I have the following questions hope i can get some

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Zoompoep

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I have the following questions hope i can get some feed back.

1. If i want to fish tournaments (seriously)how many and what rods should i have? (what reel and line & lure will you fish with them?)
2. On a spinning reel do you prefer braid or not?
3. What baits/lure's should only be used on spinning rod/reel and on a baitcaster rod/reel?
4. What LB leader would you use with braid for different scenarios(open/vegetation/clean /dirty/rocky/ Structure)
5. The ratios on the baitcasting reel 7.2:1 and a 6.4:1 i know what i means but im not sure for wich purpose to use which one.(do i want to use a 7.2:1 for fast spinner bait rather than a 6.2:1 and would i rather use the 6.2:1 for slow fishingon bottom? Can any one give some rules of thumb?)
6. Is there a proven pattern that one can use as a guideline ( example : saying early morning 7-8am top water (shallows) 8-10 shallow grass structures 10 - 2 Deep water ext.
7. When will i use odd colours like neon green ,yellow/red/pink.
8. When will i use a white spinner bait and when a black spinner bait?
9. How slow is slow when talking about dead sticking (does the wind on the boat has an effect)
10. Can one reel 2 fast (using spinner bait, fast plastic, top water)
11. Does any one have suggestions on video/dvd i can watch to increase my knowledge

Sorry for all the questions i understand there is no definite answers just looking for each and every one's opinion witch i will use to make my own conclusions.
 
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VaalieBassman

Senior Member
Zoompoep there is no set answers for all your questions. The best answer I can give you is experience!! First fish a year or 2 before trying to get into the serious stuff. Fish tournaments like the Cast for Cash before buying a lot of equipment and later on regretting it...

 

Cheers
 
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Zoompoep

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Thanks i already have most of the equipment and been fishing a while just want some perspective from other anglers every one has his one idea. I have my own idea but its nice to hear what other people do and why.
 
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Zoompoep

New member
I should have changed my first question to "if one one wants to start competitive bass fishing......" Its just speaking in general!
 
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Shaka

Member
There is a guy advertising charters on his tournament rig in Junkmail under the Sports - Angling section. Go out for a day with him. I hear he is a seasoned tournament angler...
 
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jav123

New member
On the cranks i now the meduim rods worked for me for better hooke ups. Loosing less fish with this rod.
 
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HennieS

Senior Member
1. If i want to fish tournaments (seriously)how many and what rods should i have? (what reel and line & lure will you fish with them?)

It will vary from angler to angler and also the venue you fishing will sometimes dictate. I have found the less I know about a venue the more rods I will have on my boat!

2. On a spinning reel do you prefer braid or not?

I do not like braid for bass fishing! Only use braid if I fish a frog in heavy grass.

3. What baits/lure's should only be used on spinning rod/reel and on a baitcaster rod/reel?

There is no restrictions here, things like dropshot just works better on spinning tackle!

4. What LB leader would you use with braid for different scenarios(open/vegetation/clean /dirty/rocky/ Structure)

I dont use braid, on my frog rod 14LB!

5. The ratios on the baitcasting reel 7.2:1 and a 6.4:1 i know what i means but im not sure for wich purpose to use which one.(do i want to use a 7.2:1 for fast spinner bait rather than a 6.2:1 and would i rather use the 6.2:1 for slow fishingon bottom? Can any one give some rules of thumb?)

Again would vary from person to person how you use ratio's I like using 5:1 for my spinner baits and cranks and I use 7:2 for plastics. Why? I like to have a bit of a slower retrieve on my spinner baits and cranks, on the plastics if I fish heavy structure I want the fish out the structure as quick as possible after hook set!

6. Is there a proven pattern that one can use as a guideline ( example : saying early morning 7-8am top water (shallows) 8-10 shallow grass structures 10 - 2 Deep water ext.

Bass feed early morning and late afternoon, you will therefore find them in the shallows early morning and late afternoon.

7. When will i use odd colours like neon green ,yellow/red/pink.

I like to use these colors when I want a re-action strike, most of the time when the bite is slow or winter.

8. When will i use a white spinner bait and when a black spinner bait?

White spinner bait can be used in almost all circumstances, black spinner bait in dirty water.It has bee proven that the skirt makes very little difference on a spinner bait it is the blades that does the magic!

9. How slow is slow when talking about dead sticking (does the wind on the boat has an effect)

Slow will always be relative, my slow and your slow will never be the same!Rule of wind stick the nose of the boat directly into wind for better boat control.

10. Can one reel 2 fast (using spinner bait, fast plastic, top water)

Yes you can and fish will strike short!

11. Does any one have suggestions on video/dvd i can watch to increase my knowledge

Unfortunetly not, it's always best to fish with somebody with experience and watch them closely. Then form your own style that works for you!
 
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