Swim Bait, Crankbait, Swim Jig, Spinnerbait Rod/Reel

Jesse Shumaker - graduate

I need a multipurpose rod/reel/line recommendations for a Swim Bait, Crankbait, Swim Jig, Spinnerbait, Swinging Jig Head, setup. I'm leaning towards the following Lew's setup but would rather rely on the pro's advice for this one. My range is around $120-150 for each.

Rod
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lews_TP-1_Speed_Stick_IM8_Casting_Rods/descpage-TPF.html - Med Heavy 7'

Reel
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lews_Mach_I_Speed_Spool_Casting_Reel/descpage-LM1.html



July 8, 2019 09:10:47 PM
Derek - graduate

For the rod I would recommend the Megabass Levante Diablo Spec. Its a little more than you want to spend but I feel you could make up for it on the reel bc there are a lot of good reels out there for around $100

Here is the rod:

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Megabass_2019_Levante_Casting_Rods/descpage-MBLCRD.html

Here is the reel I would recommend :

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Daiwa_Fuego_CT_Casting_Reel/descpage-FCTX.html

I wouldn’t go higher than a 7.3 on the gear ratio.

I would recommend throwing 15 lb floro and keep all your hooks on the lighter size. Also keep you drag fairly tight when throwing the single hook baits and a little looser when throwing anything with trebles.

Hope this helps!

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Derek

July 9, 2019 11:15:29 PM

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