I need help with making a solid 2 rod set up for bass fishing.
I have some knowledge but I could use some help. I am looking to have a nice 2 rod set up for largemouth bass fishing. My favorite baits to use are a finesse rig, a swim bait, frogs, and jerk baits.
I was thinking get a spinning real for the finesse rigs and a bait caster for the rest but I have no clue what rods are best for what. I'd be willing to spend ~$600 on the rigs together and idk where to start.
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by ARealBroOfSimiValley
$600 is plenty for a pair of rods with some caveats when it comes to fishing frogs. Depending on the cover you fish it is hard/expensive to find a frog rod with much versatility. If you are not dealing with heavy slop it is easier.
- Spinning:
Daiwa BG 2500 reel. Like $80-100, a bit heavy, but solid.
St Croix Avid Rod. One of the M/XF if you want a bit heavier, one of the ML/XF if you want a bit lighter. Both are good multi-purpose finesse rods. Like $210
- Casting:
Daiwa Fuego CT reel. All over ebay for like $60-80. Simple, rugged reel with a very good braking system.
- For the rod there are a few solid contenders:
Megabass Levante 19 “Perfect Pitch”. Just released but getting great reviews, the PP will lean more towards frogs and 1/2oz jigs, larger t-rigs, stuff like that. Good versatility at the heaver end of the common bass presentation spectrum, not ideal for smaller/lighter lures
One of the G Loomis E6X MBR rods. They are the classic "general purpose" tapered rods and are good for a huge range of presentations. Look at the 3 power ones if you prefer lighter lures and the 4 power ones if you prefer heavier ones. Nothing from this line will have the power of the Perfect Pitch but the 844c will be a decent light cover frog rod.
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by 5uper5kunk
Have a topwater rig and the other for every other method. Several times iv trolled past a log and thrown a top water to it and boom the magic happens. I have a bait caster for both setups i usually keep a 3 blade strike king buzzbait handy and the rest are all soft baits Texas rigged.
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by butt_hash89
Call around to some local pawn shops. You’ll be surprised to find some quality rods there sometimes..
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by The4LowPro
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