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hushingryph

Member Since 14 May 2016
Offline Last Active Aug 09 2016 08:50 PM
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What Kind Of Fish Is This?

16 June 2016 - 02:45 PM

Any idea what kind of fish this is? My guess is a grass carp or golden shiner.


Thoughts on my spinning rod, reel, and line combo

14 May 2016 - 01:10 PM

Hi all,

 

I'm looking at getting back into fishing and have decided to pick up my own gear and tackle. I'm primarily a bank angler targeting bass and pike. I'll be throwing everything from frogs, jigs, chatter baits, spinner baits, jerk baits, cranks, and soft plastics. I know there are rod/reel/line combos more suitable for each of these baits but I'm only able to afford one setup for now. 

 

 

Rod: I was looking at a Berkely Lightening Rod Shock 7' Medium but am worried it won't have enough backbone for frogs. Originally considered the new ugly stik GX2 for its durability and its MH power but I've heard you lose sensitivity

 

Braid: Seaguar Smackdown 30lb, .235mm. Chose this one because it's much thinner than other top braids like suffix 832

Reel: Since I'll be using frogs I need a reel that can a fair amount of braid capacity: BPS Pro Qualifier Spinning Reel PQS10, 5.6:1 Ratio, 31" per turn, 7.5 oz. With 30lb seaguar smackdown i'll be able to have about 110 yards

 

Any comments, recommendations or advice on my choice would be greatly appreciated!