I have about a 200 budget but willing to go over a little if it s really worth it.
Topwater rod and reel setup.
It ll handle jerkbaits small spinnerbaits small topwater plugs small and medium size crankbaits vibrating jigs and smaller swimbaits.
I ve had one of these for years.
I fish it all year long.
5 essentials for a top water rod and reel combos.
A good setup for frog fishing should have the power to handle dense weeds but still have the finesse to enable super accurate casts.
These are the foundation of any setup.
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I also pair it with a high speed reel.
Kvd kevin vandam topwater tips and techniques kevin runs through his tips and techniques on how best to fish surface topwater lures for bass.
This combo has caught so many bass over the last two years.
This instructional video will help you determine.
In this top water rod fishing guide i will share with you the best overall top water rods and break them down by the different top water techniques as well as share with you everything you need to know about getting properly set up with the right rod for some top water fishing.
For the spinning setup i recommend a 6 6 6 medium light action rod with 10lb.
You want a lighter setup for finesse fishing and i have found a slightly shorter rod to be beneficial.
This is my most versatile rod.
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Should i fish topwater lures on a spinning rod reel.
Rod lew s team custom rose series 7 6 swimbait reel lew s super duty 6 8 1 line 15 pound seaguar tatsu lure scottsboro tackle 6 inch swimbait on 1 ounce vmc flat shad why it s a favorite.
The rod reel and line play a crucial role in becoming a successful topwater angler.
Would be mostly for walk the dog type baits.
What action rod should i be fishing to catch and land more fish.
Braid or 6 lb mono on the reel.
I often use my spinning setup for lighter lures 1 8 1 4 oz and finesse fishing.
My second casting rod is a 6 foot 9 inch medium heavy model with a little more tip action.
Any help on specific rod and reel characteristics i should be looking for would be greatly appreciated.
What is the best rod length for fishing poppers pencil prop baits.
I have developed a feel for the swimbait on this setup and i don t want to change anything.
The basic combination of rod reel and line needs to be right.
It s never out of my boat.