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Post by lsbabycat on Oct 6, 2010 21:23:15 GMT -4
Need some advice fellas...
Going to Dale Hollow in 3 weeks for some smallmouth bass fishing. Been there many times before and I am thinking about trying some DT's for the first time.
Have caught fish on crankbaits there in the past but can't seem to keep my lure in the zone long enough.
Dale is a very deep and clear lake. Sometimes the fish you are targeting are from 35 to 50' deep. We fish tubes, and jigs, with success but I like power fishing over finesse.
My question...what brand rods do you prefer for throwing DT's? I know a longer rod, smaller gear ratio, and small diameter line is best for getting deep. But right now I don't have a good crankbait rod in my arsenal. Any help is appreciated!
Thanks,
Chris
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Post by rocfish on Oct 7, 2010 18:23:39 GMT -4
Check out the St. Croix "Mojo" line of fishing rods. Split cork handles, a whole line-up of lengths and actions, solidly built, and start at under $100. I have a 6'6" Med. action stick paired up with a Quantum KVD baitcaster in 6.3:1 retreive, and it works real well for most of my cranking needs on KY Lake.  |
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Post by Fishooked on Oct 8, 2010 17:30:41 GMT -4
My average rod is usually a 7' medium action spinning rod, and I usually never use anything larger than 10lb test. I haven't fished a lake that clear or deep though - but stick with the natural patterns if thats the case |
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Post by lsbabycat on Oct 10, 2010 16:11:39 GMT -4
Thanks Rocfish and Fishooked! Appreciate your time and help fellas!
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Post by Fishooked on Oct 10, 2010 21:44:24 GMT -4
Thanks Rocfish and Fishooked! Appreciate your time and help fellas! Also forgot to ask what size DT lures you were planning to throw - for me my medium - medium heavy is good from anything up to a DT10; I dont generally use bigger than those... |
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Post by lsbabycat on Oct 11, 2010 14:40:18 GMT -4
Fishooked,
I'm going to throw DT10's 14's and I think I have a 16. I'm a little in the dark when it comes to cranking deep. Seems to me if you don't have a little flexiblity in your rod at those depths you lure ends up running back to the boat in a corkscrew pattern. Not to mention wearing you out!
I need to invest in a good crankbait rod for sure.
Thanks, Chris
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Post by rattlebait on Nov 11, 2010 0:05:46 GMT -4
For DT 10's and above I have a 7'6'' custom built cranking rod. You need one with a softer tip to let the fish load up on the bait and have good backbone strength in the mid section of the rod to fight a big fish. Trust me, the longer the rod the easier it is to crank all day.......especially the DT 16's, 20's and others
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Post by Fishooked on Nov 11, 2010 0:10:24 GMT -4
For DT 10's and above I have a 7'6'' custom built cranking rod. You need one with a softer tip to let the fish load up on the bait and have good backbone strength in the mid section of the rod to fight a big fish. Trust me, the longer the rod the easier it is to crank all day.......especially the DT 16's, 20's and others I've been looking forever for a 7'6 rod....but they never sell them on the racks anywhere. I guess I have to get one custom made or try Cabelas or something... |
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Post by rattlebait on Nov 11, 2010 0:23:45 GMT -4
Ted, I can hook you up with my builder.....
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