help please

[Darnc]

Was thinking LRF I've got a 4000 size spool and a 9ft 6 spinning rod that I use mainly for holidays and the odd mackerel session when I need bait during the summer, what would you recommend casting weight

[Bassboyo]

Was thinking LRF I've got a 4000 size spool and a 9ft 6 spinning rod that I use mainly for holidays and the odd mackerel session when I need bait during the summer, what would you recommend casting weight

My LRF Set ups are a lot light than this 7-8ft rod 0.5-7 g 1000. Size reel. I can't tell you the rating of the rod just by its length, it should be printed on the blank.

[Darnc]

That sounds like a a travel set up I have with a very light telescopic spinning rod a very small reel, would never if thought if using it over here suppose its just mind set, cheers

[Darnc]

IMO I would be to keep your lure fishing separate from your bait fishing and have a dedicated lure outfit, between 7-9ft med/ fast to fast action. As for the casting weight I personally wouldn't go above 60g for general plugging. My main rod that i use is rated 8-35g and ive landed double figure fish no problems. Reel size 3-4000 size depending on what rod you choose, spooled with 20-25lb braid.

What would you use the above set up for mate just reading a previous post

[Bassboyo]

What would you use the above set up for mate just reading a previous post

General lure fishing

[Darnc]

Cheers mate

[PAUL1971]

Phill im reet in to my bass fishing been all over country for them and had alot of
sucsses mate.idealy you need a medium to fast action rod to.get the best out of lures mate.
You need to mimic a fish in destress the way i do it is cast out dont start reeling in straight
away as the splash could attract a bass straight away count ten seconds then slow retrive
then a twitch then pause let lure sink if its a sinking lure if floating lure ket it rest on top
of water then slow retrive then a twich then speed yur retrive up and twitch just vary
your speed whils reeling in but twich now and again.or there are controller floats using a eddy eel if you want more info giz a ring mate

[PAUL1971]

Braid is a must i use diawa acudepth 30lb line with 8inch
shock leader

[Darnc]

Hi mate the list of lures is endless what would you recommend for people starting bass fishing with lures

[PAUL1971]

U need to use that looks nearest to our bait fisch wich are sprat and lance so any thing
wich looks simalar to our bait fish mate.

[Darnc]

Cheers mate

[Wreckingball76]

Tronix have a range called 'Yokozuna' there's all sorts of diving and surface lures to choose from at a price that ain't going to break the bank for starting out.

Warning: buying lures can get really really addictive so be warned!

Always check the weight and depth at which they run before buying, think about what kind of local baitfish they represent, fish that Bass would feed upon. Don't just buy them cos there a bonny colour! Dark greens, blues with a white / silver underneath are are a good starter. Patterns that represent small Joey mackerel or sandeels work well.

Rule of thumb tends to be dark colours for night / coloured water and bright colours for bright days etc. but there's always exceptions to the rule aswell.

[Darnc]

Tronix have a range called 'Yokozuna' there's all sorts of diving and surface lures to choose from at a price that ain't going to break the bank for starting out.

Warning: buying lures can get really really addictive so be warned!

Always check the weight and depth at which they run before buying, think about what kind of local baitfish they represent, fish that Bass would feed upon. Don't just buy them cos there a bonny colour! Dark greens, blues with a white / silver underneath are are a good starter. Patterns that represent small Joey mackerel or sandeels work well.

Rule of thumb tends to be dark colours for night / coloured water and bright colours for bright days etc. but there's always exceptions to the rule aswell.

Just copied this one I'll use if when buying and your right it could get addictive buying them

[PAUL1971]

Thats what i had most bass on yokasuna couple of pic of my lures
top two lures are yokasuna

[Darnc]

Thanks lads we have some good helpful people on here