newtontoney 57 Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 Hi all, Is there anyone on here that uses low profile baitcaster reels with braid in freshwater (NOT abu 5000/8000 etc ! ) and fishes 1/8-1/4 ounce jig heads ? need some advice ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 725 Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 What would you like to know? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
newtontoney 57 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 I Have 6ft baitcaster rod (medium action), low profile baitcaster reel i still have to purchase , 1/8-1/4 ounce jig heads .... want to use braid....want to be able to cast the jig heads as far as poss (i know spin would be better for distance but i want to use baitcaster) what lb and what type of braid would be best ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
newtontoney 57 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Reel im thinking of getting is the Abu Garcia Revo MGX (Left hand). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adamibinfishin 224 Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Hi. I would checkout the 13 fishing z concept range. Seem incredibly smooth. I think there are a few vids floating around on them. newtontoney 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 725 Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 I Have 6ft baitcaster rod (medium action), low profile baitcaster reel i still have to purchase , 1/8-1/4 ounce jig heads .... want to use braid....want to be able to cast the jig heads as far as poss (i know spin would be better for distance but i want to use baitcaster) what lb and what type of braid would be best ? The medium action rod is a good start. A reel with mag control is a good idea as well. I personally don't like using much less than 10lb braid on baitcasters, and I also prefer proper braid (rather than a fused line like Fireline, which I prefer for spinning reels). I assume you're using some sort of sp with your jigheads. What size, as that can make a big difference in the overall casting weight and could affect your braid choice? newtontoney 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 725 Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Also, have a look around online, I know that pro bass guys in the US often fish pretty light with baitcast setups. Not something I've ever done, but I've seen video and it's fairly impressive. If memory serves they use pretty whippy rods and a fast, snapping cast technique. newtontoney 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bait Caster 113 Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 Adaminbinfishin, where have you tried a Concept Z? Don't think they have been released yet to the public. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
N.B 30 Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 Just on bait casters - do you still get wind knots with one? Since it comes off the spool differently Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adamibinfishin 224 Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 Hi Baitcaster. Haven't tried them mate. Just seen the so called American pro fishos raving about them on the vids. Seem like a quality item based on their reactions after using them. Bait Caster 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 725 Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 Just on bait casters - do you still get wind knots with one? Since it comes off the spool differently I've never had it happen, or heard of it happening to anyone else. Wind knots are usually caused when there's a loose loop of line on the spool. These often happen when the bail is flipped over before retrieving line. The way the line goes onto a baitcaster you could still end up with some loose line if you're not careful, so I suppose it is a possibility. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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