southcarolina Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 I have caught my PB on a swimbait (8.6lb), and have been hooked since then. I didn't have the proper gear to throw a swimbait, but now I am looking for a setup. I am thinking of getting a Daiwa dx Extra heavy or heavy with a Shimano Cardiff. Does anyone know what the actual limits of these rod ratings are? I have heard some people say that they are underpowered, and others overpowered? what are some essential baits that I should get? Thinking of a glide bait, a soft bait, some type of waking bait. I primarily fish ponds with bluegill, but sometimes hit places with shad. I have caught my PB on a swimbait (8.6lb), and have been hooked since then. Another question, Is it within reason to catch a double-digit bass in sc or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolunteerSwimbaits Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 What oz range are you planning on using? And if you used the search bar, you might find what you are looking for. I started on this setup, xh dx rod and 300 cardiff. I could throw pretty everything that was in the middle range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcarolina Posted December 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 Ok sweet what was the lightest bait you could throw. heaviest? Also, have you heard anything about the Livingston viper 8 inch? It seems to be pretty cheesy, with the sound and all, but considering i can get one for 16 bucks it kinda sounds like a steal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolunteerSwimbaits Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 1 hour ago, southcarolina said: Ok sweet what was the lightest bait you could throw. heaviest? Also, have you heard anything about the Livingston viper 8 inch? It seems to be pretty cheesy, with the sound and all, but considering i can get one for 16 bucks it kinda sounds like a steal. Hah, i swear you must know me somehow. That was my first real swimbait. And my first setup. It works decent, and starting out its a decent choice. For the price its worth it. My "sound" already stopped, but i like the weight system. I threw all the way from s waver 168 to 8" hudd, i wouldnt really pay attention to the oz ratings. The absolute farthest you could go might would be 1.5-6.5 but that is a little uncomfortable on both ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolunteerSwimbaits Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 Also for future reference, post most any questions like this in "the underground" and read all the rules and posting regulations. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcarolina Posted December 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 Ahh, I just realized I posted this under flipside . Thanks so much and I will next time post questions under the underground. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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