01-05-2007, 05:00 AM
Just to throw in my two cents, I prefer baitcasting setups no matter what I'm fishing for. The lighter stuff can be more of a thumb control issue but if there is no wind you'll do just fine.
I prefer the Quantums but also have a Pflueger Trion that handles 1/8 oz. jigs pretty good. I must agree with Bassrods about quality=price.
One of the great things about fishing with BC reels is that you really find out how important the rod that's attached to it really is. I was throwing topwaters a couple weeks ago with one of my new rods that 'I just had to get' (St. Croix) but ended up using an old Rapalla rod that suited the reel better and to my surprise it casted better and had a better response.
When I'm smallie fishing and throwing 1/8 oz. jigs I use a Quantum Accurist (501cx I believe) and a Loomis GL2 MH with a fast action. Granted, it's not the most money you could spend on a setup but it's what I have found the most comfortable for me through the experience of several setups. Unfortunately you are going to have to do the same. We all have our opinions and they may help but trial and error, or spoolout, are the only ways you will find out what works for you. I'm kind of stubborn when it comes to my reels and I prefer Quantums so I'd start there [cool]. I'll quit rambling now, my avatar is from Okeechobee. I was throwing a Zoom trickworm with an 1/8 oz. bulletweight on 8# test (very brave I might add) using a Pflueger Trion BC reel. It casts like a dream.
When you find the reel that suites you drop me a pm, I'd like to know. This may have been my longest reply in the last 2 years, left over wine from X-mas and a keyboard-watch out!!!
[signature]
I prefer the Quantums but also have a Pflueger Trion that handles 1/8 oz. jigs pretty good. I must agree with Bassrods about quality=price.
One of the great things about fishing with BC reels is that you really find out how important the rod that's attached to it really is. I was throwing topwaters a couple weeks ago with one of my new rods that 'I just had to get' (St. Croix) but ended up using an old Rapalla rod that suited the reel better and to my surprise it casted better and had a better response.
When I'm smallie fishing and throwing 1/8 oz. jigs I use a Quantum Accurist (501cx I believe) and a Loomis GL2 MH with a fast action. Granted, it's not the most money you could spend on a setup but it's what I have found the most comfortable for me through the experience of several setups. Unfortunately you are going to have to do the same. We all have our opinions and they may help but trial and error, or spoolout, are the only ways you will find out what works for you. I'm kind of stubborn when it comes to my reels and I prefer Quantums so I'd start there [cool]. I'll quit rambling now, my avatar is from Okeechobee. I was throwing a Zoom trickworm with an 1/8 oz. bulletweight on 8# test (very brave I might add) using a Pflueger Trion BC reel. It casts like a dream.
When you find the reel that suites you drop me a pm, I'd like to know. This may have been my longest reply in the last 2 years, left over wine from X-mas and a keyboard-watch out!!!
[signature]