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Posts: 9
Wed Sep 01, 2021 7:29 pm
Hey all,
Looking to invest in a bottom fishing setup with a spinning reel. What would you guys recommend and what size reel and rod?
I have a conventional setup that I'm going to make my grouper rod.
Looking to invest in a bottom fishing setup with a spinning reel. What would you guys recommend and what size reel and rod?
I have a conventional setup that I'm going to make my grouper rod.
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Location: Morehead City
Location: Morehead City
Wed Sep 01, 2021 7:44 pm
If your around Morehead go by EJW, Chasin Tales, or Neuse, they'll be glad to set you up with something nice.
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Wed Sep 01, 2021 7:58 pm
| kingkrazy wrote: |
| If your around Morehead go by EJW, Chasin Tales, or Neuse, they'll be glad to set you up with something nice. |
I'm up north so a long ways away. I bought my conventional setup in Murrell's Inlet when I was on vacation from one of the local shops.
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Location: Raleigh, CB
Location: Raleigh, CB
Wed Sep 01, 2021 8:02 pm
6500 Diawa BG
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Thu Sep 02, 2021 12:05 pm
I have several 8500 Diawa BGs
one on an Okuma Cerdos 6'6" that was clearance for 20 bucks at an expo
and one on a Carnage Jig Rod
One on a Rampage Jig Rod
one on an Okuma Cerdos 6'6" that was clearance for 20 bucks at an expo
and one on a Carnage Jig Rod
One on a Rampage Jig Rod
Posts: 9
Thu Sep 02, 2021 7:48 pm
I was leaning towards the BG. For a rod for baited bottom fishing should I look for a jigging rod or something else? What kind of action?
I don't want to get something that's not rugged enough.
I don't want to get something that's not rugged enough.
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Location: Todd, NC
Location: Todd, NC
Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:00 am
really not a fan of the spinners when you're gonna be mostly fishing with 8oz+ big sinkers - they don't generate the same torque as a conventional and you end up having to pump and wind even the smallest game instead of an easy point the rod down and crank with the conventional.
for jigging or any casting opportunities - spinners are great -- but i wouldn't use a spin jig combo for any bottom fishing
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for jigging or any casting opportunities - spinners are great -- but i wouldn't use a spin jig combo for any bottom fishing
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Posts: 9
Fri Sep 03, 2021 8:01 pm
| porcha wrote: |
| really not a fan of the spinners when you're gonna be mostly fishing with 8oz+ big sinkers - they don't generate the same torque as a conventional and you end up having to pump and wind even the smallest game instead of an easy point the rod down and crank with the conventional.
for jigging or any casting opportunities - spinners are great -- but i wouldn't use a spin jig combo for any bottom fishing |
I do agree with that however in my limited experience, I'm thinking it would be easier to switch out a bottom rig for a drift rig if something good swam by like a cobia to pitch too.
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Location: Trenton NC.
Location: Trenton NC.
Sun Sep 05, 2021 3:10 am
| porcha wrote: |
| really not a fan of the spinners when you're gonna be mostly fishing with 8oz+ big sinkers - they don't generate the same torque as a conventional and you end up having to pump and wind even the smallest game instead of an easy point the rod down and crank with the conventional.
for jigging or any casting opportunities - spinners are great -- but i wouldn't use a spin jig combo for any bottom fishing |
Obviously you never had the right setup. We do like the conventional for getting grouper up. But most clients prefer spinning gear for bottom fishing. And 8oz is used more than any other weight.
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Location: Trenton NC.
Location: Trenton NC.
Sun Sep 05, 2021 3:17 am
For a great spinning bottom rig. Look at Florida Fishing Products reels 6000 and 8000. Both have 40 plus of drag the 8000 is like 49 lbs. Star makes some nice heavy rods that are light in weight. A less expensive rod is the Shamino trevala.
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Mon Sep 06, 2021 8:29 am
| surffishn wrote: |
| For a great spinning bottom rig. Look at Florida Fishing Products reels 6000 and 8000. Both have 40 plus of drag the 8000 is like 49 lbs. Star makes some nice heavy rods that are light in weight. A less expensive rod is the Shamino trevala. |
Thanks for the info on the rods surffishn
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Mon Sep 06, 2021 8:34 am
I use a Shimano Saragosa 10000 and love it, gives me what I need for power and great drag, I have it on a Tsunami trophy series rod line weight 50 to 100
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Tue Sep 07, 2021 2:34 pm
Last question for now, does everybody prefer 1 piece or 2 piece?
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Sat Oct 02, 2021 9:11 am
I prefer 2 pieces, always good to have a spare, just in case..
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Location: Raleigh
Location: Raleigh
Mon Oct 04, 2021 7:27 am
| kobza223 wrote: |
| Last question for now, does everybody prefer 1 piece or 2 piece? |
I do not own a 2 piece . . .
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Location: Sanford, NC
Location: Sanford, NC
Mon Oct 04, 2021 10:42 am
| ebbtideandy wrote: | ||
I do not own a 2 piece . . . |
Neither do I. A two piece is like going to a gunfight with a pocket knife.
PS - ebbtide, where are the teal? 🤫
Posts: 40
Mon Oct 04, 2021 12:13 pm
I have 2 spinfishers 8500 on ugly stick jigging rods I am looking to part with. Pm me your number and I can send you some pictures if interested.
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