does anyone use this for bass fishing if so is it worth buying over monifilament im tired of breaking line&lt; but do i sacrifice the hooksets?
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I use the 20lb test, moss green on my Abu Garcia Blackmax baitcasting reel. Had no issues whatsoever with the line, even when fishing in some thick hydrilla. Pulled bass right out and have yet to break or fray the line. I'd recommend giving it a shot.
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Mainly i use this for bottom fishing but the tip is stiff but has good feel. the type of line you use effects the feel as well. with braided line i feel every bite, 60lb mono for trolling. great rod either way
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6'This rod is amazing!! I fish bass tournaments and I wanted a compact rod for fishing lakes on golf courses and this rod is tough!! 35 lb braid and you can set the hook hard. I had bought a few other similar rods and they all broke on the hook set. Buy 2 cause you will be extremely happy with this one!! May be a little stiff if you are fishing for trout. Hope this was helpful :-)Jesse
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I think you would be ok with it. I have never used one for walleye but I have never had any problems with it for bass fishing and I fish them a lot. Only problem I ever had was a bad handle and I just replaced it and was an easy fix. The drag is good and casts real smooth. I would use them for steelhead fishing in the rivers and think it would hold up just fine. I have fished the Black Max for northern largemouth bass in the state of Oregon for bass as big as 9lbs and use them in bass tournaments and again have had no problems other then one of my reels had a loose grip on the handle and I just replaced the handle for an easy fix. I hope this helps you out, good luck! I think you would be ok with it. I have never used one for walleye but I have never had any problems with it for bass fishing and I fish them a lot. Only problem I ever had was a bad handle and I just replaced it and was an easy fix. The drag is good and casts real smooth. I would use them for steelhead fishing in the rivers and think it would hold up just fine. I have fished the Black Max for northern largemouth bass in the state of Oregon for bass as big as 9lbs and use them in bass tournaments and again have had no problems other then one of my reels had a loose grip on the handle and I... » Read More I think you would be ok with it. I have never used one for walleye but I have never had any problems with it for bass fishing and I fish them a lot. Only problem I ever had was a bad handle and I just replaced it and was an easy fix. The drag is good and casts real smooth. I would use them for steelhead fishing in the rivers and think it would hold up just fine. I have fished the Black Max for northern largemouth bass in the state of Oregon for bass as big as 9lbs and use them in bass tournaments and again have had no problems other then one of my reels had a loose grip on the handle and I just replaced the handle for an easy fix. I hope this helps you out, good luck! « Show Less
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This set up comes with a green 5 wt. fly line that I found to be a perfect weight for trout and bass, have never had a problem with it to this day. It is also wound well and helps avoid tangles.
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I asked my husband your question since it's actually his fish finder. He's only used it twice so far at two different sized lakes and he pointed out two things, he hasn't fished for bass (mainly trout) and he hasn't actually tried to pick up a jig 30 feet below the boat. At first he didn't think it would pick it up but he doesn't have anything to back up that theory so he couldn't say either way...sorry...
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I have two of the 30's and use them for bass and other freshwater fish. They have worked for me and would recommend them. I would suggest that you use braided line with a florocarbon leader.
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I would say you should be fine unless you plan on catching something above 20 or 30 pounds. I strictly bass fish and I have handle at least a 6 pounder with ease.
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You need to decide what breaking strain of line you are using, what kind of fishing, and what your budget is. Let me know and I will try and help you. :)
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Yes, you can use 10lb test on it and land some big fish with it. I caught 3 20-21 inch large mouth bass last year. It was quite a fight for every one of them but the pole handled it very well. I was very pleased with the performance. Make sure your pole sections are seated tightly as they can sometimes get loose but I haven't had that happen but once. Good luck and Happy fishing!
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The rod its amazing and the reel is much better yet. i recommend u to use a sufix 832 braid line whit it and u gonna fall in love of it. drag its nice aswell.if u want more info please ask.
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I have two that I use for trolling in the Puget Sound for the last 2 years, I would call myself a serious angler and they have held up excellent. Take care of it and you should get long life from them.
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The rod and reel could handle a nice sized bass if you play the fish out. The rod doesn't have a lot of back bone. But i have hooked onto a few 1-2lb bass and it did fine. I would suggest using 20-30lb braid because you get good strength and small diameter.
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I think it is too heavy for crappie fishing. Go with a medium or medium light pole for that.
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I used the Z03 yesterday and caught 8 crappie and one cat, but the Z03, as good as spincasters get in my opinion, has the same constraint that all spincasters have---they don't hold much line, so they are not a good saltwater choice, where much more line is usually required than for most freshwater use.
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I also use mine for bass; 11.25 is biggest so far. I would say that it has a little bit larger spool than most low profile baitcasters I have seen (except those for inshore/saltwater) if that helps...
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Edmund Y.,The Daiwa Beefstick Surf rod was a "stand" alone" purchase and a Good buy for the price. My purpose for the purchase was to match it with a previous purchase of the "Daiwa REGAL 5000BRI Bait Runner. No problem with this Combo. Hello Catfish!! The Blue Braid, needed something new. (Give a man a fish, he can eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will go broke always buying more gear). U Know (smile)