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  5. Line choice conundrum!

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    So… I’ve decided to spool up with Sunline’s FX2 braid in 50lb and in their dark green/blue colour. I scheme it’ll be the better all-rounder for topwaters like the rat, and when I throw sinking baits I’ll double-albright a 6’ InvizX leader on. Will give some feedback after fishing it for a while. Holding thumbs :P

  7. Line choice conundrum!

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    Why not just try them both out, you got a good starting point of what 2 lines you think you'd like. Try them both out and see what you like best.

    Top end braids and fluoros are rather pricey. Out of my league to just experiment with I'm afraid.

  8. Line choice conundrum!

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    I’ve got a bit of a problem deciding what line to spool on my Abu Garcia Revo Toro Winch 50. I’m going to use the same reel for swimbaits and rats. I’ve been told 20lb flouro is the way to go for the swimbaits, and 50lb braid or 18lb mono for the rats. What do I do?

  10. Daiwa Proteus Millionaire 300 Multiplier

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    Not sure if you guys get the Daiwa Proteus Millionaire 300 reels in the USA, but I can pick one up for the equivalent of $50. Any opinions on these reels? I’m just a bit apprehensive about the small looking grips.

     

    Here are some specs on them:

    Centrifugal brake system;

    Worm gear level wind;

    Machined aluminium spool;

    Infinite Anti-Reverse;

    Selectable spool click;

    Ratio: 5.1:1;

    Weight: 11.8oz;

    Ball Bearings: 2+1RB;

    Capacity: 190yards/20lb

     

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  14. Newbie checking in from Lake Arrowhead CA! hoping for some advice.

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    As crazy as it sounds I would say go bigger! Bigger baits have better drawing power IMO.... Try an 8 HUD rof slow rolling right above the weed! Maybe a 9 inch slammer!? Use sunset sunrise or at night! 8-10 inch triple trout! Also don't get stuck on that slow roll on the bottom... Mix up your retrieve to see what he fish want! During the warmer months try a faster more erratic approach. Let he fish tell you how they want it. Good luck and tight lines!

     

    Being new to swimbait fishing too, I'm struggling to understand the concept of "Let the fish tell you how they want it." I've been fishing our local tournament trail successfully for a while, and I've been bass fishing recreationally for over 20 years, and I fully understand the concept when fishing for 10 or 30 bites in a day. But from what I've read regarding swimbait fishing, you're maybe expecting 1 or 2 bites the whole day. So how do the fish tell you what they want? How do you put a "pattern" together? How do you decide which bait to throw when?

  17. St. Croix Mojo Bass Swimbait rod MBC79HF. Good enough?

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    First swimbait I rod I had was a mojo. It was a pretty stiff rod didn't really have action just backbone. It's still a pretty descent thought. I beat the hell outta mine before I sold it and upgraded. Great slammer rod. I was mostly throwing 7" 9"slammers, wake jr's, 6" punker, g2 shell cracker

    Good rod if you get a deal on it but if spend alittle more you could get something better.

    Yeah, I know what you mean. There are definitely better (and more expensive) rods out there. Problem is, here in South Africa, there aren't so many options to choose from! Swimbait fishing just isn't popular enough here to warrant suppliers bringing in these specialised rods. I work at a fishing/outdoor retail store here, and after enquiring from the local Okuma wholesaler about availability on the Okuma Guide Select swimbait rods, this is the actual reply that I got: "To order the rod we have a min order quantity of 100 per model and unless you are able to order such quantities it will not be feasible to bring the rod in." And buying online from Tackle Warehouse etc is too risky and expensive!

  24. Newbie all the way from South Africa!

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    Welcome! I owe a lot of big fish to the info on this site. What kind of baitfish do you guys get all the way over there?

    Thanks for the welcome. The most common forage for bass around here are Minnows and various bream species like Redbreast Kurper, Vlei Kurper and Dwarf Kurper. Needless to say, the bigger bass also eat juvenile bass. Unfortunately there aren’t any trout in our waters for them to fatten up on. The bream are all generally saucer-shaped with sharp and spiny dorsal and pectoral fins. More difficult to eat, and not as fattening I guess. I’m pretty sure the bass here will still eat trout shaped swimbaits though? Any thoughts?

  25. Newbie all the way from South Africa!

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    Cool, how big do bass get in your neck of the woods?

    Average size in my part of the country is probably around 1lb 4oz on conventional techniques, but at certain venues we often get fish of between 5 to 9lbs. Which is part of my decision to pursue swimbait fishing in the first place. Pretty sure that I'll be able to get fish of up to 14lbs here if I get the right advice from you guys, and persevere in what seems like a very high risk/high reward technique. 

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