Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Fishing Forum :: Rod setups
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bobbernumber3 |
bobbernumber3: "I like having two rod and reel set ups that are identical. Same rod, same reel, same line. Issue with one, pick up the other and continue fishing. If my spinning rod failed and my backup was a baitcaster, that would suck." Cheap. Straight. Mono. 8lb. |
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dnobwca |
Rods are alway 7ft medium action rods. My reels are spinning reels. As another guy mentioned, having the same setup for both your rods makes switching a lot easier. |
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shock |
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Ejd159 |
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lundojam |
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Roundtripper3416 |
First rod will likely be M/ML spinning rod for eyes when using slip bobbers or jigging. The other rod would (or could) be a baitcaster for heavier applications like trolling deep, casting topwaters, or throwing spinnerbaits or chatterbaits near weeds or the shore. I prefer to go straight braid to topwater lure to help manage buoyancy, but that’s not ideal for deep trolling a crankbait. I’m open to ideas on that second rod’s line (braid to mono or flouro leader, straight mono, straight flouro, etc.). Would love to hear your ideas and endorsements for what you would use and why. On the other hand, maybe you recommend just going with two spinning rods. If so, how would I spool for casting topwater/trolling cranks in this scenario? Thanks, much appreciated! |
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A1t2o |
Ideally, I would like one of my setups to be light weight for jigging and light baits. The reason I don't is just because I haven't bought one yet. I have my old cheaper setup as my second/backup, and just haven't been able to justify spending the money on a nice fast action smaller reel setup. Maybe now that the kids are a little older I can justify it to fish with them... |
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iCallitMaize |
I stay away from braid on the baitcaster…backlash too difficult to fix for me. And I will always whack the side of the canoe at some point on a cast and have a nest big enough for an eagle. Us southern boys always seem to need more rods to get the job done. >insert poor humor here< hahaha Two 7’ ML spinning with size 2000 reel. 15 braid to 8-10lb fluoro leader. One 6’8 M baitcaster. 12lb co-poly. |
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bombinbrian |
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bobbernumber3 |
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Roundtripper3416 |
Roundtripper3416: "Thanks for this. So then what are you tying on?" Do you ever troll cranks on this setup? Do you ever throw topwaters with this setup? |
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Z4K |
Pretty hard to beat the versatility of a spinning reel loaded with 8-10 pound mono on a 7'6" Medium or ML rod. If I know I'm going to be mostly targeting deep summertime lake trout I'll bring a trolling setup with heavy braid and a linecounting reel along as #2, otherwise #2 is a Light or UL with 6# mono. I caught my biggest pike and my biggest lake trout of the summer last year on the light. Steel leaders do just fine on the end of 6# line if you've set the drag properly. |
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bobbernumber3 |
Roundtripper3416: "Roundtripper3416: "Thanks for this. So then what are you tying on?" Most of my trolling is with keel sinkers and a flutter spoon for lake trout. We spend one day bass fishing each year and throw some topwater plugs. So, yes to trolling and topwater. But most of my fishing is throwing jigs at walleyes. 29" walleye, 43.5" Northern, 34.5" Lake Trout 8lb mono on a spinning rod |
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JWAY |
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WesternHills |
#1 ML Spinnig - 12lb braid to 8lb flouro leader. Leader is 8ft or longer. Use for jigging and finesse presentations. Also I prefer a spinning rod for jerkbaits and light weight cranks like shad raps. #2 M or MH bait caster. 30lb braid to 12lb flouro leader. Leader length anywhere from 2ft to 8ft. Usually run a 6in pike leader at the end too. Use for any presentation with good weight to it: chatterbaits, spinners, cranks, spoons, top waters, sinkos, etc. |
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smole84 |
Have a good one, Plaidwool |
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YaMarVa |
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