Bass fishing: Ned rig... spinning combo or finesse baitcaster?
Apr 13, 2021 09:55:01 #
Looking to add the ned rig to my arsenal for the upcoming season. I’ve got a number of 6.5 medium heavy fast action rods with some quality reels (Tatula). I’ve read that my current setups may be a bit much for the lighter action of the ned rig.
What do you use? Is a new spinning combo my best approach? Or should I be looking for a finesse baitcaster combo to get the job done? Or am I okay with my current gear?
Please share your thoughts. And share the gear you prefer as well. I’m open to anything that will get me a tight line. ✌️
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by karty44
What do you use? Is a new spinning combo my best approach? Or should I be looking for a finesse baitcaster combo to get the job done? Or am I okay with my current gear?
Please share your thoughts. And share the gear you prefer as well. I’m open to anything that will get me a tight line. ✌️
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by karty44
Apr 14, 2021 10:46:04 #
My go to finesse baicaster is a Shimano Aldebaran on a GLoomis GLX 852 JWR.
Fantastic for ned rigs.
However , it’s the only baitcaster I have that is well suited to ned rigs.
On the other hand , nearly all my spinning reels are pretty compatable for ned rig fishing.
Unless you have a grand laying around for a GLX and Aldebaran ,
I’d go with a 7’ medium action spinning rod with extra fast taper.
Sensitivity is a big deal with ned rigs so you would be well served with a higher quality rod. St Croix Avid level comes to mind or something comparable minimum. With this level of sensitivity ; you will feel bites you would never know you were getting with a less sensitive rod.
I have a St Croix legend tournament 6/6 med light fast with a Shimano Stradic Ci4 1000 size that is an absolute blast for ned rigging
20 pound braid with 8 pound flouro leader works well . I like Seaguar smackdown and Seaguar abraz x.
High viz line is important for line watching. I prefer flash green.
Whatever you decide, you need to run a lighter drag than you would typically use because of the light wire hooks on ned jigs. Heavy drag WILL straighten hooks.
Fantastic for ned rigs.
However , it’s the only baitcaster I have that is well suited to ned rigs.
On the other hand , nearly all my spinning reels are pretty compatable for ned rig fishing.
Unless you have a grand laying around for a GLX and Aldebaran ,
I’d go with a 7’ medium action spinning rod with extra fast taper.
Sensitivity is a big deal with ned rigs so you would be well served with a higher quality rod. St Croix Avid level comes to mind or something comparable minimum. With this level of sensitivity ; you will feel bites you would never know you were getting with a less sensitive rod.
I have a St Croix legend tournament 6/6 med light fast with a Shimano Stradic Ci4 1000 size that is an absolute blast for ned rigging
20 pound braid with 8 pound flouro leader works well . I like Seaguar smackdown and Seaguar abraz x.
High viz line is important for line watching. I prefer flash green.
Whatever you decide, you need to run a lighter drag than you would typically use because of the light wire hooks on ned jigs. Heavy drag WILL straighten hooks.
Apr 14, 2021 11:11:55 #
Blindman
Loc: Wisconsin
FS Digest wrote:
Looking to add the ned rig to my arsenal for the u... (show quote)
I'm using a Fenwick 6'9" medium lite spinning rod for Ned Rig. I've caught up to a 20" Largemoth with it. Works great.
Mike
Apr 14, 2021 20:05:23 #
gunner62
Loc: NW Missouri
I think a spinning rig works best, and many to choose from.. I would go with a Medium Rod and an extra fast tip. 6’6” to a 6’10”
Apr 14, 2021 20:28:20 #
Jeff k
Loc: Reading,Pa.
Hi Karty44
I use a 20 year old Quantam Micro with 6# Trilene XL with Z man1/15 schroom jig heads and Z man finesse trd’s 2 1/4 inch. Shimano Sienna 500.to date I have landed a 19 1/4 small mouth on the Juniata river in Pa. and34 inch flat head cat fish in same river and many small mouth from drift boat. Rod is 61/2 feet.
I use a 20 year old Quantam Micro with 6# Trilene XL with Z man1/15 schroom jig heads and Z man finesse trd’s 2 1/4 inch. Shimano Sienna 500.to date I have landed a 19 1/4 small mouth on the Juniata river in Pa. and34 inch flat head cat fish in same river and many small mouth from drift boat. Rod is 61/2 feet.
Apr 14, 2021 22:12:41 #
Medium light action 6'6'' or7' rod.
6 to 8 pound test line.
That is what I use do very well with this set up.
Andy Cacciatori Bassman
Good luck fishing 🎣
6 to 8 pound test line.
That is what I use do very well with this set up.
Andy Cacciatori Bassman
Good luck fishing 🎣
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