Bass Outfit

Spinning, casting, fly?

Shimano Stradic 2500 reel
20 pound Power Pro with a flouro leader (length and weight of leader depend on conditions)
The rod is less critical in my opinion. I prefer 6'6" one piece rods with at least 6 guides... But any decent-quality medium action spin rod will do. Some swear that you have to have metal guides with Power Pro, but I have been ok with ceramic guides. I tend to break the rod before I wear a groove in the guide....

This is by far the best spinning reel I have ever owned:

http://www.fishusa.com/Shimano-Stradic-FI-Spinning-Reels_p.html

I like a 2 piece 6'6" and a GSX-GS40 reel from Gander Mtn.

ORIGINAL: RhnstnCowboythe guide....

This is by far the best spinning reel I have ever owned:

http://www.fishusa.com/Shimano-Stradic-FI-Spinning-Reels_p.html

I just bought the same reel a week ago...I loaded it with 20lb powerpro...and I freekin' love it.

I put it on a one piece, 7ft  Fenwick...med/fast spinning rod

By far the "slickest" outfit I've ever owned

ORIGINAL: RhnstnCowboy
Stradic 2500

I have one of those too, 5 Stradic FH's and a Stradic MG, but I like the CI-4 better!

ORIGINAL: RhnstnCowboy
I should try out one of those CI-4s...

At least take a look at one and compare. It's 2.5 oz lighter than the Stradic FI, but on the down side, it can make your set-up appear a bit tip heavy.  It needs to be matched up with the right rod.

I plan on picking up a 3000 sometime this season.  It has the same size body as the 2500, but has a deeper spool and a bigger handle.

I urge u to check this out....its priced well....it's really light, it has mad backbone....youll break jaws with the hookset.... nice bend, and balances perfectly with the reel your considering....lifetime warranty....I;m super satisfied

7ft one piece med

http://www.fenwickfishing.com/prod.php?k=309782&sk=309782&p=PURGS%2049UL-M%20%20%281178967%29#GS%2070M-MF%20%20%281178977%29

I can't find a pic....its an absolutely beautiful rod....nice dark cork....killer graphics.....real eye candy

However...my bud just got a mojo....and he loves it. What he likes about the rod....that I dont like about the rod...is that only the last 10-12 in of that rod sems to bend...the rest of it is pretty rigid. You can blow a fish into packaged meat with that rod....but for me its about the bend



Nevermind...the fenwick sux......I'd hate to see you wearin' my dress at the prom

ORIGINAL: Riverbum
2) St Croix Legend Spinning 6'8" MXF,

I am quite biased towards St. Croix, since it's about all I build.  My wife has that action/power in the Legend Tournament (blue), I have the Avid Pearl (fuchsia) and I'm building a Legend Elite (forest green pearl) for someone.  I had an old Legend Elite (matte green), but sadly, it is no longer with us......got a replacement (brown pearl), but sold the blank before I could build it.  I use that model exclusively for tubes and it is my second favorite blank, right behind the 6'9" ML/XF, which I use for dropshot.  Currently have the SCV 6'10" M/XF on order...can't wait for that one to come in!

I would strongly suggest looking at that model in the Avid line.  I think you'll be quite happy with it and you'll save some $ over the LE and LT.  IMO, the Avids are the best bang for the buck in St. Croix's offerings.

ps.  The carbon pearl finish on the Avid would look quite nice with that CI4!

10Lb would probably work fine. Not braggin'...I find my self with 20lb+ fish a few times a year. I also feel like the extra diameter gives me an edge with toothy fish, and snags.

The fish I'm after aint lines shy...Why not have a little extra beef?

10Lb would probably work fine. Not braggin'...I find my self with 20lb+ fish a few times a year. I also feel like the extra diameter gives me an edge with toothy fish, and snags.

The fish I'm after aint lines shy...Why not have a little extra beef?

Thats my take on it too. With Power Pro being of such a thin diameter, and so flexible in all weights, why not put 20lb or even 30lb on your reel... That way, you can tailor the leader length, material and weight to whatever type of fishing you are doing. If you are fishing for panfish, you can tie on 6 pound flouro and flip small stuff, but if you are going after big stripers, you can tie a length of 20 pound mono. It just gives you more options... Also, the heavier the main line, the easier it is to just rip the leader off and re-tie if you get snagged.

So...what rig did u go with?

G-Loomis Bronze Back SMR913S - SP 10lb-17lb 1/4-3/4oz Fast action medium heavy...  And i'd probably put a Daiwa Certate Custom R on it. http://www.japantackle.com/Daiwa_reels/daiwa_certate.htm




I already have a 2500 R with a 2508 custom spool on it and man... Love it, honestly best investement I ever bought... Other then the fact my GF is the one who's using that on my Loomis GL 3 783-2...  Which gives me a sadface...