A good setup for frog fishing should have the power to handle dense weeds but still have the finesse to enable super accurate casts.
Topwater rod and reel setup.
Any help on specific rod and reel characteristics i should be looking for would be greatly appreciated.
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I often use my spinning setup for lighter lures 1 8 1 4 oz and finesse fishing.
The rod reel and line play a crucial role in becoming a successful topwater angler.
5 essentials for a top water rod and reel combos.
My second casting rod is a 6 foot 9 inch medium heavy model with a little more tip action.
This is my most versatile rod.
I have developed a feel for the swimbait on this setup and i don t want to change anything.
I also pair it with a high speed reel.
For the spinning setup i recommend a 6 6 6 medium light action rod with 10lb.
Braid or 6 lb mono on the reel.
In this top water rod fishing guide i will share with you the best overall top water rods and break them down by the different top water techniques as well as share with you everything you need to know about getting properly set up with the right rod for some top water fishing.
By mman16 february 26 2011 in fishing rods reels line and knots.
It ll handle jerkbaits small spinnerbaits small topwater plugs small and medium size crankbaits vibrating jigs and smaller swimbaits.
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Rod lew s team custom rose series 7 6 swimbait reel lew s super duty 6 8 1 line 15 pound seaguar tatsu lure scottsboro tackle 6 inch swimbait on 1 ounce vmc flat shad why it s a favorite.
Would be mostly for walk the dog type baits.
Kvd kevin vandam topwater tips and techniques kevin runs through his tips and techniques on how best to fish surface topwater lures for bass.
It s never out of my boat.
Should i fish topwater lures on a spinning rod reel.
This instructional video will help you determine.
What action rod should i be fishing to catch and land more fish.
What is the best rod length for fishing poppers pencil prop baits.
You want a lighter setup for finesse fishing and i have found a slightly shorter rod to be beneficial.
This combo has caught so many bass over the last two years.
I have about a 200 budget but willing to go over a little if it s really worth it.
The basic combination of rod reel and line needs to be right.
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Would like to have a dedicated topwater rod and reel.
I ve had one of these for years.