Jay Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Hello everyone saw somebody wearing a su t shirt today came to check it out. I havent used a swimbait or have a swimbait rod or anything looking to buy some gear what suggestions does anyone have.. what kind of line, reel etc? looking forward for some feedback thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossypumpkin Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Hello everyone saw somebody wearing a su t shirt today came to check it out. I havent used a swimbait or have a swimbait rod or anything looking to buy some gear what suggestions does anyone have.. what kind of line, reel etc? looking forward for some feedback thanks I'll warn you...its more addicting than crack You will get a million suggestions on gear to buy and they will probably be good suggestions. If I was starting out I would probably get an Okuma 7'6"H and pair it with about any big round reel. Maybe a Cardiff or an Abu 6500. For line, I use Trilene big game almost exclusively. There are literally hundreds of baits that will catch you fish. If you are gonna pick up a few, cover the bases. I'd get a slammer, maybe a 6" BBZ, 6" hudds are great. Do some research and see what baits people are throwing. I am also trying to build up a collection of baits and man it is expensive! Good luck and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echoedd Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Welcome to SU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Ramen Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Okuma 7'11" MH with a Cardiff or Millionaire-S (both are very affordable). If you have a low-pro reel with a gear ratio close to 5:1, it would also work fine. Soft Baits: 6" Rising Son 6" weedless Hudd 3:16 soft gill Hard baits: Slammer 6" BBZ (they come in both sinking and floating versions) 7" or 8" Triple Trout To start, keep it simple. Pick a couple of proven baits that work in your area and learn how to fish them before you start buying up a bunch of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Thanks everyone for answering! And lol everything about bass fishing is more addictive than crack hahahahaha. Eat Sleep Fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishaholic211 Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Welcome future junkie. When you get the swimbait bug it isn't a 48 hour sickness it's a lifetime ordeal. I look forward to having you part of the rejected brethren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonmitch Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Welcome Jay, I think it was me you ran into today at Murray. Tons of good info here on the boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 @ London mitch yea man i saw your shirt and checked it out!!!! Thats awesome hahahaha I wanted to ask you a million questions but didn't want to hold you up since you were leaving. Yea like I was telling you I don't have any swim bait gear yet but I'm going to try to invest shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Power Swimbaits Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radray Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Welcome aboard. This is a good place to learn about swimbaits. A lot of veterans and newbies. Raymond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 does anyone have some used gear in good condition they want to sell. Im moving to a new place soon and wont have alot of extra cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbass Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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