View Full Version : Reel for Casting Jerkbaits
jignpig
12-14-2008, 06:52 PM
Really had some fun casting Jerk baits this Fall, and I am thinking I might be due for a new reel. Do you guys like to fish samaller reels, lighter, lower capacity? Or, do you fish a larger reel with a higher line capacity?
I am wondering if you see any casting length benefit with a larger spool. I am really not worried about the actual capacity of the reel...
Thanks!
Sdive2
12-15-2008, 06:48 AM
Look at the ABU Garcia Revo and if you want a larger line capacity look at the Toro both are smooth and high quality
powerdive UL
12-15-2008, 07:27 PM
I use a 30-size large-spool spinning reel with 20/6 braid for casting jerkbaits, and the system works very well.
I prefer a baitcasting reel. I mostly use Shimano 100 & 200 Citicas spooled with 10 -12# P-Line Floroclear.
T Mac
12-17-2008, 09:26 AM
Really had some fun casting Jerk baits this Fall, and I am thinking I might be due for a new reel. Do you guys like to fish samaller reels, lighter, lower capacity? Or, do you fish a larger reel with a higher line capacity?
I am wondering if you see any casting length benefit with a larger spool. I am really not worried about the actual capacity of the reel...
Thanks!
I kind of match the reel to the line, the size bait and the fish I am after. ...and also to work with the rod I want to use.
For casting smaller baits like ..jerks, bladebaits.. whatever. ...I sure like Shimano Curados.
The 200 size.
You have no need for a wide spool in this scenario.
But, if I went back to Musky fishing... I'd get something bigger...and with more line capcity (wider)..
guideman
12-22-2008, 04:46 PM
I also would prefer baitcasting tackle, with a high speed reel. Any good 6 to 1 baitcasting reel would work just fine for casting jerkbaits, it just depends on how much money you want to spend.
Happy Holidays!
"Ace" :)
AllenW
12-29-2008, 11:31 AM
The old timer in me still likes and uses the garcia 6500C and 5500C models,or their replacements.
I have a few Diawa's that work well too, but not sure of models.
Al
peter8
01-01-2009, 07:18 PM
I'm with Tmac on the curados.. Caught 100's of fish casting cranks with them. After getting out fished by my partner many times I learned that the 5:1 ratio was the way to go (lots of 1st fish dollars went the wrong way!). Especially if you're using suspending baits!
jignpig
01-02-2009, 08:58 PM
Do most of you guys like spinning or casting gear for throwing jerks? I have favored spinning to get a longer cast and get in the strikezone longer, but maybe casting gear would be a better way to go...???