What is the best size rod for spinnerbaits?

What is the best size rod for spinnerbaits?

Poles for spinnerbait fishing will mostly lie in the 6’6″ to 7 feet range. This is generally considered the best length rod for spinnerbaits. A good rod for 1/4 ounce up to about 3/8 ounce spinnerbaits will be the 6’6″ with a medium to heavy power rating.

How far can you cast a 1/4 oz lure?

If you used a 3 power rod, same length and 8 lb small diameter FC with the 1/4 oz jig, your distance would increase about 30′ or 40 yards.

What type of rod is best for spinnerbaits?

Now for open water of heavier baits, such as 1/2- to 3/4-ounce spinnerbaits, with 6 1/2- to 7-foot rods is a better choice. A good spinnerbait rod should have a moderate taper with medium to medium-heavy action, so the relatively soft, responsive tip that will vibrate easily from the turning of the spinnerbait’s blade.

How heavy should my spinnerbait be?

Depth / Size Weights like 1/4oz and 3/8oz are ideal to keep the Spinnerbait higher up in the water column. If the bass are cruising the shallows in the spring or fall, these weights will allow you to keep the Spinnerbait above the grass, and will even give you the ability to “yo yo” them back to the boat.

What rods does Jason Christie use?

Pro Jason Christie designed this line of rods to each cover specific fishing techniques to enable anglers to handle multiple scenarios when out on the water….Models:

  • JCC-68SB: SpinnerBait/Square Bill.
  • JCC-611H: Pitch N Skip.
  • JCC-7CB: Crankbait/Buzzbait.
  • JCC-73JW: Jig/Worm Pitchin Stik.

What rod should I use for crankbaits?

A 7 to 8-foot cranking rod will cast the bigger medium and deep-diving crankbaits much better than a 6′-6” rod will. The longer length allows energy to load up into the rod, making long casts easier. On the other hand, a 6′-6” cranking rod will be a better choice when fishing smaller crankbaits.

What makes a good spinnerbait?

The shorter the distance from the head to the R-bend, the better a spinnerbait will come through cover. The longer the back wire or the wire from the R-bend to the blades the more it protects the hook in cover. Night time spinnerbaits typically have a short front wire and short back wire.

How deep can you fish a spinnerbait?

spinnerbaits are at their very best when you are fishing a particular depth. Any depth between 1 and 20 feet is fine, just as long as it is a given depth within a few feet. Once you know the target depth, you can adjust the bait run almost exactly at that depth with very little additional effort on your part.

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