' med spinning rig with 8lb test for my heavier rubber worms (always my go to bait). I only carry three rods so my last rod is either a 6' ultralight spinning rig or a med action baitcast setup with 10lb line, depending on what I expect to encounter. I also use a left hand BC, currently a Shimano Curado 101B on a 6 1/2 med st croix rod. I have thought of putting that reel on a med-light or light 7' rod and getting another possibly larger reel for the current rod. I don't get to target as big an array of fish as some so these usually take care of my needs.
When I wade fish I will use either a 5 1/2' ultralight spinning setup or a 6' light spinning setup depending on how big I am hoping the fish will be that day. Sometimes we will wind up doing 4-6 miles of wading and that ultalight is sure easy and light to cast all day long. But it takes a long time to stop wondering how big that one that broke your line was. Like they say you play your cards and take your chances.
I'm also anxious to hear what others are taking to the water.
good fishing,
vl
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I agree wholeheartedly with TD regarding light tackle. I have caught a lot of nice bass on ultralight tackle and wouldn't trade them for the fish I have lost by using the ultralights. I usually always carry a light action 6' one piece spinning rod and reel with 6lb test that I use for small plastics or ultralite crankbaits and topwater. However when the pocketbook allows I may try TD's method of using these ultralight baits on a light BC setup. I also always carry a 6 1/2 ' med spinning rig with 8lb test for my heavier rubber worms (always my go to bait). I only carry three rods so my last rod is either a 6' ultralight spinning rig or a med action baitcast setup with 10lb line, depending on what I expect to encounter. I also use a left hand BC, currently a Shimano Curado 101B on a 6 1/2 med st croix rod. I have thought of putting that reel on a med-light or light 7' rod and getting another possibly larger reel for the current rod. I don't get to target as big an array of fish as some so these usually take care of my needs.
When I wade fish I will use either a 5 1/2' ultralight spinning setup or a 6' light spinning setup depending on how big I am hoping the fish will be that day. Sometimes we will wind up doing 4-6 miles of wading and that ultalight is sure easy and light to cast all day long. But it takes a long time to stop wondering how big that one that broke your line was. Like they say you play your cards and take your chances.
I'm also anxious to hear what others are taking to the water.
good fishing,
vl
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