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RyanMac14 · #1 02-18-2015, 05:25 PM

Ya lenny my connection percentage for frogs last year was abysmal but im going to try some braid this year and see how that works. As far as reels for topwater, shouldnt the curado with the 7.1 ratio work well? And then i could get another reel for my spinners. What type of reel or ratio is ideal for spinners chatters and buzz baits?

Lard Almighty · #2 02-18-2015, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanMac14

Ya lenny my connection percentage for frogs last year was abysmal but im going to try some braid this year and see how that works. As far as reels for topwater, shouldnt the curado with the 7.1 ratio work well? And then i could get another reel for my spinners. What type of reel or ratio is ideal for spinners chatters and buzz baits?

The Curado should work for the frogs. You can use a lower gear ratio for the spinners/chatters/buzzers, maybe in the 6:1 range, give or take.

You can try the 6-6 MH for the frogs if you don't want to get another rod. The braid will help, but you may have an issue if you get a big fish in really thick cover; the longer, stiffer rod does make a difference. The 6-6 should be fine if you're just fishing pads or thin slop. Maybe start with that one and see if you need to upgrade down the road. I just don't want you to miss hog-zilla, that's all.

RyanMac14 · #3 02-18-2015, 07:27 PM

Haha I dont want to miss that hog either especially since my PR is less than 2lbs. We shall see..i dont fish in any truly thick stuff so I am going to give the MH a go with the curado as my topwater. For frog in pads I shouldnt have any problems tying braid direct? And just mono for everything else?

RyanMac14 · #4 02-19-2015, 09:03 PM

so the revo toro I bought is loaded up with 80# power pro. That pretty much overkill for what I am targeting right? Hate to waste it but I dont see how it is useful.

RyanMac14 · #5 02-21-2015, 08:19 PM

Yeah. Since this is my first time setting up baitcasters and using braid I will probably have someone help me come march. If anyone is close to old bridge and willing to help that would be great. I could buy the line for both our spools if you help me spool mine? Lol

JoeBassNJ · #6 02-24-2015, 08:26 PM

Ryan, If you are able to get up to Fairfield, NJ there is a shop there that is very hands on. I know that if you were to bring all your rods and reels to them they would be happy to set up everything for you. And also be more then willing to show you how to set up you Baitcasting reels.
Its Fairfield Fishing Tackle. They are one of the sponsors. WWW.fairfieldfishing.com.

Jigman13 · #7 02-19-2015, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanMac14

Haha I dont want to miss that hog either especially since my PR is less than 2lbs. We shall see..i dont fish in any truly thick stuff so I am going to give the MH a go with the curado as my topwater. For frog in pads I shouldnt have any problems tying braid direct? And just mono for everything else?

For braid direct knots, double up the line and consider a drop of kraZy glue. Otherwise, go Palomar.

RyanMac14 · #8 02-19-2015, 10:51 PM

Palomar is the only knot i know well so that works. Any suggestions for the best braid for my curado on a mh

Jigman13 · #9 02-19-2015, 11:45 PM

Double up 50-65 lb braid and do 5-6 wraps as if tying an improved clinch, follow steps of improved clinch, moisten, and pull tight paying attn that you do not over lap. Clip tag ends. KraZy glue optional... I use this knot for 80-130 lb mono when fishing offshore. No glue though...

RyanMac14 · #10 02-20-2015, 10:08 AM

There is currently 80# powerpro on my toro winch which I plan to use for cranks. I know leaders seem easy to most, but I just cant get the hang of it. Would tying braid directly to cranks not work well due to the floating and the visibilty, meaning is it that huge a difference?