- KastKing Speed Demon Pro Tournament Series – Our Pick!
- Lew’s TP1 Speed Stick.
- St. Croix Triumph Spinning Rod.
- Shimano Curado Casting Rod.
- Abu Garcia Ike Signature Casting Rod.
- KastKing Speed Demon Bass Series.
What
gear ratio
is best for JerkBait?
High gear ratio reel | 7.1:1 thru 8.1:1 Topwaters, jerkbaits, jigs, plastics and even
lipless crankbaits
warrant the use of a high speed reel. These techniques create a lot of slack in your line, and if you get bit 30 yards away from the boat, a high gear ratio comes in handy for getting a solid hookset.
Can you fish a jerkbait on braid?
A shallow running jerkbait tied directly to a buoyant braid allows you to easily adjust running depth with your
rod angle
.
What is a 7
foot rod good
for?
A short (6 feet or less) rod is ideal if you want to make short, accurate casts. When
pinpoint accuracy
is less critical , a long rod (over 7 feet) is the way to go. Dingy or dirty water and heavy cover are two situations where short-range accuracy is part of the recipe for success, and a shorter rod can really shine.
What is a medium heavy rod good for?
A medium-heavy rod will allow you to fish Texas rigs, smaller jigs, spinnerbaits, vibrating jigs, topwater lures, crankbaits and much more without sacrificing hardly any performance. While many boat anglers prefer their medium-heavy rods to be longer, I tend to max my bank fishing rods out at 7 feet.
What rod should I use for crankbaits?
If you don’t have a cranking rod, select a medium action rod or a fiberglass rod that will have enough power to cast the big lures and handle heavy fish.
What is a 7.1 1 gear ratio good for?
Medium speed baitcaster Next, we’ve got medium speed reels, which includes models with a gear ratio from 7.1:1 to 7.9:1. This is a really good standard gear ratio for baitcasters that can be used for a wide variety of fishing tactics – anything involving spinnerbaits, chatter baits, or shallow diving crankbaits.
What type of rod is best for spinnerbaits?
- G. Loomis E6X Spinnerbait Rod – Our Pick!
- UglyStik Elite Casting Fishing Rod.
- Wright and McGill Skeet Reese Spinnerbait Rod.
- Lew’s Speed Stick TP-1 Spinning Rod.
- Dobyns Fury Series Casting Rod.
What gear ratio is best for chatterbait?
Generally speaking, chatterbaits require a fast retrieval, meaning anglers should be using gear ratios that are faster. The best gear ratio for people fishing chatterbaits is between 7.3:1, and 8.1:1.
What fishing line does KVD use?
Product Details. Our Bass Pro Shops® XPS® KVD Signature Series 100% Fluorocarbon Fishing Line is ideal for freshwater spinning and baitcasting. This 100% fluorocarbon line has unparalleled abrasion resistance while maintaining softness, and is virtually invisible underwater.
What makes a good chatterbait rod?
The best rod length for chatterbait is 7′ to 7’3” This is the ideal length to balance optimal casting distance and accuracy, and also helps to control big fish close to cover, since it provides enough leverage for this purpose.
What rods does Jeff Sprague use?
I’m excited to tell everyone that the Lew’s Xfinity Pro Rod that I have been using all Season is my Signature Series rod…. available at Walmart!!!.
Are jerkbaits good in the fall?
Jerkbaits really shine in the cool-to-cold water periods in spring and fall They are a go-to presentation for smallmouth and largemouth bass anglers during that time of year. They can also be very effective for walleyes during that same time of year.
What is the difference between crankbait and jerkbait?
A Jerkbait is a narrow shaped hard-body lure with with a shallow lip and 2-3 treble hooks, usually fished in depths of 6 feet or less. A crankbait is a compact shaped hard-body lure, with 1-2 treble hooks and varying lip sizes for shallow, medium or deep water fishing.
Sources
https://www.wired2fish.com/fishing-tips/choosing-the-right-gear-ratio-fishing-reel
https://www.wired2fish.com/tackle-reviews/cashion-topwater-and-jerkbait-casting-rod