I've been laid out with a bad back for the last couple of weeks. Stuck in bed over the weekend I made some impulse purchases. I think they were good value though.
Rod: St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass Casting Rod 7' MH X-Fast
(Older version of this: http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/St_Croix_Legend_Tournament_Bass_Casting_Rods/descpage-NCLTC.html )
Old Revo STX 7:1:1
( http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Abu_Garcia_REVO_STX_Casting_Reel/descpage-AGRSTX.html )
I paid about $250 for the whole setup. I'm thinking of using it as a jig and frog setup. Could I throw a 7inch Swimbait with it? I was limited in my choices but I thought I would be ok with an Extra Fast Tip.
What do you think? Good value? Are those the right type of applications for a rod like that?
thanks
As far as the frog, I wouldn't on a MH but that doesn't mean it can't be done. IF you're throwing the frog near bushes, and thick mats/pads, I would personally use at least a heavy.
What's the weight of the 7" swimbait? If it's a slammer I wouldn't. If you're looking into starting off with swimbaits you can't go wrong with a mojo bass swimbait rod. Seems like they are few and far between nowadays but if you can find one I'd get it. I think okuma may make a cheap swimbait rod as well but not 100%.
I say stick to the jigs with that rod. You will have one bad ass jig combo!!!
http://www.amazon.com/Okuma-Swinbait-Casting-25-Pound-Medium-Heavy/dp/B001V7KQZA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=13
I have the 7'11 heavy telescopic handle
Hi Guys,
I've been laid out with a bad back for the last couple of weeks. Stuck in bed over the weekend I made some impulse purchases. I think they were good value though.
Rod: St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass Casting Rod 7' MH X-Fast
(Older version of this: http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/St_Croix_Legend_Tournament_Bass_Casting_Rods/descpage-NCLTC.html )
Old Revo STX 7:1:1
( http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Abu_Garcia_REVO_STX_Casting_Reel/descpage-AGRSTX.html )
I paid about $250 for the whole setup. I'm thinking of using it as a jig and frog setup. Could I throw a 7inch Swimbait with it? I was limited in my choices but I thought I would be ok with an Extra Fast Tip.
What do you think? Good value? Are those the right type of applications for a rod like that?
thanks
Quality set up and a great price. Congrats
I'm usually fishing from a Kayak and I can only carry a couple of rods that's why I was hoping to use this for frogs too.
Thanks for the personal experience on using swimbaits with your flipping stick Shawn. I was hoping to get away with it but I don't want to damage the rod in the process.
I'll have to get something to throw swimbaits but I'm not sure I have the budget right now
That reel is awsome i have two of them. That will be just fine for frogs.
Thanks sf22nd. I've been wanting to add a nicer reel (and rod) to my collection and since they've been clearing the old Revos out I figured this was a good time. The 15% labor day sale TackleWarehouse was having made the decision for me.
I've been fishing Frogs on a 7' Medium power rod this summer so this could only be better, right?
Why do I have this irresistable urge to go out and buy yet another rod and reel? I already have four baitcast setups, why do I need a fifth? Yet that urge, that irresistable urge...
you can never have too many. I just decided I need a rod and reel setup for deep cranking. I fish lakes that I'd use it in like 4 times a year. But I NEED it!!
Why do I have this irresistable urge to go out and buy yet another rod and reel? I already have four baitcast setups, why do I need a fifth? Yet that urge, that irresistable urge...
you can never have too many. I just decided I need a rod and reel setup for deep cranking. I fish lakes that I'd use it in like 4 times a year. But I NEED it!!
So true. I can only fit a couple of rods in my kayak but I'm still buying them.
The problem is that I keep surfing BPS and TW. Then I see a good deal and talk myself into buying more stuff.
I need to stay away from those sites (and this site isn't helping either
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