For the spinning setup i recommend a 6 6 6 medium light action rod with 10lb.
Topwater rod and reel setup.
Mman16 2 mman16 2 a day on the water is better than a day on land.
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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 is my most versatile rod.
I fish it all year long.
Any help on specific rod and reel characteristics i should be looking for would be greatly appreciated.
The rod reel and line play a crucial role in becoming a successful topwater angler.
It ll handle jerkbaits small spinnerbaits small topwater plugs small and medium size crankbaits vibrating jigs and smaller swimbaits.
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.
It s never out of my boat.
The basic combination of rod reel and line needs to be right.
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This combo has caught so many bass over the last two years.
I also pair it with a high speed reel.
5 essentials for a top water rod and reel combos.
Would be mostly for walk the dog type baits.
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.
I often use my spinning setup for lighter lures 1 8 1 4 oz and finesse fishing.
You want a lighter setup for finesse fishing and i have found a slightly shorter rod to be beneficial.
A good setup for frog fishing should have the power to handle dense weeds but still have the finesse to enable super accurate casts.
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I have developed a feel for the swimbait on this setup and i don t want to change anything.
Braid or 6 lb mono on the reel.
My second casting rod is a 6 foot 9 inch medium heavy model with a little more tip action.
I ve had one of these for years.
Should i fish topwater lures on a spinning rod reel.
Would like to have a dedicated topwater rod and reel.
These are the foundation of any setup.
I have about a 200 budget but willing to go over a little if it s really worth it.
What is the best rod length for fishing poppers pencil prop baits.